Whether you need a new garbage disposal for a newly built home or you need to replace your existing disposal, you know that buying it is just one of the costs involved in owning it. The cost that most people want to figure out is how much will it cost to get it installed? Some people are DIY-savvy and can manage to install a garbage disposal on their own. But, unless you have a good deal of experience both with plumbing and electrical work, you are going to need a professional to do the installation for you. It is safer, and you will not risk injuring yourself or someone else. The cost of getting a garbage disposal installed will be based on several factors. There is no exact sum that can be given for how much you will pay to have your unit installed.

You can expect to pay mostly for the labor for the job, but a qualified plumber will also have to bring materials and tools to set up the area, perform the installation and the cleanup. There will be some material costs that factor into the price you pay overall. Labor charges will vary from one plumbing company to another, but they can be relatively similar in various areas. There are online calculators that let you enter your zip code and the number of disposals that you need to have installed. Based on that information you can get a rough idea of about how much the installation will cost you. A range for that price will be about anywhere from about $150 to $280. Most of the time, the job can take about 2 ½ hours. This is the amount of time the installation price range is based upon. When the materials needed for the job are also factored in, such as fittings and connectors, that price can increase about $25 or so for one disposal.

The process of the installation includes having your plumber set up the area for the work. You will provide them with the garbage disposal unit, in most cases. These also vary in price from about $150 to about $200 or more. Your plumber will assess the area and go about connecting the unit to your electrical supply. The unit is then leveled, secured into place and tested to make sure it is operating correctly. Once the disposal has been installed and tested, your plumber will clean the area up and your new garbage disposal will be ready for use. The entire installation job including the cost of the unit could be about $300 to $500 altogether, but that is a very rough estimate. Prices can also vary based on where you live. If you need to get a garbage disposal installed professionally, contact a few local plumbers in your area. Get a few quotes for the work, and you will have a better idea of just how much the installation will cost you.