PRICE GUIDE · PLUMBING & HEATING · 2026–2027
Tap & Mixer Installation cost in the UK
£60–£200 per tap. Typically £100.
Having a tap or mixer fitted in the UK costs £60–£200, with about £100 typical. A like-for-like swap with working isolation valves is quick; seized back nuts, no isolation valves, tight access under a sink or a boiling-water tap take the price up.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does tap & mixer installation cost in the UK?
| Low end | £60 | a like-for-like mixer swap with good access |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £100 | what most people pay |
| High end | £200 | a seized tap or a boiling-water tap |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the plumbers and heating firms near you.
What moves the price
- Like-for-like or new — swapping a mixer on the same holes is quicker than changing the tap layout
- Seized fittings — corroded back nuts and old pipe connections slow the tap installation
- Isolation valves — fitting new isolation valves adds time but makes future work easier
- Access — cramped space under sinks and baths makes tap fitting harder
- Tap type — boiling-water and filter taps need extra parts and sometimes electrics
- Minimum charge — most plumbers have a minimum charge even for a quick tap swap
Plumbing and heating prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical tap & mixer installation would have cost about £115 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a tap & mixer installation booking includes
Takes: About an hour for most tap swaps, longer for seized fittings. Not included: The tap itself on a fitting-only price, new sinks or basins and worktop cutting are usually priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common tap and mixer jobs
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How to pay less
- Have several taps replaced in one visit to make the most of the plumber's minimum charge
- Buy a tap with flexible connectors that match your pipe sizes
- Fit isolation valves when the tap is changed so future swaps are quicker
Before you book
- Check the new tap suits your water pressure, especially low-pressure gravity systems
- Taps need to meet the water fittings regulations, so buy approved products for a new tap or mixer
- Ask whether the tap fitting price includes isolation valves and disposal of the old tap
- Measure the tap holes and deck thickness before buying a new mixer
Tap & Mixer Installation cost: questions people ask
£60–£200 per tap, about £100 typical. A simple like-for-like mixer swap costs least; a seized tap or boiling-water tap costs the most.
About an hour for most swaps. Seized fittings or new pipework can add another hour or two.
Not always. Some mixers need higher pressure, so check the tap's minimum pressure rating, especially with a tank in the loft.
Many people can swap a tap with basic tools if isolation valves are fitted. Seized fittings and soldered joints are best left to a plumber.
The tap itself on a fitting-only quote, a new sink or basin and worktop cutting are separate.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, read from published UK tap replacement costs — a national range, not a quote. Access and fittings decide your price.
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