Is a bath tap more expensive to fit than a basin tap?

Yes, bath tap replacement (around £200-£320) usually costs more than a basin tap (around £140-£220), because bath panels often need removing.

Do you fit new taps without a full renovation?

Yes, we fit new taps and replace worn valves as a standalone job, without requiring a full bathroom renovation.

Does having isolation valves already fitted reduce the cost?

Yes, if isolation valves are already in place and accessible, the job is quicker and cheaper than if the whole system needs draining.

How Much Does It Cost to Fit a New Tap? (2026 UK Guide)

Q: How much does it cost to fit a new tap?

Fitting a new tap typically costs £140-£260 supplied and fitted, depending on the tap type, or £80-£200 for labour only if you supply the tap.

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Aug 28

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Fitting a new tap is one of the smaller jobs we handle for homeowners who don't need a full renovation — just something fixed properly. Here's what it typically costs in the UK right now.

Written by the team at The Bathroom Project — hands-on bathroom, plumbing and heating specialists serving Bromley, Orpington and across Kent.

Typical tap fitting costs

According to Checkatrade's 2026 tap installation cost guide, replacing basin taps typically costs £140-£220, a mixer tap replacement £140-£260, a bath tap replacement £200-£320, and installing an outdoor tap £120-£200 (average £160). Labour alone, if you supply the tap, usually runs £80-£200.

What changes the price

The main factors are the tap type (a simple basin tap is quicker than a bath mixer needing panel removal), whether isolation valves are already fitted, and access. Which?'s plumber cost guide notes that a kitchen mixer tap replacement can cost as little as £50-£200 with isolation valves already in place, versus £90-£300 if the whole system needs draining first.

Typical price ranges at a glance

Basin tap replacement: around £140-£220
Mixer tap replacement: around £140-£260
Bath tap replacement: around £200-£320
Outdoor tap installation: around £120-£200 (average £160)
Labour only (customer supplies tap): around £80-£200

Get an accurate quote

These figures are UK market guides, not a fixed quote for your job — the only way to get an exact number is a free, no-obligation consultation where we look at your specific job before pricing it.