Basic
$235 – $705 each
PVC drain shoe with chrome-plated strainer and toe-touch stopper, new gaskets and putty, leak-tested

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Replace one bathtub drain assembly (shoe, strainer, stopper and tailpiece connection) with plumber labor, access panel or ceiling access assumed.
Install Bathtub Drain in Albuquerque, New Mexico typically costs $276 to $829 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Albuquerque are 9.0% lower than the national average for install bathtub drain.
National average: $300 – $900 each
$235 – $705 each
PVC drain shoe with chrome-plated strainer and toe-touch stopper, new gaskets and putty, leak-tested
$276 – $829 each
Brass drain shoe with chrome strainer and lift-and-turn stopper, new gaskets and putty, leak-tested
$346 – $1,037 each
Cast brass drain shoe with stopper and strainer in a matched brushed nickel finish, new gaskets and putty, leak-tested
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $130 – $389 | each |
| Labor | labor | $89 – $268 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $35 – $104 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $23 – $69 | each |
Material costs in Albuquerque run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local install bathtub drain contractors in Albuquerque for personalized quotes based on your specific project.