Basic
$116 – $349 each
Cartridge replaced with a standard-grade one, stem seals renewed, trim cleaned and reassembled

Plumber repairs a leaking or dripping bathtub faucet or valve: replace cartridge, washers, seats or stem and reassemble trim.
Repair Bathtub Faucet in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $137 to $410 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for repair bathtub faucet.
National average: $125 – $375 each
$116 – $349 each
Cartridge replaced with a standard-grade one, stem seals renewed, trim cleaned and reassembled
$137 – $410 each
New cartridge matched to the valve, seats and O-rings replaced, diverter checked, trim cleaned and reassembled
$171 – $513 each
New cartridge with seats and O-rings, valve body cleaned of scale, diverter serviced, new trim gaskets, reassembled and tested
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $56 – $169 | each |
| Labor | labor | $56 – $166 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $15 – $45 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $10 – $30 | each |
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