Basic
$61 – $163 each
Molded plastic seat and lid in white, sized to fit the bowl, plastic hinges, old seat removed, hinge bolts tightened

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Remove the old seat and install one new standard toilet seat (seat supplied, basic to mid grade) by a handyman or plumber.
Install Toilet Seat in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $72 to $192 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for install toilet seat.
National average: $75 – $200 each
$61 – $163 each
Molded plastic seat and lid in white, sized to fit the bowl, plastic hinges, old seat removed, hinge bolts tightened
$72 – $192 each
Molded wood seat in white with slow-close lid, plastic quick-release hinge covers, fitted and leveled
$90 – $240 each
Heavy solid plastic contoured seat in white with slow-close lid, quick-release metal hinges, fitted and adjusted
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $32 – $85 | each |
| Labor | labor | $26 – $70 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $8.46 – $23 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $5.64 – $15 | each |
White toilet with the seat and lid up on a small-tile floor
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Find a pro to do thisHands tightening a hinge bolt on a toilet seat at the back of the bowl
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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