Basic
$295 – $884 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 New York, New York typically costs $347 to $1,040 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for install bathtub drain.
National average: $300 – $900 each
$295 – $884 each
PVC drain shoe with chrome-plated strainer and toe-touch stopper, new gaskets and putty, leak-tested
$347 – $1,040 each
Brass drain shoe with chrome strainer and lift-and-turn stopper, new gaskets and putty, leak-tested
$434 – $1,301 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 | $149 – $446 | each |
| Labor | labor | $132 – $397 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $40 – $119 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $26 – $79 | each |
Labor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local install bathtub drain contractors in New York for personalized quotes based on your specific project.