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Water Line Installation Or Replacement costs

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Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.

Installation and project costs

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Project or reference Published benchmark Basis and scope
Refrigerator water line installation cost $150 – $200 cost (parts + labor)
Fire hydrant cost — Fire hydrant $8,000 – $20,000 materials and installation

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Material cost

Purchase-only prices below are not complete installed totals. Confirm quantities, delivery and product specifications. Do not add these to totals already including materials.

Project or reference Published benchmark Basis and scope
Fire hydrant cost — Dry barrel hydrant $2,500 – $6,000 hydrant only
Fire hydrant cost — Wet barrel hydrant $2,200 – $5,500 hydrant only

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