Cost to Bathroom Plumbing Rough-In in San Antonio, TX

$2,225–$7,120 in San Antonio

11% below the national average · 0.89x cost multiplier

Expect to pay $2,225–$7,120 for a bathroom plumbing rough-in in San Antonio, about 11% below the national benchmark. The Southeast region's contractor market and material costs account for most of this difference. The detailed breakdown below shows how budget, mid-range, and premium projects compare at San Antonio prices.

Cost Breakdown in San Antonio

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Cost per fixture	$445	$1068	$2225
Materials	$712	$1,335	$2,670
Labor	$1,780	$3,115	$6,230
Permits	$534	$712	$1,335
Total	$3,026-11% vs. national avg	$5,162-11% vs. national avg	$10,235-11% vs. national avg

Budget

Single bathroom, close to existing stack, supply and drain.

Mid-Range

Full bathroom rough-in, moderate distance from stack, proper venting.

Premium

Remote location, slab penetration or long run, complex venting.

Material Options

Material prices below are national averages; availability in San Antonio may shift costs slightly.

Material	Cost/Unit	Pros	Cons	Best For
PEX Supply Lines	$0.50-$1.50/ft	Flexible, freeze-resistant, fast to install, less expensive than copper	Can't be used for outdoor or UV-exposed applications	Most residential supply line applications; the dominant choice in new constructionFlexible, freeze-resistant, fast to install, less expensive than copper
Copper Supply Lines	$2-$4/ft	Long-lasting, naturally antimicrobial, handles high heat	More expensive than PEX, requires soldering skills, prone to theft in vacant properties	Homes with existing copper systems where matching is requiredLong-lasting, naturally antimicrobial, handles high heat
ABS Drain Pipe	$1-$2/ft	Lightweight, easy to cut and glue, lower cost than cast iron	Not allowed in all jurisdictions, can be noisier than cast iron	New construction and additions in areas where it's code-approvedLightweight, easy to cut and glue, lower cost than cast iron
PVC Drain Pipe	$0.80-$1.50/ft	Widely code-approved, durable, resistant to chemicals	Stiffer than ABS, slightly more complex joining process	Standard drain and vent applications in most residential projectsWidely code-approved, durable, resistant to chemicals
Cast Iron Drain	$3-$8/ft	Very quiet, extremely durable, required in some jurisdictions	Heavy and expensive, requires specialized tools to cut	Matching existing cast iron systems in older homesVery quiet, extremely durable, required in some jurisdictions

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San Antonio Estimate

Typical Range

$2,225–$7,120

vs. National Average

11% below national

Cost Multiplier

0.89x

Cost Per fixture

$445–$2225

Estimates apply San Antonio's 0.89x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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