4-inch tapping sleeve and valve cost
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids put the 4-inch tapping sleeve and valve at a median of $3,295 each, with the middle half of bids between $2,750 and $3,950. Based on 8 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations.
| Median bid | $3,295 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $2,750 – $3,950 |
| Bidder prices | 8 |
| Bid tabulations | 3 |
By project
| Owner | State | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGE OF ELBURN | IL | Feb 2026 | $60.00 | $530 | 2 |
| City of La Marque | TX | May 2025 | $200 | $1,974 | 6 |
| HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 491 | TX | Jan 2025 | $2,600 | $2,983 | 4 |
Related unit prices
- Tapping sleeve and valve: $10,000 / EA
- 6-inch tapping sleeve and valve: $5,500 / EA
- 8-inch tapping sleeve and valve: $6,249 / EA
- 12-inch tapping sleeve and valve: $8,590 / EA
- 16-inch tapping sleeve and valve: $8,500 / EA
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description before comparing. Methodology and all items: water and sewer unit price index.
Questions
How much does a 4-inch tapping sleeve and valve cost?
Public bids put the 4-inch tapping sleeve and valve at a median of $3,295 each, with the middle half of bids between $2,750 and $3,950. Based on 8 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations.
Does the price include excavation and restoration?
It depends on each bid form: some owners include excavation, bedding, backfill or restoration in this item and others pay them as separate items. Check the item description of each source.