What is a stub-out?

A stub-out is the end of a supply or drain pipe left sticking out of a wall or floor at rough-in, capped, ready for the fixture to connect at finish.

What stub-out means

A stub-out is the end of a supply or drain pipe left sticking out of a wall or floor at rough-in, capped, ready for the fixture to connect at finish.

Also called stub out.

Where it matters on a plumbing job

Stub-out height and spacing have to match the fixture you will install. Get fixture spec sheets before rough-in, or you will be opening walls at trim out.

What it costs

The bathroom remodel cost guide has the typical job at $12,000 and the usual range at $6,250 to $18,000. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price.

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