Your Sink or Faucet Installation or Replacement questions, answered
Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.
How much does it cost to install a sink?
Sink installation costs$330 to $1,300 on average for a bathroom or kitchen. New sink prices are $50 to $750, plus $230 to $650 for replacement labor. Some installations require replacing the plumbing pipes for $100 to $350.
Who installs kitchen or bathroom sinks?
A handyman or plumber installs kitchen and bathroom sinks. Undermount sinks may require a countertop installer to position and secure the sink and a plumber or handyman to connect the plumbing.
How much does a plumber charge to install a sink?
Plumbers charge $230 to $650 for labor to remove the existing sink and install a new sink. The cost to hook up a sink depends on the type and whether the installation includes a faucet or disposal. Installing a pedestal or undermount sink costs $230 to $800 in labor.
How long does it take to install a sink?
Sink installation takes 1 to 8 hours, depending on if it's a new install or replacement. Sink type, shape, weight, and faucet differences also affect the installation time. Replacing a sink with an exact duplicate takes the least amount of time.
Can you install a farmhouse sink on an existing countertop?
Many farmhouse sinks install on an existing countertop by removing the countertop front and upper cabinet face. Most cabinets need reinforcement due to the sink's weight.
How to find bathroom and kitchen sink installers?
Start by searching our list of sink installers, then compare reviews and costs. Next:
Get at least three estimates to compare.
Look for licensed contractors or plumbers with sink replacement experience.
Browse their reviews on HomeGuide and Google.
Select companies that are insured, bonded, and have been in business for more than five years.
Avoid selecting the lowest quote as quality may suffer.
Get a detailed estimate, contract, and warranty in writing before the work begins.
Never pay in full before the installation starts. Use a payment plan instead for work completed.
What questions to ask sink installers?
When hiring a plumber, ask them the following questions:
What experience do you have installing sinks?
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
Do you have any example photos of your past sink installations?
What type of sink do you recommend for a bathroom or kitchen, and why?
Will I need to install a new faucet, or can I use my existing faucet?
How long does the installation take?
What is not included in the installation fee?
Do you need a permit to install the sink?
What additional costs should I expect?
Is there a warranty, and if so, what does it include?
How long can I expect the sink to last with regular use?
What do you charge for repairs?
Reviews for Plano sink installers
Recent success stories from people in the Plano area.
Rocky G I.
They did a very good job correcting the errors that a previous contractor had made
KERR/ Nortex Remodeling and repair
AJIBOLA O.
Professional job and excellent attitude
GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES
Sarah
This business did an amazing job on my bathroom remodel highly recommend them ! Hire them for any home needs ! Awesome work!
J&U HOME RENOVATIONS
Jayy N.
He’s fast, honest and very reasonable! He even came on his off day and serviced my kitchen sink! We definitely be using king plumbing for all my plumbing needs!
King Plumbing
Mrs. J.
Owner was attentive to what we needed on all requested jobs so far.
SCA LLC
David R.
Very experienced great work fixed our problem in less than a hour. Very friendly, cleaned up before he left.
Washburn Plumbing
Kevin M.
Kevin Maberry
1 review
5 days ago-DES has done high quality commercial work for our company and our clients for years, and they also did a wonderful job when we remodeled our kitchen. Edward's experience shows during his consultation and guidance before the job even starts. Couple that with work done right and on time and that makes using DES an easy decision. We highly recommend DES to anyone that needs a top quality commercial or residential electrical contractor.
Dynamic Electrical Solutions, Inc
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