Do you need a plumber to install a kitchen sink?

We get asked all the time if plumbers install sinks, so we’re here to say, once and for all, that YES, plumbers can install sinks. While your first image of a plumber is probably someone installing a toilet or working on clogged pipes, they’re also the perfect person to replace your sink.

What if new sink drain doesn’t line up with existing pipes?

Move the trap into the position you need it to be under the tailpiece by pushing it to the side. If the tailpiece will not line up with the trap, move the trap into its original position, tighten the collar with the pipe wrench and obtain a flexible tailpiece extension for your drain.

Do you need plumbers putty to install a sink drain?

Some plumbers and installers favor plumber’s putty for installing drains, while others lean toward the more modern waterproof material called silicone caulk. Both plumber’s putty and silicone caulk provide a watertight seal for a sink drain.

Why is the pipe under my sink leaking?

Arguably the most common reason you’ll find water beneath your sink is that your drain has a leak in it. Shifting plumbing lines, worn-out connections, or even pipe corrosion could cause fractures in the plumbing lines beneath your sink, which cause water that flows down your drain to slowly and steadily leak out.

What are the parts of a kitchen sink drain?

A Brief Introduction Of The Kitchen Sink Drain Parts

• Sink Strainer. You should see the sink strainer whenever you use your kitchen sink.
• Tail Piece. You’ll see the tail piece just right after the strainer.
• Tee. A tee is a pipe that’s shaped like the letter “T”.
• Waste Arm.
• Extension Tube.
• Coupler.
• Elbow.
• P-Trap.

How much does it cost for a plumber to install a sink?

Professional Labor Plumbers charge different prices for different levels of job complexity — again, the price depends on how large your new sink will be — but generally, the cost of hiring a handyman or plumber to install a sink ranges between $50 and $150 for labor and extra materials.

Can you replace a kitchen sink yourself?

Sink replacement is a straightforward project that you can probably tackle yourself. After turning off the water supply, remove the sink by taking apart the pipes, cutting the caulk, and undoing the sink’s clamps.