What kitchen sink installation typically costs
| You supply the sink | $589–$889Like for like, on existing plumbing. |
|---|---|
| We supply the sink | $989–$1,689Depends on the sink you choose. |
Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
When you need it
- A cracked, chipped or rusted sink
- New countertops are being installed
- A leak where the sink meets the counter
What changes the price
| Type of sink | Drop-in sinks are simplest. Undermount and farmhouse sinks take more fitting. |
|---|---|
| What connects to it | A garburator, dishwasher and filter tap each add connections. |
| Drain changes | A sink with a different depth or bowl layout may need the drain re-piped. |
What the job involves
- Disconnect the drain, the faucet and any garburator or dishwasher connection.
- Remove the old sink and clean the opening.
- Set and seal the new sink, then refit the faucet.
- Rebuild the drain to suit the new sink, fill both bowls and check for leaks.
- Time on site
- Usually 1 to 3 hours
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for kitchen sink installation, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It is done on time: $289 for the first hour, then $189 an hour, plus parts. If it turns out to be a bigger job, you get a written estimate before the plumber carries on.
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Questions people ask
How much does kitchen sink installation cost in Metro Vancouver?
You supply the sink: $589–$889. We supply the sink: $989–$1,689. Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
Will any sink fit my counter?
A drop-in sink must cover the existing cut-out. An undermount is fixed to stone and is best changed along with the counter.
Does the drain have to change?
Often, a little. A deeper sink or a different bowl layout moves the drain outlet, so the trap is rebuilt to suit.
Can the garburator be reused?
Usually, if it is in good condition and suits the new sink's drain opening.
How is kitchen sink installation priced?
It is done on time: $289 for the first hour, then $189 an hour, plus parts. If it turns out to be a bigger job, you get a written estimate before the plumber carries on.
What does it cost after hours?
Regular hours are 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Outside those hours, every rate is double. If it can safely wait until the morning, it costs half as much.
