The drain service of Pure Mechanical GroupMetro Vancouver + Fraser Valley
No. 58 · Done by Pure Mechanical Group

Laundry sink installation: what it involves and what it costs

A laundry tub or counter sink with faucet, drain and trap connected. If the room sits below the sewer line, a small pump is added.

Typical cost$689–$1,189
How it starts$289 for the first hour
After the first hour$189 an hour, plus parts
Who does itPure Mechanical Group, the company behind Unclog.it
WhereMetro Vancouver + Fraser Valley
A laundry room counter with a double sink beside a washer and dryer
Fig. 58: laundry sink installation

What laundry sink installation typically costs

One laundry sink$689–$1,189Sink and faucet connected to existing plumbing.

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 or wobbly plastic laundry tub
  • The laundry room is being renovated
  • The washer drains into a sink that overflows

What changes the price

Existing plumbingReplacing a sink is simple. Adding one where there are no pipes takes more.
Drain heightBelow-grade laundry rooms may need a pump to lift the water.
Type of sinkA freestanding tub costs less to set than an undermount sink in a counter.

What the job involves

  1. Remove the old sink, or prepare the water and drain for a new one.
  2. Set the sink or tub and fix it securely.
  3. Fit the faucet, trap and drain connection.
  4. Fill it, drain it and check for leaks.
Time on site
Usually 1 to 3 hours

How pricing works for this job

There is no one price for laundry 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.

Call 1-800-604-0631.

Questions people ask

How much does laundry sink installation cost in Metro Vancouver?

One laundry sink: $689–$1,189. 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.

Can the washer drain into the laundry sink?

Yes. It is common, and the sink acts as a buffer if the drain is slow.

My laundry is in the basement. Does that matter?

If the drain is below the sewer line, a small pump lifts the water. That is checked first.

Can a sink be added where there is none?

Yes, if water and a drain can be brought to it.

How is laundry 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.