Sinks, faucets and fixtures
Kitchen sink and faucet installation north and west of Boston
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What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.
A sink is chosen with the counter it sits in and the cabinet under it. We fit new sinks and faucets as part of your kitchen work, priced free.
- Free estimates on every kitchen
- Planned with counters and cabinets
- 25 towns north and west of Boston
What kitchen sink installation covers
A new sink and faucet is the part of the kitchen you use most, so we plan it with the rest of the room. The sink style decides the countertop cutout, the width of the sink base cabinet and how the faucet mounts.
In older houses north of Boston, sinks often sit on an outside wall, where supply pipes can freeze in a hard winter. We take that into account when we plan where the sink and its lines go.
Before you buy a faucet, count the holes it needs and check the counter or sink deck has the same number. Old shutoff valves and supply lines under the sink are worth checking too. If you are changing counters or replacing the cabinets, the sink goes in with them.
Undermount, drop-in or farmhouse sink?
The three common kitchen sink styles compared on fit, care and look.
| Compared | Undermount | Drop-in | Farmhouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countertop it suits | Stone or quartz | Any, including laminate | Stone or quartz |
| Rim on the counter | No | Yes | No |
| Wipe crumbs straight in | Yes | No | Yes |
| Needs a special sink base | No | No | Yes |
| Easy to swap later | No | Yes | No |
| Look | Clean counter edge | Simple and familiar | Apron front on show |
An undermount or farmhouse sink is fixed by the countertop cutout, so choose it before the counter is templated.
What a sink and faucet install should include
Your free estimate lists the work line by line, so you can see what is in the price before anything is ordered.
Moving a sink changes the drain and supply runs, which costs more than a swap in place.
Listed in the estimate
- Removing the old sink and faucet
- Setting the new sink in its cutout
- Mounting the faucet and any sprayer or soap pump
- Connecting supply lines and the drain
- Checking the shutoff valves
- Testing for leaks with the water on
Priced separately when needed
- Moving the sink to a new wall or island
- A new countertop or sink base cabinet
- Electrical work for a disposal
- Testing old floor tiles before they come up
From choosing samples to a working sink
How sink and faucet installation runs inside a kitchen remodel.
Choose the sink and faucet
Pick the style, size and finish. Note the faucet's hole count and whether you want a sprayer or soap pump.
Get your free estimate
Tell us your town and what is changing. We price the sink work with the counters, cabinets and tile around it.
Cabinets and counters first
The sink base goes in, then the countertop is made with the cutout for your sink. Cabinets can take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive.
On the day: water off
The water is shut off, the old sink and faucet come out, and the new sink is set and sealed.
Connect and test
Supply lines and the drain are connected, the water goes back on, and every joint is checked for leaks.
Kitchen layers
Where the sink sits in the kitchen
The sink and faucet are the last course of a kitchen, resting on everything below.
Floor
Tile goes down first. In older houses it is worth knowing what lies under the old floor before it comes up.
See full kitchen remodelsCabinets and the sink base
The sink base cabinet sets the width of sink you can fit. A farmhouse sink needs one made for it.
Read about kitchen cabinet installationCountertop
The counter is cut for your sink. Undermount and farmhouse sinks are fixed at this stage.
Backsplash
Tile behind the sink protects the wall from splashes and sets the line for the faucet.
Sink and faucet
The last course goes in, the water comes on and the kitchen is yours again. A prep sink can also go in a new island.
Read about kitchen island installation
Questions about kitchen sink installation
Plain answers on sinks, faucets, plumbing rules and cost in Massachusetts.
Do you need a plumber to install a kitchen sink?
In Massachusetts, yes for the plumbing. State rules say plumbing work needs a licensed plumber, even on your own home. Ask any contractor who will make the supply and drain connections before you sign.
Can a homeowner do their own plumbing in MA?
Plumbing work in Massachusetts needs a licensed plumber, even on your own home. Be careful about pulling your own permit to save money: a homeowner who does that gives up their protection under the state home improvement contractor law, including the Guaranty Fund, which can pay up to $10,000.
How much does kitchen sink installation cost?
It depends on the sink style, whether it stays in place, and what else changes. Swapping a sink in the same cutout costs far less than moving it to a new wall or an island. An undermount sink is tied to the countertop, so its cost moves with the counter. Your free estimate prices your sink.
How should a kitchen sink be installed?
The sink style comes first, then the sink base cabinet and countertop cutout to fit it. The faucet is mounted, the supply lines and drain are connected, and every joint is tested with the water on before the job is called done.
Can I put an undermount sink in a laminate counter?
Usually not. Undermount sinks hang below a solid counter such as quartz or granite. With laminate, a drop-in sink with a rim on the counter is the common choice.
My sink is on an outside wall. Is that a problem?
In older houses here, pipes on outside walls can freeze in a cold Massachusetts winter. We take that into account when we plan where the sink and its supply lines go.
How long does it take to get a new sink in?
In a remodel, the sink goes in after the cabinets and countertop. Cabinets often take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive, so they set the calendar. A mid-range kitchen often runs 6 to 9 weeks of work once materials are in.
Where we install kitchen sinks
We work from Stoneham across towns north and west of Boston. Find your town below or see the full service area.
Not listed? Tell us your town in the form and we will tell you if we cover it.
Request my free estimate for a new sink
Tell us your town, the sink and faucet you have in mind, and what else in the kitchen is changing. Photos of the sink cabinet help.
- We read your request and what you want to change
- We price the work at no cost to you
- You choose what goes in and decide on the job
Step 1 of 6
What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.