Kitchen Sink Installation across Vaughan

When it is time for kitchen sink installation

Sometimes the reason is simple: new countertops are going in and the old drop-in basin will not suit stone. Other times the sink itself has failed. A chipped enamel bowl, a stainless rim that has lifted from the counter, or a basket strainer that drips no matter how often it is tightened all suggest replacement rather than another patch.

Water staining or a soft cabinet floor under the sink is worth taking seriously. It often means a slow leak has been at work for months.

How we handle kitchen sink installation in Vaughan homes

We coordinate with your counter fabricator when undermount sinks are involved. The bowl is clipped or epoxied to the underside of the stone, so it needs to be set before we arrive to hook up plumbing. Drop-in sinks we can set ourselves on a bead of sealant.

Underneath, we rebuild the drain from the strainer to the wall: tailpieces, a trap sized to code, and a proper connection to the existing arm. Many Vaughan kitchens built in the 1990s and 2000s have an island sink, which brings its own venting requirements, so we check that the existing arrangement will still work with the new bowl depth.

What affects the job

• Undermount, drop-in or farmhouse style, and single or double bowl.
• Whether a garbage disposal or dishwasher shares the drain.
• Condition of the shut-off valves under the sink, which are often seized in older homes.
• Faucet type, number of holes and whether a soap dispenser or filter tap is being added.

Step by step

1. Shut off and replace the angle stops if they are worn.
2. Remove the old sink, drain and faucet.
3. Set the new sink or confirm the undermount is secured.
4. Install the faucet, strainers and drain assembly.
5. Connect supply lines, dishwasher and disposer.
6. Fill both bowls, release them together, and check every joint for drips.

A long-running drip under a sink is one of the hidden causes we mention in our article on sudden water bill spikes. If your hot water is slow to reach the new tap, that may be a heater issue rather than a sink one; see water heater repair.

While the cabinet is empty, it is a good moment to look at everything else living under there. We check the shut-offs, the dishwasher high loop, and the cabinet floor for old water damage. If the base is soft, it is far better to replace it now than after the new stone is resting on top. Your cabinet will also be cleaner when we leave than when we arrived.

Questions homeowners ask

We set sinks in kitchens from Islington Woods to the northern edge of the city, and these are the common questions.