Find a professional kitchen sink installation service in South London

Your kitchen sink installer will take care of everything throughout this home improvement project, from helping you choose your kitchen sink and prepping the area to installing the sink, fitting the new taps and drain pipe, and sealing the area. Plus, they’ll take care of kitchen sink removal (if needed) and handle any repairs. 

Here’s what you can expect when booking a handyman for kitchen sink installation in your area:

Step 1: Kitchen sink removal

If you’re upgrading and replacing your old sink, your installer will first remove it. They’ll switch off the water supply valves under the sink or the main supply. Next, they’ll switch on the tap to let out any water that’s already there. They’ll put buckets underneath the pipes, ready to catch any lingering water as they’re removed. The next step is to remove the water supply lines, along with the drain pipe, fittings, and dishwasher connection (if there is one). They’ll find the sink clips located underneath the outside edge of the sink and loosen them. Next, they’ll use a knife to cut away the caulk that attaches your sink to the benchtop before lifting your sink out.

Step 2: Prep

To fit a kitchen sink, contractors may bring their own tools and materials or request you to prepare them, such as a putty knife, adjustable wrench, or silicone sealant. With the sink removed, your contractor will clean the area, removing any excess caulk from the benchtop and washing it with soapy water. They’ll wash and prepare any old parts you are reusing (like the drain pipe or tap). Before proceeding with your kitchen sink installation, they’ll check your new sink and ensure it fits in the existing hole on the counter. If not, they’ll either recommend choosing a different sink or increasing the hole size by cutting with a jigsaw until it fits.

Step 3: Kitchen sink installation

Installing your kitchen sink involves applying a silicone caulk to the sink’s underside before placing it into the hole. Next, they’ll wipe away any excess caulk that seeps out from under the edges before attaching the clips to the underneath of the sink, twisting them to secure the sink into place. Of course, this installation process only applies if your sink is top-mounted, so it will vary slightly for an undermount sink.

Step 4: Kitchen tap installation and reconnect pipes

To finish off, your kitchen tap is installed and the drain pipes are reconnected. Your installer will place your tap through the hole in your sink, using a washer and nut to hold the water lines in place before tightening. They’ll place the drain strainer and seal it in, removing excess putty before covering it with the rubber gasket and flange. Your contractor will connect each water supply line and re-connect the dishwasher, connecting all the pipes together again. Finally, they’ll switch the water supply back on, turn on the sink, and test to make sure there are no leaks or water damage on the work surface or surrounding areas.