Sink and tap installation in Bordon

Why do people in Bordon choose sink and tap installation?

Some Bordon households choose a deep ceramic farmhouse-style sink for a new kitchen and need the base unit and worktop planned around its weight and size.

If you are fitting new stone worktops in your Bordon kitchen, it is a natural point to change to an undermount sink cut and polished by the fabricator. Our Hampshire coverage reaches every part of Bordon (GU35) and out towards Alton.

What we cover for sink and tap installation in Bordon

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Bordon covers:

Waste, overflow and trap fitted, with dishwasher and washing machine waste connections
New sink fitted, sealed and connected to the existing supplies and waste
Every joint leak tested, with water flow and drainage checked before handover
Boiling water tap fitted with its tank, filter and power supply in the cupboard
Inset sink cut-outs made on site in laminate and wood worktops
Isolation valves on the hot and cold supplies, with flexible tap tails connected

What does sink and tap installation cost in Bordon?

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South East. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Labour in the South East generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.

What does sink and tap installation cost in Bordon?
Typical project	Guide price
Sink and tap plumbed inIsolation valves, waste and trap	£230–£460
Boiling water tap installedTank under the sink, filter and power supply	£170–£400
Sink moved to a new positionNew supplies and waste run	£460–£1,200
Undermount sink in a stone worktopCut-out and polishing are done by the stone fabricator	Priced with the worktop

Guide ranges cover labour and fittings such as valves, tails and wastes; the sink and tap themselves are extra, and undermount cut-outs in stone are priced with the worktop by the fabricator. Prices include VAT at 20%.

House types around Bordon and what they mean for a kitchen

In and around Bordon, homes range across Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.

Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help. Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Bordon

Replacing a sink and tap needs no approval in England, but the plumbing should meet the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, including isolation valves and backflow protection. Connecting to an existing waste is routine, while a new connection to an underground drain involves building control. A new spur for a boiling water tap on an existing kitchen circuit is not notifiable under Part P, but it must meet BS 7671.

Homes within the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.

Before you book sink and tap installation in Bordon

Find the stopcock in your Bordon home before the plumber arrives and check it turns off fully, as older stopcocks can stick or let water past.
Check the tap's hole size against the sink or worktop before ordering, as some taps need a larger hole than an existing sink provides.
Empty the sink cupboard before fitting day, and plan where cleaning products will go while the waste, trap and valves are being changed.
Moving the sink means new supply and waste runs, so check the waste can fall properly to the drain or stack from the new position.

Questions about sink and tap installation in Bordon

How much does sink and tap installation cost in Bordon?

Sink and tap installation in Bordon typically costs £230 to £460 including VAT for plumbing in a new sink and tap, based on prices in the South East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you work near Bordon as well?

Yes. As well as Bordon itself, we cover the rest of Hampshire and nearby towns such as Alton and Farnham. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

What do I need for a boiling water tap?

A boiling water tap needs a tank in the cupboard under the sink, usually a socket or fused spur to power it, and often a filter, particularly where the water is hard. Some models have a minimum water pressure, so check yours before buying. The tap also needs a correctly sized hole in the sink or worktop and enough clear cupboard space for the tank and pipework.

What is the difference between an inset and an undermount sink?

An inset sink drops into a cut-out from above, with its rim resting on the worktop, and suits laminate, wood and stone. An undermount sink is fixed beneath the worktop so the edge of the cut-out is exposed, which usually calls for a solid, water-resistant material such as stone or solid surface. Undermount cut-outs in stone are cut and polished by the fabricator.

Can a dishwasher and washing machine drain through the sink waste?

Yes, in most kitchens. The sink trap can take an appliance connection on a spigot, or a separate standpipe can be fitted. The appliance hose needs to rise to the height its manufacturer specifies before it drops to the waste, so dirty water cannot siphon back. Two appliances can usually share a double-spigot trap, which we plan with the sink.

Nearby places we cover

We also carry out sink and tap installation in these towns near Bordon: