Sink and tap installation · Scotland
Sink and tap installation in Edinburgh
We carry out sink and tap installation across Edinburgh, from the city centre to the suburbs, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as standard.
Thinking about sink and tap installation in Edinburgh?
Plenty of people in Edinburgh replace a sink and tap on their own when the tap drips, the bowl is stained or the waste drains slowly, without touching the rest of the kitchen.
If you are fitting new stone worktops in your Edinburgh kitchen, it is a natural point to change to an undermount sink cut and polished by the fabricator.
What does sink and tap installation in Edinburgh include?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For sink and tap installation in Edinburgh it usually covers:
- New sink fitted, sealed and connected to the existing supplies and waste
- Isolation valves on the hot and cold supplies, with flexible tap tails connected
- Waste, overflow and trap fitted, with dishwasher and washing machine waste connections
- Inset sink cut-outs made on site in laminate and wood worktops
- Ceramic farmhouse-style sinks set on a suitable supporting base unit and sealed
- Boiling water tap fitted with its tank, filter and power supply in the cupboard
- Sink moved to a new position with new supply and waste runs
- Every joint leak tested, with water flow and drainage checked before handover
How much does sink and tap installation cost in Edinburgh?
Typical sink and tap installation prices for homes in Edinburgh, including VAT and adjusted for Edinburgh and Glasgow. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. For Edinburgh and Glasgow, these ranges are close to the national figures.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Sink and tap plumbed inIsolation valves, waste and trap | £200–£410 |
| Boiling water tap installedTank under the sink, filter and power supply | £150–£360 |
| Sink moved to a new positionNew supplies and waste run | £410–£1,000 |
| 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%.
Kitchens in homes across Edinburgh
Across Edinburgh you will often find Victorian tenement flats, Georgian New Town flats, stone villas and post-war council-built houses, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Tenement flats often have a small kitchen off the hall, while Georgian flats may have kitchens in former bedrooms or reception rooms with tall ceilings.
Edinburgh's mains water is soft, so limescale is rarely a problem and taps, sinks and boiling water taps stay cleaner for longer. Common stairs without lifts, controlled parking and cobbled streets in older parts of the city mean deliveries and stair carries need planning before fitting day.
Tenement and Georgian flats often have kitchens in small rooms, and opening one into the living room needs a building warrant if the wall is load-bearing, and can need one even if it is not, where the change affects the escape route or fire separation in a flat. Stone villas and bungalows on the edge of the city more often suit a larger supply-and-fit kitchen.
Rules for sink and tap installation in Edinburgh
In Scotland, replacing a sink and tap does not need a building warrant, but water fittings should meet Scottish Water's byelaws. Changing how waste water is discharged, such as a new connection to an underground drain, needs a warrant first. Power for a boiling water tap does not normally need a warrant, but it must meet the building standards and BS 7671, and you should receive a certificate.
The Old and New Towns form a World Heritage Site with many listed buildings, so new vents or internal changes may need consent, and tenement neighbours may need to agree.
Before you start
- An undermount sink in a stone worktop is cut and polished by the fabricator, so choose the sink before the worktops are templated.
- If a dishwasher or washing machine sits next to the sink, plan their waste connections and the trap layout together with the sink.
- Ceramic farmhouse-style sinks are heavy and need a base unit designed to carry them, with the worktop planned around the sink.
- 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.
- Ask for the dishwasher and washing machine hoses to be routed so they cannot kink behind the units once the appliances are pushed back into place.
- For a ceramic farmhouse-style sink in your Edinburgh kitchen, confirm the base unit is designed for it, as a standard sink unit may not carry the weight.
Questions about sink and tap installation in Edinburgh
How much does sink and tap installation cost in Edinburgh?
Sink and tap installation in Edinburgh typically costs £200 to £410 including VAT for plumbing in a new sink and tap, based on prices in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you cover the whole of Edinburgh?
Yes. We carry out sink and tap installation across Edinburgh. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
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.