Sink and tap installation in Fulham

When does sink and tap installation make sense in Fulham?

People in Fulham with low water pressure sometimes find a new tap disappointing, so checking the pressure before choosing a tap or boiling water tap saves trouble later.

Some Fulham 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. Kitchens in every part of Fulham are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Greater London.

What is included in the work?

Here is what usually goes into sink and tap installation, adjusted to your Fulham kitchen after we have measured it:

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
Ceramic farmhouse-style sinks set on a suitable supporting base unit and sealed
Isolation valves on the hot and cold supplies, with flexible tap tails connected
Sink moved to a new position with new supply and waste runs
New sink fitted, sealed and connected to the existing supplies and waste

Guide prices for sink and tap installation in Fulham

Typical sink and tap installation prices for homes in Fulham, including VAT and adjusted for London. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Prices in London usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.

Guide prices for sink and tap installation in Fulham
Typical project	Guide price
Sink and tap plumbed inIsolation valves, waste and trap	£260–£520
Boiling water tap installedTank under the sink, filter and power supply	£200–£460
Sink moved to a new positionNew supplies and waste run	£520–£1,300
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 Fulham and what they mean for a kitchen

Across Greater London you will often find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.

Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day. London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Fulham

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.

Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.

Tips before you start

Find the stopcock in your Fulham home before the plumber arrives and check it turns off fully, as older stopcocks can stick or let water past.
Before buying a boiling water tap for your Fulham home, check its minimum water pressure and how much space it needs in the sink cupboard.
Choose the sink before stone worktops are templated in your Fulham kitchen, so the fabricator can cut and polish the undermount opening to suit it.
If a dishwasher or washing machine sits next to the sink, plan their waste connections and the trap layout together with the sink.

Questions about sink and tap installation in Fulham

How much does sink and tap installation cost in Fulham?

Sink and tap installation in Fulham typically costs £260 to £520 including VAT for plumbing in a new sink and tap, based on prices in London. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Fulham?

Yes. We work across Fulham, including the SW6 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Chelsea and Putney. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

The same service is available a short drive from Fulham, including: