Updated 25 September 2026
Kitchen sink replacement cost UK 2026
The going rate for kitchen sink replacement in 2026 is sink and taps: £400–£575/sink (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£400–£575/sink
Worked example, 1 sink£522
Time on site3 h
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Market band source: Beams.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| work | Disconnect and remove old sink | 0.5 h per sink |
| work | Fit sink, waste and seal | 1.5 h per sink |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen sink with waste kit each | £70 Stainless 1.0 bowl inset sink + waste — Stainless is the cheapest (Checkatrade) | £140 Stainless 1.5 bowl or composite sink + waste — Mid-range, like-for-like cut-out | £280 Granite composite or ceramic sink + waste — Heavier bowls add fitting time (Beams) |
| Flexi connectors and washers per tap | £6 Standard flexi tails — Connects the tap | £10 Braided flexi with isolator — Isolates the tap for next time | £15 WRAS-listed braided with lever isolator — Easiest future service |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Sink only, or new taps too? sink only · sink and taps big effect
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| No isolation valves | no isolators on WC or tap supplies | Fit isolation valves |
| Corroded fittings | green or white crust, rust on valves and pipes | Replace corroded valves |
| Leak damage | stains or swelling under the sink, bath or WC | Subfloor repair where leak damage is found £150–£400 |
Questions
How much does kitchen sink replacement cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is sink and taps: £400–£575/sink (total, ex VAT), from Beams. A worked example of 1 sink comes to about £358–£747 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does kitchen sink replacement take?
The worked example of 1 sink takes about 3 hours.
What changes the price of kitchen sink replacement?
Mainly sink only, or new taps too, plus any prep found on site: no isolation valves, corroded fittings, leak damage.
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