Sink Installation Cost: $216–$663 (Average $438) in 2026
By CostGuideHQ·✓ Fact-checked·Updated July 2026·6 min read·5 sources·US national averages, USD Quick answerQuick answer: Most homeowners pay $216 to $663 to install a sink, averaging around $438 nationally. Basic drop-in installs start around $100, while farmhouse and undermount sinks set into stone counters can run $1,000 to $4,000. Kitchen sinks average $400 in labor; bathroom sinks average $1,290 (HomeAdvisor).
- ✓A typical sink installation project costs $216 to $663, averaging about $438 nationally (HomeAdvisor).
- ✓Drop-in sinks are the cheapest to install at $240-$1,250, while farmhouse/apron-front sinks run $1,000-$4,000 due to their weight and the cabinet work they require (HomeAdvisor).
- ✓Bathroom sink installation averages $1,290 in labor versus $400 for a kitchen sink, since bathroom jobs more often bundle vanity and supply-line work (HomeAdvisor).
- ✓Undermount sinks cost more than drop-in — $250-$1,500 versus $240-$1,250 — because they need clamping, sealing, and a finished counter edge (HomeAdvisor).
How much does sink installation cost?
National average
$438
total project
Typical range
$100–$1,600
Most projects
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Cost by material / type
| Type | Low | High |
|---|
| drop-in | $240 | $1,250 |
| undermount | $250 | $1,500 |
| vessel | $250 | $2,000 |
| pedestal | $300 | $1,100 |
| farmhouse / apron-front | $1,000 | $4,000 |
What affects the cost?
- Mounting style: drop-in is the cheapest to install at $240-$1,250, undermount runs $250-$1,500 because it needs clamping, sealing, and a finished counter edge, and farmhouse/apron-front sinks cost the most at $1,000-$4,000 given their weight and the cabinet modifications they require (HomeAdvisor)
- Kitchen vs. bathroom job: kitchen sink installation labor averages $400, while bathroom sink installation averages $1,290, reflecting more vanity and plumbing work on the bathroom side (HomeAdvisor)
- Sink material: granite, marble, and quartz sinks run $600-$2,500 installed and copper runs $400-$4,000, versus $200-$1,500 for stainless steel; heavier materials like cast iron, copper, or ceramic add installation labor even when the sink price itself is comparable (Fixr; Thumbtack)
- Number of bowls: a single-bowl sink installs for $300-$2,000, a double-bowl for $400-$3,500, and a triple-bowl for $800-$4,000 (Fixr)
- Plumbing scope: installing a sink with new supply and drain plumbing runs $450-$1,000 per fixture, well above a like-for-like swap, and moving a sink more than 3 feet from its existing plumbing adds $500-$1,000 (Thumbtack; Fixr)
- Old sink removal and disposal: typically $20-$300 (HomeAdvisor), or itemized as $20-$70 for removal plus $25-$35 for haul-away (Thumbtack)
- Labor rate: plumbers charge $50-$200 per hour depending on region and job complexity (HomeAdvisor), with most sink-installation labor landing in the $100-$500 range (Fixr)
How much does it cost to install a sink?
A typical sink installation runs $216 to $663, averaging about $438 nationally (HomeAdvisor). Basic jobs, like swapping a drop-in sink into an existing cutout, can run as little as $100, while high-end installations, think farmhouse sinks or a full plumbing rework, climb to $1,600 or more (HomeAdvisor). Other sources land in a similar band but skew higher depending on scope: Thumbtack’s national average is $379 (range $233-$614), while Fixr reports $600 on its general sink page and $750 specifically for bathroom sinks. The gap between kitchen and bathroom jobs is real and consistent across sources — HomeAdvisor puts average kitchen sink installation labor at $400 versus $1,290 for bathroom, since bathroom jobs more often bundle vanity, faucet, and supply-line work into one visit.
What affects the cost — sink type and material?
Mounting style is the biggest lever. Drop-in sinks are cheapest at $240-$1,250 installed because they simply rest in an existing counter cutout. Undermount runs $250-$1,500 since it needs clamping, sealing, and a finished exposed counter edge. Farmhouse/apron-front sinks top the list at $1,000-$4,000, both because the sink itself is heavy and because the base cabinet often needs modification to accept the exposed front panel (HomeAdvisor). Vessel sinks run $250-$2,000 and pedestal sinks $300-$1,100 (HomeAdvisor). Material matters too: granite, marble, and quartz sinks run $600-$2,500 installed and copper runs $400-$4,000, versus $200-$1,500 for stainless steel (Fixr). Thumbtack notes that material choice usually doesn’t move the installation price much, unless you pick something heavy like ceramic, copper, or cast iron — the extra weight, not the material itself, is what slows the job down. Bowl count adds up too: a single-bowl sink installs for $300-$2,000, a double-bowl for $400-$3,500, and a triple-bowl for $800-$4,000 (Fixr).
Does fitting an undermount or farmhouse sink into your countertop cost more?
Yes, and it shows up in the installed price rather than as a separate line item in most quotes. Undermount and farmhouse sinks are priced to include the extra work of pairing with a solid-surface counter — leveling the sink, clamping it to the underside, sealing the seam, and finishing the exposed counter edge — which is a big part of why undermount ($250-$1,500) and farmhouse ($1,000-$4,000) cost more than drop-in ($240-$1,250) (HomeAdvisor). That sealing work matters even at the drain: Richard Trethewey, plumbing and heating expert at This Old House, says “the only way to make a waterproof seal between the strainer and the top side of the sink’s hole is by using plumber’s putty.” That’s different from cutting a brand-new opening: if you’re relocating a sink or resizing an existing cutout rather than replacing like-for-like, that’s custom counter fabrication work your countertop installer prices separately, on top of these sink-installation figures. Moving a sink more than 3 feet from its existing plumbing alone adds $500-$1,000 in extra labor (Fixr).
How can you lower your sink installation cost?
- Stick with a drop-in sink in the existing cutout. It’s the cheapest mounting style at $240-$1,250, versus $250-$1,500 for undermount or $1,000-$4,000 for farmhouse (HomeAdvisor).
- Keep the same sink footprint and location. Avoiding a new or resized countertop cutout, and keeping the sink within 3 feet of its existing plumbing, sidesteps hundreds of dollars in extra fabrication and plumbing labor (Fixr).
- Choose stainless steel or composite over stone or copper. Stainless runs $200-$1,500 installed versus $600-$2,500 for granite/marble/quartz or $400-$4,000 for copper (Fixr).
- Bundle removal and disposal into the same quote. Expect $20-$300 for taking out the old sink (HomeAdvisor) rather than paying a separate service call.
- Get more than one quote, especially for bathroom jobs. Bathroom sink installation averages $1,290 in labor versus $400 for kitchen (HomeAdvisor), so a second estimate can meaningfully move the total, particularly if vanity or supply-line work is involved.
Prices vary by region, sink material, and how much plumbing or countertop work is involved, so treat the figures above as a planning budget. Get two or three local quotes, and confirm whether removal, new supply lines, and any countertop modification are included before committing to a final number.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to install a kitchen or bathroom sink?+
Most homeowners pay $216 to $663, averaging $438 nationally (HomeAdvisor). Basic jobs run as little as $100, while high-end installations reach $1,600 or more depending on sink type and plumbing work involved.
What's the cheapest type of sink to install?+
Drop-in sinks are the least expensive to install at $240-$1,250, since they rest on top of the counter and don't need the clamping or edge-finishing work undermount sinks require (HomeAdvisor).
How much more does an undermount sink cost than a drop-in sink?+
Undermount runs $250-$1,500 installed versus $240-$1,250 for drop-in (HomeAdvisor). The gap comes from the extra labor to clamp, seal, and finish the exposed counter edge, which drop-in sinks don't need.
How much does a farmhouse sink cost to install?+
Farmhouse/apron-front sinks run $1,000-$4,000 installed, the highest of any type (HomeAdvisor), because they're heavy and often require modifying the base cabinet to accept the exposed front panel.
Does installing a bathroom sink cost more than a kitchen sink?+
Often, yes. HomeAdvisor puts average kitchen sink installation labor at $400 versus $1,290 for bathroom, and Fixr's bathroom-specific data shows a $750 average versus $600 on its general sink page — bathroom jobs more often bundle vanity, faucet, and supply-line work into the same visit.
Does the installation price include cutting a hole in my countertop?+
Not for a like-for-like swap into an existing cutout. Undermount and farmhouse installations, which typically pair with solid-surface, granite, or quartz counters, carry higher installed totals ($250-$1,500 and $1,000-$4,000) partly because that clamping, sealing, and edge-finishing work is bundled into the job (HomeAdvisor). Installing a sink in a new location, or resizing an existing cutout, adds custom counter fabrication that these figures don't cover — get that priced separately with your countertop fabricator.
How much does it cost to remove an old sink?+
HomeAdvisor puts removal and disposal at $20-$300 total. Thumbtack itemizes it as $20-$70 for removal plus $25-$35 for haul-away disposal.
Why do sink installation cost estimates vary so much between sources?+
National averages range from $379 (Thumbtack) to $438 (HomeAdvisor) up to $600-$750 (Fixr, depending on whether it's a general or bathroom-specific estimate). The spread mostly comes down to sink type, material, and how much plumbing work is bundled into the quote — a simple drop-in swap and a farmhouse sink with new supply lines aren't the same job.
Sources
Figures synthesized and cross-checked across these sources (retrieved 2026-07-28):
- Fixr — National average $600, average range $400-$1,000, low end $200, high end $3,000. By location: kitchen $400-$3,000, bathroom $200-$1,000. By type (installed): drop-in $90-$1,000, utility $200-$1,000, corner $200-$2,000, vessel $200-$2,000, undermount $200-$2,000, wall-mount $400-$2,000, pedestal $400-$1,500, console $500-$3,000, farmhouse/apron-front $1,000-$4,000. By bowl count: single $300-$2,000, double $400-$3,500, triple $800-$4,000. By material installed: porcelain $90-$1,500, stainless steel $200-$1,500, cast iron $300-$1,500, glass $400-$2,000, copper $400-$4,000, granite/marble/quartz $600-$2,500. Labor: simple bathroom sink about $50, kitchen/undermount bathroom around $100, most common range $100-$500, hourly rate $75-$130.
- Fixr — Bathroom sink national average $750, average range $500-$1,000, low end $200, high end $2,000. By type installed: drop-in $200-$700, corner $200-$800, vessel $200-$1,500, undermount $250-$1,600, pedestal $400-$1,200, wall-mount $400-$1,600, console $400-$2,000. Labor: plumber hourly rate $75-$150, labor cost range $100-$500, installing new plumbing with the sink $750-$1,500. One sink $500-$1,000; two sinks $1,000-$3,000. Related: sink and faucet together $550-$1,500, moving sink plumbing more than 3 feet $500-$1,000, replacing a pedestal with a vanity $600-$3,000.
- HomeAdvisor — Average cost $438, normal range $216-$663; basic installations as little as $100, high-end options up to $1,600. By sink type: bar $250-$1,000, drop-in $240-$1,250, undermount $250-$1,500, farmhouse $1,000-$4,000, pedestal $300-$1,100, vessel $250-$2,000, utility $200-$500, wall mount $250-$1,050, console $400-$1,250, corner $480-$1,350. By material: stainless steel $200-$1,500, composite $300-$600, cast iron $200-$900, quartz $800-$1,200, glass $400-$2,000, copper $400-$4,000, granite $600-$2,500, porcelain $90-$1,500, fireclay $600-$1,400. Plumbing labor $50-$200 per hour; kitchen sink installation averages $400, bathroom sink installation averages $1,290; plumbing upgrades $150-$800. Removal $20-$300; debris disposal $20-$300.
- Thumbtack — National average $379, range $233-$614. Starting cost by sink type: drop-in $150, vessel $200, pedestal $210, undermount $230, farmhouse/apron $240. Additional costs: faucet installation $115, garbage disposal unit $80-$350, garbage disposal installation $120-$150, old sink removal $20-$70, haul-away disposal $25-$35, new sink installation with new plumbing $450-$1,000 per fixture, plumbing labor for replacement $130-$400 average, new cabinets $75-$1,000+ per linear foot. Material generally won't affect installation cost unless it's a heavy material like ceramic, copper, or cast iron; sink material alone ranges $70-$3,250.
- This Old House — Installing the plumbing for a kitchen sink (double-bowl) costs $150 to $500, depending on pipe material and extent of installation, per Angi-sourced figures cited on the page. Estimated project time is 2 to 3 hours for someone with basic plumbing skills.
Four sources give notably different national averages for the same basic job: Thumbtack $379 (range $233-$614), HomeAdvisor $438 (normal range $216-$663), Fixr's general sink-installation page $600 (range $400-$1,000), and Fixr's bathroom-specific page $750 (range $500-$1,000). national_average_usd anchors to HomeAdvisor's $438 because it sits at the center of that spread and is reported alongside the most granular by-type and by-material breakdowns. range_low_usd and range_high_usd use HomeAdvisor's full stated spread ('as little as $100' for a basic installation up to '$1,600' for a high-end job), which comfortably covers Thumbtack's and Fixr's ranges. project_low_usd/project_high_usd use HomeAdvisor's 'normal range' ($216-$663) as the typical-project figure most homeowners should budget for. The gap between kitchen and bathroom averages is real and source-confirmed: HomeAdvisor puts kitchen sink installation labor at $400 on average versus $1,290 for bathroom, and Fixr's bathroom-only page reports a $750 average versus $600 on its general sink page - bathroom jobs more often bundle vanity, faucet, and supply-line work. by_type figures come from HomeAdvisor's per-sink-type breakdown (drop-in, undermount, vessel, pedestal, farmhouse), which is directionally consistent with Fixr's and Thumbtack's per-type figures, though Thumbtack lists single starting prices rather than ranges. Figures generally cover the sink unit plus standard installation labor; removing an old sink, disposal, new supply/drain plumbing, and any countertop modification for a differently sized or undermount sink are commonly billed as separate line items on top of these numbers.