Leaking drain basket or P-trap
A wet cabinet floor usually traces to a drain basket that has lost its seal, a loose slip nut, or a cracked trap. We replace what failed, dry out the cabinet base, and check the supply lines while we are in there.
Kitchen, Bath, and Utility Sink Service
Sink Installation & Repair in Durham, NC
Water under the kitchen sink, a drain that gurgles and backs up, or a new sink going in with the countertop: we fix and install sinks across Durham. Many of the houses here are old enough that the pipe behind the cabinet matters as much as the sink. We tell you what we find, give you the real price before we start, and test every connection before we leave.
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Sink Repair and Installation
Sink problems we fix in Durham kitchens, baths, and basements
Most sink calls fall into one of these six. Tell us which sounds like yours and we will tell you what the fix usually involves.
Slow kitchen or bathroom sink
A sink that drains slowly or gurgles is usually grease or hair close to the trap, or scale in an old drain line further down. We clear it properly. If it keeps returning, we look inside the line with a camera.
New sink with a countertop replacement
A drop-in sits on the counter and is simple to connect. An undermount hangs from below, so the drain, faucet holes, and disposal all have to match the cutout. We disconnect before the countertop crew comes and reconnect once the top is set.
Vanity and utility sinks
Bathroom vanity sinks, basement laundry tubs, and garage utility sinks all need a drain, a trap, and working shut-offs. We install them new or repair the ones you have, including sinks in basement bathrooms where the drain has to be planned carefully.
Dishwasher and disposal connections
The dishwasher drain and the disposal both tie into the sink drain, and a poor connection leaks under the cabinet. We hook up both correctly. See our [garbage disposal service in Durham](/garbage-disposal-installation-repair-durham-nc) for disposal repair and replacement.
Water damage under the cabinet
A slow drip under a sink can soften the cabinet floor and wall behind it before anyone notices. We find the source, tell you what the water has reached, and fix the plumbing. If the leak is not at the sink, we say so and look further.
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What a sink call looks like
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Tell us what you have
Which sink, what it is doing, and whether you are supplying your own sink, faucet, or disposal. Photos of the cabinet help. We give you an arrival window and the price before work begins.
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We check the whole setup
We look at the fixture, the supply lines, the shut-offs, and the drain below. In older homes we also look at what the drain is made of, because that decides what is worth reusing.
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Repair or install, then test
We explain the options, do the work, and run the water to check every connection for leaks before we leave.
Durham Kitchens and Baths
Sink plumbing in Durham homes
Durham has a wide range of housing. Southpoint and Woodcroft are newer, with builder-grade fixtures that are now wearing out. Closer in, Forest Hills, Hope Valley, North Durham, and the mill-era and 1920s to 1950s streets around Trinity Park, Old West Durham, and Watts-Hillandale have houses where the kitchen drain may still be cast iron or galvanized steel. Those pipes scale over from the inside, so a sink that drains slowly may be a narrowed line, not a clog.
That changes how we replace a sink in an older house. Old drain pipe can be brittle where it meets the trap, and a new drain assembly that is tightened on a corroded stub can crack it. We look at the pipe before we promise a quick swap and tell you if a section should be replaced while the wall or cabinet is open. Older kitchens also tend to have stop valves that have not been turned in decades. We replace them with the supply lines when we set a sink.
You can call or text (919) 679-1275, or book online. Our shop is at 3460 Apex Pkwy in Apex, and we work Monday through Saturday, 7:00 to 18:00. More about the areas we cover is on our Durham plumber page.
Durham neighborhoods we serve
- Southpoint
- Hope Valley
- Forest Hills
- Downtown Durham
- Brightleaf
- North Durham
- SW Durham
- Woodcroft
Commercial Service
Sinks for Durham restaurants, breweries, and salons
Commercial sinks get used hard and cannot be down during service. We repair and install them for Durham businesses and plan the visit around your hours.
Restaurants downtown and on Ninth Street
Prep sinks, hand sinks, and the drains behind them, where grease builds up. We repair or replace the sink and check the line.
Breweries and taprooms
Utility and wash sinks, hand sinks, and drain connections that see constant water and cleaning chemicals.
Salons and offices
Shampoo bowls, break room sinks, and restroom lavatories: leaking drains, tired shut-offs, and new installs.
Helpful Details
Sink installation and repair questions in Durham
How much does sink repair or installation cost in Durham?
It depends on the sink and what is wrong: a drain or trap repair, a new fixture, an undermount cutout, a disposal, or old valves and drain pipe that need replacing. We tell you the price before we start and nothing is done until you approve it. Call (919) 679-1275 or send photos and we will scope it.
Can you install a new sink during my countertop replacement?
Yes. We disconnect the old sink before the countertop crew arrives and reconnect after the top is set. Give us the sink model and the install date and we will schedule around it. For an undermount, confirm the cutout size with your countertop installer first.
Why does my kitchen sink keep draining slowly?
In a newer home it is usually grease near the trap. In an older Durham house with cast-iron or galvanized drain pipe, the line may be scaled over and narrowed. We clear it and, if it keeps coming back, camera-inspect the line to see why.
Can you repair kitchen sink plumbing in an older house?
Yes. We work on old cast-iron and galvanized drains and the shut-offs that go with them. We check the pipe condition first and give you honest options, including when part of the drain should be replaced instead of patched.
There is water under my sink. Where is it coming from?
Dry the cabinet, then run the faucet and then the drain. The water shows the source. Common causes are a worn drain basket seal, a loose slip nut, a cracked trap, a leaking dishwasher or disposal connection, or a weeping shut-off. We trace it and fix the cause.
Do you pull permits for sink work in Durham?
Permitted and inspected where the city requires it. A faucet or drain repair usually does not need one, and we confirm what your job needs when we scope it.
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