Getting a new worktop, sink and taps.

[Silvan]

Hi folks,

I am going to have a worktop, sink and taps replaced.

I am thinking that if I source a worktop, sink and taps then get a plumber or kitchen fitter to fit them that might be the way to go.

Is that a good plan? Would it be better if I get the worktop and leave the professional to get the sink and taps so that they are compatible with each other and the existing pipework?

I've seen some very flimsy sinks in rental properties. What thickness of stainless steel sink is appropriate to support the taps without them rocking back and forth every time they are used?

What sort of costs can I expect?

I can remove tiles before the professional does the work, and re-tile afterwards. But I don't feel competent enough to do the plumbing.

Thank you, David

 

[johnny2007]

Get some quotes and people to look at the job.
It's a pretty straightforward job.
Kitchen fitters will know where to source a good quality stainless steel sink.
Taps are all more or less compatible with standard sinks which come with a 35mm hole (and less and less with 2 holes).
Yes, you can remove tiles and clean the plaster (if it doesn't fall off) before replacing the worktop, in fact, it would be better.
Should cost you around £1000 excluding material (worktop, sink and tap).
I'm assuming you will do the tiling afterwards, otherwise add another £300.

 

[Silvan]

Thank you. I'm surprised at the cost. Do you mean £1000 for labour? Roughly how many days are involved and what is the daily rate likely to be?

 

[denso13]

I'd say about £1100 - £1200 including materials.

 

[johnny2007]

Thank you. I'm surprised at the cost. Do you mean £1000 for labour? Roughly how many days are involved and what is the daily rate likely to be?

Most likely a full day job.
Don't forget that there's dismantling, disposal, sourcing items and cleaning involved.
And the mitre joint.
That's what I would charge.
Maybe £800 if access is easy and could get everything delivered.

 

[Silvan]

Thank you, disposal can do myself (I have a garden and a car to take to the dump). How much might that reduce cost by?

 

[denso13]

How much might that reduce cost by?

It's only 2 worktops and some rubbish. Very little if anything.

 

[Deluks]

Get some quotes, I don't know of any chippies charging £1000 a day.

 

[foxhole]

A competent handyman could do both plumbing and top replacement and maybe cheaper .

 

[johnny2007]

Get some quotes, I don't know of any chippies charging £1000 a day.

Usual story.
I don't know any decent chippy charging by the hour or day.
There are cowboys who could do this job for £100.
Then you'd need a new worktop, new sink and tap and most likely replace back of cabinet they would inevitably destroy when doing the plumbing.
It all depends what sort of finish the op wants.
For a rental anything would do.
I gave the price I would charge, but that's me.

 

[Deluks]

No one's suggesting a £100 cowboy, but there are always variables, we don't know if this is South Kensington or South Shields.

 

[Silvan]

Outskirts of Edinburgh. Maybe half way between South Kensington and South Shields (in terms of price that is).