Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Sink Removal
Sink Removal guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Sink Removal? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Sink Removal work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Sink Removal work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Sink Removal labor cost? What are the important Sink Removal quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Sink Removal - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Sink Removal? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Sink Removal expect to pay between $6.74 to $15.31 for each sink. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Sink Removal work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Sink Removal. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Sink Removal project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Sink Removal work? | Skill and experience greatly speed and simplify Sink Removal work and minimize project delays. Hiring an experienced professional can significantly reduce completion timelines and project schedule risks. |
| Is Sink Removal something that I can do myself? | Most of the Sink Removal project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Sink Removal requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Sink Removal work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Sink Removal - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Sink Removal. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Sink Removal work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- Remove only those items that have been clearly marked for demolition
- Remove indicated materials without damaging surrounding structural elements, materials, fixtures and finishes
- Remove sink with minimal damage and deliver to recycling center or agent
- Remove all materials, fixtures and appliances from job site; all items must be disposed of legally
Sink Removal - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Sink Removal. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the sink work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Photograph or videotape the work area before work begins, to document the location of structural elements and condition of existing finishes and materials
- Carefully remove fixtures, fittings, finish plates, grilles, knobs, pulls and trim that will be reinstalled later; label and safely store these items for later use
- Disconnect plumbing
- Remove existing sink (optional)
- Arrange for existing sink to be recycled after removal (optional)
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Sink Removal and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
