Kitchen Sink Replacement in Columbus, Ohio

Transit & Flow Group replaces kitchen sinks across Columbus and Central Ohio, from a straightforward like-for-like swap to a change in sink material, mount style, or basin configuration. A sink replacement sounds simple until the new sink doesn’t match the old cutout, the faucet holes don’t line up, or the countertop underneath needs support it never had. We size and confirm fit before anything gets cut or installed. Describe your current sink and countertop in the Estimate Builder for a preliminary online estimate.

Is this what you’re looking for?

Sink replacement covers a few common situations, and most Columbus homeowners fall into one of these:

• Chips, stains, or scratches in an old porcelain, enamel, or stainless sink that cleaning can no longer fix.
• A single-basin sink you want replaced with a double basin, or the reverse, which changes the cutout and sometimes the countertop opening.
• Switching mount styles, from a top-mount (drop-in) sink to an under-mount, which requires the countertop edge to be finished for the new style.
• Persistent leaks around the sink rim or drain that point to failing caulk, a cracked basin, or worn plumbing connections underneath.
• A sink that came with the house and never matched your taste, replaced as part of a broader kitchen refresh or on its own.
• Upgrading to a farmhouse or apron-front sink, which typically requires cabinet and countertop modification, not just a swap.

How pricing works

Kitchen sink replacement is range pricing: your published low-high band reflects sink material, mount style, and whether the countertop or cabinet needs any modification to fit the new sink, not a single generic swap price.

• Sink material and type drive most of the range. Stainless steel is typically the most straightforward and lowest-cost to source and install. Cast iron, fireclay, and composite granite sinks weigh more, sometimes need additional cabinet support, and cost more as materials.
• Mount style change matters. A like-for-like swap (same mount style, similar cutout) is the simplest job. Switching from top-mount to under-mount, or changing basin configuration, usually means countertop work, which changes the scope and price meaningfully.
• Plumbing connection condition. Old supply lines, shutoff valves, and drain fittings are often replaced along with the sink since they’re already exposed; worn components found during the swap are priced and confirmed with you before replacement.
• Faucet compatibility. If your new sink has a different number of pre-drilled holes than your current faucet setup, that affects whether the existing faucet can be reused or needs replacing.
• Countertop material. Cutting or modifying a laminate countertop opening is a different job than modifying stone, which needs specialized tools and sometimes a fabricator.

According to Angi’s cost data, kitchen sink installation commonly runs from around $100 to $1,600 depending on sink type and scope, with a national average closer to $400 for a standard swap, and this is general market context, not a Transit & Flow Group quote. Higher-end materials or a mount-style change push toward the upper end of that range. Enter your current sink type, countertop material, and desired replacement in the Estimate Builder for a preliminary online estimate. Final scope and price subject to verification at the inspection.

What’s included

• Assessment of your current sink, countertop cutout, and plumbing connections
• Removal and disposal of the old sink
• Countertop cutout modification when the new sink requires it (within standard laminate and solid surface scope)
• Installation of the new sink, including basin leveling and sealing
• Reconnection of supply lines, drain assembly, and shutoff valves, with replacement of worn components as needed
• Faucet reinstallation if your existing faucet is compatible with the new sink
• Leak testing under the sink before we consider the job complete
• Cleanup and haul-away of old materials

What’s not included

• Faucet purchase (installation is included if compatible; a new faucet itself is typically a separate line item or owner-supplied)
• Garbage disposal replacement or repair, priced separately if needed
• Countertop replacement for stone or engineered quartz cutout modifications beyond minor adjustments; that scope may require a stone fabricator
• Gas line work of any kind; this is flagged for separate licensed scope if your kitchen setup involves a gas connection near the sink area
• Cabinet modification for farmhouse or apron-front sinks beyond minor adjustments; larger cabinet changes are priced as their own scope
• Structural repair to water-damaged cabinetry under the sink, priced separately if found during removal

Kitchen sinks in Central Ohio homes

Older housing stock in neighborhoods like Clintonville, German Village, and Bexley often still has original cast iron or enamel sinks from the home’s early decades, sometimes paired with plumbing and shutoff valves that haven’t been touched since. When we pull one of these sinks, it’s common to find galvanized supply lines or aging shutoffs that are worth replacing while everything is already disconnected, rather than reusing components near the end of their service life.

Newer construction in Dublin, New Albany, and Lewis Center more typically has stainless steel or composite sinks installed within the last 10 to 20 years, with modern supply lines and shutoffs already in place. Replacements in these homes are often more straightforward, especially like-for-like swaps, though upgrading to a heavier cast iron or fireclay sink can still require confirming the cabinet below can support the added weight.

Central Ohio’s water is on the harder side, which affects how quickly mineral buildup accumulates around drains and faucet connections regardless of neighborhood or home age. That buildup is one of the more common reasons a sink swap turns up a shutoff valve that doesn’t turn easily anymore, which is exactly the kind of thing we check for and address during the replacement rather than leaving in place.

Our process

1. Describe your sink and countertop online. Current sink type, countertop material, and what you want instead go into the Estimate Builder for a preliminary online estimate.
2. Confirm fit and scope. We check cutout size, mount style, plumbing condition, and cabinet support before finalizing the plan.
3. Removal. The old sink comes out, and supply lines and drain connections are inspected.
4. Installation. The new sink is set, sealed, and connected, with any worn plumbing components replaced along the way.
5. Leak test and walkthrough. We run water, check every connection for leaks, and confirm the finished look with you before calling it done.

Services completed by appropriately qualified professionals where required.

Related services

Kitchen Refresh | Cabinet Painting | Backsplash Installation

A dripping, chipped, or outdated sink is one of the quickest kitchen fixes with an outsized daily impact. Enter your project details in the Estimate Builder for a preliminary online estimate, book service online, or call Transit & Flow at (614) 382-0000.