Kitchen Plumbing

Kitchen plumbing work ranges from straightforward fixture swaps to complex pipe rerouting when layouts change. A simple sink and faucet replacement — keeping existing plumbing in place — runs $500-$1,500 including fixtures and labour. Moving a sink to a different location (common when redesigning a kitchen layout) involves extending or rerouting supply and drain lines, which adds $1,500-$4,000 depending on distance moved and whether you're on a slab or have accessible joists below.

Dishwasher installation or relocation requires hot water supply, drain connection, and a dedicated electrical circuit. In NB, many older homes have galvanized steel drain pipes that should be replaced with ABS or PVC during renovation — corroded galvanized pipes are the leading cause of slow kitchen drains in homes built before 1980. Gas line installation for gas ranges is another common need, requiring a licensed gas fitter (separate trade from plumber in NB).

All kitchen plumbing work that involves modifying drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems requires a plumbing permit in most NB municipalities. Licensed plumbers in NB carry their Red Seal certification and WorkSafeNB coverage.