Sink Repair & Installation

Sink problems that start under the cabinet, in Aubrey and Denton County

When a sink leaks, drains slowly, or gets replaced during a bathroom update, most of the work happens where you cannot see it. Vor-Tex Plumbing Co. repairs and installs bathroom, laundry, and utility sinks for homes in Aubrey and the communities around it. It is part of our fixture and appliance plumbing work. Call (469) 552-2881.

Common sink repairs

• A leaking P-trap. The curved pipe under the sink holds a small water seal that blocks sewer gas. Slip nuts loosen and gaskets wear, and the trap sometimes sits crooked after a past repair.
• A leaking drain flange. Water at the top of the cabinet below the basin often points to the putty or gasket around the drain opening.
• A stuck or loose pop-up stopper. The lift rod, the pivot, and the stopper are small parts that fail and are easy to replace once you can reach them.
• Supply lines and shutoff valves. A corroded stop valve that weeps or will not turn is a common find, and it is worth replacing while the cabinet is open.
• A loose or cracked basin. A sink that moves when you lean on it, or a hairline crack in a porcelain basin, usually means a replacement is coming.
• A slow drain. Hair and soap collect on the stopper and in the trap. We clear it, and we tell you if the pattern suggests a deeper problem.

Know your sink type

The kind of sink you have changes how it is installed and how it fails.

Pedestal and wall-mount

These show their plumbing and support their weight differently. Wall-mounted units rely on hidden brackets, so a loose sink often means the wall support needs attention.

Drop-in and undermount

Drop-in basins sit on the countertop and seal with caulk. Undermount basins hang under the stone or solid surface and rely on clips and adhesive. Replacing an undermount may mean the countertop work needs a separate trade.

Vessel

Vessel bowls sit above the counter and need a taller faucet and a matching drain. Check the faucet height before you buy.

Utility and laundry

These deeper basins take heavier use. Supply lines, trap arms, and washer connections tend to be where the problems start.

Before you buy a new sink or vanity

1. Measure the opening, the faucet hole spacing, and the distance from the wall to the drain.
2. Check whether your supply valves and drain line sit where the new sink expects them. A mismatch means extra plumbing work.
3. Match the faucet to the sink: the number of holes, the spout reach, and the clearance behind the faucet.
4. Ask us before you order. We install from brands such as KOHLER and American Standard, and we can tell you if a model you like will fit your cabinet.

What a sink replacement looks like

We shut off the supply at the stops, disconnect the supply lines and the drain, and remove the old sink or vanity. We check the drain stub and shutoff valves in the wall, because older ones sometimes need replacing to make a clean connection. We then set the new sink, connect the faucet, drain, and supply lines, and run water through it while checking each joint for moisture. If the cabinet shows water damage, we tell you what we see before we close it up.

Call right away if

• Water is running from under the cabinet and the stop valves will not close. Shut off the main and call.
• The cabinet floor is soft or discolored.
• You smell sewer gas near a sink that has not been used lately. A dry trap can cause it, but a leak or a venting problem is also possible.

What a Vor-Tex sink visit looks like

1. You call. We book a same-day or next-day window and answer your questions first.
2. We look and quote on site. The $79 dispatch fee is credited toward the work when you approve it.
3. We do the work and show you. You see every joint tested dry.
4. Warranty. Parts and labor carry a 5-year warranty when we supply the parts.

Related services

A new sink often goes with a new faucet. If it is in the kitchen, see our kitchen plumbing page and the garbage disposal page.