kitchen island prep sink

8 years ago

We live in the Bay Area which is known for the high costs of remodeling. We are in the middle of a large kitchen/family room remodel and are considering adding a prep sink to the plans. We have been happy with our contractor so of course asked him for a quote. He came back with a quote of over $8000 and my husband's head almost exploded. We are well aware that even in the Bay Area that is a ridiculous figure. He was not forthcoming about the details of the work although we are asking for specifics in the change order. Mind you, the floor/crawlspace and walls are still open and there is other plumbing work taking place, and there is not much unusual about our home.

We certainly won't be doing it for that price and it feels like the trust between us and our contractor has taken a serious hit. We could consider getting a sub for this part of the job (our contract allows for this), which is really a shame but doable. Thoughts?

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Bspoke Homes
8 years ago
Considerations are several. Budget for sink, faucet, and disposal you are adding. Access to drain and supplies sounds relatively simple based on stage you are at. I believe CA allows auto vents for the vent which makes that fairly simple. If there is already a cabinet in place with no real modifications, that should be fairly straightforward as well. If you ate doing a disposal, may have to tie into other kitchen disposal circuit..... Under mount sink or drop in.... If drop in, again fairly straightforward. It does sound a bit healthy, but there very well could be other considerations going on that the contractor is aware of.
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Anglophilia
8 years ago
I learned long ago, that what might seem "simple" to me, was often in fact quite complicated. Add in all the permit requirements and inspections in CA, and the cost is going to be high to do just about anything.

I've never had a prep sink, nor have I ever felt I needed one. And yes, I DO cook at when younger, cooked a lot, and rather elaborately.
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