The bathroom basin is one of the most frequently replaced fixtures in Melbourne bathroom renovations and upgrades. Whether you’re replacing a cracked basin, upgrading to a new vanity, or installing a second basin in an ensuite, understanding what installation involves helps you plan effectively.
Types of Bathroom Basins
Vanity (cabinet-mounted) basins: The most common in Melbourne homes. The basin sits into or onto a cabinet. Drop-in (undermount or topmount) and vessel (countertop) configurations are all popular. Cabinet provides storage. Plumber connects hot and cold supply and waste through the cabinet.
Pedestal basins: Traditional style with the basin supported by a ceramic pedestal that conceals the pipework. Common in older Melbourne home styles. Less storage than a vanity.
Wall-hung basins: Mounted directly to the wall with no pedestal or cabinet. Modern aesthetic, easier to clean the floor beneath. Requires wall-mounted tap and concealed or exposed pipework. The wall must have adequate structure to carry the load.
What Basin Installation Involves
The plumber connects the hot and cold water supply to the basin tap (through flexi hoses), installs the waste fitting and pop-up or click-clack plug mechanism, connects the waste pipe to the existing drain, and checks for leaks. For a new vanity replacing an old one in the same position, this is a straightforward job. Moving the basin to a new position requires new rough-in pipework.
Basin Installation Costs in Melbourne
Like-for-like basin replacement (same position, plumber supplies connection only) costs $200-$380. Supply and install of a standard basin with new vanity (you source the vanity) costs $350-$550 for plumbing labour. Full vanity supply and install (plumber sources everything) costs $600-$1,200 depending on vanity quality. Moving the basin to a new position adds rough-in costs of $300-$600.
Sedcon Plumbing — Basin Installation Across Melbourne
We install all types of bathroom basins throughout Melbourne. Call 0468 013 012 to book a licensed plumber.