Sink and Faucet Installation in North Bay
Sink and faucet installation in North Bay is a same-week service from Poly-B Plumbing for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and cottages in North Bay, Callander, Sturgeon Falls, Powassan and the surrounding communities. A proper installation is more than hooking up the tap: the old fixture comes out without damaging the counter, the drain, shut-offs and supply lines are inspected and replaced where they are old, the new sink or faucet is set to code with a trapped and vented drain, and every connection is tested for flow and leaks. Most installs take one to two hours and are quoted flat-rate in writing. Call 705-345-6616.
Service hours
- Monday to Thursday7:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Friday7:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Saturday and SundayClosed
Emergency service is available during business hours only. Members of the $49-per-month plan get priority scheduling.
What Poly-B installs, and what each one needs
| Fixture | What the install involves | Worth knowing before you buy |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen sink, drop-in | Old sink out, counter cleaned, new sink set and sealed, drain and faucet connected | Confirm the cut-out size; a new sink rarely matches the old hole exactly |
| Kitchen sink, undermount | Mounted to the underside of stone or solid surface with clips and adhesive, then plumbed | Needs a stone or solid-surface counter; Poly-B cuts laminate only |
| Farmhouse or apron-front sink | Cabinet modified, sink supported on a frame, plumbed | Heavy; the cabinet usually needs a support frame |
| Bathroom vanity sink and tap | Sink set in or under the vanity top, pop-up drain, supply lines, new shut-offs | Single-hole, 4-inch centreset and 8-inch widespread taps are not interchangeable |
| Laundry or utility tub | Tub set, faucet and standpipe connections, trap and drain | Washing machine hoses replaced at the same time are cheap insurance |
| Wall-mounted faucet | Valve body set in the wall at rough-in, trim at finish | Plan it with the renovation, not after the tile |
| Touchless or smart faucet | Standard plumbing plus a power supply or battery pack under the sink | Poly-B confirms water pressure and power before install day |
| Garburator and dishwasher tie-in | Disposal mounted, dishwasher drain looped high or through an air gap, wired connection by the electrician where needed | Not recommended on a septic system without checking the tank sizing |
Why the install matters as much as the fixture
Most callbacks Poly-B Plumbing sees on sinks and faucets in North Bay have nothing to do with the fixture. A reused supply line splits. A slip-joint drain is left loose and drips into the cabinet for a month. A silicone blob does the job a gasket should have done. An undermount sink is glued without clips and lets go with a full basin of water in it. A dishwasher drain is run flat into the disposal without a high loop and the sink backs up into the dishwasher. Poly-B installs the drain trapped and vented as the Ontario Building Code requires, uses new supply lines and gaskets every time, and does not use flexible lines where the code wants hard pipe.
What a sink or faucet installation costs in North Bay
Poly-B Plumbing quotes sink and faucet installations flat-rate, in writing. The price depends on:
- Whether the drain moves. A like-for-like swap is the base case. A deeper sink or a different drain position means the trap and tailpiece are rebuilt.
- Shut-offs. Old valves that will not close are replaced while the water is off; that is included, not a surprise.
- Counter work. Poly-B cuts laminate only. Stone, quartz or solid surface is cut by the countertop fabricator, and Poly-B coordinates the timing.
- Extras. Garburator, dishwasher tie-in, water filter or pot filler in the same visit.
Members of the $49-per-month plan get priority booking and 10 percent off. Most installs take one to two hours depending on the fixture and the condition of the existing plumbing.
Sinks and taps in North Bay homes: two local notes
Homes on wells around Corbeil, Astorville, Bonfield and Powassan run untreated Canadian Shield groundwater that often carries silt and iron. Silt clogs the aerator and the cartridge of a new faucet within weeks unless there is a sediment filter ahead of it, and Poly-B will say so when it sees the water. North Bay’s municipal supply from Trout Lake is filtered and pH-adjusted, which is easier on fixtures, but the older parts of the city still have galvanized stubs under the sink that shed rust into anything new; the fix is to replace the stub and the shut-off, not to add a strainer. On a septic system, a garburator adds solids to the tank and Poly-B checks the tank sizing before installing one.
Licensing
Plumber (306A) is a compulsory trade in Ontario regulated by Skilled Trades Ontario. Connecting a fixture to the drainage and supply system is certified work, not a handyman job. Poly-B’s owner holds Red Seal journeyman certification, is licensed for plumbing, wells, septic and backflow prevention, and carries up to $5 million in liability insurance. Every installation ends with a leak and flow test and a walkthrough.
Sources: Skilled Trades Ontario, Plumber (306A); City of North Bay water quality reports.
How Poly-B installs a sink or faucet
Remove the old fixture
Without damaging tile, counter or cabinet.
Inspect and prep
Drain piping, shut-offs, support brackets and sealing surfaces checked; problems flagged and priced before proceeding.
Install to code
New supply lines and gaskets, trapped and vented drain, fixture set level and sealed.
Test everything
Hot and cold flow, drain function, seal tightness, fixture stability, sprayer and disposal if fitted.
Walkthrough and cleanup
How the shut-offs work, how to clean the aerator, and a clean cabinet.
Kitchen extras worth doing in the same visit
Once the cabinet is open and the water is off, several small jobs cost far less together than separately. A drinking water filter tap or a reverse-osmosis unit under the sink. A fridge water line for the ice maker, run in copper or PEX rather than the plastic tube that splits. A pot filler over the range, roughed in through the wall. Hammer arrestors on the dishwasher and washing machine lines so the pipes stop banging. Poly-B Plumbing prices each as an option on the same quote so you can say yes to the ones you want.
What North Bay customers say
“This is the second time Poly-B has done work at my house. The prices are good, I would recommend this company 100%.”Phyllis Wall, Google review, May 2025
“The fastest plumbing service EVER, and 2 h after first contact, job done!”Iain Grant, Google review, May 2025
Where Poly-B installs sinks and faucets
Sink and faucet questions from North Bay homeowners
Can I supply my own sink or faucet?
Yes. Bring your own and Poly-B Plumbing installs it, or ask Poly-B to supply one that fits your counter and your plumbing. Either way the shut-offs and supply lines are new.
Can Poly-B cut the countertop for a new sink?
Laminate, yes. Stone, quartz and solid surface are cut by the countertop fabricator; Poly-B Plumbing coordinates the timing and does the plumbing once the cut is made.
Does Poly-B install touchless or smart faucets?
Yes. Poly-B Plumbing confirms water pressure and the power supply under the sink in advance, then installs and tests the sensor.
How long does a sink or faucet installation take?
Usually one to two hours, depending on the fixture and the condition of the drain and shut-offs. A garburator or dishwasher tie-in adds time in the same visit.
Why does my new faucet have low pressure?
On a well, silt or iron has usually clogged the aerator or the cartridge; a sediment filter ahead of the fixture is the fix. In older North Bay homes a galvanized stub under the sink is shedding rust and should be replaced. Poly-B Plumbing checks which before replacing anything.
Book a sink or faucet installation in North Bay
Monday to Thursday 7 am to 7 pm, Friday 7 am to 5 pm. Text a photo of the fixture and the space under the sink and Poly-B can quote from it.
Call 705-345-6616 Request a free online quote
Poly-B Plumbing, 1107 Yellek Trail, North Bay, ON P1B 8G5.