If you’re planning to get a kitchen sink installed in your Montreal home this year, the fixture itself is usually the smallest line item — labour, an outdated supply line, or a rushed caulking job are what actually blow the budget. Whether you’re renovating a kitchen in Saint-Léonard, Brossard, the South Shore, or the West Island, this guide walks through realistic costs, how to pick a sink and faucet that actually fits your existing cabinet cutout, and how to caulk the finished installation so it doesn’t leak into your cabinet base six months later.
What It Costs to Get a Kitchen Sink Installed in Montreal
According to local Montreal plumbing cost guides, a straightforward drop-in sink replacement runs roughly $300 to $650 installed, undermount sinks run $450 to $900, and farmhouse or apron-front styles can run $600 to $1,500 or more once labour is included. Faucet-only swaps typically add another $200 to $450 in labour alone. None of those figures include the sink or faucet itself — and that’s the part where liquidation pricing makes the biggest difference. At RENO Liquidation, in-stock kitchen faucets are currently priced from $129.99, well below comparable retail pricing, because our inventory comes from bulk overstock and end-of-line lots rather than full-margin retail. Buying the fixture at a liquidation price and paying a plumber only for labour is usually the fastest way to bring a sink replacement in under budget.
Choosing a Sink and Faucet That Fits Your Cabinet Cutout
Before you fall in love with a specific sink, measure the cutout in your existing countertop or cabinet base. A few things determine whether a sink and faucet will actually work in your kitchen:
- Bowl configuration — single bowl vs. double bowl changes the cutout width you need
- Mounting style — drop-in (top-mount) sinks sit on the counter lip; undermount sinks attach beneath a solid-surface counter and need a compatible edge
- Faucet holes — count how many holes are already drilled (1, 3, or 4) so the new faucet’s base plate matches, or plan for a deck plate to cover extra holes
- Depth and material — stainless steel is the most forgiving for tight budgets; granite composite and fireclay cost more but resist scratching
Because our in-stock selection changes as new liquidation lots arrive, we recommend booking a free in-house kitchen design consultation, or a free measuring appointment, before you commit — our team can confirm a specific sink and faucet pairing will actually fit your cabinet base and existing plumbing rough-in.
Hire a Licensed Plumber for the Connection, Save on the Fixtures
RENO Liquidation sells kitchen sinks, faucets, cabinets, and countertops — we don’t perform plumbing connections ourselves, and we recommend working with a licensed plumber or one of the kitchen renovation contractors active across the greater Montreal area for the actual hookup. This matters more in older housing stock: many homes in Montreal’s older boroughs, and some South Shore properties built before the 1970s, still have galvanized steel supply lines that should be inspected before a new faucet is connected, since a worn shutoff valve or a corroded line can undo a brand-new fixture within a year. If you’re already coordinating kitchen renovation contractors for cabinets or countertops, ask whether sink and faucet installation can be bundled into the same visit — it’s a small add-on for a contractor who’s already on-site and it usually costs less than a separate service call.
Caulking a Kitchen Sink the Right Way
Caulking a kitchen sink is the one step homeowners can safely do themselves, and it’s also the step most often rushed. A poor seal around the sink rim is one of the most common causes of hidden water damage inside a cabinet base, because water wicks along the countertop edge and drips onto particle board for months before anyone notices a soft spot. Here’s how to do it properly once the sink is set in place:
- Remove any old, cracked, or discoloured caulk completely with a caulk-removal tool or a utility knife — new caulk will not bond properly over old residue.
- Clean and fully dry the area around the sink rim; even a small amount of trapped moisture will ruin the new bead.
- Use painter’s tape along both sides of the seam for a crisp line, and choose a 100% silicone kitchen-and-bath caulk rated for continuous water contact — cheaper acrylic caulk shrinks and cracks within a year around a sink.
- Apply a steady, continuous bead at a 45-degree angle, then smooth it with a caulking tool or a gloved fingertip before it skins over.
- Remove the tape immediately while the caulk is still wet, and let it cure fully — usually 24 hours — before running water in the sink.
Doing this correctly the first time protects the particle board or plywood inside your cabinet base, which is often more expensive to replace than the sink itself.
Where to Find Kitchen Sinks & Faucets Near Saint-Léonard and Brossard
RENO Liquidation stocks kitchen sinks and faucets at both Quebec showrooms: 6181 Boul Métropolitain E in Saint-Léonard, and 3500 Boulevard Matte #220 in Brossard, serving homeowners across the South Shore and West Island as well as Montreal itself. Both locations are open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and you can call 438-282-8866 to check what’s currently in stock before making the drive, since our liquidation inventory turns over regularly. Free in-house design consultations, free measuring, and delivery are all available if you’d rather plan the full sink and faucet swap with our team before starting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get a kitchen sink installed in Montreal?
Installed pricing generally runs from about $300 for a basic drop-in replacement up to $1,500 or more for a farmhouse-style sink with plumbing changes, based on regional plumbing guides. Buying the sink and faucet at liquidation pricing — RENO Liquidation’s in-stock faucets currently start at $129.99 — reduces the fixture side of that cost significantly.
Can I install a kitchen sink myself?
Setting the sink in place and caulking around it is a manageable DIY task for most homeowners. The actual plumbing connections — supply lines, shutoff valves, and drain hookups — should go to a licensed plumber, especially in older Montreal-area homes where supply lines may need inspection first.
What caulk should I use around a kitchen sink?
A 100% silicone caulk labeled for kitchen and bath use, rated for continuous water exposure. It costs more than general-purpose acrylic caulk but resists cracking and mildew far longer around a sink rim.
Will any faucet fit my existing sink and countertop?
Not necessarily — the number of pre-drilled holes and the sink’s mounting style (drop-in vs. undermount) both need to match. Bring your countertop’s hole count and spacing when you visit either showroom, or book a free measuring appointment.
Does RENO Liquidation’s inventory of sinks and faucets change often?
Yes. Because it’s sourced from bulk overstock and liquidation lots from other retailers, in-stock selection changes regularly — visiting in person or calling ahead is the best way to see current options at either Saint-Léonard or Brossard.
Can I pair a new sink and faucet with a countertop replacement?
Yes, and it’s a common combination. RENO Liquidation’s quartz countertops start at $69.99 per square foot with installation included, which pairs naturally with a sink and faucet swap since the counter typically needs to come out anyway for an undermount sink.
Whether you’re replacing a tired kitchen sink on its own or coordinating it with a full kitchen renovation, start by seeing what’s currently in stock. Browse our full kitchen sink and faucet liquidation selection, check current countertop pricing if you’re pairing the two projects, or contact our Saint-Léonard or Brossard showroom to book a free measuring appointment.
