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Price-friendly 65%
The most useful diagnostic under a leaking sink costs nothing: dry everything with a towel, then watch. If water only appears while the sink is draining, the problem is on the drain side: the basket strainer, the tailpiece, or the P-trap. If it drips with the faucet off and nothing running, it’s a supply line or shutoff valve under constant pressure. Homeowners in Columbus who identify that before calling save diagnostic time and money.
Drain-side leaks are the common ones and the cheap ones. Failed plumber’s putty or a worn gasket at the basket strainer. Loose slip nuts or hardened washers at the tailpiece. A corroded P-trap with pinholes. The parts cost under $25, and a plumber typically finishes in an hour. A P-trap replacement runs $150 to $325 installed, and drain pipe replacement runs $100 to $350.
Broader sink repairs price similarly. Most minor work runs $100 to $500, with the typical repair around $185. A slow or clogged drain is $150 to $275. A leaking faucet is $125 to $350. Plumbers charge $75 to $150 an hour in most markets and bill an hour minimum. Prices in Columbus sit inside these ranges. Once a leak is behind the wall, costs jump; cutting drywall to reach a pipe adds around $400.
One thing not to postpone: a slow drip into the cabinet. Wet particleboard swells, then delaminates, and cabinet replacement costs far more than the plumbing did. If the sink basin itself is cracked, no repair holds; that’s a replacement at $330 to $1,300. Below you’ll find licensed plumbers handling sink repair in Columbus, drain and P-trap replacement, strainer resealing, clogs, and faucet repair. Bring the answer to the drain-versus-supply question when you call.
Sink Repair Services In Columbus
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What is the overall customer analysis in August?
Only a single review was provided, making any reliable scoring impossible. The one review references a pricing dispute that was ultimately resolved through a partial refund, which the reviewer found fair. No information was provided about professionalism, project completion, or technical experience. The review references a prior negative review that was updated, suggesting there was an initial dis... Read more
Score last updated August 2026
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Project Completion 85%
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Professionalism 85%
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Experience 90%
What is the overall customer analysis in August?
Only one review was available for analysis, which is insufficient to calculate a reliable WW Score. The single review praises the contractor's reliability, collaborative approach, and quality of work across multiple service areas (electrical, plumbing, remodeling). However, with only one data point and no explicit mention of pricing or detailed project completion specifics, confidence in any dimen... Read more
Score last updated August 2026
Workman Score
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1 reviews analyzed
Yelp
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Project Completion 90%
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Professionalism 90%
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Experience 88%
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Price-friendly 85%
What is the overall customer analysis in August?
The single review provided is highly positive and mentions all four dimensions: responsiveness and straightforward communication (professionalism), reasonable and accurate quote (pricing), completion of multiple issues in one day with quality workmanship (project completion and experience). However, with only one review, the WW Score cannot be reliably calculated per methodology requirements. The ... Read more
Score last updated August 2026
Workman Score
0.0 /100
Based on
1 reviews analyzed
Yelp
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Project Completion 85%
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Professionalism 90%
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Experience 88%
What is the overall customer analysis in August?
Insufficient Data — cannot calculate WW Score reliably. Only one review was provided. While this single review is positive and mentions professionalism (professional attitude, attention to detail with triple-checking), project completion (work finished, cleanup performed), and experience (quality workmanship matching existing plumbing), a single data point cannot support a reliable WW Score. Prici... Read more
Score last updated August 2026
Workman Score
0.0 /100
Based on
1 reviews analyzed
Yelp
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Project Completion 85%
What is the overall customer analysis in August?
Insufficient Data — cannot calculate WW Score reliably. Only one review was analyzed. The single review mentions project completion positively (main line jetting completed, customer satisfied enough to return), but provides no explicit detail on professionalism, pricing, or technical experience. The statement 'I don't have any complaints' is absence of criticism, not evidence of quality across dim... Read more
Score last updated August 2026
Workman Score
0.0 /100
Based on
1 reviews analyzed
Yelp
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Professionalism 85%
What is the overall customer analysis in August?
Insufficient data — only 1 review analyzed. The single review explicitly mentions professionalism (responsive, explained options), scoring 85 based on limited evidence. No information provided regarding pricing, project completion, or technical experience. A WW Score cannot be reliably calculated with fewer than 3 reviews.... Read more
Score last updated August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my sink leaking underneath?
Timing tells you where. Water appearing only while the sink drains points to the drain side: a failed basket strainer seal, a loose tailpiece connection, or the P-trap. A drip that continues with everything off means a supply line, shutoff valve, or the faucet body, since those stay pressurized. Water pooling near the back wall usually means the drain arm connection. Dry everything and watch before touching anything. Plumbers start with the same test when they arrive.
How much does sink repair cost?
Most minor repairs run $100 to $500, with the typical job around $185. A P-trap replacement is $150 to $325. Replacing sink drain pipes runs $100 to $350. Clearing a clogged drain costs $150 to $275. A leaking faucet is $125 to $350. Plumbers charge $75 to $150 an hour with a one-hour minimum. Prices sit in these ranges. Leaks behind a wall run considerably higher; cutting and patching drywall adds around $400 to the total.
Can I fix a leaking sink drain myself?
Usually yes. All three common failure points basket strainer, tailpiece, P-trap cost under $25 in parts and take under an hour. Use plumber’s putty on the strainer, never silicone; putty stays flexible as the sink flexes, while silicone bonds rigidly and cracks. Hand-tighten slip nuts, then add a quarter turn with pliers. If it still leaks, the washer is the problem, not the tightness. Call a plumber if the pipe is cracked or the cabinet is already wet.
Why is my sink draining slowly?
Buildup in the P-trap, almost always. Grease, food, hair, and soap collect in the U-bend and narrow the opening over time. Bathroom sinks usually just need the pop-up stopper pulled and cleaned — that’s frequently the entire problem. A plunger or a $20 hand auger clears most of the rest. Skip chemical cleaners, which corrode older pipes. If more than one fixture is slow, the blockage is farther down the line, and plumbers should check the branch drain.
Why does my sink smell?
Usually a dry P-trap or buildup in the drain. The trap holds a water seal that blocks sewer gas; in a sink that isn’t used often, that water evaporates, and the smell comes through. Running water for 30 seconds refills it. If the smell persists with regular use, the cause is organic buildup in the tailpiece or a garbage disposal that needs cleaning. Persistent sewer odor across multiple fixtures suggests a venting problem; that’s when a plumber should look.
When should I replace the sink instead of repairing it?
Repair when the leak is at a connection, gasket, or trap; those are inexpensive, and the sink is fine. Replace when the basin itself is cracked or chipped through the glaze, or when rust has spread around the drain opening. A cracked basin can’t be sealed reliably from underneath; water works its way through. Replacement runs $330 to $1,300 installed, or $230 to $650 in labor alone. Plumbers can quote both during the same visit.
Should I hire a plumber or a handyman?
A handyman charges $40 to $80 an hour versus $75 to $150 for a licensed plumber and can handle a slip-joint tightening, washer swap, or simple clog. The tradeoff is that handymen usually aren’t licensed or insured for plumbing, so water damage from a bad connection may fall on you. Hire a licensed plumber when the leak source is unclear, pipes are cracked or corroded, or the leak may be inside a wall. Cabinet damage costs more than either.
