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Kitchen Sink Overhaul Done Right in Occidental

Under-sink plumbing with a Badger garbage disposal, PVC P-trap and braided supply lines on new stops

What was the job?

A full kitchen sink overhaul in Occidental — the grey water system cleared, drain piping upgraded, and a new pull-down faucet fitted, all in one visit.

Why do several sink problems arrive together?

Because they share a cause. A restricted drain strains the disposal, and a faucet that has been dripping has usually been ignored as long as the slow drain has.

What is the advantage of one visit?

Diagnosis is shared across the whole assembly rather than treating one symptom, and the disposal, drain and faucet get set up to work together instead of separately.

Kitchen Sink Overhaul Done Right in Occidental

How do kitchen sink problems stack up?

Kitchen sink problems have a way of stacking up. A slow drain here, a leaky faucet there - and before long you're dealing with a clogged grey water system, worn-out drain pipes, and a faucet that's seen better days. That's exactly the kind of situation we walked into on this Occidental job.

What was done under the sink?

We cleared out the grey water system, upgraded the drain piping, and got everything flowing clean again under the sink. You can see the Badger garbage disposal mounted and plumbed in neatly alongside fresh supply lines and properly routed drain connections. No shortcuts, no jury-rigged fixes.

What went in up top?

The new pull-down faucet up top is a serious upgrade - brushed nickel finish, clean arched neck, and a separate side sprayer. It fits the space well and actually works the way a kitchen faucet should. That kind of fixture installation isn't just about looks. It's about getting the connections right so nothing leaks and everything holds up long-term.

Why handle it all in one visit?

When you're dealing with multiple issues at once - disposal, drains, faucet - it pays to have someone who can handle all of it in one visit. Fewer headaches, less time off your schedule, and you know the work was done consistently from top to bottom.

What does this mean for Occidental homeowners?

Occidental homeowners know their homes well, and they deserve plumbing work that matches that standard. Whether it's a single faucet swap or a full under-sink overhaul, we bring the same attention to every job.

This job is an example of drain cleaning & hydro jetting in Occidental.

Kitchen Sink Overhaul Done Right in Occidental — Avanté Plumbing
Kitchen Sink Overhaul Done Right in Occidental — Avanté Plumbing

Common questions

Questions about work like this

What did this job involve?

Kitchen sink problems have a way of stacking up. A slow drain here, a leaky faucet there - and before long you're dealing with a clogged grey water system, worn-out drain pipes, and a faucet that's seen better days. That's exactly the kind of situation we walked into on this Occidental job.

Can I install a new faucet myself or do I need a plumber?

A straightforward like-for-like faucet swap on accessible supply stops is within reach for many people. It stops being simple when the shut-off valves are seized or weeping, when the supply lines are corroded, when the sink or counter needs modification, or when the new fixture has a different hole configuration. Old, stiff angle stops are the usual reason a quick swap turns into a call.

Why do shower valves need a specialty cartridge sometimes?

Because cartridges are brand and model specific, and a dripping shower is far more often a worn cartridge than a worn valve body. Matching the correct cartridge to the existing valve is what makes the difference between a repair and cutting into the wall to replace the whole valve. Identifying the valve correctly is most of the job.

Last updated: August 2026 · Written by Karl D'Angelo, CSLB #841938 (C-36 Plumbing), plumbing in Sonoma & Marin since 2004.

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