Vanity Installation cost at a glance
- Typical range: $800 – $2,200
- Most homeowners pay: around $1,500
- Prices vary most by: Vanity cabinet & top (45–55% of the budget)
Cross-checked against three published sources for this project. Sources used for this page: Angi's bathroom vanity installation cost data, This Old House's bathroom vanity replacement cost guide and HomeGuide's bathroom countertop and vanity cost data. Sources last checked: October 2026 — This Old House, HomeGuide, Angi. Last updated October 2026 · How we calculate these costs
Cost by scope
| Scope | Typical cost | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Small single prefab vanity swap | $300 – $900 | The simple end: Angi’s vanity range starts at $300, This Old House prices a 2.5-foot single vanity at $100–$500 for the unit with professional installation at $200–$1,000, and a like-for-like swap keeps the plumbing exactly where it was |
| Standard single or double replacement — the typical job | $800 – $2,200 | The typical band on this page: Angi averages $1,500 across its vanity installation projects, HomeGuide prices countertop and vanity installation at $400–$4,000, and This Old House’s size table runs a 6-foot double at $600–$2,200 for the unit before fitting |
| Custom-built, large double or stone top | $2,200 – $4,800 | This Old House prices a custom build at $500–$2,800 plus $200–$1,000 for installation, and HomeGuide prices a custom vanity at $500–$3,000 installed — solid wood, a stone top and a second sink’s plumbing are the spend at this tier |
Where the money goes
| Part of the job | Share | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Vanity cabinet & top | 45–55% of total | The unit is the largest line: prefabricated vanities run $100–$2,600 in This Old House and prefab tops $100–$1,500 in HomeGuide, and cabinet construction alone swings a unit’s price 40–50% between particle board and solid wood |
| Installation labor & plumbing hookup | 25–35% | Angi and This Old House both price professional installation at $200–$1,000, with Angi’s labor at $45–$200 per hour; a standard replacement takes three to six hours when the plumbing stays put |
| Faucet, sink & fittings | 8–15% | The faucet, drain assembly and supply lines: This Old House prices faucets from $12 to $1,600 across all types, and a separate sink replacement inside the job runs $280–$1,200 in HomeGuide when the new top does not carry one |
| Old vanity removal, disposal & touch-up | 5–10% | HomeGuide prices old countertop and vanity removal at $100–$500 when it is not folded into labor, plus the wall and floor making-good that a different-sized unit always leaves behind it |
What moves the price most
Size and sink count are the vanity budget. This Old House’s table runs from $100–$500 for a 2.5-foot single to $600–$2,200 for a 6-foot double, because width is cabinetry and a second sink is a second set of everything — top cutout, faucet, drain and supplies. Prefab versus custom is the second lever: a prefab unit at $100–$2,600 arrives finished, while a custom build runs $500–$2,800 before its $200–$1,000 installation in This Old House, and HomeGuide prices custom vanities at $500–$3,000 installed. The plumbing staying put is the third: a same-position swap reconnects to the existing stubs, while moving or extending lines runs $450–$1,800 in HomeGuide at plumber rates of $45–$150 per hour — the single change that most often doubles a vanity quote. Finally, the top is bought by the square foot: HomeGuide’s installed table runs laminate at $20–$80 per sq ft against granite at $80–$150 and quartz at $50–$200, so a stone top on a modest cabinet can cost more than the cabinet under it.
Worked example: how a typical vanity installation budget breaks down
A typical job: one 48-inch prefab vanity with an integrated top replacing the old unit in the same position — old vanity removed and disposed of, new cabinet levelled and fixed, faucet fitted, supplies and drain reconnected and leak-tested. The budget below totals $1,500 — the "most homeowners pay around" figure from the top of this page — split using this page's own cost breakdown. It shows how a real quote at that level is usually composed; every line is built from the ranges on this page, and it is an illustration, not a quote for your project.
| Line item | Example budget |
|---|---|
| Prefab vanity cabinet and top (48-inch) | $750 |
| Installation labor and plumbing hookup | $450 |
| Faucet, drain and supply fittings | $180 |
| Old vanity removal, disposal and touch-up | $120 |
| Total | $1,500 |
What most people get wrong
- Measuring the gap but not the swing — a vanity that fits the alcove can still block a door or a drawer on the opposite wall; measure the room, not just the footprint.
- Assuming the new unit covers the old one's marks — a different-sized vanity exposes unpainted wall and unfinished floor, and the touch-up is a line whether it is in the quote or discovered after.
- Comparing quotes without the fittings — faucet, drain and supply lines are an 8–15% line, and a quote that excludes them is shorter, not cheaper.
- Skipping the shutoff valves while they are exposed — valves that have not moved in fifteen years are the leak that follows a good install, and replacing them mid-job is the cheapest moment there is.
Costs in your city
Vanity pricing follows plumber and carpenter rates — Angi puts labor at $45–$200 per hour and HomeGuide plumbers at $45–$150 — so the same prefab swap prices highest in high-rate metros. Housing age travels with the city: older stock brings shutoffs that do not hold, drain stubs at the wrong height for modern drawer vanities, and floors that are out of level, each of which adds fitting time a newer bathroom never sees. Permits generally only join in where plumbing moves. The reliable pattern everywhere is that a same-position swap batches well with other small bathroom work — a toilet and vanity in one visit share the call-out. Ask each bidder whether removal and disposal are included, and what moving the drain would add if it comes to it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to install a bathroom vanity?
About $800–$2,200 is the typical band on this page for a standard prefab replacement installed with top and fittings, with most projects landing around $1,500 — Angi’s published average for vanity installation is exactly $1,500, across a $300–$4,000 range.
How much is labor alone to install a vanity?
About $200–$1,000: Angi and This Old House both publish that band for professional installation, and HomeGuide prices vanity installation labor at $50–$1,000. A standard same-position replacement takes three to six hours; the wide band is doubles, floating units and plumbing that does not line up.
How much does a double vanity cost installed?
This Old House prices the unit at $550–$1,900 for a 5-foot double and $600–$2,200 for a 6-foot double, with professional installation at $200–$1,000 on top — so most doubles land between $1,100 and $3,200 installed, inside this page’s typical and top tiers.
Does removing the old vanity cost extra?
Sometimes: HomeGuide prices old vanity and countertop removal at $100–$500 when it is charged separately, while many installers fold it into the labor line. Ask which way your quote treats it — and whether disposal is included, because a removed vanity is bulky waste, not bin waste.
Can I replace a bathroom vanity myself?
A like-for-like prefab swap is one of the more realistic bathroom DIY jobs, and the saving is the labor line — $200–$1,000 in the guides. The honest limits: the shutoff valves must hold, the drain has to align with the new cabinet’s cutouts, and a floating vanity must be fixed to studs or blocking, never to drywall alone.
