A.J. Alberts Plumbing service van at a Twin Cities home, locally owned and operated since 1989

Sink, Toilet & Fixture Installation

A.J. Alberts repairs and installs every bathroom and kitchen fixture: sinks in every style (drop-in, undermount, wall-mount, corner, console, vessel), toilets including TOTO, faucets from Delta to Grohe, and shower valves. Installed by licensed plumbers with written upfront pricing and a lifetime craftsmanship warranty, across the Twin Cities since 1989.

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Quick Summary

Bathroom sink repair, sink and vanity installation, toilet installation (TOTO, Kohler, and all major brands), faucet and shower valve replacement, installed by the same licensed plumbers who run our remodel work for Twin Cities design-build contractors. Written upfront pricing, lifetime craftsmanship warranty. Call 651-738-0580.

Every Sink Style, Installed Right

The sink style determines the plumbing work behind it. Here is what each involves, honestly.

Drop-in (self-rimming)

The simplest swap. Sits in a counter cutout with the rim on top. Most repairs and replacements are same-visit work.

Undermount

Mounted beneath stone or solid-surface counters for a clean look. Requires proper support and sealing; failure means a sink in the cabinet.

Corner sink

The small-bathroom space saver. Usually means relocating supply lines and the drain into the corner, which is in-wall plumbing work we handle routinely.

Wall-mounted

Floats with no vanity. Needs in-wall carrier support and concealed drain rough-in at the right height. Plan it during a remodel, not after the tile is up.

Console

A smaller footprint than a vanity with exposed legs and plumbing, which means the supply and drain finish work is visible and has to look good.

Vessel

Bowl-on-counter look. Needs a tall or wall-mount faucet and the right drain (usually no overflow), details that trip up generic installs.

Toilet Installation, Including TOTO

We install all major toilet brands, and our remodel team has a clear favorite: TOTO. Our lead remodel plumber Dan Pearson puts TOTO toilets into most of the basement, kitchen, and whole-home remodels he runs for Twin Cities design-build contractors, because the build quality, the glaze, and the flush engineering hold up year after year in our hard water.

A proper toilet install is more than setting the bowl: correct rough-in measurement (10, 12, or 14 inch), a new wax ring or waxless seal, a solid flange (rotted or broken flanges are the most common surprise in older Twin Cities homes), supply line replacement, and shimming and caulking so the bowl never rocks. If your flange is below the finished floor level after a tile job, we fix that properly with a flange extender instead of stacking wax rings.

If you are comparing brands: TOTO and Kohler lead on quality, and we will tell you honestly which model fits your budget and your bathroom. A well-installed mid-range toilet beats a poorly installed premium one every time.

Faucets and Shower Valves

We install and repair Delta, Moen, Kohler, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Brizo, Rohl, Watermark, and other major fixture brands, following manufacturer specs so the warranty stays intact. Shower valve replacement (the part inside the wall) is the job that most often turns a cosmetic bathroom refresh into real plumbing, and it is core work for us.

One Twin Cities reality worth knowing: our 13 to 22 grain per gallon water and high municipal pressure are why fixtures fail early here. Premium manufacturers specifically reference water hardness in warranty terms. If your faucets keep scaling up or dripping, the fix may be a water softener and a pressure reducing valve as much as a new faucet, and we will tell you which it is.

Fixture Installation FAQs

How much does bathroom sink repair or replacement cost?

Simple repairs (a new cartridge, a pop-up assembly, a trap leak) are quick visits with written upfront pricing before work begins. Full sink replacement depends on the sink style: a drop-in swap is straightforward, while undermount, wall-mount, and console sinks involve counter or wall work. We quote in writing after seeing the job. No commissioned salespeople, so the quote is for what you need, not what pays the most.

Are TOTO toilets worth the price?

In our experience installing them across the Twin Cities, yes. TOTO build quality, glaze, and flush engineering are consistently excellent, and warranty issues are rare. Our lead remodel plumber Dan Pearson installs TOTO toilets on most of his remodel projects. That said, we install all major brands and will give you an honest comparison for your budget; a well-installed mid-range toilet beats a poorly installed premium one every time.

What is the best sink style for a small bathroom?

Corner sinks and wall-mounted sinks are the two space-saving champions. A corner sink uses the one spot most small bathrooms waste, and a wall-mount frees up floor area and makes cleaning easier. Console sinks split the difference with a smaller footprint than a vanity while still offering some surface. The plumbing consideration: wall-mount and corner installs often require relocating supply lines and the drain inside the wall, which is exactly the work we do.

Can you replace a faucet without replacing the sink?

Almost always yes, as long as the new faucet matches the hole configuration of the sink or counter (single-hole, centerset 4 inch, or widespread 8 inch). We install Delta, Moen, Kohler, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Brizo, and other major brands, and we will tell you if your chosen faucet will not fit before anything gets ordered.

Why does my new faucet or fixture fail early in the Twin Cities?

Two local culprits: hard water and high pressure. Metro water at 13 to 22 grains per gallon scales cartridges and aerators, and several metro systems run high incoming pressure (Inver Grove Heights averages 75 PSI at the main). Premium fixture manufacturers specifically reference water hardness in their warranty terms. A water softener and, where needed, a pressure reducing valve are what make nice fixtures last.

Do you install customer-supplied fixtures?

Yes. If you have already bought your sink, faucet, or toilet, we will install it with the same written pricing and lifetime craftsmanship warranty on our work. We will also flag any compatibility problem (wrong rough-in size, mismatched hole pattern) before we start, not after.

Fixture Problem or Upgrade in Mind?

Written upfront pricing, installed by licensed plumbers, covered by a lifetime craftsmanship warranty. No commissioned salespeople.

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