ProfessionalSink Trap (P-Trap) Replacement

The P-trap under your sink holds a water seal that blocks sewer gases from entering the house — and when it leaks or corrodes, both the smell and the drip are unpleasant. We remove the failing trap and install a new assembly that fits correctly and seals tightly at every joint.

Also known as: P-trap replacement, sink trap replacement, p-trap repair, drain trap replacement, under sink plumbing repair, sink drain trap, P trap replacment

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What’s included

Remove old P-trap and drain extension from bathroom or kitchen sink
Install ABS or PVC P-trap of correct diameter and configuration
Connect to tailpiece and wall drain with new slip-joint washers
Adjust extension tubes to the correct length and angle
Test under running water and confirm no drips

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How it works

Remove the old trap

We place a bucket under the assembly, loosen the slip-joint nuts by hand or with pliers, and remove the trap and any extension tubes.

Install the new trap

We fit the new P-trap components — adjusting extension tubes to bridge the tailpiece and the wall drain — and hand-tighten the slip-joint nuts with new washers.

Test for leaks

We run hot and cold water for several minutes, watching every joint, then snug any connection that shows a drip.

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Problems we fix

Chrome brass traps on older sinks that have corroded through and drip continuously
Trap that has sagged and lost its water seal due to a loose slip joint
Incorrect trap height — the outlet is too high or too low to connect to the wall drain
Sewer gas smell from a trap that dried out during a long vacancy

Good to know

Sink Trap (P-Trap) Replacement — FAQ

Why does my sink smell even though it drains fine?

If the P-trap has lost its water seal — either from a slow leak or from the sink sitting unused — sewer gas can come up through the drain. Running water fills the trap again and eliminates the smell.

Can you use chrome traps in a kitchen, or do you need PVC?

Both work. Chrome or brass traps are preferred for exposed bathroom sinks where aesthetics matter. PVC or ABS is fine in kitchen cabinets and anywhere the trap is hidden. We install whichever suits the location.