Basic
$133 – $356 each
Old drain removed, new stainless basket strainer with plastic tubular tailpiece and 1-1/2 in. trap, dishwasher drain reconnected, leak-tested

Plumber removes the existing kitchen sink drain assembly (basket strainer, tailpiece and P-trap) and installs a replacement drain; parts included.
Remove Kitchen Sink Drain in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $157 to $419 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for remove kitchen sink drain.
National average: $150 – $400 each
$133 – $356 each
Old drain removed, new stainless basket strainer with plastic tubular tailpiece and 1-1/2 in. trap, dishwasher drain reconnected, leak-tested
$157 – $419 each
Old drain removed, heavier stainless strainer with brass locknut, new PVC tailpiece and trap, dishwasher drain reconnected, leak-tested
$196 – $523 each
Old drain removed, heavy-gauge stainless strainer, new PVC tailpiece and trap with gasketed slip-joint connections, dishwasher drain reconnected, leak-tested
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $70 – $189 | each |
| Labor | labor | $55 – $146 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $19 – $50 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $13 – $34 | each |
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