Vanity Installation in Adelaide
The centrepiece of every bathroom. We install vanities, basins, and tapware that look exceptional and last for years.
Our Approach to Vanity Installation in Adelaide
The vanity is where most people spend the most time in a bathroom — getting ready in the morning, the last thing at night. It's also the piece that defines the aesthetic of the entire room. A dated, swelling laminate vanity with a scratched acrylic basin and dripping tap makes the whole bathroom look poor regardless of the tiles. A well-chosen vanity with a quality basin and considered tapware makes even modest tiles look deliberate and refined.
In Adelaide's bathroom renovation market, we see two approaches to vanity selection. The first is buying from a bathroom showroom — the advantage is seeing the product in person, but pricing is often inflated and the range is limited to what's on the floor. The second is online, through suppliers like Reece, Beaumont, or direct import — wider range and better pricing, but you need to know what you're ordering and how it will fit your space before it arrives.
We can help with either approach. If you want to select your own vanity, we'll give you the critical measurements: the rough-in dimensions for plumbing, the wall space available, and the depth constraints so you don't select something that fouls the door swing. If you want us to recommend options, we'll come back with two or three alternatives at different price points that suit your space and aesthetic.
For wall-hung (floating) vanities — one of the most popular choices in contemporary Adelaide bathroom renovations — installation is more involved than a floor-standing replacement. The vanity must be fixed to structural backing in the wall, which is straightforward during a full renovation when walls are open, but requires careful assessment and potentially additional work in a standalone vanity replacement. We're transparent about this upfront.
Where a vanity replacement is being done standalone (not as part of a full renovation), tile patching around the new vanity is almost always required — either because the new vanity is a different size, or because tiles were removed with the old one. We include this in the scope rather than leaving you with unfinished edges.
Everything in Your Quote
- Wall-hung and freestanding vanity installation
- Vessel basin and under-counter basin fitting
- Custom mirror and medicine cabinet installation
- Tapware and mixer supply and connection
- Waste and overflow plumbing connection
- Silicone sealing and finishing
Common Problems We Solve
- Dripping taps or leaking waste connections on old vanity
- Vanity cabinet swelling from water damage
- Single basin where a double would improve daily use
- Builder-grade vanity that looks cheap despite good tiles
- Wall-mounted tap that was never properly fixed to backing
How It Works
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Assess Existing Plumbing
Your existing waste and water supply positions determine what's easy (same position) versus what requires plumbing work (relocated). We assess upfront and include any relocation costs in the quote.
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Remove Old Vanity
Disconnect plumbing, remove old vanity, repair any tile or wall damage behind and around it. Check wall backing for wall-hung installations.
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Install Wall Backing (if needed)
Wall-hung vanities must be fixed to structural backing. We install backing plates in the wall framing at the correct height before closing the wall.
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Fix & Connect
Set vanity at the correct height, fix securely, connect waste and water supply, install tapware and basin. Test all connections for leaks.
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No obligation, no sales pressure. Ryan visits your home, takes measurements, and provides a written quote covering every element of your vanity installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wall-hung vanities need to be fixed to structural backing in the wall — either to timber studs or a backing plate between studs. In most bathrooms this is achievable, though the process is simpler during a full renovation when the wall can be opened up. If you're just replacing a vanity without a full reno, we assess what backing exists and whether additional structural support is needed before quoting.
Yes, but a size difference will require some repair work on the surrounding tiles or wall to fill the gap or match the profile. We'll include any necessary tile patching or wall repair in the scope. If the tile is discontinued and can't be matched, we can discuss options — a feature border, full re-tile of that wall, or a different layout approach. We'll show you the options at quoting stage.
Consistency usually looks best — all tapware in a bathroom in the same finish (all matte black, all brushed nickel, all chrome) creates a cohesive, deliberate look. Mixing metals can work with intention but usually looks like an afterthought. We'll help you choose tapware that suits your vanity and the rest of the room, and can supply quality tapware as part of the installation scope if you prefer.
A straightforward vanity-for-vanity swap in the same position with no tile work required typically takes half a day to a full day. If there's plumbing relocation, tile patching, or a wall-hung installation requiring structural backing, plan for 1–2 days. We'll give you a specific timeframe in the quote.
Standard vanity height in Australia is 850–900mm, which is comfortable for most adults when standing. Wall-hung vanities give you the flexibility to set whatever height works best for the users of your bathroom — if you're taller than average, consider 900–950mm. If the bathroom is shared by adults and children, 850mm is typically the best compromise. We set wall-hung vanities at whatever height you specify.
Yes, usually. The main consideration is whether the new vanity is the same width as the old one — if the mirror is cut to the vanity width, a narrower or wider vanity will leave the mirror looking mismatched. If you're changing the vanity width significantly, it's often worth replacing the mirror or having it recut to match. We'll advise on this at quoting stage so you can make the decision before work begins.
Vanity Installation Across Adelaide
We provide vanity installation services across greater Adelaide — from the inner-eastern suburbs of Norwood and Burnside, to the beachside communities of Glenelg and Brighton, and across the northern and southern growth corridors.
Related Services
Many of our clients combine vanity installation with one of these services for a complete result.
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