Bathroom vanity replacement cost is set by five things: the cabinet, the countertop and sinks, whether plumbing moves, the condition of the wall and floor behind the old vanity, and how easy the bathroom is to reach. A same-size swap with plumbing in place costs least; a new double vanity on a longer wall costs most.
We design and install custom modular vanities with their tops, and we quote them only after measuring. This guide explains each cost driver so you know what a fair, complete quote should include.
What Goes Into a New Vanity Cost?
A vanity quote usually bundles several separate items. Ask to see each one:
- The cabinet. Width, drawer count, wall-hung or floor-standing, and finish.
- The top. Material, edge, backsplash and the number of sink and faucet cutouts.
- Sinks and faucets. Undermount, vessel or integrated sinks, plus faucets if not supplied by you.
- Removal. Taking out the old vanity, top and mirror, and hauling them away.
- Plumbing. Disconnecting and reconnecting supply lines and drain, or moving them.
- Repairs. Patching drywall, filling tile gaps where the old vanity sat, or fixing a damaged subfloor.
Ready to replace a worn vanity? Call (239) 545-0550 to book a measurement and an itemized quote.
Call (239) 545-0550Custom Vanity Price by Type: Single, Double and Built-In
| Vanity type | Typical scope | Relative cost | Main cost drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock single vanity, same size | Swap cabinet and top, reconnect plumbing | $ | Top material, removal |
| Custom single vanity | Sized to the wall, drawers planned, stone top | $$ | Drawer count, finish, top |
| Double vanity cost, same wall | Two sinks on an existing long wall | $$–$$$ | Second drain and supply, longer top |
| Double vanity on a new layout | Moved or added plumbing, possible wall work | $$$–$$$$ | Licensed plumbing, permit, wall and tile repair |
| Vanity plus linen tower or makeup area | Matching storage beyond the sink run | $$$ | Extra cabinets, longer top |
Our custom bathroom vanities are modular cabinets sized to the inch, which matters most in alcoves where a stock width would leave a gap or overhang a doorway.
Does Moving Plumbing Change the Price?
Yes, more than any other single decision. Keeping the drain and supply lines where they are lets the new vanity connect to existing rough-in. Moving a sink, or adding a second one, means opening the wall or floor, running new lines and closing it all up again.
Plumbing changes are permitted work for a plumber licensed in Florida. A home within Sarasota city limits files with the City of Sarasota Building Division, while unincorporated neighborhoods like Bee Ridge file with Sarasota County. Before hiring, look up the plumber’s license status at myfloridalicense.com.
On slab-on-grade homes common across Southwest Florida, moving a drain can mean cutting into the concrete floor. Ask about that before falling in love with a new sink position.
Vanity Installation Cost: Line Items to Ask About
- Is removal and disposal of the old vanity, top and mirror included?
- Who disconnects and reconnects the plumbing, and are new shut-off valves and supply lines included?
- Is the countertop templated after the cabinet is set, and is installation of the top included?
- What happens if the wall or subfloor behind the old vanity is damaged?
- Are faucets and sinks supplied, or do you provide them?
- Is touch-up of tile, baseboard or paint included, or handled by someone else?
A quote that answers all six is far easier to compare than a single number. Old shut-off valves in particular are worth replacing while the vanity is out, since they are hard to reach afterward.
Condo Vanity Replacement: Access and Association Rules
Condo bathrooms add a layer of logistics. Many associations require notice before work, set work hours, require elevator padding and may ask for proof of the contractor’s documents. Water shut-offs can affect neighboring units, so timing with building management matters.
If a leak is what prompted the replacement, read our guide to replacing a vanity after a condo leak. For bigger changes, our bathroom remodeling page explains how vanity work fits into a full remodel. Many older homes in South Venice still have their original vanities, and there updated shut-offs and drain parts are usually part of the job.
What Size Vanity Will Fit Your Bathroom?
A bigger vanity is not always possible, and finding that out after ordering is expensive. The 2023 Florida Building Code, Residential (Section R307) asks for at least 21 inches of clear space in front of a toilet or lavatory, and Florida’s plumbing provisions keep a toilet’s centerline at least 15 inches from a side wall, partition or vanity. Check your room against them before choosing a width:
- 1
Measure the wall
Wall length from corner to corner, or to the door casing, at counter height as well as at the floor, since baseboards and tile can differ.
- 2
Find the toilet centerline
Measure from the center of the toilet flange bolts to where the vanity would end; you need 15 inches or more.
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Check the space in front
From the front of the vanity to the opposite wall, tub or door swing, keep at least 21 inches clear.
- 4
Note the rough-in
Mark the drain and supply heights and positions, which decide whether a deeper drawer or a second sink can work without moving plumbing.
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Decide the height
Older vanities often sit lower than a kitchen counter; many households now prefer a taller cabinet, which changes the mirror and light positions too.
Wall-hung or floor-standing: which costs more to install?
A floor-standing vanity is the simpler install and gives more storage for its width. A wall-hung vanity shows more floor, makes mopping easier and lets air move underneath in a humid bath, but it needs solid blocking in the wall to carry its weight and a stone top. If that blocking is missing, the wall has to be opened, which adds drywall and paint work to the quote.
One low-cost upgrade worth making while the vanity is out: choose a faucet with the EPA WaterSense label. WaterSense bathroom faucets are capped at 1.5 gallons per minute, which the EPA says cuts flow by at least 30% against the standard 2.2 gallons per minute.
From our design team: sizing a vanity that fits how you use the room
At the technical visit we measure the wall, the distance to the toilet and door, and the exact position of the drain and supply lines. Those numbers tell us whether a wider vanity or a second sink is possible without moving plumbing, which is usually the biggest cost decision in the project.
In the 3D presentation, we show drawer layouts alongside sink options. Many homeowners find that one sink with generous drawers serves them better than two sinks with little storage, and seeing both in the room makes that easy to judge.
Bathrooms in Florida stay humid even with good air conditioning. We plan around that by keeping cabinet edges sealed, allowing airflow under wall-hung vanities, and recommending a working exhaust fan.
A trade-off we raise in almost every bath: a deep vanity gives more storage but eats into the clear floor in front of it, and in a narrow Florida hall bath those few inches matter. Where the code clearance is tight, a shallower cabinet with full-extension drawers often holds more usable items than a deeper one with a single door.
Questions readers ask
Is it cheaper to replace just the vanity top?
Usually, yes, if the cabinet underneath is sound, square and dry. Check the cabinet floor under the sink for swelling or staining before deciding. If the cabinet is damaged, a new top on an old base is money spent twice. At the technical visit we look at the base and tell you whether it is worth keeping.
Does a double vanity always cost much more than a single?
Not always. If the wall is long enough and plumbing can be extended within the same wall, the added cost is mainly a second sink, faucet and a longer top. The price rises sharply when the second sink needs new drains through a slab floor or a different wall. Measuring the rough-in tells you which case you are in.
Do I need a permit to replace a bathroom vanity in Sarasota?
A like-for-like swap with plumbing in the same place often does not. Moving or adding plumbing usually does. Rules differ between the City of Sarasota, Sarasota County and other local building departments, so check with yours. Permitted plumbing work is done by a plumber licensed in Florida.
How much space do I need between a toilet and a new vanity?
Florida’s code provisions keep the toilet’s centerline at least 15 inches from the side of a vanity and ask for 21 inches of clear space in front of the toilet and the sink. Measure from the center of the toilet flange bolts. At a technical visit in your Sarasota bathroom we check these before sizing the cabinet, so the plan works on paper and in the room.
The bottom line
Bathroom vanity replacement cost depends on the cabinet, the top and, above all, whether the plumbing stays put. Ask for an itemized quote that covers removal, plumbing, top installation and repairs, and the real price comes into focus.
When you want a measured plan and a written quote for a new vanity in Bee Ridge, South Venice or elsewhere in Sarasota, FT Cabinetry is a phone call away at (239) 545-0550.
Written by the FT Cabinetry design team
We design, supply and install custom modular cabinets from our Sarasota location at 2235 6th St. This guide reflects what we check at technical visits and installations; verify code and permit details with your building department. About FT Cabinetry.
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