What Type of Handyman Do We Need for Kitchen Sink Work?

dealmeister on 07/01/2022 - 11:12
Last edited 07/01/2022 - 14:03

Last week our dishwasher decided to retire. And while checking the dishwasher cabinet dimensions for the new machine, we found that our kitchen sink was not properly installed from the bottom.

The previous owners installed the kitchen sink clips (clamps) in a very silly way, which makes it impossible to move the dishwasher in /out without heavily scratching the top. All we need is some handyman to replace the kitchen sink clamps and make the dishwasher cavity great again :)

We checked with Good Guys / HN etc. about the installation services with a new dishwasher. But been advised that their installation is very simple. Checked with Bunnings to buy clamps and replace ourselves. They also advised to find a handyman to do it.

But nobody is able to tell what type of handyman we need :) Is it a plumber / carpenter / cabinet maker? or all of them :)

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

Edit:
Please find the pictures below

https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/290682/93449/d1e73acc-…
https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/290682/93448/6fe92849-…
https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/290682/93447/c6c4e8ab-…

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Comments

  • pharkurnell on 07/01/2022 - 11:18
    +4

    A handyman is a handyman, not a plumber or carpenter etc….

    they do all sorts of work.

    • kerfuffle on 07/01/2022 - 11:32
      +5

      Sounds like OP is getting confused with tradesman

  • Muzeeb on 07/01/2022 - 12:31
    +3

    Surely you can do it yourself. Upload some pictures if you need direction.

    Checked with Bunnings to buy clamps and replace ourselves. They also advised to find a handyman to do it.

    They even gave you the answer - handyman.

    Could try grey army

    • serpserpserp on 07/01/2022 - 13:09
      +2

      Yeah plus 1 for grey army.

    • dealmeister on 07/01/2022 - 14:04

      Uploaded pictures. Thanks

      • Muzeeb on 07/01/2022 - 14:08
        +2

        Agree. That is one hell of a hack job. Bordering on clusterf#$k. It appears that the cavity is likely too large for the replacement?? sink or didn't align exactly to original sink and a bit of diy ingenuity took place. Is it possible for the retaining clips to grab without the blocks? I assume it's the extra padding that is causing the access issue. Last owner probably thought they were being smart but it wasn't totally necessary.

        • dragong87 on 07/01/2022 - 15:42

          This is a good idea. Removing the blocks might be enough for it to grab the underside of the bench and just tighten with a screwdriver?
          5-10 minute job and if you fix it. you can proudly say you did it yourself!

        • dealmeister on 07/01/2022 - 19:25

          Spot on! Thanks. We tried to do it ourseves but the benchtop material is too firm. The clips can’t grab and keep slipping. Looks like we need to use some kind of soft but thinner wooden blocks between the clip and the benchtop surface.

          • Muzeeb on 07/01/2022 - 19:46

            @dealmeister: A bit of old rubber bike inner tubing may do the trick

            • dealmeister on 07/01/2022 - 20:41

              @Muzeeb: Very good idea. It definately will provide a good grip.
              Thanks

        • SBOB on 08/01/2022 - 07:30

          It appears that the cavity is likely too large for the replacement?? sink or didn't align exactly to original sink and a bit of diy ingenuity took place.

          Some quality 'ingenuity'

  • Islund on 07/01/2022 - 12:44
    +1

    lots of videos on ewe tube

    • Muzeeb on 07/01/2022 - 13:02
      +2

      NZ YouTube?

      • Islund on 07/01/2022 - 14:32
        +2

        ewe are the bust

  • godofpizza on 07/01/2022 - 13:45
    +1

    plumber would be the best choice for dealing with the sink, it maybe not the cheapest option though.

    • dealmeister on 07/01/2022 - 19:16

      Looks like plumber will be the best choice. Thanks

  • brad1-8tsi on 07/01/2022 - 16:10
    -3

    Is it a plumber / carpenter / cabinet maker

    These are trades that have qualifications. Have some respect

    • dealmeister on 07/01/2022 - 20:39
      +1

      Sorry to hear that you found my words offending.
      English is not my first language.
      I was thinking that the general name for people with skills is “handyman”. And if we need to specifty a certain area then we use plumber, carpenter etc.

      No intention to be disrespectful to anyone.

      • brad1-8tsi on 09/01/2022 - 07:44

        English is not my first language.
        I was thinking that the general name for people with skills is “handyman”

        The correct term would be "tradesman" or (for us lazy Aussies that abbreviate everything) "tradies".

        A Handyman is somebody that does a bit of everything and no qualifications are required (but often a handyman does have a trade). EG: I'm a qualified motor mechanic but I do handyman work such as small plumbing jobs, hanging pictures and TVs, light demolition work, yard cleanups, etc) for a select group of customers.

        For your job I would probably mould the brackets around the bench top and screw them to the bench top (it's not the correct way but bodgery is needed) and then tighten the adjusting screws.

        Every day is a school day.

  • Third_Gear on 07/01/2022 - 17:03
    +2

    Super easy fix but Google Hire A Hubby. They sort stuff like that out.

    • dealmeister on 07/01/2022 - 19:26

      Thank you. Will check that

  • godofpizza on 07/01/2022 - 18:06

    looking at the photos clamps look awful, but couldn't you reduce the height of your disherwasher? They usualy come with adjustable legs.

    • dealmeister on 07/01/2022 - 19:18

      The current one’s legs are reduced to minimun height. Most of the freestanding dishwashers come with 84.5 cm height and built in ones bit shorter than that.
      The cavity is 85cm high. Most probably we’ll chose a built in one. Unfortunatley builtin ones are bit more expensive.

  • Stewardo on 07/01/2022 - 21:16

    Take the freestanding lid off the dishwasher, normally two screws at back then bumps forward. Kitchen bench looks DIY. It’s not thick enough for the sink clips so they packed it to get it to grip. There should be a rail between the two cabinets above dishwasher that supports the bench and creates a void above dishwasher so top of dishwasher doesn’t clash with bench top and sink.

  • iamherenow on 07/01/2022 - 22:59
    +2

    That looks not well done.

    How about screw aluminium to underside of bench. Then the clamp can grip that instead of the wooden blocks? Should get the gap bigger to dishwasher. If really need the space, inset the alinium by chiseling out spot to mount.

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