Dan Grayber2023-11-04This store is such an incredible asset to anyone with specialty or older fixtures. I've spent so much time in regular hardware stores trying to figure out what parts I need, or how I'm going to fix what I need to fix with the limited parts available. When I go into the sink factory, I've only ever spoken to one individual (I'm guessing the owner?), who always knows exactly what I'm looking for. Case in point, I just went in with an internal part of a valve in our shower. He knew exactly what valve it was as soon as he saw it. He mentioned that it there had been a few different versions of it over the years, and that even though they no longer made the part, he had a replacement part in stock that worked as long as you changed out an o-ring (which - of course he also had). Don't waste your time wandering around the plumbing section of a hardware store. Come here and talk to someone who, apparently, lives and breathes plumbing fixtures. This small store is one of the great ones - the niche stores that contain as much knowledge as they do parts.
Ames PY Ng2023-09-25Come here for creative, cheap solutions and honest customer service when it seems like everyone else is telling you the opposite of what your gut it saying! I had a kitchen sink hose that was leaking because the threading on the hose got ruined so the hose spray attachment wouldn't seal onto the hose. I went to Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Moran, and Rubenstein (the latter two are plumber specialty stores) and everyone told me the same thing: that the sink type is not a common model and it'd be hard/impossible to find a replacement hose so it'd be best if I just replaced my ENTIRE sink (basin, handles, faucet, piping, EVERYTHING), which can run $350+. I couldn't believe this because it was just the threading on the hose that was ruined, and there must be some way to hack it and make it work! Finally one of the plumbers recommended I try the Sink Factory, but warned me that it would be expensive. I called in and Ragnar the owner said he was technically closed today but offered to see me anyway. I dropped by and showed him the hose piece. He gave me a tiny little gasket and some teflon tape to wrap around the broken threading all for just $2. TWO dollars! And it works like a charm! Saved me hundred of dollars. Thank you, Ragnar!
Paul Harding2023-09-15I am Restoration Architect and Owner of the National Landmark 1901 Frank Lloyd Wright Davenport House, in River Forest, Illinois. We have been purchasing faucets, plumbing fixtures, custom items, and parts from the Sink Factory for over 15 years now. Ragnar and his team have an amazing selection, incredible knowledge, and an awesome, can-do dependable attitude. As a Restoration Architect we deal with many vendors and suppliers in the historic preservation world. The Sink Factory is the best! I highly recommend them!
ari salomon2023-03-07Ragnar was very helpful and had the part for our old Sunrise Specialty tub/shower fixture. He explained that they bought the entire inventory when Sunrise went out of business in 2016.
P. I.2022-08-26I cannot speak highly enough of these guys. After a local plumbing company (see the previous review) gave me a quote of $1500, I went down here, and got parts that ended up costing under $100, AND explained how to install them. I did it myself, (It was easy) These guys are my plumbing heroes! saved me $1400!
Diane E2022-07-30Simply amazing - both in terms of service and the depth of their vintage supply. I was able to match two missing feet for my clawfoot tub from their HUGE stock of random vintage tub feet. Good for new and vintage materials. A great local business!
Chris2021-09-19These guys are absolutely fantastic. Whether you’re looking for new or to restore old, they have a carefully curated selection of parts and fixtures at many price levels. Old school customer service and hospitality. Support this business!
Robert Dahlgren2021-09-18Great store for repairing and restoring quality vintage fixtures and fittings.
The Sink Factory restores older, and antique fixtures, creates custom plumbing work, and sells a large selection of plumbing replacement parts, as well as Original and Reproduction sinks, and faucets. We manufacture parts, conduct repairs, and do restorations directly from The Sink Factory. We also restore original metal finishes such as Chrome, Nickel, or Natural Brass.
Our Specialty is making older and antique faucets look, and function like new again. Our mission is to preserve vintage plumbing through restorations, products, and services. The Sink Factory has over 40 years experience that is architecturally correct to older homes, as well as new homes that would like the vintage look, and quality.
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Serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area since 1979.
We are known for our friendly, helpful service, our extensive selection, and our encyclopedic knowledge of faucets and sinks.
Come see us at 1826 San Pablo Avenue – at Hearst Street, one block north of University Avenue – in Berkeley and find out what makes The Sink Factory the place for specialty plumbing.
Tuesday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm
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