Mixer removal as a separate job is needed more often than it seems: before renovation, before replacing a sink or basin, before tiling or simply when the old unit has to come off without a new one being fitted immediately. The main difficulty is avoiding thread damage and accidental leaks.
When a mixer is removed as a standalone job
- Before kitchen or bathroom renovation.
- Before replacing a sink, basin or bath.
- To access a wall, worktop or concealed tail.
- For disposal of the old unit.
How removal is done
- The water is isolated.
- Residual pressure is released.
- The tails or eccentrics are disconnected.
- The fixing is removed. Often from below, in awkward access.
- The point is inspected. To understand what the next installation will require.
What usually makes the work harder
- Scale and corrosion. The metal simply seizes.
- Poor access from below. Especially under kitchen sinks with filters, bins and disposers.
- Old wall eccentrics. They are easy to damage with brute force.
- Fragile tile. Around shower points this is a real risk.
Typical prices in Israel
- Mixer removal — 140–300 ₪
- With difficult access or old fixings — higher depending on time and risk
- With temporary capping of the outlets — by separate agreement
FAQ
Can the mixer just be removed and the outlets left until renovation?
Yes, but the outlets should be safely capped or isolated. Leaving everything open is not a good idea.
Why can removal cost almost as much as installation?
Because an old assembly is often harder than a new one: seized nuts, poor access, rust and the risk of damaging threads or tile.
If the mixer is wall-mounted, are the eccentrics removed as well?
Not always. If they are in good condition and suit the next mixer, they may stay. That decision is made after inspection.