House on a slab or crawlspace
In a ranch or split-level on a slab, moving the drain means cutting and trenching the concrete floor, then patching it. A crawlspace or basement makes the job far simpler.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Addison, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Addison, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Installers working in Addison ZIP 60101
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
When the plumbing has to move in Addison
Want the sink in the island or under the window on the other wall? We relocate kitchen plumbing in Addison as part of a remodel or on its own, with a licensed plumber, a permit and an inspection where the village requires one.
New fridge spot with no water
Moving the refrigerator is easy; moving its water is plumbing. We bring a dedicated line to the new spot so nothing runs across the floor.
Sink stuck on the wrong wall
If the sink sits in a corner or far from the range, the work triangle never feels right. A new drain and supply run lets the sink go where you actually prep.
Dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink
A dishwasher that sits in the way when its door is open can be moved. We run the drain hose and water line to the new bay and keep the connection under the sink tidy.
Not sure if the move is even possible
Some moves are simple and some need a lot of demolition. A site visit shows which one you have, before the cabinets are ordered.
Drain too far from the stack
Every foot of horizontal drain needs fall toward the stack. When the new spot is far away, we check that the pipe can keep its slope without dropping below the floor framing.
Sink moved under a window
Window walls are exterior walls, which matters in a Chicago winter. We plan the drain, the vent and the water lines so nothing sits in an uninsulated cavity.
Island sink with no wall to vent into
A sink in an island has no wall behind it for a vent pipe. We solve that with a loop vent under the counter, tied back into the house venting the way the plumbing code requires.
What we hook up and check
- Layout and route checkA visit to trace the stack, the vent and the path from the old sink to the new spot.
- Permit applicationWe file for the village plumbing permit where the job calls for one.
- Opening walls or floorDrywall, subfloor or concrete opened only where the new pipe has to run.
- New drain at the right slopeThe new drain is pitched, supported and joined to the existing line.
- Water supply linesPEX or copper hot and cold lines with new shut-off valves at the sink.
- Dishwasher, fridge and pot filler linesWater and drain connections for every appliance that moved.
- Pressure test and inspectionWe test the new pipe, then the inspector sees it before anything is closed up.
What to pick before the install
PEX supply linesFlexible water lines that run in long pieces with few fittings inside the wall.
Cleanouts at the new drainWe add a cleanout where the new drain joins the old line, so it can be serviced later.
PVC drain and vent pipePlastic drain pipe that resists grease buildup better than old galvanized.
Loop ventThe traditional way to vent an island sink without a wall behind it.
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
Kitchens like yours in Addison: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Addison
The site: a 1950s ranch in Addison. Before: stainless double sink and original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls. The reason for the call: no room to prep near the sink. The result: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. On site this meant layout and route check, permit application, plus new drain at the right slope.
Before
AfterAn Itasca 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near North Side. Before: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: no room to prep near the sink. Finished kitchen: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. On site this meant layout and route check, opening walls or floor, plus water supply lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Itasca →
Before
AfterVilla Park kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen plumbing relocation
A 1960s ranch in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. What we started with: stainless double sink and dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. What bothered the owners most: no room to prep near the sink. Finished kitchen: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included permit application, water supply lines, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Addison
Cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Addison →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Addison
What changed: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Addison →Install day
- Plan the moveSite check of the stack, the floor and the walls before the design is final.
- Permit and rough-inWe pull the permit and install the new pipe while the kitchen is open.
- Test and inspectThe work is tested and inspected before drywall, flooring or concrete go back.
- Close up and connectAfter cabinets and counters, we set the sink, the faucet and the appliance hookups.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Addison homeowners
Can a handyman move my sink plumbing?
No. Rerouting a drain or supply line is plumbing, and in Illinois that means a licensed plumber and usually a permit.
How far can a sink move from the drain?
It depends on the pipe size and the slope the floor framing allows. Short moves are simple; long ones need a clear path and enough depth to keep the fall.
Can I move my kitchen sink to the island?
In most houses, yes. A basement or crawlspace below makes it simpler; a slab means cutting concrete.
What affects the price of moving kitchen plumbing?
The distance, what is under the floor, the venting method, how much wall or slab we open and the permit. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
What happens to the old sink drain?
It is cut back and capped or sealed so it can't let sewer gas or water into the wall.
What is the Addison building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building & Zoning), phone (630) 693-7530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Addison-registered contractor for plumbing relocation?
Addison does not require contractor registration, but trade licenses and a Letter of Intent must be submitted with each permit application. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Addison?
It depends on the scope. Addison's rule in short: Addison's Building Division states building permits are required by code for all work; most applications are reviewed within 10 business days through the online portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Addison?
Yes. Our crews work across Addison — ZIP 60101 — and nearby Wood Dale, Itasca, Villa Park.
Working in Addison
- A lot of Addison kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Addison homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60101
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Addison
Kitchen Sink Installation & ReplacementNew sinks, undermount and farmhouse styles.
Kitchen Faucet InstallationFaucet swaps and new pull-down faucets.
Garbage Disposal Installation & RepairDisposals unjammed, repaired or replaced, with the drain connected right.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.