1970s stainless double sink
The thin stainless double sink from the 1970s dents and drums. A heavier-gauge single or low-divide bowl is a common replacement.
Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in Arlington Heights, IL
Undermount, drop-in and farmhouse sinks set, sealed and connected by licensed plumbers in Arlington Heights.
- Serving Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen sink problems we fix in Arlington Heights
A new kitchen sink is part fit, part plumbing. In Arlington Heights we check the counter cutout and the cabinet below, mount the bowl so it stays put, and our licensed plumbers reconnect the drain, disposal, dishwasher and faucet.
Condo sink replacement
In a Arlington Heights condo we check building rules and the shut-off situation first. Some units can't isolate the kitchen without the building's help.
Faucet holes don't match the new faucet
Sinks come with one to four faucet holes. We match the sink to the faucet, cover extra holes with a deck plate or use them for a soap dispenser or filter tap.
Undermount sink pulling away from the counter
Undermount sinks hang from the countertop. When the anchors let go, we clean the old sealant off, refasten the bowl and run a fresh bead of silicone.
Double bowl too small for big pans
Two narrow bowls make sheet pans and stockpots awkward. A large single bowl or a low-divide sink fits them, often in the same cabinet.
Old drain parts that won't line up
Mixed old and new drain parts are where leaks start. With a new sink we replace the trap assembly instead of forcing the old one to fit.
Sink cabinet floor wet or swollen
Water damage in the sink base usually comes from the strainer, the trap or a failed undermount seal. We repair the cause along with the sink.
Chipped or stained porcelain sink
Enameled cast iron and porcelain chip down to dark metal and hold stains no cleaner removes. Replacement is the lasting fix.
What the install includes
- Measure the cutout and cabinetA check of the cutout, cabinet width and plumbing so the new sink fits.
- Shut off and disconnectWe close the valves and take apart the drain, supply and appliance connections.
- Prepare the openingThe counter opening cleaned and adjusted for the new bowl.
- Cabinet changes for farmhouse sinksSink base cut down or replaced, with a support frame for the apron sink.
- Faucet and accessoriesYour old faucet reused or a new one mounted on the sink or counter.
- Supply valves and linesWorn shut-off valves replaced and new braided supply lines installed.
- Leak check and cleanupWe test the whole setup under use and clean up the cabinet.
Models, parts and fittings
Stainless steelThe most common kitchen sink: durable, light and quiet when it has sound padding.
Workstation sinksBowls with a ledge for cutting boards, colanders and drying racks.
Drop-in (top-mount)The simplest swap, as long as the new rim covers the old cutout.
UndermountHung under the countertop; needs a finished cutout edge and a strong counter.
Farmhouse (apron-front)A deep bowl with an exposed front that needs a modified or dedicated sink base.
What the work looks like in Arlington Heights homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Arlington Heights
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Arlington Heights. Before: white double sink. The main complaint was a divided sink too narrow for sheet pans. The result: a new undermount stainless single-bowl sink with a pull-down faucet. Work included prepare the opening, cabinet changes for farmhouse sinks, plus supply valves and lines.
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen sink installation & replacement
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: worn enamel and rust spots in the old bowl. After: a new undermount stainless single-bowl sink with a pull-down faucet. On site this meant measure the cutout and cabinet, prepare the opening, plus supply valves and lines.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterKitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in a 1990s two-story colonial, Palatine
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: a stained solid-surface bowl. Finished kitchen: a new undermount stainless single-bowl sink with a pull-down faucet. Work included measure the cutout and cabinet, shut off and disconnect, plus prepare the opening.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in Palatine →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Arlington Heights
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 Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Arlington Heights →From the old unit to the new one
- Pick the sinkSend the model you like or let us suggest a few that fit.
- Measure and planA visit to confirm the fit and the connections before ordering.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate for removal, installation and plumbing.
- Install and connectWe mount the sink and hook up the drain, faucet and appliances.
- Cure and testAfter the bond sets, the sink is tested in full use.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement questions from Arlington Heights homeowners
Will Lake Michigan water mark my new sink?
Treated lake water still carries some minerals, so water spots show on dark composite and stainless. Wiping the bowl dry keeps it looking new.
Can I switch from a drop-in to an undermount sink?
On stone or quartz, often yes, if the cutout edge can be polished and the new sink covers the opening. On laminate it generally isn't practical.
Can a fallen undermount sink be reattached?
Yes. Remounting with new hardware and adhesive is a repair visit, not a reason for new counters.
Can you reuse my old faucet and disposal?
Yes, if they work well and fit. It's also the easiest time to upgrade either one.
Undermount or drop-in: which is better?
Undermount is easier to clean and looks sleeker, but it needs a stone or solid-surface counter. Drop-in works on any counter and is the simpler swap.
Can you do sink replacement in an Arlington Heights condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Does Arlington Heights have lead service lines?
The Village runs a lead service line replacement program; lead lines can exist on both the public side (Village) and the private side (owner) of a water service. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Do I need a Arlington Heights-registered contractor for sink replacement?
The Village of Arlington Heights contractor license number must be listed on permit applications; homeowners doing their own work file a Homeowner as General Contractor form. We take care of that before work starts.
Does sink replacement need a Arlington Heights building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building & Life Safety Department, phone (847) 368-5560. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Arlington Heights water: how does it affect sink replacement?
Arlington Heights's water source: Lake Michigan water treated at the Evanston plant and delivered through the Northwest Water Commission. We plan fittings and filters around it.
Do I need a permit for sink replacement in Arlington Heights?
It depends on the scope. Arlington Heights's rule in short: Remodel permit applications (shown here via a basement remodel checklist dated 2020) require a building permit application, plans and a contractor proposal; plumbing and electrical permit applications are added if applicable. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Life Safety Department.
Do you work in my part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Arlington Heights — ZIP 60004, 60005 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Arlington Heights
- A lot of Arlington Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building & Life Safety Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement nearby
Other kitchen services in Arlington Heights
Kitchen Faucet InstallationFaucet swaps and new pull-down faucets.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain RepairLeaking traps, strainers and drain pipes under the sink, fixed.
Appliance Water Line InstallationFridge, ice maker and pot filler lines with a real shut-off valve.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.