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 Aurora & nearby Batavia, Warrenville
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Aurora, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Aurora, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Aurora ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Aurora
Want the sink in the island or under the window on the other wall? We relocate kitchen plumbing in Aurora as part of a remodel or on its own, with a licensed plumber, a permit and an inspection where the village requires one.
Not sure if the move is even possible
Before you commit to a layout, we look at the basement or crawlspace, the stack and the floor framing and tell you what the move involves.
Sink stuck on the wrong wall
The old layout put the sink where the plumbing was, not where it works best. Moving it to another wall usually comes down to how the new drain reaches the stack.
Adding a prep or bar sink
A second sink in the island or a bar area needs its own drain, vent and supply lines. We tie it into the existing system where the route allows.
Gas line in the way of the new layout
If the range is moving too, the gas line has to follow. That is separate licensed work, scheduled and inspected alongside the plumbing.
Drain too far from the stack
A drain that is too flat holds water and grease; one that drops too fast leaves solids behind. We lay out the run so the slope stays within code.
Pot filler over the range
A pot filler needs a cold water line run up the wall behind the range. It is easiest to add when the wall is already open for the remodel.
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.
What the install includes
- Permit applicationPermit paperwork handled before the first pipe is cut.
- Shut-off and removalWater shut off, old supply lines capped and the abandoned drain sealed properly.
- New drain at the right slopePVC or other code-approved drain pipe laid with a steady fall to the stack.
- VentingEvery relocated fixture gets a vent so the trap holds its seal.
- Water supply linesPEX or copper hot and cold lines with new shut-off valves at the sink.
- Dishwasher, fridge and pot filler linesBranch lines for the dishwasher, the ice maker and a pot filler if you want one.
- Pressure test and inspectionWe test the new pipe, then the inspector sees it before anything is closed up.
What to pick before the install
Cleanouts at the new drainWe add a cleanout where the new drain joins the old line, so it can be serviced later.
Loop ventA vent loop inside the island cabinet that rises as high as possible before dropping to the drain.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops under the sink and behind the fridge that close fully with a quarter turn.
Copper supply linesType L copper soldered or press-fitted, a long-lasting choice for supply lines.
PEX supply linesPEX bends around framing, which means fewer joints that could leak later.
Before and after: kitchens near Aurora
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Aurora
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Tanner. Before: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was wanting the sink in the island. After: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. The job covered venting, water supply lines, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Warrenville
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Warrenville. Before: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. 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 permit application, shut-off and removal, plus new drain at the right slope.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Warrenville →
Before
AfterA Geneva 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story near Mill Creek. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: a sink on the wrong wall for how they cook. Finished kitchen: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included shut-off and removal, venting, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Geneva →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Aurora
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Aurora →
Before
AfterAurora kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Aurora →Install day
- Plan the moveWe visit, trace the drain and vent route and confirm the new layout works.
- Permit and rough-inPermit filed, walls or floor opened and new drain, vent and water lines run.
- 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 Aurora homeowners
What happens to the old sink drain?
The abandoned drain is sealed at a point the inspector can see, not left open in the wall.
How is an island sink vented?
With a loop vent inside the island cabinet, tied back into the venting system. The exact route depends on the layout and the plumbing inspector.
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.
How far can a sink move from the drain?
There is no single number; what matters is keeping the drain sloped and properly vented all the way to the stack.
Can I move my kitchen sink to the island?
Usually yes. The questions are how the drain reaches the stack, how the sink is vented and what is under the floor.
Does Aurora require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Interior plumbing work requires a permit. The City pages do not state plumber licensing rules (Illinois state license applies). Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Aurora building permit for plumbing relocation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora, phone (630) 256-3130. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Aurora-registered contractor for plumbing relocation?
Contractors must be registered/licensed with the City (application, required testing if applicable, proof of insurance naming the City as additional insured). Homeowners may act as own contractor if owner-occupied 6+ months with a Homeowner Liability Waiver. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Aurora?
It depends on the scope. Aurora's rule in short: Interior remodels, structural changes and interior plumbing always need a permit; electrical/mechanical may. We handle the permit when one is needed with Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora.
Do you work in my part of Aurora?
Yes. Our crews work across Aurora, including Near Eastside, Tanner, Riddle Highlands, Palace Street — ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503 — and nearby Batavia, Warrenville, Naperville.
Working in Aurora
- A lot of Aurora kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Aurora homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Near EastsideTannerRiddle HighlandsPalace StreetWest SideFar East Side
ZIP 60506ZIP 60502ZIP 60505ZIP 60504ZIP 60503
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Aurora
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.