House on a slab or crawlspace
Slab floors are the hard case: the new drain runs in a trench cut through the concrete. We tell you up front whether your 1990s home has a slab, a crawlspace or a basement under the kitchen.
Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Bartlett, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Bartlett, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Bartlett
Want the sink in the island or under the window on the other wall? We relocate kitchen plumbing in Bartlett as part of a remodel or on its own, with a licensed plumber, a permit and an inspection where the village requires one.
Gas line in the way of the new layout
Moving a gas range is not part of a water or drain relocation. We plan it at the same time so both are roughed in before the inspection.
Pot filler over the range
We bring a dedicated cold line to the range wall for a pot filler, secured in the framing so it doesn't knock or move.
Old pipes found once the wall is open
Opening a wall to move the sink often exposes old galvanized supply or a corroded drain. We tell you what we find and replace the sections that should not stay.
Not sure if the move is even possible
We check the drain route, the vent options and the floor structure first, so the design matches what the plumbing can actually do.
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.
Sink moved under a window
Putting the sink under a window is a common request. The drain and vent have to work around the window framing, and supply lines stay off the cold outside wall when possible.
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.
What the install includes
- Permit applicationWe file for the village plumbing permit where the job calls for one.
- Shut-off and removalWe disconnect the old sink, cap the lines and seal the unused drain so it can't vent sewer gas.
- Opening walls or floorDrywall, subfloor or concrete opened only where the new pipe has to run.
- VentingA vent tied into the system, or a loop vent in an island, run to the plumbing code.
- Water supply linesSupply lines run to the new location, with quarter-turn stops under the sink.
- Dishwasher, fridge and pot filler linesWater and drain connections for every appliance that moved.
- Final hookupAfter the cabinets and counter are in, we set the sink, faucet, trap and appliance connections.
Models, parts and fittings
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops under the sink and behind the fridge that close fully with a quarter turn.
PVC drain and vent pipePlastic drain pipe that resists grease buildup better than old galvanized.
PEX supply linesFlexible water lines that run in long pieces with few fittings inside the wall.
Cleanouts at the new drainAn accessible cleanout near the relocated sink so a future clog can be cleared without opening the cabinet floor.
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation before and after — Bartlett homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bartlett
The site: a 1980s two-story in Bartlett. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was a sink in the wrong place for the new layout. After: 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 final hookup.
Before
AfterA Hanover Park 1970s tract home: before and after
A 1970s tract home near Ontarioville, a typical kitchen for Hanover Park. What we started with: stainless double sink and white painted cabinets with yellowed paint and dated scalloped trim. What bothered the owners most: a sink on the wrong wall for how they cook. The result: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included opening walls or floor, water supply lines, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterA Carol Stream 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Carol Stream. 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. The job covered permit application, venting, plus water supply lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bartlett
Finished: cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bartlett →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bartlett
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bartlett →How the install goes
- Plan the moveWe visit, trace the drain and vent route and confirm the new layout works.
- Permit and rough-inWe pull the permit and install the new pipe while the kitchen is open.
- Test and inspectPressure test, then the village inspector checks the rough plumbing.
- Close up and connectFinal connections, leak check and a walk-through of the shut-off valves.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Bartlett homeowners
Can you do the plumbing if another company does the cabinets?
Yes, as long as we have the cabinet layout. The drain and supply stub-outs are placed to match it.
What happens to the old sink drain?
We remove what we can and properly cap the rest at the branch.
Do you also move the gas line for the range?
Yes, it can be coordinated, but it is handled as separate licensed gas work with its own inspection.
How long does a kitchen plumbing relocation take?
Usually a few days of plumbing work spread over the remodel: rough-in early, final hookup at the end.
Can a handyman move my sink plumbing?
Plumbing in Illinois is done by plumbers licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and new drain or supply lines usually need a permit. Our licensed plumbers do this work.
What is the Bartlett building department phone number?
Permits go through Building Division (Planning & Development Services), phone 630-540-5920. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Bartlett contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors must be licensed by the Village of Bartlett (per trade); licensing questions via Main Office 630-837-0800. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Bartlett?
It depends on the scope. Bartlett's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction and home improvement projects, whether done by homeowner or contractor; Remodel is a listed permit type. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Planning & Development Services).
Do you work in my part of Bartlett?
Yes. Our crews work across Bartlett — ZIP 60103, 60120 — and nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale.
Working in Bartlett
- A lot of Bartlett kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bartlett homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Planning & Development Services) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60103ZIP 60120
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Bartlett
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.