House on a slab or crawlspace
With a basement below, new drain and supply lines hang from the joists. On a slab we cut a trench, lay the pipe at the right slope and restore the concrete.
Serving Batavia & nearby Geneva, St. Charles
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Batavia, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Batavia, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Installers working in Batavia ZIP 60510, 60539
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
When the plumbing has to move in Batavia
Moving a kitchen sink is mostly about the drain: it needs slope, a vent and a path back to the stack. We plan that route first, then run new supply lines and get the work inspected before the walls and floor close up in your Batavia home.
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.
Gas line in the way of the new layout
A new range location means rerouting gas, which is handled as its own licensed job. We sequence it with the sink move so the walls only open once.
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.
Sink moved under a window
A window wall often has no drain or vent. We route both around the window opening and keep the pipes out of the exterior wall cavity where they could freeze.
Sink stuck on the wrong wall
Many kitchens were built around one plumbing wall. Rerouting the drain and water lines frees the layout so the sink lands where it makes sense.
New fridge spot with no water
A fridge relocated across the room still needs water for ice and the dispenser. A new supply line with its own shut-off goes in while the walls are open.
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.
Included with the install
- 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.
- Shut-off and removalWater shut off, old supply lines capped and the abandoned drain sealed properly.
- Opening walls or floorWe cut the smallest openings that let us run pipe and work cleanly.
- Water supply linesSupply lines run to the new location, with quarter-turn stops under 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.
Models, parts and fittings
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 pipeThe standard for new drain and vent work in most homes: smooth inside, light and glued joints.
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
Loop ventThe traditional way to vent an island sink without a wall behind it.
PEX supply linesFlexible water lines that run in long pieces with few fittings inside the wall.
Kitchens like yours in Batavia: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia. What we started with: 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 shut-off and removal, dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines, plus pressure test and inspection.
Before
AfterGeneva kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen plumbing relocation
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Geneva. Before: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: 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. On site this meant permit application, shut-off and removal, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Geneva →
Before
AfterA Batavia two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
Cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Batavia →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1980s two-story, Batavia
The same doors sprayed in forest green, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Batavia →Install day
- 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 inspectThe work is tested and inspected before drywall, flooring or concrete go back.
- Close up and connectFinal connections, leak check and a walk-through of the shut-off valves.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Batavia homeowners
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.
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.
What affects the price of moving kitchen plumbing?
Route, access, the number of fixtures and any old pipe that needs replacing. We put it all in a written estimate.
Can a handyman move my sink plumbing?
Moving drains and water lines is licensed plumbing work in Illinois. It is inspected, so it should be done by a licensed plumber.
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.
Does plumbing relocation need a Batavia building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through City of Batavia Community & Economic Development - Building Division, phone 630-454-2700. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Batavia plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for plumbing relocation?
City adopts the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code; projects installing new plumbing require a Residential Plumbing Review Sheet. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Batavia?
It depends on the scope. Batavia's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction; a Residential Alteration handout is available. We handle the permit when one is needed with City of Batavia Community & Economic Development - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Batavia?
Yes. Our crews work across Batavia — ZIP 60510, 60539 — and nearby Geneva, St. Charles, West Chicago.
Working in Batavia
- A lot of Batavia kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Batavia homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Downtown Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Batavia
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.