Cast-iron stack in an older home
Many prewar kitchens drain into cast iron. We cut in carefully, use shielded couplings to join new pipe and replace brittle sections near the connection.
Serving Berwyn & nearby Oak Park, Chicago
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Berwyn, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Berwyn, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Installers working in Berwyn ZIP 60402
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
When the plumbing has to move in Berwyn
Want the sink in the island or under the window on the other wall? We relocate kitchen plumbing in Berwyn as part of a remodel or on its own, with a licensed plumber, a permit and an inspection where the village requires one.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink
Moving the dishwasher to the other side of the sink means a new drain connection, a new supply line and often a new electrical feed. We handle the plumbing side and coordinate the rest.
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 applicationPermit paperwork handled before the first pipe is cut.
- Shut-off and removalWe disconnect the old sink, cap the lines and seal the unused drain so it can't vent sewer gas.
- New drain at the right slopeThe new drain is pitched, supported and joined to the existing line.
- Water supply linesSupply lines run to the new location, with quarter-turn stops under the sink.
- Pressure test and inspectionLines tested for leaks and left open for the village rough-in inspection.
- Final hookupOnce the new counter is installed, the fixtures are connected and checked for leaks.
Options to choose from
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
PVC drain and vent pipeThe standard for new drain and vent work in most homes: smooth inside, light and glued joints.
Loop ventA vent loop inside the island cabinet that rises as high as possible before dropping to the drain.
PEX supply linesPEX bends around framing, which means fewer joints that could leak later.
Cleanouts at the new drainWe add a cleanout where the new drain joins the old line, so it can be serviced later.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation before and after — Berwyn homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a prewar foursquare in Berwyn
A prewar foursquare in Berwyn, a typical kitchen for Berwyn. What we started with: stainless double sink under a window and 1980s honey-oak raised-panel cabinets installed over the old plaster. The main complaint was 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, shut-off and removal, plus water supply lines.
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook 1970s tract home: before and after
This one is a 1970s tract home in Oak Brook. Before: stainless double sink and white painted cabinets with yellowed paint and dated scalloped 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 shut-off and removal, new drain at the right slope, plus water supply lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterAn Elmhurst 1950s ranch: before and after
The site: a 1950s ranch in Elmhurst. Before: stainless double sink and original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls. The main complaint was 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. The job covered layout and route check, shut-off and removal, plus water supply lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Elmhurst →
Before
AfterBerwyn kitchen, prewar foursquare: kitchen remodeling
What changed: soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Berwyn →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a prewar brick bungalow in Berwyn
The same doors sprayed in soft white, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Berwyn →From the old unit to the new one
- 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 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 Berwyn homeowners
Do I need a permit to move a kitchen sink in Berwyn?
Generally yes. The permit and the rough-in inspection are part of how we do a relocation.
Can you do the plumbing if another company does the cabinets?
Sure. We work around the cabinet and counter schedule so the pipes end up where the sink base needs them.
What if my house is on a slab?
The concrete is cut along the new drain route, the pipe laid at the right slope and the trench filled and patched before flooring.
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.
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.
Berwyn contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be licensed and bonded with Berwyn; $10,000 surety bond and liability insurance naming the City per license (per licensing form. We take care of that before work starts.
Does plumbing relocation need a Berwyn building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building Department, City of Berwyn, phone 708-788-2660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Berwyn?
It depends on the scope. Berwyn's rule in short: City permit list includes any kitchen and bathroom remodeling, all electrical work, and plumbing/sewer work (faucet or toilet replacement excluded). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Department, City of Berwyn.
Do you work in my part of Berwyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Berwyn, including South Berwyn, South Oak Park area, Depot District, LaVergne — ZIP 60402 — and nearby Oak Park, Chicago, Oak Brook.
Working in Berwyn
- Most Berwyn homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Most Berwyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Central Berwyn Bungalow Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
South BerwynSouth Oak Park areaDepot DistrictLaVergneOgden Avenue
ZIP 60402
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Berwyn
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.