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 1970s home has a slab, a crawlspace or a basement under the kitchen.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Bloomingdale, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Bloomingdale, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Bloomingdale
A new layout often means the sink, the dishwasher or the fridge line has to move. In Bloomingdale our licensed plumbers reroute the drain, the vent and the water supply, pull the village permit and leave everything ready for the cabinets.
New fridge spot with no water
When the refrigerator moves to a new wall, the ice maker line has to follow. We run a new line to a recessed valve box behind the fridge.
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.
Adding a prep or bar sink
Bar and prep sinks need the same drain, vent and water as a full sink. We find the shortest path back to the plumbing you already have.
Old pipes found once the wall is open
Relocation is a good time to swap old pipe. If we hit rusted galvanized or cracked drain fittings, we show you and price the replacement before going further.
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.
Drain too far from the stack
Long drain runs are where relocations get tricky. We map the path to the stack and make sure the pipe can keep a steady downhill pitch all the way.
Sink moved under a window
Window walls are exterior walls, which matters in a Chicago winter. We plan the drain, the vent and the water lines so nothing sits in an uninsulated cavity.
What we hook up and check
- 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 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.
- VentingEvery relocated fixture gets a vent so the trap holds its seal.
- 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.
Options to choose from
PEX supply linesFlexible water lines that run in long pieces with few fittings inside the wall.
Loop ventA vent loop inside the island cabinet that rises as high as possible before dropping to the drain.
Cleanouts at the new drainWe add a cleanout where the new drain joins the old line, so it can be serviced later.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
PVC drain and vent pipePlastic drain pipe that resists grease buildup better than old galvanized.
What the work looks like in Bloomingdale homes
Before
AfterBloomingdale kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen plumbing relocation
The site: a 1980s two-story near Old Town Bloomingdale. 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. Work included layout and route check, permit application, plus opening walls or floor.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Roselle
This one is a 1970s tract home in Roselle. What we started with: stainless double sink and white painted cabinets with yellowed paint and dated scalloped trim. The main complaint was a sink on the wrong wall for how they cook. After: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. On site this meant layout and route check, opening walls or floor, plus water supply lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Roselle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bloomingdale
Finished: 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 Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterA Bloomingdale 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: 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 Bloomingdale →Install day
- Plan the moveSite check of the stack, the floor and the walls before the design is final.
- Permit and rough-inPermit filed, walls or floor opened and new drain, vent and water lines run.
- 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 Bloomingdale homeowners
How is an island sink vented?
A loop vent tied back into the venting system is the standard answer in Illinois kitchens; we plan its route before the island is built.
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.
Can I move my kitchen sink to the island?
Often. We confirm the drain path and the venting option during the site visit before you finalize the island.
Do you also move the gas line for the range?
If the range moves, the gas line moves too, as its own permitted job scheduled alongside ours.
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.
Do I need a Bloomingdale-registered contractor for plumbing relocation?
No registration application or fee to work as a contractor in Bloomingdale. Permit submittals need a detailed written scope of work. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Bloomingdale require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Plumbing license required depending on permit type, and a Letter of Intent is required for all plumbing work. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Bloomingdale building permit for plumbing relocation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building & Zoning Department, phone (630) 671-5660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Bloomingdale?
Yes. Our crews work across Bloomingdale, including Old Town Bloomingdale — ZIP 60108 — and nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
Working in Bloomingdale
- A lot of Bloomingdale kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bloomingdale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
Old Town Bloomingdale
ZIP 60108
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Bloomingdale
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.