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 Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Buffalo Grove, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Buffalo Grove, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Buffalo Grove
A new layout often means the sink, the dishwasher or the fridge line has to move. In Buffalo Grove our licensed plumbers reroute the drain, the vent and the water supply, pull the village permit and leave everything ready for the cabinets.
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.
Island sink with no wall to vent into
Island sinks need venting like any other fixture, and there is no stud wall to hide it in. The usual answers are a loop vent in the island cabinet or a mechanical vent where allowed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adding a prep or bar sink
A prep sink saves trips across the kitchen. It is plumbed just like the main sink, only smaller, with its own trap and vent.
What we hook up and check
- 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.
- New drain at the right slopeThe new drain is pitched, supported and joined to the existing line.
- 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.
- Pressure test and inspectionWe test the new pipe, then the inspector sees it before anything is closed up.
- Final hookupAfter the cabinets and counter are in, we set the sink, faucet, trap and appliance connections.
Models, parts and fittings
PVC drain and vent pipeThe standard for new drain and vent work in most homes: smooth inside, light and glued joints.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
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.
PEX supply linesPEX bends around framing, which means fewer joints that could leak later.
Kitchens like yours in Buffalo Grove: before and after
Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen plumbing relocation
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near The Highlands. What we started with: 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. On site this meant shut-off and removal, pressure test and inspection, plus final hookup.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Arlington Heights
A 1960s ranch in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. Before: stainless double sink and original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls. The main complaint was 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 permit application, venting, plus pressure test and inspection.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterA Palatine 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. Before: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. 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. Work included new drain at the right slope, venting, plus pressure test and inspection.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Palatine →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove
What changed: 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 Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove
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 Buffalo Grove →How the install goes
- 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 connectAfter cabinets and counters, we set the sink, the faucet and the appliance hookups.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Buffalo Grove 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 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.
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.
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 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.
Does plumbing relocation need a Buffalo Grove building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services (BS&A Online), phone 847-459-2530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Buffalo Grove contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors working in the Village must register annually; $75 per trade, no fee for state-licensed contractors. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Buffalo Grove require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Plumbing permit requires a letter of intent from the licensed plumber; contractors provide State of Illinois plumbing license and 055 contractor registration. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Buffalo Grove?
It depends on the scope. Buffalo Grove's rule in short: Permit required to replace or modify a kitchen, including replacing cabinetry; replacing a sink or faucet needs a plumbing permit even in the same location; electrical must meet the 2017 NEC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services.
Do you work in my part of Buffalo Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Buffalo Grove, including The Highlands, Green Knolls, Windfield, Didier Farms — ZIP 60089 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine, Lake Zurich.
Working in Buffalo Grove
- A lot of Buffalo Grove kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Buffalo Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The HighlandsGreen KnollsWindfieldDidier Farms
ZIP 60089
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Buffalo Grove
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.