Sink moving to an island or a new wall
An island sink is very doable, but the drain needs a path and proper venting. We look at the floor, the basement or crawlspace and the layout first.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation →Serving Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Buffalo Grove, IL
Leaks, clogs, a new sink or faucet, a disposal or a line for the fridge: our licensed plumbers handle kitchen plumbing in Buffalo Grove.
- Installers working in Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen plumbing problems we fix in Buffalo Grove
Most kitchen plumbing lives in one cabinet: two supply valves, a trap, a disposal and the dishwasher hose. In Buffalo Grove our licensed plumbers repair and replace everything in that space, and move or add lines when the layout changes.
Leak after someone else's install
If a recent install keeps leaking, we take apart the joint, replace the parts that were damaged and reconnect it correctly.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Basket strainer leaking at the sink
Strainers loosen and their seals harden over the years. We take the old one out, clean the opening and install a new one tight.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Tap water you don't like to drink
If you buy bottled water because the tap tastes off, an under-sink filter with its own faucet is a simple fix.
Under-Sink Water Filtration →Disposal humming, jammed or dead
Humming means power is getting there but the plate can't turn. We clear the jam and test it, and tell you when the unit isn't worth saving.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair →Gurgling or smell from the drain
Drain odor in the kitchen usually comes from a trap that isn't sealing or food sitting in the line. We find which and fix it.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Faucet dripping or leaking at the base
Leaks at the handle, the spout or under the deck have different causes. We tell you whether a cartridge fixes it or a new faucet makes more sense.
Kitchen Faucet Installation →Ice maker or dishwasher needs a water line
Old self-piercing saddle valves and thin plastic tubing are common leak points. We replace them with a real valve and a sturdy line.
Appliance Water Line Installation →What we hook up and check
- Sink installation and replacementWe remove the old sink and mount and connect the new one.
- Faucet installationA new faucet fitted to your sink holes, with deck plate or cover where needed.
- Disposal repair and installationDisposal mounted, wired to the switch or outlet and tied into the drain.
- Drain cleaningSlow and blocked sink drains opened and flushed.
- Appliance water linesSupply lines and valves for refrigerators, ice makers and pot fillers.
- Relocation and new linesRough-in plumbing for a changed layout, inspected where the village requires it.
- Leak test and cleanupEvery joint run under pressure and checked dry before we leave the cabinet clean.
Options to choose from
Air gap or high loopTwo ways to keep dishwasher wastewater from flowing back; which one is required depends on local code.
PVC drain and trap partsPlastic traps and drain arms that don't rust and are easy to service.
PEX and copper supplyCopper and PEX are the usual choices when supply lines are extended or moved.
Braided supply linesStainless-braided hoses between the valve and the faucet or appliance.
Basket strainers and tailpiecesThe drain fittings in the bowl that connect the sink to the trap.
Kitchen Plumbing Services before and after — Buffalo Grove homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove
This one is a 1980s two-story near Didier Farms. What we started with: white double sink. The reason for the call: a corroded trap and supply valves that wouldn't close. The result: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. The job covered faucet installation, relocation and new lines, plus leak test and cleanup.
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen plumbing services
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: a dripping trap and valves that had seized. After: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. On site this meant sink installation and replacement, faucet installation, plus appliance water lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Services in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Palatine
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: old plumbing under the sink that kept dripping. The result: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. The job covered appliance water lines, relocation and new lines, plus leak test and cleanup.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Palatine →
Before
AfterA Buffalo Grove 1980s two-story: 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 Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Buffalo Grove
What changed: 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 →From the old unit to the new one
- Call or send photosTell us what is leaking, clogged or being replaced; a photo of the sink cabinet helps.
- We look on siteWe see the plumbing in person, measure if a fixture is changing and explain what we found.
- Written estimateYou get the price in writing before work starts, with parts and labor listed.
- Repair or installWe do the work, run water through every joint and clean up the cabinet.
Kitchen Plumbing Services questions from Buffalo Grove homeowners
Why does my sink back up when the dishwasher runs?
The dishwasher drains through the same line as the sink. If that line or the disposal is partly clogged, the water comes up in the sink.
What does kitchen plumbing work cost?
We don't guess over the phone. Parts, access and the scope of the work set the price, and you get it in writing before we start.
What causes a leak under the kitchen sink?
Loose or worn joints in the drain, a failed strainer gasket, a leaking disposal or a weeping supply line cause almost all of them.
How long does a typical kitchen plumbing repair take?
Most valve, trap, faucet and disposal jobs take a few hours. Relocations and new lines take longer and may wait on an inspection.
What should I do first when the sink is leaking?
Stop the water at the sink valves or the main, dry the cabinet and avoid running the dishwasher or disposal.
What is Buffalo Grove doing about lead water lines?
Village publishes a Service Line Inventory (IEPA material inventory dated 2026) and a service line map. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Does Buffalo Grove require a licensed plumber for kitchen plumbing job?
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.
Is Buffalo Grove water hard, and does it matter for kitchen plumbing job?
Buffalo Grove's water source: Lake Michigan water from the Evanston plant, delivered through the Northwest Water Commission (member municipality). We plan fittings and filters around it.
Do I need a Buffalo Grove-registered contractor for kitchen plumbing job?
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 kitchen plumbing job 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.
Do I need a permit for kitchen plumbing job 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 Services nearby
Other kitchen services in Buffalo Grove
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.