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 1990s home has a slab, a crawlspace or a basement under the kitchen.
Serving Crystal Lake & nearby Lake Zurich, Elgin
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Crystal Lake, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Crystal Lake, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Crystal Lake ZIP 60014, 60012, 60098
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Crystal Lake
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 Crystal Lake home.
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.
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.
Not sure if the move is even possible
Before you commit to a layout, we look at the basement or crawlspace, the stack and the floor framing and tell you what the move involves.
Pot filler over the range
Filling stock pots at the stove means a supply line in the range wall with a shut-off you can reach. We run it before the backsplash goes up.
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.
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.
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.
What the install includes
- 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 slopePVC or other code-approved drain pipe laid with a steady fall to the stack.
- 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.
- Dishwasher, fridge and pot filler linesWater and drain connections for every appliance that moved.
- Pressure test and inspectionLines tested for leaks and left open for the village rough-in inspection.
What to pick before the install
Cleanouts at the new drainAn accessible cleanout near the relocated sink so a future clog can be cleared without opening the cabinet floor.
PVC drain and vent pipePlastic drain pipe that resists grease buildup better than old galvanized.
Loop ventA vent loop inside the island cabinet that rises as high as possible before dropping to the drain.
Copper supply linesType L copper soldered or press-fitted, a long-lasting choice for supply lines.
PEX supply linesPEX bends around framing, which means fewer joints that could leak later.
What the work looks like in Crystal Lake homes
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a 1980s two-story, Crystal Lake
The site: a 1980s two-story near Downtown. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: 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. The job covered new drain at the right slope, venting, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Lake Zurich
This one is a 1980s two-story in Lake Zurich. Before: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: 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. The job covered new drain at the right slope, water supply lines, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterHoffman Estates kitchen, 1970s tract home: kitchen plumbing relocation
This one is a 1970s tract home in Hoffman Estates. The kitchen as it was: 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, water supply lines, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Crystal Lake
Cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Crystal Lake →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1990s two-story colonial, Crystal Lake
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Crystal Lake →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 inspectThe work is tested and inspected before drywall, flooring or concrete go back.
- Close up and connectAfter cabinets and counters, we set the sink, the faucet and the appliance hookups.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Crystal Lake homeowners
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.
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.
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.
Do you also move the gas line for the range?
Gas work is separate licensed work. We plan it with the plumbing move so both are done and inspected together.
Does Crystal Lake require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Plumbing work requires a copy of the plumber's license, State plumbing contractor registration, and an original plumber's letter of intent (notarized or with corporate seal). Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What is the Crystal Lake building department phone number?
Permits go through City of Crystal Lake Community Development - Building Division (ezAPP online permits), phone (815) 356-3605. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Crystal Lake?
It depends on the scope. Crystal Lake's rule in short: Kitchen alteration handout (Nov 2019) requires a contractor list and two sets of plans showing floor plans, electrical layout, structure and plumbing changes; inspections for rough electrical, plumbing, framing, insulation and final. We handle the permit when one is needed with City of Crystal Lake Community Development - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Crystal Lake?
Yes. Our crews work across Crystal Lake, including Downtown, Coventry, Four Colonies, The Villages — ZIP 60014, 60012, 60098 — and nearby Lake Zurich, Elgin, Hoffman Estates.
Working in Crystal Lake
- A lot of Crystal Lake kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Crystal Lake homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
DowntownCoventryFour ColoniesThe VillagesWedgewoodBurtons Bridge
ZIP 60014ZIP 60012ZIP 60098
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Crystal Lake
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.