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 Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Des Plaines, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Des Plaines, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines home.
Gas line in the way of the new layout
Moving a gas range is not part of a water or drain relocation. We plan it at the same time so both are roughed in before the inspection.
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.
Sink stuck on the wrong wall
If the sink sits in a corner or far from the range, the work triangle never feels right. A new drain and supply run lets the sink go where you actually prep.
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.
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.
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.
New fridge spot with no water
Moving the refrigerator is easy; moving its water is plumbing. We bring a dedicated line to the new spot so nothing runs across the floor.
Included with the install
- Permit applicationWe file for the village plumbing permit where the job calls for one.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Models, parts and fittings
PVC drain and vent pipePlastic drain pipe that resists grease buildup better than old galvanized.
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
Cleanouts at the new drainAn accessible cleanout near the relocated sink so a future clog can be cleared without opening the cabinet floor.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops under the sink and behind the fridge that close fully with a quarter turn.
PEX supply linesPEX bends around framing, which means fewer joints that could leak later.
What the work looks like in Des Plaines homes
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen plumbing relocation
The site: a postwar bi-level in Des Plaines. Before: stainless double sink and dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass 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. The job covered permit application, opening walls or floor, plus new drain at the right slope.
Before
AfterAn Elk Grove Village postwar Cape Cod: before and after
A postwar Cape Cod in Elk Grove Village, a typical kitchen for Elk Grove Village. What we started with: stainless double sink and 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. What bothered the owners most: 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 shut-off and removal, venting, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1960s ranch, Des Plaines
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Des Plaines →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 connectFinal connections, leak check and a walk-through of the shut-off valves.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Des Plaines homeowners
Can a handyman move my sink plumbing?
Moving drains and water lines is licensed plumbing work in Illinois. It is inspected, so it should be done by a licensed plumber.
How long does a kitchen plumbing relocation take?
The rough-in itself often takes a day or a few days; inspections and the remodel schedule set the overall timeline.
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 is an island sink vented?
With a loop vent inside the island cabinet, tied back into the venting system. The exact route depends on the layout and the plumbing inspector.
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.
Des Plaines contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
What is the Des Plaines building department phone number?
Permits go through Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division, phone 847-391-5380. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Des Plaines require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Plumbers need a State of Illinois license; no City fees. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60016ZIP 60018
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
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.