Water on the floor of the sink cabinet
If the bottom of the sink base is damp or swollen, something above it is dripping. We dry it out, trace the leak and repair the fitting or part that failed.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Des Plaines, IL
Leaks, clogs, a new sink or faucet, a disposal or a line for the fridge: our licensed plumbers handle kitchen plumbing in Des Plaines.
- Serving Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen plumbing problems we fix in Des Plaines
We are kitchen plumbers. In Des Plaines homes we swap sinks and faucets, fix and install disposals, clear and repair drains and run new water lines, with every connection made by a licensed plumber.
Faucet that no longer suits the kitchen
A new faucet changes how you use the sink every day. We install the one you pick and cover or use the extra holes in the deck.
Kitchen Faucet Installation →Tap water you don't like to drink
Filtration at the kitchen sink is a plumbing job too: a supply connection, a dedicated faucet and, for reverse osmosis, a drain hookup.
Under-Sink Water Filtration →Sink moving to an island or a new wall
When a remodel moves the sink, the plumbing has to follow. We rough in the new lines, pull the permit when it is needed and connect the fixtures.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation →Disposal humming, jammed or dead
A disposal that hums but won't spin is usually jammed; one that does nothing may have tripped its reset. We free it, and if the motor or seals are done, we replace it.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair →Old sink you want gone
A worn sink is easy to live with until it isn't. We swap it for a new bowl that fits the counter and connect the drain, disposal and faucet.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement →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
When a faucet drips no matter how hard you turn the handle, its internal seal is worn. We repair it or install a new one the same visit when we can.
Kitchen Faucet Installation →What the install includes
- Look and diagnoseA visit to find the leak, the clog or the fit problem and explain the options.
- Sink installation and replacementUndermount, drop-in and farmhouse sinks set, sealed and connected.
- Drain cleaningSlow and blocked sink drains opened and flushed.
- Dishwasher drain and supplyThe dishwasher hose and water line connected and checked for leaks.
- Appliance water linesNew water lines run to the fridge or a new dishwasher location.
- Relocation and new linesRough-in plumbing for a changed layout, inspected where the village requires it.
- Leak test and cleanupWe fill and drain the sink, run the disposal and dishwasher and look for drips.
What to pick before the install
PEX and copper supplyCopper and PEX are the usual choices when supply lines are extended or moved.
Disposals by sizeUnits from compact to heavy-duty, sized to how you cook and what's on the drain.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops that open or close in a quarter turn and rarely seize.
Basket strainers and tailpiecesStainless or brass strainers bedded in putty or a gasket, with a matching tailpiece.
Repair, replace or relocateMost kitchen visits are repairs or swaps; relocation is a planned project with a permit.
Before and after: kitchens near Des Plaines
Before
Installed
DetailA Des Plaines 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: old plumbing under the sink that kept dripping. Finished kitchen: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. Work included dishwasher drain and supply, appliance water lines, plus leak test and cleanup.
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Services in a 1990s two-story colonial, Mount Prospect
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Mount Prospect. 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. Work included look and diagnose, dishwasher drain and supply, plus relocation and new lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterGlenview kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen plumbing services
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Glen. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was old valves and a trap that leaked into the cabinet. The result: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. Work included look and diagnose, dishwasher drain and supply, plus appliance water lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Glenview →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Des Plaines
Finished: 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
AfterA Des Plaines postwar bi-level: before and after
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Des Plaines →From the old unit to the new one
- Call or send photosDescribe the problem or the new fixture, and send a picture under the sink if you can.
- We look on siteA licensed plumber checks the valves, drain and connections and confirms the fix.
- 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 Des Plaines homeowners
My home may have a lead service line. What should I do in the kitchen?
Find out from your town's inventory whether your line is lead. Meanwhile, a lead-certified under-sink filter protects drinking water at the sink.
Should I repair or replace my faucet or disposal?
It depends on age and what failed. We tell you honestly when a repair is worth it and when it isn't.
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.
Do I need a licensed plumber for kitchen plumbing in Illinois?
Illinois requires plumbing to be done by state-licensed plumbers. A simple fixture swap rarely needs a permit, but new lines and relocations usually do, and we handle that.
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.
Does kitchen plumbing job need a Des Plaines building permit, and who files it?
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 kitchen plumbing job?
Plumbers need a State of Illinois license; no City fees. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What is Des Plaines doing about lead water lines?
City has submitted its IEPA Water Service Line Inventory (2025) and a proposed draft Replacement Plan; a public service line map is available. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Do I need a Des Plaines-registered contractor for kitchen plumbing job?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Des Plaines water: how does it affect kitchen plumbing job?
Des Plaines's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Chicago and the Northwest Water Commission (which is supplied by Evanston). We plan fittings and filters around it.
Do I need a permit for kitchen plumbing job 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.
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Kitchen Plumbing Services nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
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.