1960s stainless double sink
If your sink dates from the 1960s, the drain parts usually do too. We replace both at once.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in Des Plaines, IL
Undermount, drop-in and farmhouse sinks set, sealed and connected by licensed plumbers 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 sink problems we fix in Des Plaines
A new kitchen sink is part fit, part plumbing. In Des Plaines we check the counter cutout and the cabinet below, mount the bowl so it stays put, and our licensed plumbers reconnect the drain, disposal, dishwasher and faucet.
Drop-in rim that traps grime
Grime along the rim of a drop-in sink is a common complaint. Undermount is cleaner, but it needs a solid-surface or stone counter with a finished cutout edge.
Sink that drains slowly after replacement
A sink that drains poorly after a DIY swap usually has a trap set too high or a tailpiece forced at an angle. We rebuild the drain.
Undermount sink pulling away from the counter
If the sink has dropped and water runs into the cabinet, it can usually be reattached without replacing the counter. We support it from below and bond it again.
Faucet holes don't match the new faucet
If you want a single-handle faucet on a three-hole sink, a deck plate covers the gaps. With undermount sinks the holes are drilled in the counter instead.
Double bowl too small for big pans
Many owners trade a divided sink for one wide basin. We reconfigure the drain for the single outlet and reconnect the disposal.
Strainer or drain leaking
A leak at the drain flange is usually the strainer, not the sink. We replace it, and with a new sink we always fit new strainers.
Sink cabinet floor wet or swollen
If the cabinet bottom has swollen, the leak has been there a while. We find it, replace what failed and protect the base going forward.
What we hook up and check
- Shut off and disconnectWe close the valves and take apart the drain, supply and appliance connections.
- Remove the old sinkOld sealant cut, clips released and the old bowl lifted out.
- Set and seal the sinkThe bowl mounted level and sealed to the counter.
- New strainers and drainDrain rebuilt to suit the new bowl and outlet position.
- Faucet and accessoriesFaucet, sprayer, soap dispenser or deck plate installed.
- Disposal and dishwasher hookupDisposal remounted to the new flange and dishwasher drain reconnected.
- Leak check and cleanupBoth bowls filled and drained, every joint checked dry.
What to pick before the install
Workstation sinksBowls with a ledge for cutting boards, colanders and drying racks.
Enameled cast ironClassic cast iron, often drop-in, that needs a sturdy counter and cabinet.
FireclayGlazed ceramic fired at high heat, common for farmhouse sinks; heavy and glossy.
UndermountHung under the countertop; needs a finished cutout edge and a strong counter.
Drop-in (top-mount)The simplest swap, as long as the new rim covers the old cutout.
Kitchens like yours in Des Plaines: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Des Plaines
The site: a 1980s two-story in Des Plaines. What we started with: white double sink. The reason for the call: a divided sink too narrow for sheet pans. Finished kitchen: a new undermount stainless single-bowl sink with a pull-down faucet. The job covered shut off and disconnect, faucet and accessories, plus disposal and dishwasher hookup.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Mount Prospect
The site: a 1980s two-story in Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: worn enamel and rust spots in the old bowl. Finished kitchen: a new undermount stainless single-bowl sink with a pull-down faucet. On site this meant remove the old sink, set and seal the sink, plus faucet and accessories.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterAn Elk Grove Village two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: a stained solid-surface bowl. The result: a new undermount stainless single-bowl sink with a pull-down faucet. The job covered shut off and disconnect, disposal and dishwasher hookup, plus leak check and cleanup.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
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
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen cabinet painting
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 →Install day
- Pick the sinkSend the model you like or let us suggest a few that fit.
- Measure and planA visit to confirm the fit and the connections before ordering.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate for removal, installation and plumbing.
- Install and connectWe mount the sink and hook up the drain, faucet and appliances.
- Cure and testAdhesive and sealant cure, then we run water and check every joint.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement questions from Des Plaines homeowners
Will Lake Michigan water mark my new sink?
Some spotting is normal. A quick dry-off and an occasional vinegar rinse keep the bowl clean.
How long does a sink replacement take?
A straight swap is often done in a day. Undermount adhesive needs time to cure before heavy use, and farmhouse conversions take longer.
Who would you call to install a new sink?
For a straight swap, a plumber. If the counter or cabinet changes too, a crew that handles both saves a second visit.
What does a farmhouse sink need?
A cabinet built or modified for the apron, solid support under the bowl and usually a new countertop cutout.
What does a new kitchen sink installation cost?
We price it after seeing the sink base and counter, and you get the details in writing.
Is Des Plaines water hard, and does it matter for sink replacement?
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.
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.
Does Des Plaines require a licensed plumber for sink replacement?
Plumbers need a State of Illinois license; no City fees. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does Des Plaines have lead service 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.
Does sink replacement 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.
Do I need a permit for sink replacement 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 Sink Installation & Replacement nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
Kitchen Faucet InstallationFaucet swaps and new pull-down faucets.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain RepairLeaking traps, strainers and drain pipes under the sink, fixed.
Appliance Water Line InstallationFridge, ice maker and pot filler lines with a real shut-off valve.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.