Tap water you don't like to drink
Chlorine taste, hard-water spots or worries about old pipes are common reasons for a filter at the sink. We install carbon and reverse osmosis systems.
Under-Sink Water Filtration →Serving Downers Grove & nearby Lisle, Woodridge
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Downers Grove, IL
Leaks, clogs, a new sink or faucet, a disposal or a line for the fridge: our licensed plumbers handle kitchen plumbing in Downers Grove.
- Installers working in Downers Grove ZIP 60515, 60516
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen plumbing problems we fix in Downers Grove
A drip under the sink, a drain that backs up, a faucet you're tired of or a remodel that moves the sink: each is a different job. We take on all of them in Downers Grove and tell you plainly which one your kitchen needs.
Dishwasher hose and drain set up wrong
A dishwasher drain hose lying flat on the cabinet floor can let dirty sink water flow back into the machine. We route it with a high loop or an air gap, as local code calls for.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair →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 →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 →Water on the floor of the sink cabinet
Puddles under the sink come from a short list of places: the trap, the strainer, the disposal or the supply side. A visit pins down which one and stops it.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →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 →Gurgling or smell from the drain
A sink that glugs when it drains is pulling air from somewhere it shouldn't. We look at the trap, the vent path and the connections.
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 →What the install includes
- Look and diagnoseWe check the valves, supply lines, trap, disposal and drain before suggesting a fix.
- Shut-off valves and supply linesNew shut-off valves and supply hoses so the sink can be isolated quickly.
- Faucet installationA new faucet fitted to your sink holes, with deck plate or cover where needed.
- Drain cleaningSlow and blocked sink drains opened and flushed.
- Dishwasher drain and supplyDishwasher drain routed with an air gap or high loop as local code calls for, plus a supply valve.
- Appliance water linesNew water lines run to the fridge or a new dishwasher location.
- Leak test and cleanupWe fill and drain the sink, run the disposal and dishwasher and look for drips.
Options to choose from
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesSimple, reliable valves that replace old multi-turn stops.
Air gap or high loopA countertop air gap or a hose looped high under the counter, set to what the village accepts.
Disposals by sizeSmaller motors for light use, bigger ones for busy kitchens.
Repair, replace or relocateRepair what is worn, replace what has failed and move lines only when the layout changes.
PEX and copper supplyPEX or copper for new runs and relocated lines, chosen for the job and the house.
Kitchen Plumbing Services before and after — Downers Grove homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Downers Grove
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Shady Lane Estates. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was old valves and a trap that leaked into the cabinet. After: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. On site this meant shut-off valves and supply lines, faucet installation, plus drain cleaning.
Before
AfterA Lisle 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story near Oakview. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: 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 shut-off valves and supply lines, appliance water lines, plus leak test and cleanup.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Lisle →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1960s ranch, Downers Grove
What changed: 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 Downers Grove →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1950s ranch, Downers Grove
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Downers Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Downers Grove
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors in creamy white uppers and navy lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Downers Grove →How the install goes
- 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 Downers Grove homeowners
My home may have a lead service line. What should I do in the kitchen?
Look up your address in the service line inventory. Until a lead line is replaced, filtering kitchen drinking water with a lead-certified system is a practical precaution.
What does kitchen plumbing work cost?
It depends on the job, the parts and how accessible the pipes are. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Do you fix the pipes under and behind the sink?
Yes. The pipes in the sink cabinet and the lines feeding it are kitchen plumbing, and we handle them.
Will I need a permit?
Usually not for swapping a faucet, sink or disposal in place. Adding or moving lines generally needs a village permit, which we take care of.
What should I do first when the sink is leaking?
Turn off the two valves in the cabinet. If they won't close, shut the main water valve and call us.
Is Downers Grove water hard, and does it matter for kitchen plumbing job?
Downers Grove's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Chicago via the DuPage Water Commission. We plan fittings and filters around it.
Does Downers Grove have lead service lines?
2026 inventory: 17,063 total service lines; 1,285 lead. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Does kitchen plumbing job need a Downers Grove building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Building Division (https://cvportal.downers.us), phone 630-434-5515. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen plumbing job in Downers Grove?
It depends on the scope. Downers Grove's rule in short: Village states most projects require a permit and applications are submitted online; First review about 10 business days. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Downers Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Downers Grove, including Denburn Woods, Shady Lane Estates, E.H. Prince Subdivision — ZIP 60515, 60516 — and nearby Lisle, Woodridge, Oak Brook.
Working in Downers Grove
- A lot of Downers Grove kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Downers Grove 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.
Denburn WoodsShady Lane EstatesE.H. Prince Subdivision
ZIP 60515ZIP 60516
Kitchen Plumbing Services nearby
Other kitchen services in Downers 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.