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 1950s home has a slab, a crawlspace or a basement under the kitchen.
Serving Elmhurst & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Elmhurst, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Elmhurst, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Installers working in Elmhurst ZIP 60126
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
When the plumbing has to move in Elmhurst
A new layout often means the sink, the dishwasher or the fridge line has to move. In Elmhurst our licensed plumbers reroute the drain, the vent and the water supply, pull the village permit and leave everything ready for the cabinets.
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.
Pot filler over the range
A pot filler needs a cold water line run up the wall behind the range. It is easiest to add when the wall is already open for the remodel.
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.
Sink stuck on the wrong wall
Many kitchens were built around one plumbing wall. Rerouting the drain and water lines frees the layout so the sink lands where it makes sense.
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.
Dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink
Lefty cooks and new layouts often want the dishwasher swapped. The hose, the supply and the high loop or air gap all get rerouted to the new position.
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.
What the install includes
- Layout and route checkWe look at the floor, the basement or crawlspace and the walls to plan the drain and water route.
- 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.
- VentingA vent tied into the system, or a loop vent in an island, run to the plumbing code.
- Water supply linesPEX or copper hot and cold lines with new shut-off valves at the sink.
- Pressure test and inspectionWe test the new pipe, then the inspector sees it before anything is closed up.
- Final hookupOnce the new counter is installed, the fixtures are connected and checked for leaks.
Options to choose from
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops under the sink and behind the fridge that close fully with a quarter turn.
PEX supply linesFlexible water lines that run in long pieces with few fittings inside the wall.
PVC drain and vent pipePlastic drain pipe that resists grease buildup better than old galvanized.
Loop ventThe traditional way to vent an island sink without a wall behind it.
Copper supply linesType L copper soldered or press-fitted, a long-lasting choice for supply lines.
Kitchens like yours in Elmhurst: before and after
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a postwar Cape Cod, Elmhurst
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Elmhurst. What we started with: stainless double sink and original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls. What bothered the owners most: 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 shut-off and removal, pressure test and inspection, plus final hookup.
Before
AfterVilla Park kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen plumbing relocation
This one is a 1950s ranch in Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink and dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. The reason for the call: no room to prep near the sink. After: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. The job covered shut-off and removal, water supply lines, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterOak Brook kitchen, 1970s tract home: kitchen plumbing relocation
This one is a 1970s tract home in Oak Brook. 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. Finished kitchen: 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, venting, plus water supply lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterElmhurst kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
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.
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Before
AfterElmhurst kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elmhurst →Install day
- Plan the moveSite check of the stack, the floor and the walls before the design is final.
- Permit and rough-inWe pull the permit and install the new pipe while the kitchen is open.
- Test and inspectThe work is tested and inspected before drywall, flooring or concrete go back.
- Close up and connectFinal connections, leak check and a walk-through of the shut-off valves.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Elmhurst homeowners
Do I need a permit to move a kitchen sink in Elmhurst?
In most cases, yes. New drain, vent and supply work is permitted and inspected; we handle that paperwork.
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.
What if my house is on a slab?
The concrete is cut along the new drain route, the pipe laid at the right slope and the trench filled and patched before flooring.
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.
How long does a kitchen plumbing relocation take?
A simple move can be done in a day or two; slab cutting or long runs take longer.
What is the Elmhurst building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building), phone 630-530-3030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Elmhurst?
It depends on the scope. Elmhurst's rule in short: Elmhurst requires permits for building and construction projects; all permits are applied for through the City's Citizen Self-Service Portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building).
Do you work in my part of Elmhurst?
Yes. Our crews work across Elmhurst — ZIP 60126 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Addison.
Working in Elmhurst
- A lot of Elmhurst kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elmhurst homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60126
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Other kitchen services in Elmhurst
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.