Water on the floor of the sink cabinet
A wet cabinet floor usually traces back to a loose slip nut on the trap, a worn basket strainer or a supply line that has started to weep. We find the source and fix it.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Serving Elmhurst & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Elmhurst, IL
Leaks, clogs, a new sink or faucet, a disposal or a line for the fridge: our licensed plumbers handle kitchen plumbing in Elmhurst.
- Installers working in Elmhurst ZIP 60126
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen plumbing problems we fix in Elmhurst
Most kitchen plumbing lives in one cabinet: two supply valves, a trap, a disposal and the dishwasher hose. In Elmhurst our licensed plumbers repair and replace everything in that space, and move or add lines when the layout changes.
Sink that drains slowly or backs up
A slow kitchen drain is rarely a mystery. The trap, the arm into the wall or the branch line is choked, and we open whichever one it is.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning →Shut-off valves that won't close
Stuck or weeping stop valves are a small part with a big job. New quarter-turn valves let you shut off the sink in a second.
Appliance Water Line Installation →Old sink you want gone
Chipped porcelain, a stained double bowl or a rim that collects grime: we pull the old sink, prepare the opening and set a new one with the plumbing reconnected.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement →Faucet dripping or leaking at the base
A drip from the spout or water pooling around the base means a worn cartridge or O-rings. Some faucets are worth repairing; tired ones are better replaced.
Kitchen Faucet Installation →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 →Tap water you don't like to drink
If you buy bottled water because the tap tastes off, an under-sink filter with its own faucet is a simple fix.
Under-Sink Water Filtration →Leak after someone else's install
DIY and big-box installs sometimes leave flexible accordion drains or loose fittings. We rebuild the drain the right way.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Included with the install
- Sink installation and replacementUndermount, drop-in and farmhouse sinks set, sealed and connected.
- Disposal repair and installationDisposal mounted, wired to the switch or outlet and tied into the drain.
- Traps and drain linesLeaking or improvised drain parts rebuilt with proper fittings.
- 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.
- Leak test and cleanupEvery joint run under pressure and checked dry before we leave the cabinet clean.
Models, parts and fittings
Braided supply linesFlexible, reinforced lines that replace rigid tubes and plastic tubing.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops that open or close in a quarter turn and rarely seize.
Basket strainers and tailpiecesThe drain fittings in the bowl that connect the sink to the trap.
PEX and copper supplyPEX or copper for new runs and relocated lines, chosen for the job and the house.
Air gap or high loopTwo ways to keep dishwasher wastewater from flowing back; which one is required depends on local code.
What the work looks like in Elmhurst homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Elmhurst
This one is a 1980s two-story in Elmhurst. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: old plumbing under the sink that kept dripping. After: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. The job covered sink installation and replacement, drain cleaning, plus appliance water lines.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Lombard
A 1990s two-story colonial in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: old valves and a trap that leaked into the cabinet. Finished kitchen: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. On site this meant sink installation and replacement, disposal repair and installation, plus appliance water lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Lombard →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst →
Before
AfterElmhurst kitchen, 1950s 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 →
Before
AfterAn Elmhurst 1950s ranch: before and after
Finished: 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 Elmhurst →From the old unit to the new one
- Call or send photosTell us what is leaking, clogged or being replaced; a photo of the sink cabinet helps.
- We look on siteA licensed plumber checks the valves, drain and connections and confirms the fix.
- Written estimateAn itemized quote for the repair or install, so there are no surprises.
- Repair or installMost repairs and fixture swaps are done in one visit and tested before we leave.
Kitchen Plumbing Services questions from Elmhurst homeowners
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.
Is it worth calling a plumber for a slow drain?
A one-time slow drain may clear with a plunger. One that keeps returning needs the line cleaned, not more drain chemicals.
Why does my sink back up when the dishwasher runs?
The dishwasher drains through the same line as the sink. If that line or the disposal is partly clogged, the water comes up in the sink.
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?
The usual suspects are the trap's slip nuts, the basket strainer seal, the disposal flange or seals, and the supply lines or valves.
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.
What is Elmhurst doing about lead water lines?
The City publishes lead service line information; water is purchased from the DuPage Water Commission, supplied from the City of Chicago. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Is Elmhurst water hard, and does it matter for kitchen plumbing job?
Elmhurst's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased from DuPage Water Commission (supplied by City of Chicago); standby wells are emergency backup; reported hardness is About 144 mg/L as CaCO3, roughly 8 grains per gallon. We plan fittings and filters around it.
Do I need a permit for kitchen plumbing job 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
Kitchen Plumbing Services nearby
Other kitchen services in Elmhurst
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.