Old galvanized or cast-iron pipes
In older Evanston houses, low flow at the kitchen tap and recurring clogs often come from aging steel pipe. We repair or replace the section serving the sink.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Serving Evanston & nearby Skokie, Glenview
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Evanston, IL
Leaks, clogs, a new sink or faucet, a disposal or a line for the fridge: our licensed plumbers handle kitchen plumbing in Evanston.
- Serving Evanston ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen plumbing problems we fix in Evanston
We are kitchen plumbers. In Evanston 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.
Condo kitchen on a shared stack
In a Evanston condo the kitchen drain often ties into a stack shared with the units above and below. We work within building rules and coordinate any water shutdown.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning →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 →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 →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 →Sink moving to an island or a new wall
An island sink is very doable, but the drain needs a path and proper venting. We look at the floor, the basement or crawlspace and the layout first.
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 →Basket strainer leaking at the sink
When the leak starts at the bottom of the bowl, not at the trap, the sink strainer seal is the likely culprit. A new strainer, bedded properly, ends it.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Included with the install
- Shut-off valves and supply linesOld stops replaced with quarter-turn valves and braided stainless supply lines.
- Sink installation and replacementWe remove the old sink and mount and connect the new one.
- 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 cleaningKitchen lines cleared by hand or machine, back to the main when needed.
- 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.
What to pick before the install
Braided supply linesStainless-braided hoses between the valve and the faucet or appliance.
PEX and copper supplyPEX or copper for new runs and relocated lines, chosen for the job and the house.
Basket strainers and tailpiecesThe drain fittings in the bowl that connect the sink to the trap.
Repair, replace or relocateMost kitchen visits are repairs or swaps; relocation is a planned project with a permit.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops that open or close in a quarter turn and rarely seize.
Before and after: kitchens near Evanston
Before
Installed
DetailEvanston kitchen, prewar brick bungalow: kitchen plumbing services
A prewar brick bungalow in Evanston, a typical kitchen for Evanston. The kitchen as it was: white porcelain double-drainboard sink. The reason for the call: a dripping trap and valves that had seized. Finished kitchen: 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 dishwasher drain and supply.
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Services in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Skokie
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Skokie. Before: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was 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. The job covered disposal repair and installation, traps and drain lines, plus dishwasher drain and supply.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Skokie →
Before
AfterA Park Ridge 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Park Ridge. Before: white double sink. The main complaint was a corroded trap and supply valves that wouldn't close. 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, disposal repair and installation, plus drain cleaning.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a prewar brick bungalow in Evanston
What changed: soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Evanston →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a prewar foursquare, Evanston
The same doors sprayed in soft white, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Evanston →Install day
- 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 installMost repairs and fixture swaps are done in one visit and tested before we leave.
Kitchen Plumbing Services questions from Evanston 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.
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.
Why does my sink back up when the dishwasher runs?
Shared drain, partial clog. The dishwasher pushes water faster than a choked line can carry it, so it rises in the bowl.
How long does a typical kitchen plumbing repair take?
A fixture swap or leak repair is usually done in one visit. Moving the sink is a multi-day project.
What does kitchen plumbing work cost?
A valve swap and a sink relocation are very different jobs. After we see the plumbing, you get a line-item price in writing.
Does Evanston have lead service lines?
The city has a published service line material inventory (online Water Service Information Map at evanstonleadreplacement.org; call 311). A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Evanston water: how does it affect kitchen plumbing job?
Evanston's water source: Lake Michigan (surface water), treated at the City of Evanston water plant; reported hardness is 134 mg/L as CaCO3 (about 7.8 grains per gallon), 2025 report. We plan fittings and filters around it.
Do Evanston condo associations need to approve kitchen plumbing job?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a Evanston-registered contractor for kitchen plumbing job?
All contractors working in city limits must register with the City; annual fee General Contractor $150, Trade Contractor $125. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Evanston require a licensed plumber for kitchen plumbing job?
No separate plumbing license listing on the registration page; hired plumbing contractors must provide proof of licensure and attend inspections. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for kitchen plumbing job in Evanston?
It depends on the scope. Evanston's rule in short: Residential permit applications go through the Citizen Portal; City worksheets signed by the contractors are required for any electrical, plumbing or HVAC work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building & Development Services (Building & Inspection Services).
Do you work in my part of Evanston?
Yes. Our crews work across Evanston — ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208 — and nearby Skokie, Glenview, Park Ridge.
Working in Evanston
- Most Evanston homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Other kitchen services in Evanston
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.