House on a slab or crawlspace
In a ranch or split-level on a slab, moving the drain means cutting and trenching the concrete floor, then patching it. A crawlspace or basement makes the job far simpler.
Serving Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Glen Ellyn, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Glen Ellyn, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Installers working in Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
When the plumbing has to move in Glen Ellyn
A new layout often means the sink, the dishwasher or the fridge line has to move. In Glen Ellyn 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
A second sink in the island or a bar area needs its own drain, vent and supply lines. We tie it into the existing system where the route allows.
Dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink
A dishwasher that sits in the way when its door is open can be moved. We run the drain hose and water line to the new bay and keep the connection under the sink tidy.
Not sure if the move is even possible
Some moves are simple and some need a lot of demolition. A site visit shows which one you have, before the cabinets are ordered.
Island sink with no wall to vent into
A sink in an island has no wall behind it for a vent pipe. We solve that with a loop vent under the counter, tied back into the house venting the way the plumbing code requires.
New fridge spot with no water
A fridge relocated across the room still needs water for ice and the dispenser. A new supply line with its own shut-off goes in while the walls are open.
Gas line in the way of the new layout
A new range location means rerouting gas, which is handled as its own licensed job. We sequence it with the sink move so the walls only open once.
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.
What the install includes
- Opening walls or floorWe cut the smallest openings that let us run pipe and work cleanly.
- 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 linesSupply lines run to the new location, with quarter-turn stops under the sink.
- Dishwasher, fridge and pot filler linesBranch lines for the dishwasher, the ice maker and a pot filler if you want one.
- 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.
Models, parts and fittings
PEX supply linesFlexible water lines that run in long pieces with few fittings inside the wall.
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
Cleanouts at the new drainWe add a cleanout where the new drain joins the old line, so it can be serviced later.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
PVC drain and vent pipePlastic drain pipe that resists grease buildup better than old galvanized.
Kitchens like yours in Glen Ellyn: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Glen Ellyn
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Glen Ellyn. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink and dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. The reason for the call: a sink on the wrong wall for how they cook. The result: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. On site this meant opening walls or floor, new drain at the right slope, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
This one is a 1980s two-story near Danada Square area. Before: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: a layout tied to one old plumbing wall. Finished kitchen: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included opening walls or floor, venting, plus pressure test and inspection.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Wheaton →
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a postwar bi-level, Lombard
The site: a postwar bi-level in Lombard. What we started with: stainless double sink and original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls. 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. The job covered venting, pressure test and inspection, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Lombard →
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn postwar bi-level: before and after
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 Glen Ellyn →Install day
- Plan the moveWe visit, trace the drain and vent route and confirm the new layout works.
- Permit and rough-inPermit filed, walls or floor opened and new drain, vent and water lines run.
- Test and inspectPressure test, then the village inspector checks the rough plumbing.
- Close up and connectAfter cabinets and counters, we set the sink, the faucet and the appliance hookups.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Glen Ellyn homeowners
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.
What happens to the old sink drain?
It is cut back and capped or sealed so it can't let sewer gas or water into the wall.
Do I need a permit to move a kitchen sink in Glen Ellyn?
Moving or adding drain and water lines usually needs a village plumbing permit and an inspection. We take care of the application.
Can I move my kitchen sink to the island?
Often. We confirm the drain path and the venting option during the site visit before you finalize the island.
Can a handyman move my sink plumbing?
Plumbing in Illinois is done by plumbers licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and new drain or supply lines usually need a permit. Our licensed plumbers do this work.
Glen Ellyn contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village and meet license and insurance requirements (Village Code 4-1-11); work that does not need a building permit is exempt. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Glen Ellyn — ZIP 60137 — and nearby Wheaton, Lombard, Glendale Heights.
Working in Glen Ellyn
- A lot of Glen Ellyn kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glen Ellyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60137
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Glen Ellyn
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.