Leak around the drain in the sink bowl
If the leak appears only after the bowl is filled, the seal between the strainer and the sink is gone. We pull the strainer, clean it and reseal it.
Serving Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair in Glen Ellyn, IL
Leaks under the kitchen sink in Glen Ellyn traced to the source and fixed, from the strainer to the drain in the wall.
- Repairs across Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Sink leaks and drain problems we repair in Glen Ellyn
We repair leaking kitchen sink drains in Glen Ellyn: new traps and tailpieces, resealed basket strainers, tightened or replaced dishwasher connections and cracked drain pipe cut out and replaced.
Musty smell under the sink
A mildew smell in the cabinet often means a slow leak that never pools. We check every joint and look for moisture under the cabinet floor.
Leak only when water runs
A leak that appears when the faucet is on but stops when the sink drains is often at the faucet or the supply lines. We check those before the drain.
Cracked or corroded drain pipe
A pinhole or crack in the drain pipe can't be sealed for long. We replace the section with new pipe and fittings.
Leak right after a new dishwasher install
If the sink cabinet got wet right after the dishwasher was put in, the drain connection is the first place we look.
Leak at the drain in the wall
Water behind the sink base often starts at the wall connection. We open what we need to reach it and replace the failed fitting.
Swollen or stained cabinet floor
If the sink base floor is warped and stained, it has been wet for a while. Once the plumbing is dry, the floor panel can be replaced and protected with a liner.
Drain sealed with tape or putty
Temporary patches hide the leak until it gets worse. A new fitting or pipe section is the real repair.
What the repair visit covers
- Dry and inspectEverything under the sink is cleared and wiped dry so we can see where water appears.
- Basket strainer resealA new basket strainer if the old one is corroded or cracked.
- Trap and tailpieceNew trap, washers and tailpiece in PVC or chrome-plated brass.
- Dishwasher and disposal connectionsHose clamps, inlet and outlet fittings checked and replaced.
- Supply side checkShut-off valves and supply connectors checked while we are there.
- Cabinet floor repairDamaged sink base floor cut out and replaced once the plumbing is dry.
- Leak testWe run water through every path and confirm nothing drips.
Parts we replace
Basket strainersThe fitting at the bottom of the bowl that holds the stopper and seals the drain.
Chrome-plated brass trapsBrass with a chrome finish, a sturdier choice than thin chrome-plated steel.
Plumber's putty and gasketsThe right sealing material for the sink: putty, a gasket or a stain-free compound for stone.
Transition couplingsShielded couplings and adapters to join new PVC to old galvanized or cast iron.
Dishwasher hose and air gapA new drain hose, clamps and a high loop or counter air gap where required.
Before and after: kitchens near Glen Ellyn
Problem
Fixed
DetailA Glen Ellyn 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: a water-stained cabinet floor. After: the drain rebuilt with new fittings and a dry cabinet floor. The job covered trap and tailpiece, dishwasher and disposal connections, plus supply side check.
Before
AfterWheaton kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen sink leak & drain repair
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Danada Square area. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The main complaint was a wet cabinet floor under the sink. Finished kitchen: the drain rebuilt with new fittings and a dry cabinet floor. Work included dry and inspect, trap and tailpiece, plus cabinet floor repair.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair in Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Glen Ellyn
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
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1950s ranch, Glen Ellyn
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 →From diagnosis to fixed
- Call or send a photoDescribe the leak and when it happens, and we schedule a visit.
- Find the sourceDiagnosis first, then we explain what failed and what the repair involves.
- RepairFailed parts replaced, usually in the same visit with parts from the truck.
- Test and dryWater run through every path and the cabinet left clean and dry.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair questions from Glen Ellyn homeowners
Do I need to replace the whole drain?
Most repairs are one component. In older homes with rusted galvanized, we may recommend replacing more.
Why is my kitchen sink leaking underneath?
Common causes: a trap joint, the seal at the drain opening, the dishwasher or disposal connection, or old pipe that has rusted through.
How long does it take to fix a sink leak?
Often within one visit; replacing a cabinet floor adds time after the plumbing is done.
What affects the price of a sink leak repair?
Where the leak is, which parts fail, whether the wall or cabinet needs opening and the age of the pipe. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Can a handyman fix a leaky sink pipe?
Simple trap washer swaps are minor. Replacing drain pipe, wall connections or anything tied into the plumbing system is work for a licensed plumber in Illinois.
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 Sink Leak & Drain Repair 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.