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 1970s home has a slab, a crawlspace or a basement under the kitchen.
Serving Glendale Heights & nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Glendale Heights, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Glendale Heights, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Installers working in Glendale Heights ZIP 60139
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
When the plumbing has to move in Glendale Heights
Want the sink in the island or under the window on the other wall? We relocate kitchen plumbing in Glendale Heights as part of a remodel or on its own, with a licensed plumber, a permit and an inspection where the village requires one.
Condo kitchen tied to a shared stack
Condo relocations are limited by the shared stack and the ceiling of the neighbor below. We review the building rules and check how far the sink can realistically move.
Old pipes found once the wall is open
Behind many sink walls is pipe that has been there for decades. While it is exposed, replacing it is far easier than coming back later.
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.
Not sure if the move is even possible
We check the drain route, the vent options and the floor structure first, so the design matches what the plumbing can actually do.
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.
Drain too far from the stack
A drain that is too flat holds water and grease; one that drops too fast leaves solids behind. We lay out the run so the slope stays within code.
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 we hook up and check
- Layout and route checkA visit to trace the stack, the vent and the path from the old sink to the new spot.
- Permit applicationPermit paperwork handled before the first pipe is cut.
- 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.
- Dishwasher, fridge and pot filler linesBranch lines for the dishwasher, the ice maker and a pot filler if you want one.
- Pressure test and inspectionLines tested for leaks and left open for the village rough-in inspection.
- Final hookupAfter the cabinets and counter are in, we set the sink, faucet, trap and appliance connections.
Options to choose from
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
Copper supply linesType L copper soldered or press-fitted, a long-lasting choice for supply lines.
Loop ventA vent loop inside the island cabinet that rises as high as possible before dropping to the drain.
PEX supply linesFlexible water lines that run in long pieces with few fittings inside the wall.
Cleanouts at the new drainAn accessible cleanout near the relocated sink so a future clog can be cleared without opening the cabinet floor.
Before and after: kitchens near Glendale Heights
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a 1980s two-story, Glendale Heights
This one is a 1980s two-story in Glendale Heights. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The main complaint was 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. The job covered permit application, pressure test and inspection, plus final hookup.
Before
AfterAn Addison postwar bi-level: before and after
A postwar bi-level in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. Before: stainless double sink and original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls. What bothered the owners most: no room to prep near the sink. The result: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. On site this meant layout and route check, venting, plus pressure test and inspection.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Addison →
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen plumbing relocation
The site: a 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn. What we started with: stainless double sink and dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. What bothered the owners most: 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 water supply lines, pressure test and inspection, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in forest green, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Glendale Heights →How the install goes
- 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 Glendale Heights homeowners
What if my house is on a slab?
We cut a trench in the slab, set the new drain and restore the concrete so the floor can go back over it.
How long does a kitchen plumbing relocation take?
The rough-in itself often takes a day or a few days; inspections and the remodel schedule set the overall timeline.
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.
Do you also move the gas line for the range?
Yes, it can be coordinated, but it is handled as separate licensed gas work with its own inspection.
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.
Glendale Heights plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for plumbing relocation?
Plumbers exempt from purchasing a Village license but must submit current registration, application and bond. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Glendale Heights contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be licensed with the Village before working; $20,000 surety/license bond required. We take care of that before work starts.
Can you do plumbing relocation in a Glendale Heights condo?
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.
Glendale Heights building permit for plumbing relocation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department, phone 630-260-6030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Glendale Heights?
It depends on the scope. Glendale Heights's rule in short: Permits required for most construction projects; a Residential Remodel/Alteration application exists; call Community Development if unsure. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Glendale Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Glendale Heights — ZIP 60139 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Addison.
Working in Glendale Heights
- A lot of Glendale Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60139
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Glendale Heights
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.