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 2000s home has a slab, a crawlspace or a basement under the kitchen.
Serving Glenview & nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Glenview, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Glenview, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Installers working in Glenview ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
When the plumbing has to move in Glenview
Moving a kitchen sink is mostly about the drain: it needs slope, a vent and a path back to the stack. We plan that route first, then run new supply lines and get the work inspected before the walls and floor close up in your Glenview home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adding a prep or bar sink
Bar and prep sinks need the same drain, vent and water as a full sink. We find the shortest path back to the plumbing you already have.
Pot filler over the range
We bring a dedicated cold line to the range wall for a pot filler, secured in the framing so it doesn't knock or move.
Sink moved under a window
Window walls are exterior walls, which matters in a Chicago winter. We plan the drain, the vent and the water lines so nothing sits in an uninsulated cavity.
What we hook up and check
- Permit applicationWe file for the village plumbing permit where the job calls for one.
- Shut-off and removalWe disconnect the old sink, cap the lines and seal the unused drain so it can't vent sewer gas.
- Opening walls or floorWe cut the smallest openings that let us run pipe and work cleanly.
- 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.
- Final hookupAfter the cabinets and counter are in, we set the sink, faucet, trap and appliance connections.
Models, parts and fittings
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
PVC drain and vent pipePlastic drain pipe that resists grease buildup better than old galvanized.
Loop ventThe traditional way to vent an island sink without a wall behind it.
Cleanouts at the new drainWe add a cleanout where the new drain joins the old line, so it can be serviced later.
Kitchens like yours in Glenview: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Glenview
A 1950s ranch near The Park, a typical kitchen for Glenview. What we started with: stainless double sink and 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. The reason for the call: a sink on the wrong wall for how they cook. After: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included shut-off and removal, water supply lines, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Northbrook
The site: a 1950s ranch near Downtown Northbrook. The kitchen as it was: 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. After: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included permit application, opening walls or floor, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Northbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Glenview
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glenview →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1960s ranch, Glenview
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Glenview →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 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 Glenview homeowners
What affects the price of moving kitchen plumbing?
Basement versus slab, the length of the run and how many fixtures move drive the price. You get a line-item estimate after we see it.
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.
Can a handyman move my sink plumbing?
No. Rerouting a drain or supply line is plumbing, and in Illinois that means a licensed plumber and usually a permit.
How far can a sink move from the drain?
It depends on the pipe size and the slope the floor framing allows. Short moves are simple; long ones need a clear path and enough depth to keep the fall.
Do you also move the gas line for the range?
Gas work is separate licensed work. We plan it with the plumbing move so both are done and inspected together.
Do I need a Glenview-registered contractor for plumbing relocation?
General and demolition contractors register with the Village: $50 fee, $25,000 bond, certificate of insurance and workers comp proof. Unlisted contractor types need no registration. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Glenview require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Plumbers register by submitting a copy of their 055 State license and a Letter of Intent; no fee or bond. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does plumbing relocation need a Glenview building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center), phone (847) 904-4330. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Glenview?
It depends on the scope. Glenview's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling/altering a structure, changing the number or location of plumbing fixtures or piping, and new electrical work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center).
Do you work in my part of Glenview?
Yes. Our crews work across Glenview, including The Park, The Glen, The Grove — ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062 — and nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge, Des Plaines.
Working in Glenview
- A lot of Glenview kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glenview homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The ParkThe GlenThe Grove
ZIP 60025ZIP 60026ZIP 60062
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Glenview
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.