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 Hanover Park & nearby Bartlett, Roselle
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Hanover Park, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Hanover Park, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Hanover Park ZIP 60133
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Hanover Park
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 Hanover Park home.
Island sink with no wall to vent into
Without a proper vent an island sink drains slowly and can siphon its trap dry, letting sewer gas into the kitchen. We plan the vent before the island is built.
Gas line in the way of the new layout
If the range is moving too, the gas line has to follow. That is separate licensed work, scheduled and inspected alongside the plumbing.
Not sure if the move is even possible
Before you commit to a layout, we look at the basement or crawlspace, the stack and the floor framing and tell you what the move involves.
Dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink
Lefty cooks and new layouts often want the dishwasher swapped. The hose, the supply and the high loop or air gap all get rerouted to the new position.
Pot filler over the range
Filling stock pots at the stove means a supply line in the range wall with a shut-off you can reach. We run it before the backsplash goes up.
New fridge spot with no water
When the refrigerator moves to a new wall, the ice maker line has to follow. We run a new line to a recessed valve box behind the fridge.
Drain too far from the stack
Every foot of horizontal drain needs fall toward the stack. When the new spot is far away, we check that the pipe can keep its slope without dropping below the floor framing.
Included with the install
- Layout and route checkWe look at the floor, the basement or crawlspace and the walls to plan the drain and water route.
- Permit applicationWe file for the village plumbing permit where the job calls for one.
- Opening walls or floorDrywall, subfloor or concrete opened only where the new pipe has to run.
- New drain at the right slopeThe new drain is pitched, supported and joined to the existing line.
- Water supply linesSupply lines run to the new location, with quarter-turn stops under the sink.
- Pressure test and inspectionWe test the new pipe, then the inspector sees it before anything is closed up.
- Final hookupAfter the cabinets and counter are in, we set the sink, faucet, trap and appliance connections.
Models, parts and fittings
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops under the sink and behind the fridge that close fully with a quarter turn.
Cleanouts at the new drainWe add a cleanout where the new drain joins the old line, so it can be serviced later.
PVC drain and vent pipeThe standard for new drain and vent work in most homes: smooth inside, light and glued joints.
PEX supply linesPEX bends around framing, which means fewer joints that could leak later.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation before and after — Hanover Park homes
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a raised ranch, Hanover Park
This one is a raised ranch near Ontarioville. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink and white painted cabinets with yellowed paint and dated scalloped trim. What bothered the owners most: 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. Work included layout and route check, permit application, plus new drain at the right slope.
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a 1980s two-story, Bartlett
A 1980s two-story in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. Before: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: wanting the sink in the island. The result: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included layout and route check, permit application, plus water supply lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Bartlett →
Before
AfterBloomingdale kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen plumbing relocation
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Old Town Bloomingdale. 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 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 layout and route check, permit application, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Hanover Park
Cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterA Hanover Park 1970s tract home: before and after
Finished: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Hanover Park →Install day
- Plan the moveSite check of the stack, the floor and the walls before the design is final.
- 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 connectFinal connections, leak check and a walk-through of the shut-off valves.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Hanover Park homeowners
Can you do the plumbing if another company does the cabinets?
Yes. We coordinate with your remodeler so the rough-in is done before cabinets and the final hookup after the counters.
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 long does a kitchen plumbing relocation take?
Usually a few days of plumbing work spread over the remodel: rough-in early, final hookup at the end.
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 if my house is on a slab?
Slab work means saw-cutting and trenching the floor. It adds time and some mess but is common.
What is the Hanover Park building department phone number?
Permits go through Inspectional Services Division (Hanover Park Fire Department), phone 630-823-5860. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Hanover Park-registered contractor for plumbing relocation?
All contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a building permit is issued; apply via Inspectional Services. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Hanover Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Hanover Park, including Ontarioville — ZIP 60133 — and nearby Bartlett, Roselle, Bloomingdale.
Working in Hanover Park
- A lot of Hanover Park kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hanover Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Ontarioville
ZIP 60133
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Hanover Park
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.