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 Highland Park & nearby Northbrook, Glenview
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Highland Park, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Highland Park, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Highland Park ZIP 60035
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Highland Park
A new layout often means the sink, the dishwasher or the fridge line has to move. In Highland Park our licensed plumbers reroute the drain, the vent and the water supply, pull the village permit and leave everything ready for the cabinets.
Island sink with no wall to vent into
Island sinks need venting like any other fixture, and there is no stud wall to hide it in. The usual answers are a loop vent in the island cabinet or a mechanical vent where allowed.
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.
Old pipes found once the wall is open
Relocation is a good time to swap old pipe. If we hit rusted galvanized or cracked drain fittings, we show you and price the replacement before going further.
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.
Sink stuck on the wrong wall
The old layout put the sink where the plumbing was, not where it works best. Moving it to another wall usually comes down to how the new drain reaches the stack.
Dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink
Moving the dishwasher to the other side of the sink means a new drain connection, a new supply line and often a new electrical feed. We handle the plumbing side and coordinate the rest.
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.
What the install includes
- 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.
- 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 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 inspectionLines tested for leaks and left open for the village rough-in inspection.
Options to choose from
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
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.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
PVC drain and vent pipeThe standard for new drain and vent work in most homes: smooth inside, light and glued joints.
What the work looks like in Highland Park homes
Before
AfterA Highland Park postwar Cape Cod: before and after
A postwar Cape Cod near Ravinia District, a typical kitchen for Highland Park. Before: stainless double sink and dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. 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. The job covered layout and route check, new drain at the right slope, plus pressure test and inspection.
Before
AfterGlenview kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen plumbing relocation
The site: a 1950s ranch near The Grove. Before: stainless double sink and 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. The main complaint was a sink on the wrong wall for how they cook. 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, new drain at the right slope, plus pressure test and inspection.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Glenview →
Before
AfterA Buffalo Grove two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Buffalo Grove, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. Before: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: a layout tied to one old plumbing wall. 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, permit application, plus opening walls or floor.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Highland Park
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 Highland Park →
Before
AfterHighland Park kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Highland Park →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 connectAfter cabinets and counters, we set the sink, the faucet and the appliance hookups.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Highland Park homeowners
What happens to the old sink drain?
We remove what we can and properly cap the rest at the branch.
Do I need a permit to move a kitchen sink in Highland Park?
In most cases, yes. New drain, vent and supply work is permitted and inspected; we handle that paperwork.
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.
Can I move my kitchen sink to the island?
Usually yes. The questions are how the drain reaches the stack, how the sink is vented and what is under the floor.
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.
Do I need a Highland Park-registered contractor for plumbing relocation?
The City publishes contractor requirements on its Building Division page (new building codes effective March 1, 2026). We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Highland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Highland Park, including Ravinia District, Downtown Highland Park, Port Clinton, St. John's — ZIP 60035 — and nearby Northbrook, Glenview, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Highland Park
- A lot of Highland Park kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Highland Park 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.
Ravinia DistrictDowntown Highland ParkPort ClintonSt. John's
ZIP 60035
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Highland 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.