Leak after someone else's install
DIY and big-box installs sometimes leave flexible accordion drains or loose fittings. We rebuild the drain the right way.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Serving Highland Park & nearby Northbrook, Glenview
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Highland Park, IL
Leaks, clogs, a new sink or faucet, a disposal or a line for the fridge: our licensed plumbers handle kitchen plumbing in Highland Park.
- Installers working in Highland Park ZIP 60035
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen plumbing problems we fix in Highland Park
We are kitchen plumbers. In Highland Park homes we swap sinks and faucets, fix and install disposals, clear and repair drains and run new water lines, with every connection made by a licensed plumber.
Disposal humming, jammed or dead
Humming means power is getting there but the plate can't turn. We clear the jam and test it, and tell you when the unit isn't worth saving.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair →Shut-off valves that won't close
Stuck or weeping stop valves are a small part with a big job. New quarter-turn valves let you shut off the sink in a second.
Appliance Water Line Installation →Dishwasher hose and drain set up wrong
If the dishwasher smells or holds gray water, its drain connection may be the cause. We fix the hookup at the disposal or the sink tailpiece.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair →Sink moving to an island or a new wall
An island sink is very doable, but the drain needs a path and proper venting. We look at the floor, the basement or crawlspace and the layout first.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation →Water on the floor of the sink cabinet
A wet cabinet floor usually traces back to a loose slip nut on the trap, a worn basket strainer or a supply line that has started to weep. We find the source and fix it.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Sink that drains slowly or backs up
Grease and food build up in the trap and the line behind the wall. We clear the clog and look at why it keeps coming back.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning →Ice maker or dishwasher needs a water line
If the fridge has no water line, or the dishwasher hookup is too short, we add the line and the shut-off and test it under pressure.
Appliance Water Line Installation →What we hook up and check
- Look and diagnoseWe check the valves, supply lines, trap, disposal and drain before suggesting a fix.
- Sink installation and replacementUndermount, drop-in and farmhouse sinks set, sealed and connected.
- Faucet installationA new faucet fitted to your sink holes, with deck plate or cover where needed.
- Dishwasher drain and supplyThe dishwasher hose and water line connected and checked for leaks.
- Appliance water linesNew water lines run to the fridge or a new dishwasher location.
- Relocation and new linesRough-in plumbing for a changed layout, inspected where the village requires it.
- Leak test and cleanupWe fill and drain the sink, run the disposal and dishwasher and look for drips.
What to pick before the install
Basket strainers and tailpiecesStainless or brass strainers bedded in putty or a gasket, with a matching tailpiece.
Air gap or high loopA countertop air gap or a hose looped high under the counter, set to what the village accepts.
PVC drain and trap partsSmooth-walled drain fittings with slip joints you can open later.
Repair, replace or relocateRepair what is worn, replace what has failed and move lines only when the layout changes.
PEX and copper supplyCopper and PEX are the usual choices when supply lines are extended or moved.
Kitchen Plumbing Services before and after — Highland Park homes
Before
Installed
DetailKitchen Plumbing Services in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Highland Park
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Downtown Highland Park. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The main complaint was a leak under the double sink that kept coming back. After: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. The job covered faucet installation, relocation and new lines, plus leak test and cleanup.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Northbrook
The site: a 1980s two-story near Downtown Northbrook. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: old plumbing under the sink that kept dripping. After: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. Work included look and diagnose, faucet installation, plus appliance water lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Northbrook →
Before
AfterGlenview kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen plumbing services
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Park, a typical kitchen for Glenview. Before: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: old valves and a trap that leaked into the cabinet. Finished kitchen: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. The job covered look and diagnose, relocation and new lines, plus leak test and cleanup.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Glenview →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Highland Park
Finished: 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
AfterA Highland Park 1950s ranch: before and after
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
- Call or send photosTell us what is leaking, clogged or being replaced; a photo of the sink cabinet helps.
- We look on siteWe see the plumbing in person, measure if a fixture is changing and explain what we found.
- Written estimateYou get the price in writing before work starts, with parts and labor listed.
- Repair or installMost repairs and fixture swaps are done in one visit and tested before we leave.
Kitchen Plumbing Services questions from Highland Park homeowners
Should I repair or replace my faucet or disposal?
A worn cartridge or a jam is a repair. A corroded faucet body or a disposal leaking from its housing is a replacement.
Do you fix the pipes under and behind the sink?
We work on everything from the shut-off valves to the drain connection in the wall, and beyond when the problem goes further.
Is it worth calling a plumber for a slow drain?
If plunging doesn't help or the drain slows again within weeks, yes. Repeated clogs mean something is building up deeper in the line.
How long does a typical kitchen plumbing repair take?
Small repairs often take an hour or two; replacing a sink with its connections can fill a good part of a day.
What causes a leak under the kitchen sink?
Most leaks come from a connection: the trap, the strainer, the disposal or a supply hose. Rarely is it the pipe itself.
Is Highland Park water hard, and does it matter for kitchen plumbing job?
Highland Park's water source: Lake Michigan, treated at the City's own Water Treatment Plant at the east end of Park Avenue. We plan fittings and filters around it.
What is Highland Park doing about lead water lines?
City states it is in full compliance with state and federal lead and copper rules and has run a corrosion control program for 26 years; water plant phone 847-433-4355. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Highland Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
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 Services nearby
Other kitchen services in Highland Park
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.