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 Hoffman Estates & nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Hoffman Estates, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Hoffman Estates, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Installers working in Hoffman Estates ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
When the plumbing has to move in Hoffman Estates
Want the sink in the island or under the window on the other wall? We relocate kitchen plumbing in Hoffman Estates as part of a remodel or on its own, with a licensed plumber, a permit and an inspection where the village requires one.
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.
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.
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.
Dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink
A dishwasher that sits in the way when its door is open can be moved. We run the drain hose and water line to the new bay and keep the connection under the sink tidy.
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.
Gas line in the way of the new layout
Moving a gas range is not part of a water or drain relocation. We plan it at the same time so both are roughed in before the inspection.
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.
What the install includes
- Permit applicationPermit paperwork handled before the first pipe is cut.
- 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.
- New drain at the right slopeThe new drain is pitched, supported and joined to the existing line.
- VentingEvery relocated fixture gets a vent so the trap holds its seal.
- 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.
What to pick before the install
PVC drain and vent pipeThe standard for new drain and vent work in most homes: smooth inside, light and glued joints.
Copper supply linesType L copper soldered or press-fitted, a long-lasting choice for supply lines.
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.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops under the sink and behind the fridge that close fully with a quarter turn.
Before and after: kitchens near Hoffman Estates
Before
AfterHoffman Estates kitchen, raised ranch: kitchen plumbing relocation
A raised ranch in Hoffman Estates, a typical kitchen for Hoffman Estates. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink and white painted cabinets with yellowed paint and dated scalloped trim. The reason for the call: 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 permit application, opening walls or floor, plus venting.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Schaumburg
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Weathersfield. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: 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, new drain at the right slope, plus pressure test and inspection.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterA Hoffman Estates raised ranch: before and after
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 Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterA Hoffman Estates 1970s split-level: 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 Hoffman Estates →Install day
- 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 Hoffman Estates homeowners
Can I move my kitchen sink to the island?
Often. We confirm the drain path and the venting option during the site visit before you finalize the island.
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?
The rough-in itself often takes a day or a few days; inspections and the remodel schedule set the overall timeline.
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.
How is an island sink vented?
There is no wall to run a vent up, so we use a loop vent or, where permitted, a mechanical vent valve under the sink.
What is the Hoffman Estates building department phone number?
Permits go through Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits) (BS&A Online Permit Portal), phone (847) 781-2631. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Hoffman Estates require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Applicable codes include the Illinois Plumbing Code; permit requires a complete written scope of plumbing work. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Hoffman Estates contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register through a BS&A Online Contractor account (annual registration form and documents) and submit the Contractor/Design Professionals Registration Form and a Workers Compensation Affidavit. No fee stated. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Hoffman Estates?
It depends on the scope. Hoffman Estates's rule in short: Kitchen remodels go through the Residential Remodel permit: submit plans (1/4 inch scale) of existing and proposed kitchen showing plumbing fixtures, outlets, appliances and panel, plus a scope of work or contract. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits).
Do you work in my part of Hoffman Estates?
Yes. Our crews work across Hoffman Estates — ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010 — and nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park, Palatine.
Working in Hoffman Estates
- A lot of Hoffman Estates kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hoffman Estates homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Hoffman Estates
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.