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 Itasca & nearby Wood Dale, Elk Grove Village
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Itasca, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Itasca, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Itasca ZIP 60143
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Itasca
Want the sink in the island or under the window on the other wall? We relocate kitchen plumbing in Itasca as part of a remodel or on its own, with a licensed plumber, a permit and an inspection where the village requires one.
Condo kitchen tied to a shared stack
Condo relocations are limited by the shared stack and the ceiling of the neighbor below. We review the building rules and check how far the sink can realistically move.
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.
Sink stuck on the wrong wall
If the sink sits in a corner or far from the range, the work triangle never feels right. A new drain and supply run lets the sink go where you actually prep.
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.
Old pipes found once the wall is open
Opening a wall to move the sink often exposes old galvanized supply or a corroded drain. We tell you what we find and replace the sections that should not stay.
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.
Sink moved under a window
Putting the sink under a window is a common request. The drain and vent have to work around the window framing, and supply lines stay off the cold outside wall when possible.
What the install includes
- Shut-off and removalWe disconnect the old sink, cap the lines and seal the unused drain so it can't vent sewer gas.
- New drain at the right slopePVC or other code-approved drain pipe laid with a steady fall to the stack.
- VentingEvery relocated fixture gets a vent so the trap holds its seal.
- 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.
- 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.
What to pick before the install
Loop ventThe traditional way to vent an island sink without a wall behind it.
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.
PVC drain and vent pipePlastic drain pipe that resists grease buildup better than old galvanized.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation before and after — Itasca homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Itasca
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near North Side, a typical kitchen for Itasca. What we started with: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: 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. Work included venting, dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines, plus final hookup.
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a postwar bi-level, Wood Dale
This one is a postwar bi-level in Wood Dale. What we started with: stainless double sink and original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls. What bothered the owners most: 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 shut-off and removal, water supply lines, plus pressure test and inspection.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Elk Grove Village
This one is a postwar bi-level in Elk Grove Village. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink and 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. What bothered the owners most: 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. On site this meant new drain at the right slope, dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines, plus pressure test and inspection.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterAn Itasca 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Itasca →
Before
AfterItasca kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Itasca →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 connectAfter cabinets and counters, we set the sink, the faucet and the appliance hookups.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Itasca homeowners
What happens to the old sink drain?
It is cut back and capped or sealed so it can't let sewer gas or water into the wall.
How far can a sink move from the drain?
As far as the drain can keep its slope and stay vented. We measure the route during the visit.
Can you do the plumbing if another company does the cabinets?
Yes, as long as we have the cabinet layout. The drain and supply stub-outs are placed to match it.
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 affects the price of moving kitchen plumbing?
Route, access, the number of fixtures and any old pipe that needs replacing. We put it all in a written estimate.
Itasca plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for plumbing relocation?
Plumbing contractors must hold a State plumbing license (055 and 058) and provide a signed letter of intent from the plumber of record for each permit, plus a copy of the signed proposal. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Itasca building permit for plumbing relocation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building Division), phone (630) 773-5568. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can you do plumbing relocation in an Itasca condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a Itasca-registered contractor for plumbing relocation?
Contractors must register with the Village and be bonded before a permit is issued; Certificate of Insurance naming the Village required. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Itasca?
Yes. Our crews work across Itasca, including North Side, South Side, Nordic Park, The Ranchettes — ZIP 60143 — and nearby Wood Dale, Elk Grove Village, Addison.
Working in Itasca
- A lot of Itasca kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- Live in the Itasca Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
North SideSouth SideNordic ParkThe RanchettesItasca Historical DistrictWalnut Street downtown
ZIP 60143
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Itasca
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.