House on a slab or crawlspace
With a basement below, new drain and supply lines hang from the joists. On a slab we cut a trench, lay the pipe at the right slope and restore the concrete.
Serving Lake Zurich & nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Lake Zurich, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Lake Zurich, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Installers working in Lake Zurich ZIP 60047
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
When the plumbing has to move in Lake Zurich
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 Lake Zurich home.
Not sure if the move is even possible
Some moves are simple and some need a lot of demolition. A site visit shows which one you have, before the cabinets are ordered.
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 stuck on the wrong wall
Many kitchens were built around one plumbing wall. Rerouting the drain and water lines frees the layout so the sink lands where it makes sense.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Opening walls or floorDrywall, subfloor or concrete opened only where the new pipe has to run.
- New drain at the right slopePVC or other code-approved drain pipe laid with a steady fall to the stack.
- VentingA vent tied into the system, or a loop vent in an island, run to the plumbing code.
- Water supply linesSupply lines run to the new location, with quarter-turn stops under the sink.
- Dishwasher, fridge and pot filler linesWater and drain connections for every appliance that moved.
- Final hookupAfter the cabinets and counter are in, we set the sink, faucet, trap and appliance connections.
What to pick before the install
PEX supply linesFlexible water lines that run in long pieces with few fittings inside the wall.
Loop ventThe traditional way to vent an island sink without a wall behind it.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
Copper supply linesType L copper soldered or press-fitted, a long-lasting choice for supply lines.
Cleanouts at the new drainAn accessible cleanout near the relocated sink so a future clog can be cleared without opening the cabinet floor.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation before and after — Lake Zurich homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich, a typical kitchen for Lake Zurich. What we started with: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: no room to prep near the sink. The result: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included new drain at the right slope, water supply lines, plus final hookup.
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Palatine
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine. Before: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The main complaint was a sink on the wrong wall for how they cook. After: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included layout and route check, opening walls or floor, plus water supply lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Palatine →
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a 1980s two-story, Buffalo Grove
A 1980s two-story near Didier Farms, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: a layout tied to one old plumbing wall. 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 final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Lake Zurich
Cabinets in deep olive with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich
Finished: the same doors sprayed in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lake Zurich →Install day
- Plan the moveWe visit, trace the drain and vent route and confirm the new layout works.
- 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 Lake Zurich homeowners
Can a handyman move my sink plumbing?
Moving drains and water lines is licensed plumbing work in Illinois. It is inspected, so it should be done by a licensed plumber.
Do I need a permit to move a kitchen sink in Lake Zurich?
Moving or adding drain and water lines usually needs a village plumbing permit and an inspection. We take care of the application.
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 is an island sink vented?
A loop vent tied back into the venting system is the standard answer in Illinois kitchens; we plan its route before the island is built.
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.
Does Lake Zurich require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Plumbing contractors submit state registrations (055 & 058) and a letter of intent with each permit application. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a Lake Zurich-registered contractor for plumbing relocation?
All contractors and subcontractors must register with the Village before work: form, $120 annual fee (Illinois-licensed plumbers exempt), signed $10,000 surety bond. Village pages show differing fee amounts ($110/$120/$125). We take care of that before work starts.
Does plumbing relocation need a Lake Zurich building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department), phone 847-540-1696. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Lake Zurich?
It depends on the scope. Lake Zurich's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling (kitchen, bath, basement). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department).
Do you work in my part of Lake Zurich?
Yes. Our crews work across Lake Zurich — ZIP 60047 — and nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights.
Working in Lake Zurich
- A lot of Lake Zurich kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Lake Zurich homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60047
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Lake Zurich
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.