Basket strainer leaking at the sink
When the leak starts at the bottom of the bowl, not at the trap, the sink strainer seal is the likely culprit. A new strainer, bedded properly, ends it.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Serving Lake Zurich & nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Lake Zurich, IL
Leaks, clogs, a new sink or faucet, a disposal or a line for the fridge: our licensed plumbers handle kitchen plumbing in Lake Zurich.
- Serving Lake Zurich ZIP 60047
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen plumbing problems we fix in Lake Zurich
A drip under the sink, a drain that backs up, a faucet you're tired of or a remodel that moves the sink: each is a different job. We take on all of them in Lake Zurich and tell you plainly which one your kitchen needs.
Faucet that no longer suits the kitchen
Two-handle faucets with a separate sprayer are a common upgrade to a single-handle pull-down or a touchless model. We fit it to your sink holes and supplies.
Kitchen Faucet Installation →Sink that drains slowly or backs up
A slow kitchen drain is rarely a mystery. The trap, the arm into the wall or the branch line is choked, and we open whichever one it is.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning →Sink moving to an island or a new wall
Moving the sink means new drain, vent and supply lines, and usually a village permit. Our licensed plumbers plan the route and do the work.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation →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 →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 →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 →Old sink you want gone
Chipped porcelain, a stained double bowl or a rim that collects grime: we pull the old sink, prepare the opening and set a new one with the plumbing reconnected.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement →What we hook up and check
- Shut-off valves and supply linesNew shut-off valves and supply hoses so the sink can be isolated quickly.
- Faucet installationPull-down, pull-out, touchless and two-handle faucets installed and tested.
- Disposal repair and installationJams cleared, leaks fixed and worn units replaced with the right size.
- Drain cleaningSlow and blocked sink drains opened and flushed.
- Dishwasher drain and supplyDishwasher drain routed with an air gap or high loop as local code calls for, plus a supply valve.
- Appliance water linesSupply lines and valves for refrigerators, ice makers and pot fillers.
- Leak test and cleanupWe fill and drain the sink, run the disposal and dishwasher and look for drips.
What to pick before the install
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesSimple, reliable valves that replace old multi-turn stops.
Repair, replace or relocateMost kitchen visits are repairs or swaps; relocation is a planned project with a permit.
PVC drain and trap partsSmooth-walled drain fittings with slip joints you can open later.
Braided supply linesStainless-braided hoses between the valve and the faucet or appliance.
Basket strainers and tailpiecesThe drain fittings in the bowl that connect the sink to the trap.
Kitchens like yours in Lake Zurich: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailA Lake Zurich two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: 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. The job covered shut-off valves and supply lines, drain cleaning, plus leak test and cleanup.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove
The site: a 1980s two-story near Windfield. Before: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: a leak under the double sink that kept coming back. Finished kitchen: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. The job covered faucet installation, disposal repair and installation, plus drain cleaning.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen plumbing services
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: a dripping trap and valves that had seized. The result: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. On site this meant faucet installation, drain cleaning, plus leak test and cleanup.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterA Lake Zurich 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: 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
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 →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 siteA licensed plumber checks the valves, drain and connections and confirms the fix.
- Written estimateYou get the price in writing before work starts, with parts and labor listed.
- Repair or installWe do the work, run water through every joint and clean up the cabinet.
Kitchen Plumbing Services questions from Lake Zurich homeowners
What causes a leak under the kitchen sink?
Loose or worn joints in the drain, a failed strainer gasket, a leaking disposal or a weeping supply line cause almost all of them.
Do I need a licensed plumber for kitchen plumbing in Illinois?
Yes for plumbing work. Illinois licenses plumbers through the Department of Public Health, and adding or relocating lines typically means a permit from your village as well.
Do you also work on water heaters, sump pumps or bathrooms?
Our focus is kitchen plumbing. For other parts of the house, ask and we'll tell you whether it is something we take on.
Do you fix the pipes under and behind the sink?
Yes. We repair and replace traps, drain arms, supply lines and valves, and the run inside the wall when it needs it.
Can a plumber fix a kitchen sink?
Of course. Whether the sink drips, drains slowly or needs replacing, it's a plumbing call.
What is the Lake Zurich building department phone number?
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.
Does Lake Zurich require a licensed plumber for kitchen plumbing job?
Plumbing contractors submit state registrations (055 & 058) and a letter of intent with each permit application. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Lake Zurich contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
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.
Lake Zurich water: how does it affect kitchen plumbing job?
Lake Zurich's water source: Deep underground aquifers (wells), chlorinated; ion-exchange treatment; reported hardness is 6-8 grains per gallon (reduced from 14-18 grains per gallon by ion-exchange systems installed 2003-2009). We plan fittings and filters around it.
Does Lake Zurich have lead service lines?
Village publishes a Water Service Line Material Inventory and 2025 Lead Tap Sampling Data (documents not read; counts not captured). A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Do I need a permit for kitchen plumbing job 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
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Other kitchen services in Lake Zurich
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.