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 Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Lombard, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Lombard, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Lombard ZIP 60148
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Lombard
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 Lombard home.
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.
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.
New fridge spot with no water
When the refrigerator moves to a new wall, the ice maker line has to follow. We run a new line to a recessed valve box behind the fridge.
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.
Old pipes found once the wall is open
Relocation is a good time to swap old pipe. If we hit rusted galvanized or cracked drain fittings, we show you and price the replacement before going further.
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
A pot filler needs a cold water line run up the wall behind the range. It is easiest to add when the wall is already open for the remodel.
What the install includes
- Layout and route checkA visit to trace the stack, the vent and the path from the old sink to the new spot.
- Permit applicationPermit paperwork handled before the first pipe is cut.
- VentingEvery relocated fixture gets a vent so the trap holds its seal.
- 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.
- Pressure test and inspectionLines tested for leaks and left open for the village rough-in inspection.
- Final hookupAfter the cabinets and counter are in, we set the sink, faucet, trap and appliance connections.
Models, parts and fittings
Cleanouts at the new drainAn accessible cleanout near the relocated sink so a future clog can be cleared without opening the cabinet floor.
Loop ventA vent loop inside the island cabinet that rises as high as possible before dropping to the drain.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops under the sink and behind the fridge that close fully with a quarter turn.
PEX supply linesPEX bends around framing, which means fewer joints that could leak later.
Copper supply linesType L copper soldered or press-fitted, a long-lasting choice for supply lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation before and after — Lombard homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Lombard
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Lombard. The kitchen as it was: 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. The result: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. On site this meant permit application, dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines, plus final hookup.
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a 1960s ranch, Villa Park
This one is a 1960s ranch in Villa Park. Before: stainless double sink and dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. The main complaint was a sink on the wrong wall for how they cook. The result: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included permit application, dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines, plus pressure test and inspection.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterLombard kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →
Before
AfterA Lombard postwar Cape Cod: before and after
The same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lombard →How the install goes
- 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 connectAfter cabinets and counters, we set the sink, the faucet and the appliance hookups.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Lombard homeowners
Do you also move the gas line for the range?
Yes, it can be coordinated, but it is handled as separate licensed gas work with its own inspection.
What if my house is on a slab?
Slab work means saw-cutting and trenching the floor. It adds time and some mess but is common.
Can you do the plumbing if another company does the cabinets?
Sure. We work around the cabinet and counter schedule so the pipes end up where the sink base needs them.
What affects the price of moving kitchen plumbing?
The distance, what is under the floor, the venting method, how much wall or slab we open and the permit. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
How is an island sink vented?
With a loop vent inside the island cabinet, tied back into the venting system. The exact route depends on the layout and the plumbing inspector.
Lombard contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village: $100 fee, valid 1 year, online or via Building Division; insurance certificate with at least $300,000 liability coverage. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Lombard require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Registration requires a copy of a current State of Illinois Department of Public Health plumbing registration. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Lombard building permit for plumbing relocation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development and Building, phone (630) 620-5750. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can you do plumbing relocation in a Lombard 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 permit for plumbing relocation in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. 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.
- We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60148
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.