Ice maker or dishwasher needs a water line
Old self-piercing saddle valves and thin plastic tubing are common leak points. We replace them with a real valve and a sturdy line.
Appliance Water Line Installation →Serving Northbrook & nearby Glenview, Highland Park
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Northbrook, IL
Leaks, clogs, a new sink or faucet, a disposal or a line for the fridge: our licensed plumbers handle kitchen plumbing in Northbrook.
- Serving Northbrook ZIP 60062
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen plumbing problems we fix in Northbrook
Most kitchen plumbing lives in one cabinet: two supply valves, a trap, a disposal and the dishwasher hose. In Northbrook our licensed plumbers repair and replace everything in that space, and move or add lines when the layout changes.
Basket strainer leaking at the sink
Strainers loosen and their seals harden over the years. We take the old one out, clean the opening and install a new one tight.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Water on the floor of the sink cabinet
If the bottom of the sink base is damp or swollen, something above it is dripping. We dry it out, trace the leak and repair the fitting or part that failed.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain 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 →Gurgling or smell from the drain
Drain odor in the kitchen usually comes from a trap that isn't sealing or food sitting in the line. We find which and fix it.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Disposal humming, jammed or dead
Disposals stop for a few common reasons: a jam, a tripped overload or a worn-out motor. We sort out which and repair or swap the unit.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair →Leak after someone else's install
If a recent install keeps leaking, we take apart the joint, replace the parts that were damaged and reconnect it correctly.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Old sink you want gone
If the sink itself is the problem, replacing it is a contained job. We take out the old one and install an undermount, drop-in or farmhouse model.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement →What we hook up and check
- Look and diagnoseA visit to find the leak, the clog or the fit problem and explain the options.
- Shut-off valves and supply linesOld stops replaced with quarter-turn valves and braided stainless supply lines.
- Disposal repair and installationDisposal mounted, wired to the switch or outlet and tied into the drain.
- Traps and drain linesP-traps, tailpieces and drain arms replaced and set at the right pitch.
- Drain cleaningKitchen lines cleared by hand or machine, back to the main when needed.
- Dishwasher drain and supplyDishwasher drain routed with an air gap or high loop as local code calls for, plus a supply valve.
- Appliance water linesNew water lines run to the fridge or a new dishwasher location.
Models, parts and fittings
PVC drain and trap partsSmooth-walled drain fittings with slip joints you can open later.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops that open or close in a quarter turn and rarely seize.
PEX and copper supplyCopper and PEX are the usual choices when supply lines are extended or moved.
Braided supply linesFlexible, reinforced lines that replace rigid tubes and plastic tubing.
Basket strainers and tailpiecesThe drain fittings in the bowl that connect the sink to the trap.
Before and after: kitchens near Northbrook
Before
Installed
DetailNorthbrook kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen plumbing services
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Techny. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: 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. Work included look and diagnose, traps and drain lines, plus drain cleaning.
Before
AfterGlenview kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen plumbing services
The site: a 1980s two-story near The Grove. Before: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was old valves and a trap that leaked into the cabinet. 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 look and diagnose, shut-off valves and supply lines, plus disposal repair and installation.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Glenview →
Before
AfterA Highland Park two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Port Clinton, a typical kitchen for Highland Park. What we started with: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: a corroded trap and supply valves that wouldn't close. After: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. The job covered look and diagnose, traps and drain lines, plus drain cleaning.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Highland Park →
Before
AfterA Northbrook 1960s ranch: before and after
Finished: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Northbrook →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a postwar bi-level, Northbrook
What changed: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Northbrook →How the install goes
- Call or send photosDescribe the problem or the new fixture, and send a picture under the sink if you can.
- We look on siteWe see the plumbing in person, measure if a fixture is changing and explain what we found.
- Written estimateYou get the price in writing before work starts, with parts and labor listed.
- Repair or installMost repairs and fixture swaps are done in one visit and tested before we leave.
Kitchen Plumbing Services questions from Northbrook homeowners
My home may have a lead service line. What should I do in the kitchen?
Find out from your town's inventory whether your line is lead. Meanwhile, a lead-certified under-sink filter protects drinking water at the sink.
Why does my sink back up when the dishwasher runs?
Usually a blockage in the drain the two share, or a disposal that hasn't cleared. We clear the line and check the hookup.
How long does a typical kitchen plumbing repair take?
Small repairs often take an hour or two; replacing a sink with its connections can fill a good part of a day.
What does kitchen plumbing work cost?
It depends on the job, the parts and how accessible the pipes are. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Should I repair or replace my faucet or disposal?
A worn cartridge or a jam is a repair. A corroded faucet body or a disposal leaking from its housing is a replacement.
Northbrook water: how does it affect kitchen plumbing job?
Northbrook's water source: Lake Michigan, treated at the Village's own filtration plant (two offshore intakes). We plan fittings and filters around it.
Northbrook plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen plumbing job?
Plumbing contractors: no village fee; must submit a copy of the State of Illinois Plumbing Contractor Registration (055). Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Northbrook contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Village contractor license required, good for one year: general contractors $100; electrical $70. We take care of that before work starts.
What is Northbrook doing about lead water lines?
Village completed a full service line inventory (reported to IEPA April 15, 2024), runs a 50/50 cost-share lead service line replacement program, and requires full replacement of lead lines on properties undergoing substantial remodeling or demolition. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Does kitchen plumbing job need a Northbrook building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Development & Planning Services, phone 847-664-4050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen plumbing job in Northbrook?
It depends on the scope. Northbrook's rule in short: Village lists separate permit types: Single Family Alterations - Interior, Electrical (new wiring/outlets), and Plumbing (new fixtures). We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Planning Services.
Do you work in my part of Northbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Northbrook, including Techny, Downtown Northbrook — ZIP 60062 — and nearby Glenview, Highland Park, Mount Prospect.
Working in Northbrook
- A lot of Northbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Northbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Planning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
TechnyDowntown Northbrook
ZIP 60062
Kitchen Plumbing Services nearby
Other kitchen services in Northbrook
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.