House on a slab or crawlspace
Slab floors are the hard case: the new drain runs in a trench cut through the concrete. We tell you up front whether your 1970s home has a slab, a crawlspace or a basement under the kitchen.
Serving Oak Brook & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Oak Brook, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Oak Brook, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Installers working in Oak Brook ZIP 60523
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
When the plumbing has to move in Oak Brook
Want the sink in the island or under the window on the other wall? We relocate kitchen plumbing in Oak Brook as part of a remodel or on its own, with a licensed plumber, a permit and an inspection where the village requires one.
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.
Dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink
A dishwasher that sits in the way when its door is open can be moved. We run the drain hose and water line to the new bay and keep the connection under the sink tidy.
Island sink with no wall to vent into
A sink in an island has no wall behind it for a vent pipe. We solve that with a loop vent under the counter, tied back into the house venting the way the plumbing code requires.
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
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.
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.
Drain too far from the stack
Long drain runs are where relocations get tricky. We map the path to the stack and make sure the pipe can keep a steady downhill pitch all the way.
What we hook up and check
- Layout and route checkWe look at the floor, the basement or crawlspace and the walls to plan the drain and water route.
- Shut-off and removalWater shut off, old supply lines capped and the abandoned drain sealed properly.
- Opening walls or floorWe cut the smallest openings that let us run pipe and work cleanly.
- Water supply linesSupply lines run to the new location, with quarter-turn stops under 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 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.
Options to choose from
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.
PVC drain and vent pipePlastic drain pipe that resists grease buildup better than old galvanized.
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops under the sink and behind the fridge that close fully with a quarter turn.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation before and after — Oak Brook homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Oak Brook
A 1970s tract home in Oak Brook, a typical kitchen for Oak Brook. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink and white painted cabinets with yellowed paint and dated scalloped trim. What bothered the owners most: no room to prep near the sink. After: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included opening walls or floor, water supply lines, plus final hookup.
Before
AfterVilla Park kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen plumbing relocation
A postwar bi-level in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. What we started with: stainless double sink and dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. The main complaint was 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. The job covered layout and route check, opening walls or floor, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterLombard kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen plumbing relocation
The site: a postwar bi-level in Lombard. Before: stainless double sink and original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls. The main complaint was 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 shut-off and removal, opening walls or floor, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Lombard →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s split-level in Oak Brook
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterOak Brook kitchen, raised ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Oak Brook →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 inspectThe work is tested and inspected before drywall, flooring or concrete go back.
- Close up and connectFinal connections, leak check and a walk-through of the shut-off valves.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Oak Brook homeowners
Do I need a permit to move a kitchen sink in Oak Brook?
In most cases, yes. New drain, vent and supply work is permitted and inspected; we handle that paperwork.
How long does a kitchen plumbing relocation take?
A simple move can be done in a day or two; slab cutting or long runs take longer.
How far can a sink move from the drain?
There is no single number; what matters is keeping the drain sloped and properly vented all the way to the stack.
What happens to the old sink drain?
The abandoned drain is sealed at a point the inspector can see, not left open in the wall.
Do you also move the gas line for the range?
If the range moves, the gas line moves too, as its own permitted job scheduled alongside ours.
Oak Brook plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for plumbing relocation?
Current Illinois plumbing license (055 and 058) or current City of Chicago license; other municipalities' business licenses not acceptable. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What is the Oak Brook building department phone number?
Permits go through Development Services (Building), phone (630) 368-5101. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Oak Brook contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Oak Brook does not require contractor registration; no village-specific requirements for residential alterations. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Oak Brook?
It depends on the scope. Oak Brook's rule in short: Village publishes a Residential Permit Requirement Listing; its Residential Alteration category requires contract/scope of work, architectural plans and plat of survey. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services (Building).
Do you work in my part of Oak Brook?
Yes. Our crews work across Oak Brook — ZIP 60523 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Elmhurst.
Working in Oak Brook
- A lot of Oak Brook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Oak Brook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60523
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Oak Brook
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.