Old sink you want gone
A worn sink is easy to live with until it isn't. We swap it for a new bowl that fits the counter and connect the drain, disposal and faucet.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement →Serving Oak Brook & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Oak Brook, IL
Leaks, clogs, a new sink or faucet, a disposal or a line for the fridge: our licensed plumbers handle kitchen plumbing in Oak Brook.
- Serving Oak Brook ZIP 60523
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen plumbing problems we fix in Oak Brook
We are kitchen plumbers. In Oak Brook homes we swap sinks and faucets, fix and install disposals, clear and repair drains and run new water lines, with every connection made by a licensed plumber.
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 →Faucet that no longer suits the kitchen
A new faucet changes how you use the sink every day. We install the one you pick and cover or use the extra holes in the deck.
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 →Ice maker or dishwasher needs a water line
A new refrigerator with an ice maker or a dishwasher in a new spot needs a proper supply line and valve. We run it and connect the appliance.
Appliance Water Line Installation →Tap water you don't like to drink
If you buy bottled water because the tap tastes off, an under-sink filter with its own faucet is a simple fix.
Under-Sink Water Filtration →Sink moving to an island or a new wall
An island sink is very doable, but the drain needs a path and proper venting. We look at the floor, the basement or crawlspace and the layout first.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation →Basket strainer leaking at the sink
A drip right below the drain opening usually means the putty or gasket under the basket strainer has given up. We reset or replace the strainer.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Included with the install
- 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.
- Sink installation and replacementWe remove the old sink and mount and connect the new one.
- Faucet installationPull-down, pull-out, touchless and two-handle faucets installed and tested.
- Appliance water linesSupply lines and valves for refrigerators, ice makers and pot fillers.
- Relocation and new linesRough-in plumbing for a changed layout, inspected where the village requires it.
- Leak test and cleanupWe fill and drain the sink, run the disposal and dishwasher and look for drips.
Models, parts and fittings
Disposals by sizeSmaller motors for light use, bigger ones for busy kitchens.
Air gap or high loopA countertop air gap or a hose looped high under the counter, set to what the village accepts.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops that open or close in a quarter turn and rarely seize.
Braided supply linesStainless-braided hoses between the valve and the faucet or appliance.
PVC drain and trap partsPlastic traps and drain arms that don't rust and are easy to service.
What the work looks like in Oak Brook homes
Before
Installed
DetailKitchen Plumbing Services in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Oak Brook
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Oak Brook. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: old valves and a trap that leaked into the cabinet. Finished kitchen: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. On site this meant shut-off valves and supply lines, appliance water lines, plus relocation and new lines.
Before
AfterA Villa Park two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was a wet sink cabinet and valves that wouldn't shut off. Finished kitchen: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. Work included look and diagnose, shut-off valves and supply lines, plus sink installation and replacement.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Villa Park →
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook 1970s split-level: before and after
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
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1970s tract home, Oak Brook
The same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterOak Brook kitchen, 1970s split-level: cabinet refacing
New flat slab doors with a thin edge in warm white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and brushed nickel bar pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Oak Brook →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 Oak Brook homeowners
What causes a leak under the kitchen sink?
Most leaks come from a connection: the trap, the strainer, the disposal or a supply hose. Rarely is it the pipe itself.
Why does my sink back up when the dishwasher runs?
The dishwasher drains through the same line as the sink. If that line or the disposal is partly clogged, the water comes up in the sink.
What does kitchen plumbing work cost?
A valve swap and a sink relocation are very different jobs. After we see the plumbing, you get a line-item price in writing.
What should I do first when the sink is leaking?
Turn off the two valves in the cabinet. If they won't close, shut the main water valve and call us.
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.
Does kitchen plumbing job need a Oak Brook building permit, and who files it?
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.
Does Oak Brook require a licensed plumber for kitchen plumbing job?
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.
Oak Brook water: how does it affect kitchen plumbing job?
Oak Brook's water source: Purchased Lake Michigan water via DuPage Water Commission (Chicago Jardine plant); deep wells are emergency backup only; reported hardness is Lake Michigan water via DuPage Water Commission; regional hardness about 8 grains per gallon (137 mg/L as CaCO3). We plan fittings and filters around it.
Do I need a permit for kitchen plumbing job 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 Services nearby
Other kitchen services in Oak Brook
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.