Swollen or stained cabinet floor
Particleboard cabinet bottoms swell once they get wet. We fix the leak first, then repair or replace the floor of the cabinet.
Serving Orland Park & nearby Tinley Park, Woodridge
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair in Orland Park, IL
Leaks under the kitchen sink in Orland Park traced to the source and fixed, from the strainer to the drain in the wall.
- Repairs across Orland Park ZIP 60462, 60467
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Sink leaks and drain problems we repair in Orland Park
We repair leaking kitchen sink drains in Orland Park: new traps and tailpieces, resealed basket strainers, tightened or replaced dishwasher connections and cracked drain pipe cut out and replaced.
Cracked or corroded drain pipe
Rust spots, crusty buildup or a hairline crack on the drain mean the pipe is failing. Replacing it costs far less than a ruined cabinet.
Drip from the trap or slip joint
The nuts on a plastic or chrome trap seal with thin washers that wear, shift or crack. We replace the washers or the whole trap so the joints seal again.
Leaking garbage disposal connection
Water from the disposal area may be a loose discharge tube or a failed flange seal. We tell you whether it's a repair or a new unit.
Leak only when water runs
A leak that appears when the faucet is on but stops when the sink drains is often at the faucet or the supply lines. We check those before the drain.
Leak around the drain in the sink bowl
Water that shows up when the sink is full often comes from the basket strainer. The old putty or gasket has failed and the strainer is reset with fresh plumber's putty.
Drain sealed with tape or putty
Temporary patches hide the leak until it gets worse. A new fitting or pipe section is the real repair.
Dishwasher drain hose leaking
The dishwasher hose connects under the sink at the disposal or a tailpiece branch. A loose clamp or a cracked hose end leaks every cycle.
Where we look first
- Locate the leakWe test each part separately until the drip shows up.
- Basket strainer resealA new basket strainer if the old one is corroded or cracked.
- Trap and tailpieceThe trap assembly rebuilt with matching parts and a proper seal.
- Dishwasher and disposal connectionsDishwasher hose rerouted with a high loop or air gap where needed.
- Supply side checkShut-off valves and supply connectors checked while we are there.
- Cabinet floor repairDamaged sink base floor cut out and replaced once the plumbing is dry.
- Leak testSink filled and drained, dishwasher run and every joint checked dry.
Parts we replace
Plumber's putty and gasketsThe right sealing material for the sink: putty, a gasket or a stain-free compound for stone.
Transition couplingsFittings rated for connecting new drain pipe to older metal pipe.
Basket strainersStainless or brass strainers matched to the sink, set in putty or with a gasket.
Dishwasher hose and air gapA new drain hose, clamps and a high loop or counter air gap where required.
Chrome-plated brass trapsHeavier metal traps for exposed sinks or where you want a finished look.
Kitchens like yours in Orland Park: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailOrland Park kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen sink leak & drain repair
A 1980s two-story in Orland Park, a typical kitchen for Orland Park. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was a leak under the sink that kept coming back. Finished kitchen: the drain rebuilt with new fittings and a dry cabinet floor. On site this meant locate the leak, supply side check, plus cabinet floor repair.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Tinley Park
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Tinley Park, a typical kitchen for Tinley Park. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was an old drain dripping into the sink base. Finished kitchen: the drain rebuilt with new fittings and a dry cabinet floor. On site this meant dishwasher and disposal connections, supply side check, plus leak test.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair in Tinley Park →
Before
AfterAn Orland Park 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Orland Park →
Before
AfterOrland Park kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: 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 Orland Park →From diagnosis to fixed
- Call or send a photoTell us what you see; a photo of the cabinet helps us bring the right parts.
- Find the sourceDiagnosis first, then we explain what failed and what the repair involves.
- RepairFailed parts replaced, usually in the same visit with parts from the truck.
- Test and dryWe confirm the repair holds and show you what to watch for.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair questions from Orland Park homeowners
Why is my kitchen sink leaking underneath?
Most often a worn trap washer, a failed basket strainer seal, a loose dishwasher hose or a cracked drain pipe. Supply lines and the faucet can leak into the same cabinet.
How long does it take to fix a sink leak?
Often within one visit; replacing a cabinet floor adds time after the plumbing is done.
Why does my sink leak after installing a dishwasher?
The new hose connection is the likely culprit. We fix it and make sure there is a high loop or air gap.
Can you fix water damage to the sink cabinet?
We can cut out the swollen bottom and install a new panel in the sink base.
Will tightening the nuts fix it?
Overtightening is how many plastic traps crack. If a gentle snug doesn't stop it, the part needs replacing.
Does Orland Park require a licensed plumber for sink leak repair?
Plumbing permit only issued to a licensed plumbing contractor, limited exception for single-family homeowners. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Orland Park building permit for sink leak repair: where do I apply?
Permits go through Development Services Department - Building Division, phone 708-403-5300. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for sink leak repair in Orland Park?
It depends on the scope. Orland Park's rule in short: Permit needed for remodeling; application lists electrical and plumbing contractors. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Orland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Orland Park — ZIP 60462, 60467 — and nearby Tinley Park, Woodridge, Bolingbrook.
Working in Orland Park
- A lot of Orland Park kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Orland Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Old Orland Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair nearby
Other kitchen services in Orland Park
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.