Condo kitchen on a shared stack
Condo plumbing has a few extra steps: building approval, quiet hours and sometimes a riser shutoff by the building engineer. We plan for all of it.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning →Serving Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Palatine, IL
Leaks, clogs, a new sink or faucet, a disposal or a line for the fridge: our licensed plumbers handle kitchen plumbing in Palatine.
- Installers working in Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen plumbing problems we fix in Palatine
A drip under the sink, a drain that backs up, a faucet you're tired of or a remodel that moves the sink: each is a different job. We take on all of them in Palatine and tell you plainly which one your kitchen needs.
Shut-off valves that won't close
Old multi-turn valves under the sink often seize or drip when you finally need them. We replace them with quarter-turn valves and new braided supply lines.
Appliance Water Line Installation →Faucet dripping or leaking at the base
When a faucet drips no matter how hard you turn the handle, its internal seal is worn. We repair it or install a new one the same visit when we can.
Kitchen Faucet Installation →Water on the floor of the sink cabinet
A wet cabinet floor usually traces back to a loose slip nut on the trap, a worn basket strainer or a supply line that has started to weep. We find the source and fix it.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Gurgling or smell from the drain
A sink that glugs when it drains is pulling air from somewhere it shouldn't. We look at the trap, the vent path and the connections.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Tap water you don't like to drink
Chlorine taste, hard-water spots or worries about old pipes are common reasons for a filter at the sink. We install carbon and reverse osmosis systems.
Under-Sink Water Filtration →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
A new sink or faucet that has dripped since day one usually has a cross-threaded nut, a missing washer or a trap set at the wrong angle. We redo the connection.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →What the install includes
- Look and diagnoseA visit to find the leak, the clog or the fit problem and explain the options.
- Sink installation and replacementUndermount, drop-in and farmhouse sinks set, sealed and connected.
- 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.
- Relocation and new linesRough-in plumbing for a changed layout, inspected where the village requires it.
- Leak test and cleanupEvery joint run under pressure and checked dry before we leave the cabinet clean.
Models, parts and fittings
Air gap or high loopTwo ways to keep dishwasher wastewater from flowing back; which one is required depends on local code.
Repair, replace or relocateMost kitchen visits are repairs or swaps; relocation is a planned project with a permit.
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.
PEX and copper supplyPEX or copper for new runs and relocated lines, chosen for the job and the house.
What the work looks like in Palatine homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Palatine
The site: a 1980s two-story in Palatine. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: old plumbing under the sink that kept dripping. 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 sink installation and replacement, drain cleaning, plus dishwasher drain and supply.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: old valves and a trap that leaked into the cabinet. 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 relocation and new lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Services in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Buffalo Grove
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Buffalo Grove, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: a corroded trap and supply valves that wouldn't close. The result: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. Work included look and diagnose, sink installation and replacement, plus dishwasher drain and supply.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterA Palatine 1980s two-story: 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 Palatine →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1990s two-story colonial, Palatine
The same doors sprayed in deep navy, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Palatine →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 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 installMost repairs and fixture swaps are done in one visit and tested before we leave.
Kitchen Plumbing Services questions from Palatine homeowners
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.
Do I need a licensed plumber for kitchen plumbing in Illinois?
Illinois requires plumbing to be done by state-licensed plumbers. A simple fixture swap rarely needs a permit, but new lines and relocations usually do, and we handle that.
Do you fix the pipes under and behind the sink?
Yes. We repair and replace traps, drain arms, supply lines and valves, and the run inside the wall when it needs it.
Is it worth calling a plumber for a slow drain?
If plunging doesn't help or the drain slows again within weeks, yes. Repeated clogs mean something is building up deeper in the line.
What causes a leak under the kitchen sink?
The usual suspects are the trap's slip nuts, the basket strainer seal, the disposal flange or seals, and the supply lines or valves.
Does kitchen plumbing job need a Palatine building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections, phone (847) 359-9042. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Palatine-registered contractor for kitchen plumbing job?
Contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued. Registration is online and expires Dec 31 each year. We take care of that before work starts.
What is Palatine doing about lead water lines?
Village publishes a service line material inventory on an online dashboard. 2023 lead tap sampling: 90th percentile 5.8 ppb (action level 15 ppb), 0 sites over. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Can you do kitchen plumbing job in a Palatine 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.
Does Palatine require a licensed plumber for kitchen plumbing job?
Plumbing permit applications must include a letter of intent from the Illinois-licensed plumber of record (225 ILCS 320/37); plumbing registration requires the state license. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for kitchen plumbing job in Palatine?
It depends on the scope. Palatine's rule in short: A permit is required to remodel a kitchen or to add/alter the electrical system. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- A lot of Palatine kitchens date from the 1970s. 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 Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Palatine
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.