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 1950s home has a slab, a crawlspace or a basement under the kitchen.
Serving Park Ridge & nearby Des Plaines, Glenview
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Park Ridge, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Park Ridge, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Park Ridge ZIP 60068
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Park Ridge
Moving a kitchen sink is mostly about the drain: it needs slope, a vent and a path back to the stack. We plan that route first, then run new supply lines and get the work inspected before the walls and floor close up in your Park Ridge home.
Drain too far from the stack
A drain that is too flat holds water and grease; one that drops too fast leaves solids behind. We lay out the run so the slope stays within code.
Adding a prep or bar sink
A second sink in the island or a bar area needs its own drain, vent and supply lines. We tie it into the existing system where the route allows.
Island sink with no wall to vent into
Without a proper vent an island sink drains slowly and can siphon its trap dry, letting sewer gas into the kitchen. We plan the vent before the island is built.
Old pipes found once the wall is open
Opening a wall to move the sink often exposes old galvanized supply or a corroded drain. We tell you what we find and replace the sections that should not stay.
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.
Pot filler over the range
Filling stock pots at the stove means a supply line in the range wall with a shut-off you can reach. We run it before the backsplash goes up.
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.
What the install includes
- Permit applicationWe file for the village plumbing permit where the job calls for one.
- Shut-off and removalWater shut off, old supply lines capped and the abandoned drain sealed properly.
- Opening walls or floorDrywall, subfloor or concrete opened only where the new pipe has to run.
- New drain at the right slopeThe new drain is pitched, supported and joined to the existing line.
- VentingEvery relocated fixture gets a vent so the trap holds its seal.
- Water supply linesSupply lines run to the new location, with quarter-turn stops under the sink.
- Final hookupOnce the new counter is installed, the fixtures are connected and checked for leaks.
What to pick before the install
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
Cleanouts at the new drainWe add a cleanout where the new drain joins the old line, so it can be serviced later.
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.
Loop ventA vent loop inside the island cabinet that rises as high as possible before dropping to the drain.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation before and after — Park Ridge homes
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a 1950s ranch, Park Ridge
The site: a 1950s ranch in Park Ridge. Before: stainless double sink and dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. What bothered the owners most: a sink on the wrong wall for how they cook. After: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. On site this meant new drain at the right slope, venting, plus final hookup.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Glenview
This one is a postwar Cape Cod near The Park. What we started with: stainless double sink and 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. What bothered the owners most: a sink on the wrong wall for how they cook. The result: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. On site this meant permit application, water supply lines, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Glenview →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Park Ridge
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 Park Ridge →
Before
AfterA Park Ridge 1960s ranch: before and after
Finished: the same doors sprayed in light warm taupe, new unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Park Ridge →Install day
- Plan the moveWe visit, trace the drain and vent route and confirm the new layout works.
- Permit and rough-inWe pull the permit and install the new pipe while the kitchen is open.
- Test and inspectPressure test, then the village inspector checks the rough plumbing.
- Close up and connectFinal connections, leak check and a walk-through of the shut-off valves.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Park Ridge homeowners
Can I move my kitchen sink to the island?
Often. We confirm the drain path and the venting option during the site visit before you finalize the island.
What if my house is on a slab?
We cut a trench in the slab, set the new drain and restore the concrete so the floor can go back over it.
Do you also move the gas line for the range?
Gas work is separate licensed work. We plan it with the plumbing move so both are done and inspected together.
Can a handyman move my sink plumbing?
Plumbing in Illinois is done by plumbers licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and new drain or supply lines usually need a permit. Our licensed plumbers do this work.
How is an island sink vented?
With a loop vent inside the island cabinet, tied back into the venting system. The exact route depends on the layout and the plumbing inspector.
Park Ridge contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Building contractors must register with the City each calendar year ($50 per firm). We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Park Ridge?
It depends on the scope. Park Ridge's rule in short: Park Ridge publishes permit guidelines by project type; contact the Permit Technicians to confirm whether a kitchen project needs a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed.
Do you work in my part of Park Ridge?
Yes. Our crews work across Park Ridge — ZIP 60068 — and nearby Des Plaines, Glenview, Skokie.
Working in Park Ridge
- A lot of Park Ridge kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Park Ridge homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Park Ridge building department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60068
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Park Ridge
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.