House on a slab or crawlspace
With a basement below, new drain and supply lines hang from the joists. On a slab we cut a trench, lay the pipe at the right slope and restore the concrete.
Serving Roselle & nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Roselle, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Roselle, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Roselle ZIP 60172
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Roselle
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 Roselle home.
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.
Adding a prep or bar sink
A prep sink saves trips across the kitchen. It is plumbed just like the main sink, only smaller, with its own trap and vent.
Sink stuck on the wrong wall
The old layout put the sink where the plumbing was, not where it works best. Moving it to another wall usually comes down to how the new drain reaches the stack.
Dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink
Moving the dishwasher to the other side of the sink means a new drain connection, a new supply line and often a new electrical feed. We handle the plumbing side and coordinate the rest.
Sink moved under a window
A window wall often has no drain or vent. We route both around the window opening and keep the pipes out of the exterior wall cavity where they could freeze.
Old pipes found once the wall is open
Behind many sink walls is pipe that has been there for decades. While it is exposed, replacing it is far easier than coming back later.
Pot filler over the range
A pot filler needs a cold water line run up the wall behind the range. It is easiest to add when the wall is already open for the remodel.
What we hook up and check
- Shut-off and removalWe disconnect the old sink, cap the lines and seal the unused drain so it can't vent sewer gas.
- 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.
- 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 hookupOnce the new counter is installed, the fixtures are connected and checked for leaks.
Options to choose from
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
Cleanouts at the new drainAn accessible cleanout near the relocated sink so a future clog can be cleared without opening the cabinet floor.
PEX supply linesPEX bends around framing, which means fewer joints that could leak later.
Loop ventA vent loop inside the island cabinet that rises as high as possible before dropping to the drain.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
What the work looks like in Roselle homes
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a 1970s tract home, Roselle
A 1970s tract home in Roselle, a typical kitchen for Roselle. What we started with: stainless double sink and white painted cabinets with yellowed paint and dated scalloped trim. The main complaint was 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. The job covered new drain at the right slope, venting, plus final hookup.
Before
AfterA Bloomingdale 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bloomingdale. Before: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: 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. Work included new drain at the right slope, dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines, plus pressure test and inspection.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Itasca
This one is a 1980s two-story near Nordic Park. What we started with: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: 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 venting, dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Itasca →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Roselle
Finished: cabinets in light greige with brushed nickel bar pulls, light marble-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Roselle →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a raised ranch, Roselle
Finished: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Roselle →From the old unit to the new one
- Plan the moveSite check of the stack, the floor and the walls before the design is final.
- Permit and rough-inWe pull the permit and install the new pipe while the kitchen is open.
- 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 Roselle homeowners
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?
If the range moves, the gas line moves too, as its own permitted job scheduled alongside ours.
What affects the price of moving kitchen plumbing?
The distance, what is under the floor, the venting method, how much wall or slab we open and the permit. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Can a handyman move my sink plumbing?
No. Rerouting a drain or supply line is plumbing, and in Illinois that means a licensed plumber and usually a permit.
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.
Roselle contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village via Cloudpermit and be licensed: surety bond, certificate of insurance naming the Village, $75 fee. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Roselle require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Plumbers provide a State plumber's license in place of the $75 Village fee; bond and insurance still required. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does plumbing relocation need a Roselle building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning), phone 630-671-2821. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Roselle?
It depends on the scope. Roselle's rule in short: Permit required for projects including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical and plumbing work; also water heater, roof, HVAC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Roselle?
Yes. Our crews work across Roselle — ZIP 60172 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Schaumburg.
Working in Roselle
- A lot of Roselle kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Roselle homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60172
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Roselle
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.