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 Skokie & nearby Evanston, Park Ridge
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Skokie, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Skokie, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Skokie ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Skokie
Want the sink in the island or under the window on the other wall? We relocate kitchen plumbing in Skokie as part of a remodel or on its own, with a licensed plumber, a permit and an inspection where the village requires one.
Gas line in the way of the new layout
A new range location means rerouting gas, which is handled as its own licensed job. We sequence it with the sink move so the walls only open once.
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 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
Relocation is a good time to swap old pipe. If we hit rusted galvanized or cracked drain fittings, we show you and price the replacement before going further.
Not sure if the move is even possible
Some moves are simple and some need a lot of demolition. A site visit shows which one you have, before the cabinets are ordered.
Dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink
Lefty cooks and new layouts often want the dishwasher swapped. The hose, the supply and the high loop or air gap all get rerouted to the new position.
Drain too far from the stack
Every foot of horizontal drain needs fall toward the stack. When the new spot is far away, we check that the pipe can keep its slope without dropping below the floor framing.
What we hook up and check
- Layout and route checkWe look at the floor, the basement or crawlspace and the walls to plan the drain and water route.
- Permit applicationWe file for the village plumbing permit where the job calls for one.
- 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 linesPEX or copper hot and cold lines with new shut-off valves at the sink.
- Dishwasher, fridge and pot filler linesWater and drain connections for every appliance that moved.
- Final hookupOnce the new counter is installed, the fixtures are connected and checked for leaks.
Models, parts and fittings
PEX supply linesPEX bends around framing, which means fewer joints that could leak later.
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 linesType L copper soldered or press-fitted, a long-lasting choice for supply lines.
Loop ventThe traditional way to vent an island sink without a wall behind it.
What the work looks like in Skokie homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Skokie
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Skokie. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink and 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. The main complaint was a sink on the wrong wall for how they cook. Finished kitchen: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. The job covered layout and route check, venting, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Before
AfterEvanston kitchen, prewar brick bungalow: kitchen plumbing relocation
This one is a prewar brick bungalow in Evanston. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink under a window and 1980s honey-oak raised-panel cabinets installed over the old plaster. 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. The job covered layout and route check, venting, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Evanston →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Park Ridge
The site: a 1960s ranch in Park Ridge. Before: stainless double sink and dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. The main complaint was 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. Work included permit application, venting, plus water supply lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Skokie
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Skokie →
Before
AfterSkokie kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Skokie →From the old unit to the new one
- Plan the moveWe visit, trace the drain and vent route and confirm the new layout works.
- Permit and rough-inPermit filed, walls or floor opened and new drain, vent and water lines run.
- 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 Skokie homeowners
How long does a kitchen plumbing relocation take?
A simple move can be done in a day or two; slab cutting or long runs take longer.
What affects the price of moving kitchen plumbing?
Basement versus slab, the length of the run and how many fixtures move drive the price. You get a line-item estimate after we see it.
What happens to the old sink drain?
The abandoned drain is sealed at a point the inspector can see, not left open in the wall.
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.
Can you do the plumbing if another company does the cabinets?
Yes. We coordinate with your remodeler so the rough-in is done before cabinets and the final hookup after the counters.
Skokie contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Many contractors must be registered and insured with the Village each year; permits are not issued unless all listed contractors are registered and insured. We take care of that before work starts.
Skokie building permit for plumbing relocation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division (www.skokiepermits.com), phone (847) 933-8223. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Skokie?
It depends on the scope. Skokie's rule in short: Electrical work and plumbing or electrical system changes need a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division.
Do you work in my part of Skokie?
Yes. Our crews work across Skokie — ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203 — and nearby Evanston, Park Ridge, Glenview.
Working in Skokie
- A lot of Skokie kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Skokie homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Skokie
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.