Basket strainer leaking at the sink
A drip right below the drain opening usually means the putty or gasket under the basket strainer has given up. We reset or replace the strainer.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Serving Skokie & nearby Evanston, Park Ridge
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Skokie, IL
Leaks, clogs, a new sink or faucet, a disposal or a line for the fridge: our licensed plumbers handle kitchen plumbing in Skokie.
- Serving Skokie ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen plumbing problems we fix in Skokie
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 Skokie and tell you plainly which one your kitchen needs.
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 →Sink moving to an island or a new wall
Moving the sink means new drain, vent and supply lines, and usually a village permit. Our licensed plumbers plan the route and do the work.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation →Tap water you don't like to drink
Filtration at the kitchen sink is a plumbing job too: a supply connection, a dedicated faucet and, for reverse osmosis, a drain hookup.
Under-Sink Water Filtration →Old sink you want gone
Chipped porcelain, a stained double bowl or a rim that collects grime: we pull the old sink, prepare the opening and set a new one with the plumbing reconnected.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement →Dishwasher hose and drain set up wrong
Dishwasher drains need protection against backflow. We set the hose and fittings so wastewater can't run back into the tub.
Garbage Disposal Installation & Repair →Ice maker or dishwasher needs a water line
If the fridge has no water line, or the dishwasher hookup is too short, we add the line and the shut-off and test it under pressure.
Appliance Water Line Installation →Water on the floor of the sink cabinet
If the bottom of the sink base is damp or swollen, something above it is dripping. We dry it out, trace the leak and repair the fitting or part that failed.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →What we hook up and check
- Shut-off valves and supply linesOld stops replaced with quarter-turn valves and braided stainless supply lines.
- Faucet installationPull-down, pull-out, touchless and two-handle faucets installed and tested.
- Disposal repair and installationJams cleared, leaks fixed and worn units replaced with the right size.
- Traps and drain linesP-traps, tailpieces and drain arms replaced and set at the right pitch.
- 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 loopA countertop air gap or a hose looped high under the counter, set to what the village accepts.
Braided supply linesFlexible, reinforced lines that replace rigid tubes and plastic tubing.
Repair, replace or relocateRepair what is worn, replace what has failed and move lines only when the layout changes.
PEX and copper supplyPEX or copper for new runs and relocated lines, chosen for the job and the house.
Disposals by sizeUnits from compact to heavy-duty, sized to how you cook and what's on the drain.
Kitchens like yours in Skokie: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailSkokie kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen plumbing services
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Skokie. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: old valves and a trap that leaked into the cabinet. Finished kitchen: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. The job covered disposal repair and installation, traps and drain lines, plus leak test and cleanup.
Before
AfterAn Evanston prewar foursquare: before and after
The site: a prewar foursquare in Evanston. The kitchen as it was: white porcelain double-drainboard sink. What bothered the owners most: old valves and a trap that leaked into the cabinet. The result: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. Work included shut-off valves and supply lines, faucet installation, plus disposal repair and installation.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Evanston →
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen plumbing services
A 1980s two-story in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. What we started with: white double sink. The main complaint was a corroded trap and supply valves that wouldn't close. After: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. Work included disposal repair and installation, traps and drain lines, plus relocation and new lines.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterSkokie kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen remodeling
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
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Skokie
Finished: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Skokie →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 estimateAn itemized quote for the repair or install, so there are no surprises.
- Repair or installWe do the work, run water through every joint and clean up the cabinet.
Kitchen Plumbing Services questions from Skokie homeowners
My home may have a lead service line. What should I do in the kitchen?
Check your utility's service line inventory and use cold, flushed water for drinking and cooking. A filter certified for lead at the kitchen tap is a sensible step until the line is replaced.
What causes a leak under the kitchen sink?
Most leaks come from a connection: the trap, the strainer, the disposal or a supply hose. Rarely is it the pipe itself.
What should I do first when the sink is leaking?
Stop the water at the sink valves or the main, dry the cabinet and avoid running the dishwasher or disposal.
Do you fix the pipes under and behind the sink?
Yes. The pipes in the sink cabinet and the lines feeding it are kitchen plumbing, and we handle them.
What does kitchen plumbing work cost?
We don't guess over the phone. Parts, access and the scope of the work set the price, and you get it in writing before we start.
Skokie water: how does it affect kitchen plumbing job?
Skokie's water source: Treated Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Evanston. We plan fittings and filters around it.
Do I need a Skokie-registered contractor for kitchen plumbing job?
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.
Does Skokie have lead service lines?
Village runs a lead service line replacement program (covers the public side to the b-box), keeps an interactive service-line material map, and submitted a Draft Lead Service Line Replacement Plan in 2026. Latest tap tests under 5 ppb. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Skokie building permit for kitchen plumbing job: 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 kitchen plumbing job 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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Other kitchen services in Skokie
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.