House on a slab or crawlspace
In a ranch or split-level on a slab, moving the drain means cutting and trenching the concrete floor, then patching it. A crawlspace or basement makes the job far simpler.
Serving St. Charles & nearby Geneva, West Chicago
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in St. Charles, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in St. Charles, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving St. Charles ZIP 60174, 60175
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in St. Charles
Want the sink in the island or under the window on the other wall? We relocate kitchen plumbing in St. Charles as part of a remodel or on its own, with a licensed plumber, a permit and an inspection where the village requires one.
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.
Not sure if the move is even possible
Before you commit to a layout, we look at the basement or crawlspace, the stack and the floor framing and tell you what the move involves.
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.
Gas line in the way of the new layout
If the range is moving too, the gas line has to follow. That is separate licensed work, scheduled and inspected alongside the plumbing.
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
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.
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.
Included with the install
- Layout and route checkA visit to trace the stack, the vent and the path from the old sink to the new spot.
- 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 floorWe cut the smallest openings that let us run pipe and work cleanly.
- 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.
- Final hookupOnce the new counter is installed, the fixtures are connected and checked for leaks.
Options to choose from
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
Loop ventThe traditional way to vent an island sink without a wall behind it.
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
PVC drain and vent pipeThe standard for new drain and vent work in most homes: smooth inside, light and glued joints.
Cleanouts at the new drainWe add a cleanout where the new drain joins the old line, so it can be serviced later.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation before and after — St. Charles homes
Before
AfterSt. Charles kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen plumbing relocation
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in St. Charles. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The main complaint was no room to prep near the sink. Finished kitchen: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. On site this meant opening walls or floor, new drain at the right slope, plus dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines.
Before
AfterWest Chicago kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen plumbing relocation
The site: a 1980s two-story in West Chicago. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was wanting the sink in the island. After: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included layout and route check, dishwasher, fridge and pot filler lines, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in West Chicago →
Before
AfterSt. Charles kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in deep olive with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in St. Charles →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in St. Charles
The same doors sprayed in light butter yellow, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in St. Charles →Install day
- 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 inspectThe work is tested and inspected before drywall, flooring or concrete go back.
- Close up and connectAfter cabinets and counters, we set the sink, the faucet and the appliance hookups.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from St. Charles homeowners
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.
How is an island sink vented?
A loop vent tied back into the venting system is the standard answer in Illinois kitchens; we plan its route before the island is built.
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.
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.
Can you do the plumbing if another company does the cabinets?
Yes, as long as we have the cabinet layout. The drain and supply stub-outs are placed to match it.
St. Charles building permit for plumbing relocation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development, 2 E. Main St., phone (630) 377-4406. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
St. Charles contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
No registration fee; contractor requirements (general contractor certificate of insurance, with City as certificate holder) must be submitted before a permit is issued. We take care of that before work starts.
Does St. Charles require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Plumbing contractors must hold an Illinois 055 license; provide copy of photo ID license. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in St. Charles?
It depends on the scope. St. Charles's rule in short: Permits required for construction, alteration, repair or demolition of any structure; major residential projects including remodels require 5 sets of drawings. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development, 2 E. Main St..
Do you work in my part of St. Charles?
Yes. Our crews work across St. Charles — ZIP 60174, 60175 — and nearby Geneva, West Chicago, Batavia.
Working in St. Charles
- A lot of St. Charles kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most St. Charles homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in St. Charles
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.