2000s stainless double sink
Many 2000s kitchens still have the original drop-in double sink. We swap it for a deeper bowl and new strainers.
Serving St. Charles & nearby Geneva, West Chicago
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in St. Charles, IL
Undermount, drop-in and farmhouse sinks set, sealed and connected by licensed plumbers in St. Charles.
- Serving St. Charles ZIP 60174, 60175
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen sink problems we fix in St. Charles
A new kitchen sink is part fit, part plumbing. In St. Charles we check the counter cutout and the cabinet below, mount the bowl so it stays put, and our licensed plumbers reconnect the drain, disposal, dishwasher and faucet.
Old drain parts that won't line up
A new sink often puts the drain in a different spot or depth. We rebuild the trap and tailpieces in new PVC so everything lines up without strain.
Strainer or drain leaking
Drips below the drain opening come from a worn basket strainer seal. New strainers bedded in putty or a gasket are part of every sink we set.
Sink that drains slowly after replacement
If a new sink gurgles or holds water, the drain geometry is off. We reset the trap and arm so water runs freely.
New sink doesn't match the counter cutout
Undermount sinks need a cutout that matches their bowl shape. We confirm the size and the reveal before the old sink comes out.
Drop-in rim that traps grime
Grime along the rim of a drop-in sink is a common complaint. Undermount is cleaner, but it needs a solid-surface or stone counter with a finished cutout edge.
Sink cabinet floor wet or swollen
A sink that leaked for months often leaves a soft cabinet floor. We replace the sink, fix the leak source and can put a new panel or mat in the base.
Faucet holes don't match the new faucet
We plan the faucet, sprayer, soap dispenser and any filtered-water tap together, so the holes and the sink line up.
What the install includes
- Measure the cutout and cabinetA check of the cutout, cabinet width and plumbing so the new sink fits.
- Remove the old sinkThe old sink taken out without damaging the counter edge.
- Prepare the openingThe counter opening cleaned and adjusted for the new bowl.
- Cabinet changes for farmhouse sinksSink base cut down or replaced, with a support frame for the apron sink.
- Set and seal the sinkThe bowl mounted level and sealed to the counter.
- New strainers and drainNew basket strainers, tailpieces and P-trap assembled to the drain line.
- Leak check and cleanupBoth bowls filled and drained, every joint checked dry.
What to pick before the install
Farmhouse (apron-front)Apron sinks sit forward of the cabinets and need support built in.
Drop-in (top-mount)The simplest swap, as long as the new rim covers the old cutout.
Stainless steelThe most common kitchen sink: durable, light and quiet when it has sound padding.
FireclayA smooth, hard-glazed bowl that needs solid support in the cabinet.
UndermountMounted below a stone or solid-surface counter so you wipe crumbs straight in.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement before and after — St. Charles homes
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DetailSt. Charles kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen sink installation & replacement
This one is a 1980s two-story in St. Charles. What we started with: white double sink. The reason for the call: a divided sink too narrow for sheet pans. The result: a new undermount stainless single-bowl sink with a pull-down faucet. The job covered measure the cutout and cabinet, set and seal the sink, plus leak check and cleanup.
Before
AfterGeneva kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen sink installation & replacement
A 1990s two-story colonial near Mill Creek, a typical kitchen for Geneva. Before: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: a chipped porcelain sink with stains that wouldn't scrub out. After: a new undermount stainless single-bowl sink with a pull-down faucet. Work included measure the cutout and cabinet, prepare the opening, plus leak check and cleanup.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in Geneva →
Before
AfterA West Chicago 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in West Chicago. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: a scratched integrated sink that never looked clean. The result: a new undermount stainless single-bowl sink with a pull-down faucet. The job covered measure the cutout and cabinet, cabinet changes for farmhouse sinks, plus leak check and cleanup.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in West Chicago →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in St. Charles
Finished: 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
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1990s two-story colonial, St. Charles
Finished: 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 →How the install goes
- Pick the sinkChoose the material and style, or ask us what fits your counter and cabinet.
- Measure and planA visit to confirm the fit and the connections before ordering.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate for removal, installation and plumbing.
- Install and connectWe mount the sink and hook up the drain, faucet and appliances.
- Cure and testAdhesive and sealant cure, then we run water and check every joint.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement questions from St. Charles homeowners
Can a fallen undermount sink be reattached?
In most cases. As long as the stone around the cutout isn't cracked, the sink can be remounted.
Who would you call to install a new sink?
For a straight swap, a plumber. If the counter or cabinet changes too, a crew that handles both saves a second visit.
What does a farmhouse sink need?
An apron-front sink base or a cut-down existing one, plus framing to carry the sink.
How long does a sink replacement take?
Most sink replacements take a day; cabinet modifications or new counters add time.
Can I switch from a drop-in to an undermount sink?
On stone or quartz, often yes, if the cutout edge can be polished and the new sink covers the opening. On laminate it generally isn't practical.
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 sink replacement?
Plumbing contractors must hold an Illinois 055 license; provide copy of photo ID license. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does St. Charles have lead service lines?
The City is inventorying water service lines under the Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement & Notification Act and finalizing a long-term lead line replacement plan. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Does sink replacement need a St. Charles building permit, and who files it?
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.
Do I need a permit for sink replacement 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 Sink Installation & Replacement nearby
Other kitchen services in St. Charles
Kitchen Faucet InstallationFaucet swaps and new pull-down faucets.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain RepairLeaking traps, strainers and drain pipes under the sink, fixed.
Appliance Water Line InstallationFridge, ice maker and pot filler lines with a real shut-off valve.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.