Leak only when water runs
Water under the sink only while the faucet runs points to the supply side: a valve, a connector or the faucet base. Drain leaks show up when water goes down.
Serving Tinley Park & nearby Orland Park, Woodridge
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair in Tinley Park, IL
Leaks under the kitchen sink in Tinley Park traced to the source and fixed, from the strainer to the drain in the wall.
- Repairs across Tinley Park ZIP 60477, 60487
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Sink leaks and drain problems we repair in Tinley Park
Water in the sink cabinet means something is loose, cracked or worn out: a trap nut, a strainer gasket, a dishwasher hose or the drain pipe in the wall. We find which one in your Tinley Park kitchen and repair it so the cabinet floor stays dry.
Leaking garbage disposal connection
Disposals leak at the sink flange, the dishwasher inlet or the discharge pipe. Some are resealed; a disposal leaking from its body has to be replaced.
Dishwasher drain hose leaking
The dishwasher hose connects under the sink at the disposal or a tailpiece branch. A loose clamp or a cracked hose end leaks every cycle.
Swollen or stained cabinet floor
A long, slow leak turns the cabinet floor soft and dark. After the repair we can cut out the damaged panel and fit a new floor in the sink base.
Cracked or corroded drain pipe
Old chrome traps rust through from inside and plastic pipe can crack where it was overtightened. The damaged section is cut out and replaced.
Old S-trap or wrong parts
Sinks hooked up with corrugated tubing or an S-trap tend to leak and smell. A properly sized P-trap fixes both.
Drip from the trap or slip joint
A slow drip from the curved pipe under the sink is usually a slip joint. Tightening helps for a while; new washers or a new trap fix it.
Leak at the drain in the wall
The joint where the sink drain meets the wall pipe can loosen or corrode. We rebuild it so the trap seals to sound pipe.
Where we look first
- Dry and inspectWe empty the cabinet, dry every pipe and look for corrosion, cracks and stains.
- Locate the leakWe test each part separately until the drip shows up.
- Trap and tailpieceNew trap, washers and tailpiece in PVC or chrome-plated brass.
- Dishwasher and disposal connectionsDishwasher hose rerouted with a high loop or air gap where needed.
- Drain pipe and wall connectionCracked or rusted pipe cut out and replaced back to sound pipe.
- Supply side checkShut-off valves and supply connectors checked while we are there.
- Leak testSink filled and drained, dishwasher run and every joint checked dry.
Parts we replace
Basket strainersThe fitting at the bottom of the bowl that holds the stopper and seals the drain.
Transition couplingsFittings rated for connecting new drain pipe to older metal pipe.
Plumber's putty and gasketsThe right sealing material for the sink: putty, a gasket or a stain-free compound for stone.
Chrome-plated brass trapsBrass with a chrome finish, a sturdier choice than thin chrome-plated steel.
PVC traps and tailpiecesStandard white or black PVC drain parts with slip-joint connections.
Before and after: kitchens near Tinley Park
Problem
Fixed
DetailKitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair in a 1980s two-story, Tinley Park
A 1980s two-story in Tinley Park, a typical kitchen for Tinley Park. Before: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: an old drain dripping into the sink base. Finished kitchen: the drain rebuilt with new fittings and a dry cabinet floor. Work included trap and tailpiece, drain pipe and wall connection, plus leak test.
Before
AfterKitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair in a 1990s two-story colonial, Orland Park
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Orland Park. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: a leak under the sink that kept coming back. The result: the drain rebuilt with new fittings and a dry cabinet floor. On site this meant locate the leak, trap and tailpiece, plus supply side check.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair in Orland Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1920s bungalow in Berwyn
A 1920s bungalow near South Berwyn, a typical kitchen for Berwyn. The kitchen as it was: white porcelain double-drainboard sink. What bothered the owners most: an old drain dripping into the sink base. After: the drain rebuilt with new fittings and a dry cabinet floor. Work included dishwasher and disposal connections, drain pipe and wall connection, plus supply side check.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair in Berwyn →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Tinley Park
Cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Tinley Park →
Before
AfterA Tinley Park 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The same doors sprayed in light butter yellow, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Tinley Park →The repair visit
- Call or send a photoTell us what you see; a photo of the cabinet helps us bring the right parts.
- Find the sourceDiagnosis first, then we explain what failed and what the repair involves.
- RepairFailed parts replaced, usually in the same visit with parts from the truck.
- Test and dryWe confirm the repair holds and show you what to watch for.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair questions from Tinley Park homeowners
How do I tell if it's the drain or the faucet?
If it leaks only while the faucet runs, look at the supply side. If it leaks when water drains, it's the drain side.
Can a handyman fix a leaky sink pipe?
In Illinois, plumbing work is done by plumbers licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Our licensed plumbers handle drain repairs.
Will tightening the nuts fix it?
A quarter turn may stop a drip, but recurring leaks mean new washers or a new trap.
Can you fix water damage to the sink cabinet?
Yes, the sink base floor can be rebuilt after the plumbing repair.
Why is my kitchen sink leaking underneath?
Common causes: a trap joint, the seal at the drain opening, the dishwasher or disposal connection, or old pipe that has rusted through.
Does sink leak repair need a Tinley Park building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building Department (Community Development), phone 708-444-5100. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Tinley Park require a licensed plumber for sink leak repair?
Current plumbing license copies must be submitted before permit issuance; letter of intent with all plumbing permit applications. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for sink leak repair in Tinley Park?
It depends on the scope. Tinley Park's rule in short: Permit required before construction, alteration or repair; extensive remodeling needs a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Department (Community Development).
Do you work in my part of Tinley Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Tinley Park — ZIP 60477, 60487 — and nearby Orland Park, Woodridge, Bolingbrook.
Working in Tinley Park
- A lot of Tinley Park kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Tinley Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Department (Community Development) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair nearby
Other kitchen services in Tinley Park
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.