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 1990s home has a slab, a crawlspace or a basement under the kitchen.
Serving West Chicago & nearby Winfield, Carol Stream
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in West Chicago, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in West Chicago, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Installers working in West Chicago ZIP 60185
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
When the plumbing has to move in West Chicago
A new layout often means the sink, the dishwasher or the fridge line has to move. In West Chicago our licensed plumbers reroute the drain, the vent and the water supply, pull the village permit and leave everything ready for the cabinets.
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.
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.
Drain too far from the stack
Long drain runs are where relocations get tricky. We map the path to the stack and make sure the pipe can keep a steady downhill pitch all the way.
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.
Adding a prep or bar sink
Bar and prep sinks need the same drain, vent and water as a full sink. We find the shortest path back to the plumbing you already have.
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.
Pot filler over the range
Filling stock pots at the stove means a supply line in the range wall with a shut-off you can reach. We run it before the backsplash goes up.
Included with the install
- Permit applicationWe file for the village plumbing permit where the job calls for one.
- 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 floorDrywall, subfloor or concrete opened only where the new pipe has to run.
- New drain at the right slopePVC or other code-approved drain pipe laid with a steady fall to the stack.
- VentingA vent tied into the system, or a loop vent in an island, run to the plumbing code.
- Pressure test and inspectionLines tested for leaks and left open for the village rough-in inspection.
- Final hookupOnce the new counter is installed, the fixtures are connected and checked for leaks.
What to pick before the install
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
Loop ventThe traditional way to vent an island sink without a wall behind it.
PVC drain and vent pipeThe standard for new drain and vent work in most homes: smooth inside, light and glued joints.
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
Cleanouts at the new drainAn accessible cleanout near the relocated sink so a future clog can be cleared without opening the cabinet floor.
Kitchens like yours in West Chicago: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago, a typical kitchen for West Chicago. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: a layout tied to one old plumbing wall. 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, venting, plus pressure test and inspection.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Carol Stream
A 1980s two-story in Carol Stream, a typical kitchen for Carol Stream. Before: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: no room to prep near the sink. After: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included new drain at the right slope, venting, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, West Chicago
What changed: cabinets in soft white with brushed nickel bar pulls, black honed granite counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in West Chicago →
Before
AfterWest Chicago kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in West Chicago →Install day
- Plan the moveSite check of the stack, the floor and the walls before the design is final.
- 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 West Chicago homeowners
How is an island sink vented?
With a loop vent inside the island cabinet, tied back into the venting system. The exact route depends on the layout and the plumbing inspector.
How far can a sink move from the drain?
There is no single number; what matters is keeping the drain sloped and properly vented all the way to the stack.
What affects the price of moving kitchen plumbing?
The distance, what is under the floor, the venting method, how much wall or slab we open and the permit. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Do I need a permit to move a kitchen sink in West Chicago?
In most cases, yes. New drain, vent and supply work is permitted and inspected; we handle that paperwork.
What if my house is on a slab?
Slab work means saw-cutting and trenching the floor. It adds time and some mess but is common.
West Chicago contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors and subcontractors working in West Chicago must be registered with the City (insurance, licensing and bonding are checked). We take care of that before work starts.
What is the West Chicago building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in West Chicago?
It depends on the scope. West Chicago's rule in short: West Chicago requires a building permit for certain home improvement and remodeling projects; the city publishes an Additions & Remodeling permit guide with a submittal checklist. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of West Chicago?
Yes. Our crews work across West Chicago — ZIP 60185 — and nearby Winfield, Carol Stream, St. Charles.
Working in West Chicago
- A lot of West Chicago kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most West Chicago homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60185
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Other kitchen services in West Chicago
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.