House on a slab or crawlspace
With a basement below, new drain and supply lines hang from the joists. On a slab we cut a trench, lay the pipe at the right slope and restore the concrete.
Serving Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Wheaton, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Wheaton, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Wheaton
Want the sink in the island or under the window on the other wall? We relocate kitchen plumbing in Wheaton as part of a remodel or on its own, with a licensed plumber, a permit and an inspection where the village requires one.
Sink moved under a window
Putting the sink under a window is a common request. The drain and vent have to work around the window framing, and supply lines stay off the cold outside wall when possible.
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.
Sink stuck on the wrong wall
If the sink sits in a corner or far from the range, the work triangle never feels right. A new drain and supply run lets the sink go where you actually prep.
Dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink
Moving the dishwasher to the other side of the sink means a new drain connection, a new supply line and often a new electrical feed. We handle the plumbing side and coordinate the rest.
New fridge spot with no water
When the refrigerator moves to a new wall, the ice maker line has to follow. We run a new line to a recessed valve box behind the fridge.
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.
What the install includes
- Layout and route checkA visit to trace the stack, the vent and the path from the old sink to the new spot.
- Permit applicationPermit paperwork handled before the first pipe is cut.
- Shut-off and removalWater shut off, old supply lines capped and the abandoned drain sealed properly.
- VentingEvery relocated fixture gets a vent so the trap holds its seal.
- Water supply linesPEX or copper hot and cold lines with new shut-off valves at the sink.
- Pressure test and inspectionWe test the new pipe, then the inspector sees it before anything is closed up.
- Final hookupOnce the new counter is installed, the fixtures are connected and checked for leaks.
Models, parts and fittings
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesEasy-to-use valves so any fixture can be isolated without shutting off the house.
PVC drain and vent pipeThe standard for new drain and vent work in most homes: smooth inside, light and glued joints.
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
Loop ventA vent loop inside the island cabinet that rises as high as possible before dropping to the drain.
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 — Wheaton homes
Before
AfterWheaton kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen plumbing relocation
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wheaton, a typical kitchen for Wheaton. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: 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. On site this meant venting, pressure test and inspection, plus final hookup.
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn postwar Cape Cod: before and after
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Glen Ellyn. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink and dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. The reason for the call: a sink on the wrong wall for how they cook. Finished kitchen: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included shut-off and removal, pressure test and inspection, plus final hookup.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: 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. The job covered layout and route check, permit application, plus pressure test and inspection.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterA Wheaton 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1980s two-story, Wheaton
Finished: the same doors sprayed in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wheaton →From the old unit to the new one
- 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 connectFinal connections, leak check and a walk-through of the shut-off valves.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation questions from Wheaton homeowners
Do you also move the gas line for the range?
If the range moves, the gas line moves too, as its own permitted job scheduled alongside ours.
What happens to the old sink drain?
We remove what we can and properly cap the rest at the branch.
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.
Can a handyman move my sink plumbing?
No. Rerouting a drain or supply line is plumbing, and in Illinois that means a licensed plumber and usually a permit.
Do I need a permit to move a kitchen sink in Wheaton?
Moving or adding drain and water lines usually needs a village plumbing permit and an inspection. We take care of the application.
Wheaton contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Yes: contractors register online with the City; $75 fee, renewed annually. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Wheaton require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Plumbing contractors must submit State Plumbing Contractor Registration (055) and State Plumbing license (058). Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What is the Wheaton building department phone number?
Permits go through Building & Code Enforcement Department, phone 630-260-2050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Wheaton?
Yes. Our crews work across Wheaton, including Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton Center, Danada Square area — ZIP 60189, 60187 — and nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights.
Working in Wheaton
- A lot of Wheaton kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wheaton homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Downtown WheatonWheaton CenterDanada Square area
ZIP 60189ZIP 60187
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Wheaton
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.