Basket strainer leaking at the sink
Strainers loosen and their seals harden over the years. We take the old one out, clean the opening and install a new one tight.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Serving Wood Dale & nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Wood Dale, IL
Leaks, clogs, a new sink or faucet, a disposal or a line for the fridge: our licensed plumbers handle kitchen plumbing in Wood Dale.
- Serving Wood Dale ZIP 60191
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen plumbing problems we fix in Wood Dale
A drip under the sink, a drain that backs up, a faucet you're tired of or a remodel that moves the sink: each is a different job. We take on all of them in Wood Dale and tell you plainly which one your kitchen needs.
Tap water you don't like to drink
Filtration at the kitchen sink is a plumbing job too: a supply connection, a dedicated faucet and, for reverse osmosis, a drain hookup.
Under-Sink Water Filtration →Sink moving to an island or a new wall
An island sink is very doable, but the drain needs a path and proper venting. We look at the floor, the basement or crawlspace and the layout first.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation →Ice maker or dishwasher needs a water line
A new refrigerator with an ice maker or a dishwasher in a new spot needs a proper supply line and valve. We run it and connect the appliance.
Appliance Water Line Installation →Faucet that no longer suits the kitchen
If the old faucet works but is hard to use, a pull-down spout and a single lever make a real difference. We handle the swap and the shut-offs.
Kitchen Faucet Installation →Shut-off valves that won't close
If the valves under your sink are crusted or won't turn, a repair turns into a whole-house shutdown. We change them before that happens.
Appliance Water Line Installation →Water on the floor of the sink cabinet
If the bottom of the sink base is damp or swollen, something above it is dripping. We dry it out, trace the leak and repair the fitting or part that failed.
Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain Repair →Sink that drains slowly or backs up
Water that sits in one bowl or rises in the other side when the disposal runs points to a blockage in the shared drain. We clear it properly instead of pouring chemicals on it.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning →What we hook up and check
- Shut-off valves and supply linesNew shut-off valves and supply hoses so the sink can be isolated quickly.
- Sink installation and replacementUndermount, drop-in and farmhouse sinks set, sealed and connected.
- Faucet installationPull-down, pull-out, touchless and two-handle faucets installed and tested.
- Disposal repair and installationDisposal mounted, wired to the switch or outlet and tied into the drain.
- Appliance water linesNew water lines run to the fridge or a new dishwasher location.
- Relocation and new linesDrain, vent and supply lines moved for an island or a new sink wall, with a permit when required.
- Leak test and cleanupEvery joint run under pressure and checked dry before we leave the cabinet clean.
Models, parts and fittings
PEX and copper supplyCopper and PEX are the usual choices when supply lines are extended or moved.
Disposals by sizeSmaller motors for light use, bigger ones for busy kitchens.
Repair, replace or relocateRepair what is worn, replace what has failed and move lines only when the layout changes.
Braided supply linesFlexible, reinforced lines that replace rigid tubes and plastic tubing.
Basket strainers and tailpiecesStainless or brass strainers bedded in putty or a gasket, with a matching tailpiece.
Kitchens like yours in Wood Dale: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailWood Dale kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen plumbing services
This one is a 1980s two-story in Wood Dale. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was old plumbing under the sink that kept dripping. The result: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. Work included shut-off valves and supply lines, sink installation and replacement, plus leak test and cleanup.
Before
AfterItasca kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen plumbing services
A 1980s two-story near The Ranchettes, a typical kitchen for Itasca. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The reason for the call: a corroded trap and supply valves that wouldn't close. The result: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. On site this meant shut-off valves and supply lines, appliance water lines, plus leak test and cleanup.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Itasca →
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Services in a 1980s two-story, Addison
A 1980s two-story in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was a dripping trap and valves that had seized. The result: new quarter-turn shut-off valves, braided supply lines and a new PVC trap, neatly installed under the sink. The job covered shut-off valves and supply lines, faucet installation, plus disposal repair and installation.
Kitchen Plumbing Services in Addison →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Wood Dale
Finished: cabinets in soft white with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a blue handmade-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterA Wood Dale 1960s ranch: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wood Dale →Install day
- Call or send photosTell us what is leaking, clogged or being replaced; a photo of the sink cabinet helps.
- We look on siteA licensed plumber checks the valves, drain and connections and confirms the fix.
- Written estimateYou get the price in writing before work starts, with parts and labor listed.
- Repair or installMost repairs and fixture swaps are done in one visit and tested before we leave.
Kitchen Plumbing Services questions from Wood Dale homeowners
Is it worth calling a plumber for a slow drain?
If plunging doesn't help or the drain slows again within weeks, yes. Repeated clogs mean something is building up deeper in the line.
Can a plumber fix a kitchen sink?
Yes. Leaks, clogs, worn strainers, failing valves and a new sink or faucet are all standard plumbing work.
Do you also work on water heaters, sump pumps or bathrooms?
Our focus is kitchen plumbing. For other parts of the house, ask and we'll tell you whether it is something we take on.
How long does a typical kitchen plumbing repair take?
Most valve, trap, faucet and disposal jobs take a few hours. Relocations and new lines take longer and may wait on an inspection.
What causes a leak under the kitchen sink?
Loose or worn joints in the drain, a failed strainer gasket, a leaking disposal or a weeping supply line cause almost all of them.
Wood Dale plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen plumbing job?
Plumbing contractors must register with the City and provide current State license/IDPH registration if applicable; city adopts the Illinois Plumbing Code 2014 with local amendments. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a Wood Dale-registered contractor for kitchen plumbing job?
All contractors (general, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc.) must register with the City before a permit is issued. Requires Certificate of Insurance ($2,000,000 public liability) naming the City, state license/IDPH registration if applicable. We take care of that before work starts.
What is the Wood Dale building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department (https://my.wooddale.com), phone 630-766-5133. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Wood Dale water: how does it affect kitchen plumbing job?
Wood Dale's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased from the DuPage Water Commission (since 1992). We plan fittings and filters around it.
Do I need a permit for kitchen plumbing job in Wood Dale?
It depends on the scope. Wood Dale's rule in short: A permit is required for any alteration or repair of a building. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Wood Dale?
Yes. Our crews work across Wood Dale — ZIP 60191 — and nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Addison.
Working in Wood Dale
- A lot of Wood Dale kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wood Dale 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 60191
Kitchen Plumbing Services nearby
Other kitchen services in Wood Dale
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.