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 1970s home has a slab, a crawlspace or a basement under the kitchen.
Serving Woodridge & nearby Downers Grove, Lisle
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Woodridge, IL
Sinks, dishwashers and water lines moved to the new layout in Woodridge, with the drain sloped and vented to code.
- Serving Woodridge ZIP 60517, 60439
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
When the plumbing has to move in Woodridge
A new layout often means the sink, the dishwasher or the fridge line has to move. In Woodridge our licensed plumbers reroute the drain, the vent and the water supply, pull the village permit and leave everything ready for the cabinets.
Condo kitchen tied to a shared stack
In a condo the drain has to reach the building stack, and the unit below limits what can be cut. Most associations also want plans and approval before work starts.
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
Before you commit to a layout, we look at the basement or crawlspace, the stack and the floor framing and tell you what the move involves.
Pot filler over the range
We bring a dedicated cold line to the range wall for a pot filler, secured in the framing so it doesn't knock or move.
Dishwasher on the wrong side of the sink
A dishwasher that sits in the way when its door is open can be moved. We run the drain hose and water line to the new bay and keep the connection under the sink tidy.
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.
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.
What we hook up and check
- Layout and route checkWe look at the floor, the basement or crawlspace and the walls to plan the drain and water route.
- Permit applicationWe file for the village plumbing permit where the job calls for one.
- 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.
- VentingEvery relocated fixture gets a vent so the trap holds its seal.
- Water supply linesSupply lines run to the new location, with quarter-turn stops under the sink.
- Pressure test and inspectionWe test the new pipe, then the inspector sees it before anything is closed up.
Options to choose from
Quarter-turn shut-off valvesBall-type stops under the sink and behind the fridge that close fully with a quarter turn.
Loop ventA vent loop inside the island cabinet that rises as high as possible before dropping to the drain.
PVC drain and vent pipePlastic drain pipe that resists grease buildup better than old galvanized.
Copper supply linesRigid copper where the house is already copper or where you prefer it for exposed runs.
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 — Woodridge homes
Before
AfterA Woodridge 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near The Ridge. 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. The result: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. Work included permit application, new drain at the right slope, plus water supply lines.
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a postwar Cape Cod, Downers Grove
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Downers Grove. Before: stainless double sink and dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. The main complaint was no room to prep near the sink. The result: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall. On site this meant layout and route check, opening walls or floor, plus venting.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Downers Grove →
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Lisle
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Four Lakes Village. The kitchen as it was: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. 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, opening walls or floor, plus pressure test and inspection.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Lisle →
Before
AfterA Woodridge two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
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 Woodridge →
Before
AfterWoodridge kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in light sand beige, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Woodridge →Install day
- Plan the moveWe visit, trace the drain and vent route and confirm the new layout works.
- Permit and rough-inWe pull the permit and install the new pipe while the kitchen is open.
- 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 Woodridge homeowners
How long does a kitchen plumbing relocation take?
The rough-in itself often takes a day or a few days; inspections and the remodel schedule set the overall timeline.
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.
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.
How far can a sink move from the drain?
As far as the drain can keep its slope and stay vented. We measure the route during the visit.
Can you do the plumbing if another company does the cabinets?
Yes. We coordinate with your remodeler so the rough-in is done before cabinets and the final hookup after the counters.
Does Woodridge require a licensed plumber for plumbing relocation?
Plumbing contractors must hold a State of Illinois plumbing license (055 and 058); a copy of the plumber's photo ID license is required. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does plumbing relocation need a Woodridge building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Village of Woodridge Community Development Department (Building Permits), phone 630-719-4750. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Woodridge-registered contractor for plumbing relocation?
Contractors register with the Village at no fee; a certificate of insurance naming the Village is required before a permit is issued ($100,000/$300,000 public liability, $50,000 property damage). We take care of that before work starts.
Can you do plumbing relocation in a Woodridge condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for plumbing relocation in Woodridge?
It depends on the scope. Woodridge's rule in short: Permits are required for alterations that move or add walls, and for all electrical and plumbing work (and all HVAC work). We handle the permit when one is needed with Village of Woodridge Community Development Department (Building Permits).
Do you work in my part of Woodridge?
Yes. Our crews work across Woodridge, including Seven Bridges, The Ridge — ZIP 60517, 60439 — and nearby Downers Grove, Lisle, Bolingbrook.
Working in Woodridge
- A lot of Woodridge kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Village of Woodridge Community Development Department (Building Permits) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
Seven BridgesThe Ridge
ZIP 60517ZIP 60439
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation nearby
Other kitchen services in Woodridge
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.