Sink that drains slowly after replacement
Slow draining right after an install points to the connection, not the bowl. We correct the pitch and the fittings.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in Chicago & the Suburbs
Undermount, drop-in and farmhouse sinks set, sealed and connected by licensed plumbers in Chicagoland.
- Serving the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen sink problems we fix in Chicagoland
A new kitchen sink is part fit, part plumbing. In Chicagoland we check the counter cutout and the cabinet below, mount the bowl so it stays put, and our licensed plumbers reconnect the drain, disposal, dishwasher and faucet.
Sink cabinet floor wet or swollen
Water damage in the sink base usually comes from the strainer, the trap or a failed undermount seal. We repair the cause along with the sink.
Double bowl too small for big pans
If nothing big fits flat in either side, a single-bowl sink solves it. We adjust the trap and tailpiece for the new drain position.
Chipped or stained porcelain sink
Rust spots and chips in an old porcelain bowl only get worse. We remove it and install a stainless, composite or fireclay sink in its place.
Strainer or drain leaking
Old strainers loosen and their seals dry out. We install new ones and tighten them so the joint stays dry.
Sink installed with the counter replacement
If new stone is going in, the sink usually goes to the fabricator for the cutout. We set it and reconnect the plumbing once the tops are down.
Drop-in rim that traps grime
A drop-in rim and its yellowing caulk are hard to keep clean. If the counter is stone or quartz, an undermount sink can often replace it.
Faucet holes don't match the new faucet
Sinks come with one to four faucet holes. We match the sink to the faucet, cover extra holes with a deck plate or use them for a soap dispenser or filter tap.
What we hook up and check
- Measure the cutout and cabinetA check of the cutout, cabinet width and plumbing so the new sink fits.
- Shut off and disconnectWe close the valves and take apart the drain, supply and appliance connections.
- Cabinet changes for farmhouse sinksSink base cut down or replaced, with a support frame for the apron sink.
- Set and seal the sinkUndermount sinks clipped and bonded; drop-ins bedded in sealant and clamped.
- Faucet and accessoriesYour old faucet reused or a new one mounted on the sink or counter.
- Disposal and dishwasher hookupAppliance connections restored with a high loop or air gap as code requires.
- Supply valves and linesFresh supply connections from the valves to the faucet.
Models, parts and fittings
Enameled cast ironClassic cast iron, often drop-in, that needs a sturdy counter and cabinet.
Stainless steelThe most common kitchen sink: durable, light and quiet when it has sound padding.
Farmhouse (apron-front)Apron sinks sit forward of the cabinets and need support built in.
FireclayA smooth, hard-glazed bowl that needs solid support in the cabinet.
Drop-in (top-mount)The simplest swap, as long as the new rim covers the old cutout.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Prewar towns
Original sink in an older Oak Park and Evanston kitchen
Older Oak Park and Evanston kitchens often have cast-iron sinks and galvanized or brass drains behind them. We replace the worn drain parts along with the sink.
Postwar suburbs
1970s stainless double sink
Many 1970s kitchens still have the original drop-in double sink. We swap it for a deeper bowl and new strainers.
Roselle, Crystal Lake, Lombard, Downers Grove, Itasca, Wheaton
Condo and townhome towns
Condo sink replacement
Your sink drains into a stack shared with neighbors. We work on your unit's side carefully and tell you if anything belongs to the building.
Oak Park, Schaumburg, Palatine, Carol Stream, Itasca, Glendale Heights
Lake Michigan water
Will Lake Michigan water mark my new sink?
Mineral spots can appear on any sink. Lighter composites and brushed stainless hide them better than dark matte finishes.
Park Ridge, Schaumburg, Wheaton, Carol Stream, Arlington Heights, Palatine
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was a scratched integrated sink that never looked clean. Finished kitchen: a new undermount stainless single-bowl sink with a pull-down faucet. Work included shut off and disconnect, set and seal the sink, plus disposal and dishwasher hookup.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterAn Arlington Heights two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights. What we started with: white double sink. The reason for the call: two small bowls where big pots never fit. The result: a new undermount stainless single-bowl sink with a pull-down faucet. Work included measure the cutout and cabinet, set and seal the sink, plus supply valves and lines.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Villa Park
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: a chipped porcelain sink with stains that wouldn't scrub out. Finished kitchen: a new undermount stainless single-bowl sink with a pull-down faucet. Work included measure the cutout and cabinet, cabinet changes for farmhouse sinks, plus disposal and dishwasher hookup.
Kitchen Sink Installation & Replacement in Villa Park →How the install goes
- Pick the sinkChoose the material and style, or ask us what fits your counter and cabinet.
- Measure and planA visit to confirm the fit and the connections before ordering.
- Written estimateA clear quote listing the sink work, parts and any cabinet modifications.
- Install and connectThe old sink comes out, the new one is set and a licensed plumber makes the connections.
- Cure and testAfter the bond sets, the sink is tested in full use.
Install questions
What size sink fits my cabinet?
It depends on the base cabinet and the counter cutout. We confirm both on site.
How long does a sink replacement take?
Most sink replacements take a day; cabinet modifications or new counters add time.
Can a fallen undermount sink be reattached?
In most cases. As long as the stone around the cutout isn't cracked, the sink can be remounted.
Can I keep my countertop when replacing the sink?
Most of the time. The new sink just has to fit the cutout you already have, or the cutout has to be enlarged.
What does a farmhouse sink need?
A cabinet built or modified for the apron, solid support under the bowl and usually a new countertop cutout.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
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