Kitchen Plumbing for Remodels in Glendale Heights, IL
Kitchen plumbing projects cover a wide range—from simple updates like swapping out a faucet, installing a garbage disposal, or hooking up a dishwasher, to bigger jobs like relocating the sink to an island, running new gas lines for a range, adding a prep sink, or installing a pot filler faucet. The scale of work you need affects price, timeframe, and permits. Whatever the job, our team has you covered.
Here’s my advice when planning your remodel: get your plumber involved early, definitely before the cabinets go in. Moving the sink means drain piping is best done when the subfloor is open. Installing a new gas line for an island cooktop or range should happen before cabinetry is set. Pot filler faucets require wall access behind the stove — much simpler before tile goes up. Locking in plumber scheduling early keeps your project on track.
We also handle spot kitchen plumbing repairs or upgrades — like faucet replacements, disposal repairs, or connecting dishwashers and refrigerator water lines outside of a remodel. Kitchen remodels are a great time to check your water heater capacity and get any lingering slow drain issues cleared before cabinets go back in. Give us a ring at 630-381-5438 anytime.
Our Kitchen Plumbing Services
Sink & Faucet Installation
We fit every kind of kitchen sink — undermount, drop-in, farmhouse, single and double bowls, even prep sinks. Installation covers drain baskets, strainers, P-traps, and braided stainless supply lines for durability. We also install and connect garbage disposals during the same visit when needed.
Faucet installations include every style and mounting type (single hole, 3-hole, or deck plate). We pressure test everything before wrapping up. If you want to move your sink, that calls for rerouting drains, vents, and water lines — a bigger job that we handle with the proper permits.
Dishwasher & Appliance Hookups
We connect dishwashers with hot water supply, proper drain routing including high loops or air gaps to prevent contamination, and check electrical readiness with your electrician. For refrigerators with ice makers or water dispensers, we install dedicated cold water lines with accessible shutoff valves behind the fridge.
We also set up instant hot water dispensers, under-sink filtration, and reverse osmosis systems—installing dedicated faucets and handling supply and waste lines. Whatever appliance hookup you need, call us at 630-381-5438.
Gas Lines for Kitchen Appliances
Switching to gas or adding a cooktop? We install gas lines correctly sized to your appliance’s BTU rating, routing from your existing supply with shutoff valves and flexible connectors. We test pressures and handle permits and inspections. See our gas line services page for full details.
Heads up: gas line rough-ins must happen before cabinetry, especially if running lines to an island. Doing this after cabinets are installed is difficult and costly. Plan ahead with your GC and us.
Pot Filler Faucet Installation
Pot fillers let you fill pots directly at the stove, saving trips across the kitchen. Installing one means running a cold water line inside the wall roughly 56–60 inches off the floor, near the cooktop. It’s easiest during a remodel with open walls. Retrofitting into a finished kitchen takes more work due to wall opening and restoration. Contact us at 630-381-5438 to review your setup.
Island Sink Drain & Vent Work
Installing a sink in an island is trickier because drains can’t connect to vents through a nearby wall like normal. Island sinks require either an island loop vent or an air admittance valve, depending on local code. Water supply is simpler, but routing drains and vents through the floor and back up into the cabinet demands careful design. We’ve done plenty — call us to plan your island plumbing before finalizing your layout.
Kitchen Plumbing Scope Overview
- Removal and installation of sinks (undermount, farmhouse, drop-in)
- Faucet installations of all types
- Garbage disposal installs or replacements
- Dishwasher water supply and drainage hookups
- Water line installation for refrigerator ice makers
- Gas line installation for cooktops, ranges, ovens
- Pot filler rough-in and faucet installation
- Under-sink filtration and reverse osmosis setups
- Drain and vent routing for island sinks
- Upgrade shutoff valves throughout kitchen
- Prep or bar sink installation in pantry or island
Timing Tips for Kitchen Plumbing
- Finalize sink location prior to demo: Moving your sink is the most costly plumbing change — confirm placement before cabinets are ordered
- Gas line rough-in before cabinetry: Any gas lines for islands or new range spots must be installed before cabinets go in
- Pot filler installation before backsplash: It’s much simpler to open the wall before tile work
- Swap shutoff valves while plumbing is exposed: Replace aging gate valves with ball valves to avoid future leaks
- Install fridge water lines before countertops: Running the ice maker line is less complicated before counters are set
Kitchen Remodeling Questions Answered
Yes, moving a sink to an island is a common but more involved plumbing task because it requires special venting solutions like an island loop vent or an air admittance valve. Running supply lines is straightforward, but drain and vent routing beneath the floor demands careful work. We've installed plenty of island sinks—give us a call at 630-381-5438 to talk through your plans before you finalize your design.
Simple fixture swaps like faucet or disposal replacements generally don’t require permits. But anytime you reroute drains, add new supply lines, work on gas lines, or change the plumbing layout, permits and inspections are mandatory. We handle all permit paperwork and scheduling so you don’t have to worry.
Definitely. Installing gas lines is best done during remodeling when walls are open. We handle sizing, routing, shutoff valve installation, pressure testing, and permits. Just make sure to get us scheduled before cabinets go in to avoid costly rework. See our gas line services page for details.
Yes, we often serve as the plumbing subcontractor on kitchen remodels. We coordinate rough-in dates with your general contractor’s schedule and manage permit inspections. Contact us early at 630-381-5438 so we can fit into your remodel timeline.