Kitchen Plumbing Services for Remodels in Melrose Park, IL
Whether you just need a quick faucet swap and garbage disposal hookup or you’re planning a full-scale kitchen renovation involving moving sinks, adding gas lines for a new range, or installing an additional prep sink, our team is ready. The job size affects pricing, project length, and whether building permits are required, but we’re equipped to manage it all smoothly.
Here’s a pro tip for your remodel timeline: arrange for plumbing early, before cabinetry is installed. If you’re relocating your sink, drain and vent lines must be rerouted while the floor is open. A new gas line for your stove or island cooktop has to be roughed in before cabinets go in, and pot filler faucet installation involves opening walls behind the stove – much easier to do before backsplash tile is installed. Booking your plumber ahead is an easy way to avoid costly delays.
We also offer standalone kitchen plumbing repairs and upgrades, including faucet replacements, garbage disposal repair or installation, dishwasher hookups, and refrigerator water line installations—even outside of remodels. Plus, remodeling is a smart time to check your water heater’s capacity and clear out slow drains before cabinetry goes back. Call us at 708-726-0013 for any of these services.
Complete Kitchen Plumbing Solutions
Sink and Faucet Installations
We install every type of kitchen sink: undermount (coordinating with countertop cutouts), drop-in, farmhouse/apron front, single or double bowl, and prep sinks. Our installation includes assembling the drain basket, strainer, P-trap, and connecting braided stainless steel supply lines to ensure durability and leak resistance. We also handle garbage disposal installs during this service when needed.
For faucet installs, we fit every mounting style—1-hole, 3-hole, deck-mounted—and pressure test all connections before finishing. Moving a sink to a new location requires adjusting drain lines, vents, and water supply, which we manage all the way through with permits and inspections.
Dishwasher and Appliance Hookups
Dishwasher installation involves hooking up hot water lines, routing the drain hose with a proper high loop or air gap to prevent backflow, and coordinating with electricians to verify power supply readiness. For refrigerators with ice makers or water dispensers, we run dedicated cold water supply lines with quality materials and install shutoff valves accessible behind the unit.
We also connect under-sink instant hot water dispensers, water filtration systems, and reverse osmosis setups, including installing dedicated faucets and linking supply and waste lines. Call us at 708-726-0013 for any appliance plumbing needs.
Gas Lines for Kitchen Appliances
Planning to switch from electric to gas or add a gas cooktop in your kitchen island? We handle the entire gas line installation process: sizing the pipe for your appliance’s BTU load, routing from your gas meter or supply, installing shutoff valves, connecting with code-approved flexible connectors, pressure testing, and pulling permits with inspections to keep everything safe and up to code. Visit our gas line services page for more information.
Heads up: all gas rough-ins need to be done before cabinets go in. Trying to add gas lines after cabinetry is in place is costly and disruptive. Plan this early with your GC and us to keep the remodel on track.
Pot Filler Faucet Installation
A pot filler faucet mounted over your stove lets you fill large pots without hauling them across the kitchen. Installing one means running a cold water line inside the wall roughly 56 to 60 inches above the floor, near the cooktop. It’s straightforward during a remodel with open walls but requires some wall cutting and patching if your kitchen is already finished. Call 708-726-0013 to talk through your options.
Island Sink and Drain Considerations
Island sinks add complexity since you can’t vent the drain normally through a wall stack. These sinks need either an island loop vent or an air admittance valve (AAV) to keep the plumbing code-compliant. Running hot and cold water supply lines to the island is straightforward, but draining and venting requires careful routing beneath the subfloor and back up inside the island cabinet. We have experience with these setups and can help you plan the plumbing before you finalize your island design.
Checklist for Kitchen Plumbing Tasks
- Removing and installing sinks (undermount, farmhouse, drop-in)
- Installing faucets of all styles
- Replacing or installing garbage disposals
- Connecting dishwasher water and drain lines
- Running water lines for refrigerator ice makers
- Installing gas lines for stoves, cooktops, and ovens
- Pot filler faucet installation and rough-in
- Installing under-sink water filtration and RO systems
- Routing drains and vents for island sinks
- Upgrading shutoff valves throughout the kitchen
- Adding prep or bar sinks in islands or pantries
Timing Tips for Kitchen Plumbing
- Confirm sink location before demolition: Moving sinks is costly—lock this in before cabinets are ordered
- Complete gas line installation before cabinets: Gas rough-in has to happen prior to cabinetry
- Install pot filler before backsplash tile: Easier to open and patch walls before tiling
- Upgrade shutoff valves while plumbing is exposed: Replace old gate valves with reliable ball valves during the remodel
- Run refrigerator water lines before countertops: Easier installation when counters are not yet in place
Kitchen Remodeling FAQ
Yes, you can. However, that’s one of the most complicated plumbing changes because island sinks require specialized venting solutions, like an island loop vent or an air admittance valve (AAV). Supplying water is easier, but draining and venting takes careful planning. We install island sinks often—call us at 708-726-0013 to review your layout before you finalize it.
If you’re just replacing fixtures in the same spot, like faucets or disposals, usually permits aren’t needed. But any work involving rerouting drains, roughing in new supply lines, adding gas lines, or changing the layout requires permits. We take care of permits and inspections so you don’t have to worry.
Yes, and it’s better to do this while the walls are open during a remodel. Our licensed plumbers handle gas line installs for stoves, ovens, and cooktops—sized right, pressure tested, and fully permitted. Be sure to schedule this before cabinets go in to avoid costly delays.
Yes, we coordinate closely with general contractors and kitchen designers. We fit our plumbing rough-ins and finish work into your project timeline and handle all permit paperwork. Give us a call at 708-726-0013 to get on the schedule early and keep your project moving smoothly.