Kitchen Remodeling in Arlington Heights, IL

We handle every plumbing component of your Arlington Heights kitchen remodel:

Kitchen Sink & Faucet Installation — Undermount, farmhouse/apron-front, drop-in, and workstation sinks. Single-handle, pull-down, touchless, and commercial-style faucets. We rough-in supply lines and drain connections for any sink configuration, including island sink installations that require special venting solutions.

Dishwasher Installation & Relocation — Hot water supply, drain connection with proper air gap or high-loop installation, and electrical coordination. If you're moving the dishwasher to a new location in your remodeled kitchen, we handle all new water supply and drain rough-in.

Garbage Disposal Installation — New disposal installations, upgrades from standard to high-powered models, and batch-feed conversions. We ensure proper electrical connections and drain sizing for the disposal unit.

Gas Line for Range/Cooktop — Running new gas lines for gas ranges, cooktops, and wall ovens. We size the line properly for the appliance BTU rating and install a code-required accessible shut-off valve. For kitchen island cooktops, we route the gas line through the floor.

Pot Filler Installation — Wall-mounted pot fillers over the range require a cold water supply line run through the wall. We install the supply line, valve, and fixture during the rough-in phase before tile is installed.

Water Filtration & Reverse Osmosis — Under-sink filtration systems, reverse osmosis units with dedicated faucets, and whole-house filtration connections. Arlington Heights water comes from Lake Michigan via the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency — while generally high quality, many homeowners prefer additional filtration.

Refrigerator Water Line — Copper or braided stainless steel water supply lines for ice makers and water dispensers. We install a proper saddle valve or dedicated supply valve (preferred) with a shutoff for easy maintenance.

Instant Hot Water Dispenser — Under-sink instant hot water units that provide near-boiling water on demand for coffee, tea, and cooking.

Moving your kitchen sink to an island is one of the most requested — and most complex — kitchen remodel plumbing tasks. Here's what's involved and why it requires expert plumbing:

Drain Venting Challenge — A kitchen island sink can't use a standard wall-mounted vent pipe. Instead, it requires either an island vent (loop vent) or an air admittance valve (AAV) depending on your local code interpretation. Arlington Heights follows the Illinois Plumbing Code, which allows AAVs in certain configurations. We determine the best venting solution for your specific kitchen layout.

Drain Routing — The drain line must run through the floor and connect to the existing drain system below. In homes with a basement, this is relatively straightforward. In slab-on-grade sections (common in Arlington Heights ranch homes and additions), this requires cutting into the concrete slab — significantly increasing cost and complexity.

Supply Lines — Hot and cold water supply lines must also be routed through the floor to the island location. We use PEX or copper supply lines routed to minimize the number of concealed connections.

Dishwasher Integration — If the dishwasher is also in the island (common in modern kitchen designs), it shares the drain and supply connections with the sink, adding another layer of complexity to the rough-in.

When we open up walls and floors during a kitchen remodel in Arlington Heights, we frequently discover issues that should be addressed while the kitchen is apart:

Galvanized Supply Lines — Homes built before 1970 often have galvanized steel water supply pipes that are corroded and restricted. You'll notice this as low water pressure at the kitchen faucet. A remodel is the ideal time to replace these with copper or PEX.

Undersized Drain Lines — Older kitchens may have 1½" kitchen drain lines when current code requires 2" for a kitchen sink with a garbage disposal. We upsize drain lines during remodels to prevent future clogs.

Improper Venting — Many older Arlington Heights kitchens have S-traps (which are no longer code compliant) or inadequate vent connections. We bring all drainage up to current Illinois Plumbing Code standards.

Lead Solder on Copper Joints — Pre-1986 copper plumbing may have lead-based solder. We identify and replace these connections, which is especially important for your kitchen water supply.

Cast Iron Drain Stack Deterioration — If your kitchen drain ties into an aging cast iron stack, we camera-inspect it during the remodel to check for corrosion, cracks, or belly sags that could cause problems after your beautiful new kitchen is finished.

The plumbing portion of a kitchen remodel varies based on scope and complexity:

Fixture-in-Place Replacement (new sink, faucet, disposal, dishwasher in same locations) — Plumbing costs typically range from $1,500–$3,500.

Layout Changes (moving sink to island, relocating dishwasher, adding gas line) — Plumbing costs typically range from $4,000–$10,000 depending on the number of fixture relocations and pipe condition.

Full Gut Kitchen Renovation (complete re-plumb with multiple new fixtures, gas lines, water filtration, pot filler) — Plumbing costs typically range from $6,000–$15,000+.

Cost factors that increase plumbing expenses:

• Moving the sink to an island (drain venting complexity)
• Slab cutting for drain relocation in slab-on-grade areas
• Replacing galvanized or lead-soldered supply lines
• Adding gas lines for range conversion from electric
• Installing water filtration systems
• Running water lines for refrigerator ice maker in a new location

We provide itemized written estimates so you can see exactly what each plumbing component costs.

Kitchen remodels that involve moving or adding plumbing fixtures require a plumbing permit from the Village of Arlington Heights. We handle the entire permitting process.

Work that requires a permit:

• Moving or adding a sink, dishwasher, or other plumbing fixture
• Running a new gas line for a range or cooktop
• Altering drain, waste, or vent piping
• Installing a new water heater or water treatment system

Coordinating with your general contractor: We work seamlessly with general contractors, cabinet installers, countertop fabricators, electricians, and tile setters throughout Arlington Heights. Our rough-in plumbing is completed and inspected before cabinets are installed. Final fixture connections happen after countertops are set. We schedule our work to align with the overall project timeline so there are no delays.

Our kitchen remodel plumbing process:

1. Pre-construction meeting to review plans and mark fixture locations
2. Rough-in plumbing (supply lines, drains, gas lines, venting)
3. Village of Arlington Heights rough inspection
4. Wall/floor closure by GC
5. Cabinet and countertop installation by others
6. Final plumbing connections (sink, faucet, disposal, dishwasher, ice maker, filtration)
7. Final inspection and testing