Plumbing Solutions for Your Lake In The Hills, IL Kitchen Remodel
Whether it’s a quick faucet swap or a full kitchen overhaul involving sink relocation, gas line installation, and adding a pot filler, we manage every plumbing detail. The job’s size impacts cost, schedule, and permit needs. No matter what your project demands, we’ve got it covered.
My recommendation: get your plumber involved early — before cabinets go in. Moving your sink means rerouting drains, and that’s easiest when the subfloor is open. Running new gas lines for a range or island cooktop should happen before cabinetry too. Pot filler faucets require opening the wall behind the stove, so best to handle that pre-backsplash. Planning plumbing work early prevents costly delays, especially with our Illinois weather prone to slowing things down.
We also handle kitchen plumbing repairs and installations outside of remodels — faucet replacements, garbage disposal maintenance, dishwasher hookups, and fridge water lines. If you’re updating your kitchen, it’s a smart time to check if your water heater can keep up, and clear any sluggish drains before reinstalling cabinets. Call us at 224-524-1522 for any kitchen plumbing needs.
Our Kitchen Plumbing Services
Installing Kitchen Sinks & Faucets
We install all types of kitchen sinks, including undermounts that require precise countertop cutting, drop-ins, farmhouse-style sinks, single and double bowls, as well as prep sinks. Our sink setups include connecting the drain assembly, installing the strainer and P-trap, and hooking up durable braided stainless steel supply lines instead of the old plastic ones that crack. Garbage disposals are installed and hooked up during the same visit when needed.
Faucet installation covers all mounting styles — one-hole, three-hole, or with a deck plate. We carefully test for leaks and proper pressure before finishing the job. Relocating a sink is a bigger job involving drain rerouting and vent adjustment, and we handle those projects with proper permits and inspections.
Dishwasher & Appliance Plumbing
We connect your dishwasher’s hot water supply and drain line, ensuring the drain hose has the necessary high loop or air gap to prevent contamination. While we don’t handle electrical wiring, we communicate with your electrician to make sure everything is set up correctly. For refrigerators with ice makers or water dispensers, we run a dedicated cold water line with proper shutoff valves behind the appliance.
We also install instant hot water taps, under-sink filtration units, and reverse osmosis systems — including dedicated faucets and waste line connections. Give us a call at 224-524-1522 for any appliance plumbing connections in your kitchen.
Gas Line Installation for Kitchen Appliances
Switching to gas or adding a cooktop? We install gas lines with pipe sizes suited to the appliance’s BTU rating. We run the line from your meter or existing supply, install shutoff valves, connect appliances with flexible gas connectors, and perform pressure testing to ensure safety. Permitting and inspections are all handled by our team.
Important: Gas line rough-ins must be completed before cabinet installation, particularly if running to an island or new location. Post-cabinet gas line installation is tricky and disruptive, so plan early alongside your general contractor and us.
Pot Filler Faucet Setup
Pot fillers are convenient faucets mounted above the stove to fill pots without carrying heavy water containers across the kitchen. Installing one means running a cold water line inside the wall approximately 56 to 60 inches from the floor and about four inches off the stove’s centerline. This is straightforward during remodels with open walls. For completed kitchens, installation requires cutting into walls and patching afterward. We’ll work with you to minimize disruption.
Island Sink Drain and Vent Installation
Adding a sink on an island presents unique challenges since typical wall venting isn’t possible. Island sinks require either an island loop vent or an air admittance valve (AAV), depending on local codes. We run hot and cold water supply lines to the island and carefully route drain and vent pipes under the floor, making sure everything functions properly. Give us a call before finalizing your island design so we can plan the plumbing right.
Checklist of Kitchen Plumbing Tasks
- Removing and installing sinks of all styles
- Faucet installation and upgrades
- Garbage disposal installation or repairs
- Connecting dishwasher water supply and drains
- Running water lines to refrigerator ice makers
- Gas line installation for ranges and cooktops
- Pot filler rough-in and faucet installation
- Installing under-sink water filtration and RO systems
- Proper venting and drain routing for island sinks
- Replacing shutoff valves and plumbing hardware
- Adding prep or bar sinks in pantries or islands
Timing Tips for Kitchen Plumbing
- Confirm sink location early: Moving sinks is the costliest plumbing change—decide before ordering cabinets.
- Install gas lines before cabinets: For new stoves or island cooktops, get the gas rough-in done ahead of cabinetry.
- Pot filler work before backsplash: Opening walls is easiest before tile installation.
- Upgrade shutoff valves while accessible: Old gate valves tend to leak; replace them with ball valves during remodel.
- Run fridge water lines early: Easier to install before countertops are placed.
Kitchen Remodeling Questions Answered
Yes, but it’s one of the more complicated plumbing jobs because island sinks require special venting, either an island loop or an air admittance valve. Running supply lines is straightforward, but routing drains through the floor calls for careful planning. We’ve done many island sink installations—call 224-524-1522 to talk through your layout before you finalize it.
Minor replacements like swapping a faucet, garbage disposal, or dishwasher hookup generally don’t require permits. But any work involving drain rerouting, new supply lines, gas pipe installation, or changes to the kitchen layout will require permits. We handle all permit applications and inspections for you.
Definitely. Installing gas lines during a remodel is ideal because walls are open. We size, install, pressure test, and get permits for gas lines serving stoves, ovens, and cooktops. Schedule the gas rough-in well before cabinets go in to avoid delays.
Yes, we collaborate with general contractors and kitchen designers to fit our plumbing schedule into your project timeline. We handle permits and inspections and coordinate closely so the plumbing integrates smoothly with your cabinetry and layouts. Call 224-524-1522 to include us early in your remodel planning.