Complete Kitchen Plumbing Services in Harvard, IL
Kitchen plumbing during a remodel can be a quick fix like replacing the faucet and hooking up a new disposal, or a major job, such as relocating the sink to an island, installing a gas line for your range, or adding a pot filler faucet near the stove. What you need affects the timeline, permitting, and cost — and whatever you require, we’re prepared to handle it.
Here's a pro tip when planning your kitchen: get your plumber involved early — before the cabinets go in. If the sink moves, rerouting drain pipes is far easier when subfloors and walls are open. Installing a gas line for a new cooktop or range should happen before cabinetry is set. Pot filler faucet installations require access to the wall behind your stove, which is simpler before backsplash tiles are applied. Scheduling your plumbing work early will keep your project on track and avoid costly delays.
Besides remodels, we also take care of individual kitchen plumbing jobs — faucet replacements, garbage disposal repairs, dishwasher hookups, and refrigerator water line installations. Remodeling is also a great chance to check your water heater’s capacity or clear out slow drains before refitting your cabinets. Give us a call at 815-770-5806 anytime you need assistance.
Our Kitchen Plumbing Services
Kitchen Sink & Faucet Installation
We work with all sink styles: undermount requiring countertop coordination, drop-in, apron-front farmhouse, single or double bowls, and prep sinks. Installation covers drain baskets, strainers, P-traps, and braided stainless water supply lines for durability—not the brittle plastic lines that fail over time. When needed, we also install garbage disposals with the sink setup in one visit.
For faucets, we mount every configuration—single-hole, three-hole, deck-plate styles—and pressure test everything before finishing. Moving the sink location involves more work: rerouting drain lines, adjusting vents, and extending supply pipes, all handled professionally with permits and inspections completed.
Dishwasher & Appliance Connections
Dishwasher plumbing involves connecting hot water supply and drain hoses with proper high loops or air gaps to keep waste water from backflowing. We check your electrical setup and coordinate with electricians as needed. For refrigerators, we run dedicated cold water lines to ice makers or water dispensers, using copper or braided stainless piping with accessible shutoff valves behind the unit.
We also install instant hot water dispensers and under-sink filtration or reverse osmosis systems. For RO units, we drill faucet holes, connect supply and drain lines, and advise on filter maintenance. Contact us at 815-770-5806 for any appliance plumbing needs in your kitchen.
Gas Line Installation for Kitchen Appliances
If you're swapping an electric range for gas or installing a gas cooktop in an island, we run new gas lines sized to the specific BTU requirements. The work includes routing from your gas meter or existing supply, installing shutoff valves, connecting appliances with flexible code-compliant connectors, pressure testing the gas system, and handling all permits and inspections. Our gas line services page breaks down our safety procedures and approach.
Keep in mind: gas line rough-ins must happen before your cabinets go in. Cutting into cabinetry to run gas lines later is a major hassle. Plan your project timeline with your GC so we can fit in before cabinets are installed.
Pot Filler Faucet Installation
Pot fillers mount on the wall above your stove, letting you fill pots without lugging them across the kitchen. Installing one means running a cold water line inside the wall about 56 to 60 inches from the floor at roughly the side of the stove. It’s a straightforward job during remodels with open walls but can be done in finished kitchens by carefully opening and repairing the wall. Reach out at 815-770-5806 to explore your options.
Island Sink Plumbing & Drain Venting
Installing a sink in a kitchen island is trickier because the drain can’t connect to a wall vent like usual. Island sinks require an island loop vent or an air admittance valve (AAV) depending on local code. Water supply lines are straightforward, but drain and vent routing beneath the subfloor and up through the island cabinet takes careful design. We’ve installed plenty of island sinks in homes around Harvard—contact us early to plan yours right.
Kitchen Plumbing Checklist
- Removal and installation of undermount, farmhouse, and drop-in sinks
- Installation of all faucet types and configurations
- Garbage disposal installation or replacement
- Connecting dishwashers with proper drain and water supply
- Running water lines for refrigerator ice makers
- Gas line installation for ranges, cooktops, or ovens
- Pot filler faucet rough-ins and hookups
- Installation of under-sink water filtration or reverse osmosis units
- Routing drains and vents for island sinks
- Upgrading shutoff valves throughout the kitchen
- Installing prep or bar sinks in pantries or islands
Kitchen Plumbing Timeline Tips
- Confirm sink location before demo: Changing sink spots is costly—finalize it before ordering cabinets
- Schedule gas line rough-in early: Gas piping to islands or new range locations must precede cabinetry installation
- Install pot filler before backsplash: Opening walls is much simpler before tile goes up
- Replace old shutoffs while accessible: Gate valves can fail—swap them out for ball valves during remodeling
- Run refrigerator water line before counters: Easier to install before countertops are set in stone
Kitchen Remodeling Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but keep in mind island sinks require special venting like an island loop vent or air admittance valve to prevent drain issues. Running water supply to the island is routine, but the drain layout through the floor needs careful planning. We’ve done many island sink installs around Harvard—call us to talk through your layout before you finalize plans.
For simple fixture swaps like faucets, disposals, or dishwashers staying in place, permits usually aren’t required. But if you’re rerouting drains, installing new supply lines, adding gas lines, or changing plumbing layouts, permits are needed. We handle all permit applications and inspections to keep the job compliant.
Absolutely. Installing gas lines for ranges, ovens, and cooktops is something we do regularly. We size the line properly, install shutoff valves, pressure test everything, and take care of permits. The best time to run gas lines is while walls are open during a remodel—schedule early to avoid delays.
Yes, we work alongside contractors and designers as the plumbing subcontractor, syncing our rough-in and finish work with your general contractor’s schedule. We also manage permits and inspections for plumbing work. Call us at 815-770-5806 to get us involved early in your kitchen project.