Kitchen remodel plumbing in Grand Rapids, handled by a licensed pro
Quick answer: Kitchen remodel plumbing is the water supply, drain and vent work behind your sink, faucet, disposal, dishwasher, fridge line and any fixture you move. In Grand Rapids it must be done by a licensed Michigan plumbing contractor, or by you on the home you live in, with a permit.
- Cost to you
- Free referral
- Who does the work
- Licensed MI plumber
- Typical sink swap
- 2 to 4 hours
- Moving a sink
- Permit + inspection
What is kitchen remodel plumbing?
Kitchen remodel plumbing is every pipe your new kitchen depends on. It covers the hot and cold supply lines, the drain and its trap, and the vent that lets the drain flow. It also covers the small lines people forget, like the fridge ice maker feed.
Most of it hides inside walls and under cabinets. That’s why it pays to plan it before the cabinets arrive. Changing a drain after the base cabinets are set costs more and takes longer.
Which kitchen plumbing jobs come up most?
These are the jobs Grand Rapids homeowners ask about most during a remodel:
- Sink and faucet installation. New undermount or farmhouse sinks, pull-down faucets and new shutoff valves.
- Garbage disposal installation. New units, upgrades and the electrical-to-plumbing handoff.
- Dishwasher and fridge water lines. Supply, drain and the loop or air gap your inspector wants.
- Moving the sink. Island sinks and new layouts need new drains and a code-compliant vent.
- Pot fillers. A cold line run to the wall behind your range.
- Under-sink water filters. Reverse osmosis and carbon systems with a dedicated faucet.
Each one has its own page with costs, timelines and the questions to ask.
When should the plumber come in during a remodel?
The plumber should visit twice, and sometimes three times. Plan for these visits:
- Before demolition. Walk the space, confirm where lines can go, and price the job.
- Rough-in. After demo and before drywall, set the new supply, drain and vent lines. If lines move, an inspector checks this stage.
- Finish. After counters are installed, set the sink, faucet, disposal and appliances.
If nothing moves, the rough-in visit often disappears. Counters take one to two weeks to fabricate after templating. Book the finish visit for the week they’re installed.
Why use a licensed plumber in Michigan?
Michigan licenses plumbing contractors through the Bureau of Construction Codes at LARA. A licensed contractor pulls the permit, knows the Michigan Plumbing Code, and stands behind the work.
A permit matters most when you sell. Buyers’ inspectors look for signs of unpermitted work under the sink. Homeowners may pull their own permit for the single-family home they live in, but everyone else doing the work needs a license.
How does our free referral work?
We’re a matching service, not a contractor. You send one short form. We pass it to one licensed plumbing contractor who works in the Grand Rapids area. They call or text you to talk through the job and give you a quote.
You don’t get five calls from five companies. You don’t pay us anything. If the quote isn’t right for you, you say no and that’s the end of it. Read how it works for the details.
Sources and further reading
Kitchen plumbing services we can quote
Undermount, farmhouse and drop-in sinks, pull-down faucets and new shutoff valves.
New disposals, horsepower upgrades and replacing a unit that hums, leaks or jams.
Dishwasher and fridge water lines
Dishwasher supply and drain, high loops and air gaps, and ice maker lines that don't leak.
New drain and vent routes for island sinks and changed layouts, permitted and inspected.
A wall-mounted faucet over the range, with the cold line run before the backsplash goes up.
Reverse osmosis and carbon filters with a dedicated faucet, planned into your new sink cabinet.
Plan before you demo
Job-by-job price ranges for sinks, disposals, appliance lines, island sinks and pot fillers.
Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming, East Grand Rapids, Walker, Grandville, Jenison, Ada, Rockford, Caledonia.
Permits, timing, costs, septic, and how our free referral works.
Common questions
Do I need a plumber for a kitchen remodel?
You need a licensed plumber for any work that changes pipes, drains or vents, such as moving a sink or adding an island. Swapping a faucet on the same lines is simpler, but a pro still saves you from leaks under new cabinets. Michigan lets you do plumbing on the single-family home you own and live in, with a permit where one is needed. Everyone else needs a licensed contractor.
How much does kitchen remodel plumbing cost in Grand Rapids?
Most Grand Rapids kitchen remodels spend about $1,200 to $6,500 on plumbing. A sink and faucet swap sits at the low end. Moving the sink to an island sits at the high end, because it needs a new drain and a vent. These are planning ranges for labor and small parts, not quotes. See the 2026 cost guide for each job.
Is this service really free?
Yes. You never pay us anything. We’re a referral service, and the plumber you’re matched with quotes you directly and sets their own price. You’re free to say no to the quote, and nobody will keep calling if you do. The plumbing contractor may pay us for the referral, but that never changes what you pay.
Are you a plumbing company?
No. Kitchen Remodel Grand Rapids is a referral service run by 45Squared LLC, a web studio. We write plain-English guides and pass quote requests to one independent, licensed Michigan plumbing contractor. That contractor does the work, sets the price and stands behind the job. You can check any Michigan contractor’s license through the state’s Bureau of Construction Codes.