Kitchen plumbing services for Grand Rapids remodels
Quick answer: The six most common kitchen remodel plumbing jobs are sink and faucet installs, garbage disposals, dishwasher and fridge water lines, moving the sink, pot fillers and under-sink water filters. Only moving the sink usually needs new drain and vent lines.
Which kitchen plumbing jobs need a permit?
Jobs that add or move pipes, drains or vents need a plumbing permit. Moving a sink, adding an island sink and running a pot filler line all fall in that group. Like-for-like swaps usually don’t, such as a new faucet on the same valves or a new disposal on the same drain. Your plumber will know what your city or township requires.
How do the jobs compare?
| Job | Typical time | New lines? | Permit usually needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sink and faucet swap | 2 to 4 hours | No | No |
| Garbage disposal | 1 to 3 hours | No | No |
| Dishwasher hookup | 1 to 2 hours | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Fridge water line | 1 to 2 hours | Yes, small | Rarely |
| Pot filler | Half a day to 1 day | Yes | Yes |
| Moving the sink / island sink | 1 to 3 days | Yes | Yes |
| Under-sink water filter | 1 to 3 hours | No | No |
Times are for the plumbing only. They don’t include cabinets, counters or drywall.
What should I have ready before I call?
Have a few things ready and you’ll get a faster, firmer quote:
- The sink, faucet and disposal models you’ve picked, or links to them.
- A photo of the open cabinet under your current sink.
- A rough sketch if anything is moving.
- Your counter install date, if you have one.
Can one plumber handle every job?
Yes. One licensed plumbing contractor can cover every job on this page, and that’s usually the cheapest way to do it. Grouping the work cuts trip charges and means one person is responsible if something leaks. Tell us everything you’re planning in one request, and the plumber can price the whole kitchen at once.
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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.