Soffit above the uppers
A soffit steals the top of the wall. Before ordering, we open it up to see if it hides a duct or pipe, then plan taller wall cabinets or a neat finished box.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Addison, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Addison and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Kitchen remodels across Addison ZIP 60101
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Addison
When cabinet boxes are swollen, sagging or simply in the wrong places, paint and new doors only hide the problem. We remove the old cabinets in your Addison kitchen and install new ones level, square and fastened into the framing, so doors line up and counters sit flat.
Boxes are falling apart
Drawer bottoms that drop out, face frames pulling loose and hinges that won't hold a screw mean the boxes are finished. New cabinets with sturdier construction are the lasting fix.
Doors that won't line up
Gaps that taper from top to bottom and doors that rub their neighbors usually trace back to boxes set out of level. We start over with a straight, shimmed base line.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Lower cabinets with a single shelf waste space and hurt your back. Drawer bases with full-extension slides let you see and reach every pan.
Swollen sink base from an old leak
Bubbled panels and a musty smell under the sink point to past leaks. The fix is a new base cabinet plus a check of the drain and supply lines before it goes in.
Wall cabinets pulling off the wall
Doors that drift open and a widening crack above the wall cabinets often mean a weak installation. Our crew anchors every upper into solid framing.
Wasted space in the corner
Corners are where old kitchens lose the most room. We plan the replacement with a corner unit you can actually reach.
Cabinets that don't match after a patch job
One replaced door here, a mismatched base there — after years of patches the kitchen looks pieced together. A full replacement brings everything back to one finish and one style.
What the project covers
- Measuring and site checkA full set of measurements, a level check across the floor and a look at plumbing and outlet locations.
- Protection and tear-outFloors and doorways covered, appliances pulled, old cabinets and counters removed and hauled away.
- Base cabinets set levelLower boxes leveled, clamped and joined into one straight run, then secured to the framing.
- Wall cabinets hung on studsWall cabinets hung plumb and anchored into the framing with cabinet screws.
- Fillers, panels and scribingFillers and end panels cut and scribed to uneven walls so doors clear walls and appliances.
- Trim and toe kicksCrown molding, light rail and toe kicks installed so the cabinets look built-in.
- Ready for countertopsThe base run is left level and solid for the countertop template, with sink and appliance openings checked.
Materials and options
Stock, semi-custom and custom linesStock cabinets come in set sizes and ship fastest; semi-custom adds sizes and finishes; custom is built to your room and usually takes longest.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsFlat-pack cabinets can work well if they are assembled square and installed carefully; we do both.
Soft-close hinges and dovetail drawersSoft-close hinges and full-extension slides are standard on most lines today; dovetail drawer boxes are a sign of solid construction.
Framed and frameless cabinetsA face frame adds rigidity and a traditional look, while frameless construction gives easier access to the full box.
Door stylesShaker, slab, raised-panel or inset — the door style sets the look, and we install any of them.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement before and after — Addison homes
Before
In progress
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Addison
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Addison. Before: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and light beige laminate. The main complaint was dated cabinets in a layout that no longer worked. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for warm walnut butcher block counters. The job covered protection and tear-out, fillers, panels and scribing, plus ready for countertops.
Before
AfterA Wood Dale 1960s ranch: before and after
A 1960s ranch in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and laminate with an aluminum edge band. What bothered the owners most: worn-out cabinets that no longer closed properly. After: new cabinets in warm taupe with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. Work included measuring and site check, fillers, panels and scribing, plus trim and toe kicks.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterItasca kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Nordic Park, a typical kitchen for Itasca. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: wall cabinets that stopped well short of the ceiling. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. Work included measuring and site check, fillers, panels and scribing, plus trim and toe kicks.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Itasca →
Before
AfterAn Addison postwar bi-level: before and after
Finished: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with matte black pulls and light marble-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Addison →
Before
AfterAddison kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: countertop fabrication & installation
Finished: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Addison →From first visit to final walk-through
- Visit and measurementsWe look at the old cabinets, measure the room and talk through what you want to change.
- Cabinet plan and written estimateA drawn layout with cabinet sizes and an itemized estimate for removal, install and trim.
- Ordering and deliveryCabinets are ordered; lead time depends on the line, and we inspect every box when it arrives.
- Tear-out and installationOld cabinets out, walls prepped, new boxes set level, hung on studs and trimmed.
- Adjustment and walk-throughWe fine-tune every door, clean up and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Addison homeowners
Will my kitchen be usable during the work?
Not fully: the sink and counters are out for a while. We reconnect the sink as soon as the counters allow and help you plan a temporary setup.
Do I need a permit to replace kitchen cabinets?
A like-for-like cabinet swap often doesn't need one, but moving plumbing or adding circuits usually does. Rules differ by village, so we check with Addison before we start.
Do you install cabinets I bought myself?
Yes. We install cabinets from stores, online sellers and flat-pack brands, including assembly when needed. We check every box before it goes on the wall.
How long does kitchen cabinet installation take?
Removing the old cabinets and installing a typical kitchen usually takes a few working days once the cabinets are on site. Countertops follow after templating.
Should I replace or reface my cabinets?
Refacing changes doors and covers the frames; replacement changes everything, including layout and box quality. We check your boxes and recommend one.
Addison building permit for cabinet replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building & Zoning), phone (630) 693-7530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Addison contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Addison does not require contractor registration, but trade licenses and a Letter of Intent must be submitted with each permit application. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Addison?
It depends on the scope. Addison's rule in short: Addison's Building Division states building permits are required by code for all work; most applications are reviewed within 10 business days through the online portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Addison?
Yes. Our crews work across Addison — ZIP 60101 — and nearby Wood Dale, Itasca, Villa Park.
Working in Addison
- A lot of Addison kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Addison homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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