Kitchen Additions in Addison, IL

When a Addison kitchen needs more room, not just new cabinets

We build kitchen additions and bump-outs for Addison homes where the kitchen has run out of room. One contractor coordinates the drawings, permit, excavation, framing, roofing, mechanical work and the new kitchen inside it.

Single-family homes with yard to spare

Where the yard allows, we look at combining the kitchen expansion with a mudroom, laundry or family room in one addition.

A 1960s kitchen on a slab or crawlspace

Whether your 1960s house has a basement, crawlspace or slab decides how we build the new foundation and run pipes into it.

Worried about living through construction

Exterior work comes first, the connection to the old kitchen last, so daily life is disrupted for the shortest stretch we can manage.

Remodeling alone won't solve it

Before we design an addition, we check whether opening a wall or reworking the plan would get you there. If it would, we say so.

More appliances than the electrical panel can take

A bigger kitchen often means more circuits: an extra oven, a second dishwasher, island outlets and more lighting. We check the panel and upgrade service if needed.

No spot for a mudroom or drop zone

Coats, shoes and backpacks pile up on kitchen chairs when the back door opens straight into the cooking area. A rear addition can put a bench, hooks and lockers between the yard and the kitchen.

Zoning and setback questions

Every village sets limits on how close you can build to lot lines and how much of the lot can be covered. We check those limits before you invest in design.

Nowhere to eat together

A bump-out with built-in bench seating and windows is one of the most popular ways to make room for meals in the kitchen.

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Everything in a kitchen addition

Feasibility and zoning checkA first look at what the property and the village's zoning allow, so the design starts within limits.
Permits and plan reviewWe submit the permit application, answer the plan reviewer's comments and schedule inspections.
Excavation and foundationDigging, footings and foundation walls or a slab, depending on how the existing house is built.
Plumbing, electrical and HVACSupply and drain lines, new circuits and ductwork extended into the addition.
Grading, gutters and drainageSoil regraded away from the new walls, gutters and downspouts extended so water stays clear of the foundation.
Insulation and drywallWalls and ceiling insulated to current energy code, then drywall, tape and finish.
Opening the existing wallThe old exterior wall removed or opened with a beam sized by an engineer, usually near the end of the job.

Choices you'll make

Banquettes and built-in seatingA banquette uses the bump-out's walls for seating and keeps the floor open.

Rear kitchen additionA larger addition behind the house that can hold the kitchen, a dining area or a family room.

Windows and patio doorsA row of windows, a sliding or hinged patio door, or a skylight brings daylight into the new space.

Skylights and vaulted ceilingsA sloped ceiling or skylights in the addition add height and light over the new table or island.

Matching exterior materialsBrick, siding and trim sourced to match the house as closely as possible.

Kitchens like yours in Addison: before and after

Kitchen Additions in a postwar ranch / cape cod / bi-level — before — Kitchen Additions in a postwar bi-level, Addison

A postwar bi-level in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. Before: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate and a dome ceiling light. What bothered the owners most: a small, dark kitchen with no room for a table. Finished kitchen: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in pale mint green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered permits and plan review, excavation and foundation, plus insulation and drywall.

Kitchen Additions in a postwar ranch / cape cod / bi-level — in progress — Kitchen Additions in a postwar bi-level, Addison

A postwar bi-level in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. Before: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate and a dome ceiling light. What bothered the owners most: a small, dark kitchen with no room for a table. Finished kitchen: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in pale mint green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered permits and plan review, excavation and foundation, plus insulation and drywall.

Kitchen Additions project in Wood Dale, before — Kitchen Additions in a 1960s ranch, Wood Dale

The site: a 1960s ranch in Wood Dale. The kitchen as it was: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls, laminate with an aluminum edge band and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The reason for the call: no space to eat together and too little daylight. Finished kitchen: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, light oak hardwood flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. On site this meant excavation and foundation, plumbing, electrical and HVAC, plus insulation and drywall.
Kitchen Additions in Wood Dale →

Kitchen Additions project in Wood Dale, after — Kitchen Additions in a 1960s ranch, Wood Dale

The site: a 1960s ranch in Wood Dale. The kitchen as it was: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls, laminate with an aluminum edge band and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The reason for the call: no space to eat together and too little daylight. Finished kitchen: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, light oak hardwood flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. On site this meant excavation and foundation, plumbing, electrical and HVAC, plus insulation and drywall.
Kitchen Additions in Wood Dale →

Kitchen Additions project in Itasca, before — Kitchen Additions in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Itasca

The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Itasca. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and a brass chandelier over the nook. What bothered the owners most: no room for a table, an island or more cabinets. After: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered excavation and foundation, grading, gutters and drainage, plus opening the existing wall.
Kitchen Additions in Itasca →

Kitchen Additions project in Itasca, after — Kitchen Additions in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Itasca

The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Itasca. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and a brass chandelier over the nook. What bothered the owners most: no room for a table, an island or more cabinets. After: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered excavation and foundation, grading, gutters and drainage, plus opening the existing wall.
Kitchen Additions in Itasca →

Kitchen Design & Layout Planning project near Addison, before — An Addison postwar Cape Cod: before and after

A new layout with an island, cabinets in warm white shaker, light gray quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Addison →

Kitchen Design & Layout Planning project near Addison, after — An Addison postwar Cape Cod: before and after

A new layout with an island, cabinets in warm white shaker, light gray quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Addison →

Accessible Kitchen Remodeling project near Addison, before — An Addison postwar Cape Cod: before and after

A lowered bright white quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Addison →

Accessible Kitchen Remodeling project near Addison, after — An Addison postwar Cape Cod: before and after

A lowered bright white quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Addison →

From first visit to final walk-through

Site visit and feasibilityWe look at the kitchen, the house and the lot, and check the zoning limits that apply.
Design and estimateDrawings for the addition and kitchen, plus a written, itemized estimate.
Permit and plan reviewWe submit to the village and respond to plan review until the permit is issued.
Building the shellFoundation, framing, roof, windows and exterior, with inspections at each stage.
Connecting and finishingWe open the old wall, finish the mechanical work and install the new kitchen.

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Kitchen Additions questions from Addison homeowners

Do you work with an architect?

For larger additions, yes. We coordinate the architect or engineer so you deal with one contractor.

Can I stay in the house during construction?

Usually. The time without a working kitchen is mostly at the end, when the old and new spaces are joined.

Will the addition match the rest of the house?

We design it to look original from inside and outside, with matched materials and continuous floors.

Are bump-out kitchen additions allowed in Addison?

In most cases, as long as the bump-out stays within the setbacks and lot coverage limits. We check your property against the zoning code before designing.

Is a bump-out enough, or do I need a full addition?

If you need room for an island, a nook or a pantry wall, a bump-out of a few feet is often enough. A new dining area plus more cabinets usually calls for a full addition.

Does kitchen addition need a Addison building permit, and who files it?

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.

Do I need a Addison-registered contractor for kitchen addition?

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 kitchen addition 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.

ZIP 60101