Soffits above the cabinets
Many 1960s kitchens have a boxed soffit over the wall cabinets. We find out what is inside, reroute ducts where possible and take the cabinets to the ceiling.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Kitchen Remodeling in Addison, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Addison — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Kitchen remodels across Addison ZIP 60101
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen problems we solve in Addison
A kitchen remodel in Addison usually starts with one complaint — no counter space, cabinets that are falling apart, or a room that is closed off from the rest of the house. We fix the cause, not just the look: layout, storage, lighting, wiring and plumbing, then the finishes you see every day.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
Grout lines that never come clean and a buzzing light box are typical in 1960s kitchens. Stone counters and flush LED lighting change the whole room.
Kitchen cut off from the family room
If you can't see the family room or the backyard from the sink, we look at opening a wall or moving the sink to a window or an island.
No counter space
Groceries end up on the stove and there is nowhere to roll out dough. We add working surface by extending a cabinet run, adding a peninsula or reclaiming a blind corner.
Cabinets are falling apart
Hinges ripping out of particleboard, warped doors and a sink base soft from old leaks mean the cabinets are done. We replace them with sturdier boxes and fix the cause of the damage.
Two people can't cook at once
A tight work triangle means bumping hips at the sink. We re-plan the zones — prep, cooking, cleanup — so two people can work without crossing paths.
New appliances won't fit
Today's appliances are bigger and need more power and venting. We build the openings, circuits and ducts around the models you choose.
The kitchen is dark
Good kitchen light comes in layers: recessed cans for the room, pendants over the island and under-cabinet LEDs on the counters. We wire all three on their own controls.
What the project covers
- Demolition and protectionDust barriers, covered floors and a clean site at the end of every day; we haul away everything we remove.
- CabinetsStock, semi-custom or custom cabinets, installed level and plumb with soft-close doors and drawers.
- Backsplash and tileSubway, zellige, slab or large-format tile with clean edges and outlets set flush with the tile.
- FlooringLuxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood, tied into the rooms around the kitchen.
- Plumbing and gasNew supply and drain lines where the sink moves, dishwasher hookup and gas for the range.
- Permits and inspectionsWe pull the permit when the work needs one and meet the inspector at each stage.
- Project managementOne project manager, a written timeline and updates at every phase.
Materials and options
Hardwood flooringRuns continuously from kitchen to living areas; can be sanded and refinished later.
Granite and quartziteEach slab is unique — pick yours at the yard. Periodic sealing keeps it stain resistant.
Quartz countersEngineered stone that never needs sealing and resists stains — the everyday workhorse.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSlab doors with no frame — easy to wipe down and a natural fit for modern kitchens.
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Kitchen Remodeling before and after — Addison homes
Before
In progress
AfterAn Addison postwar Cape Cod: before and after
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Addison. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls, laminate with an aluminum edge band, 9-inch vinyl floor tiles and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The main complaint was worn-out cabinets and a kitchen that no longer worked. Finished kitchen: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included demolition and protection, cabinets, plus permits and inspections.
Before
AfterA Wood Dale postwar bi-level: before and after
A postwar bi-level in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate, vinyl in a checker pattern and a dome ceiling light. What bothered the owners most: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. After: cabinets in soft white with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a blue handmade-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. On site this meant backsplash and tile, plumbing and gas, plus permits and inspections.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterItasca kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen remodeling
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Walnut Street downtown. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip, beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. Finished kitchen: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. Work included cabinets, backsplash and tile, plus flooring.
Kitchen Remodeling in Itasca →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Addison
What changed: 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 →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Addison
New cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for warm walnut butcher block counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Addison →The project, step by step
- In-home consultationWe measure the room, look at the walls, wiring and plumbing and listen to what isn't working.
- Design and written estimateA drawn plan, a materials list and a written, itemized quote.
- Ordering and permitsWe place cabinet and counter orders and submit permit drawings while you wait for delivery.
- ConstructionDemolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspections, then cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
- Final walk-throughPunch-list fixes, final cleaning and a walk-through before we call the job done.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Addison homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We assume older painted surfaces may contain lead and work lead-safe: containment, HEPA vacuums and careful cleanup.
Is it worth keeping my 1960s layout?
If the layout works, keeping it lets the budget go to cabinets and counters. We suggest changes only where they pay off.
Can I keep my appliances?
Yes. Give us the model numbers and we plan the cabinets around them, or around the upgrades you plan to make.
Can you remove a wall to open the kitchen?
Often. We check whether the wall is load-bearing and what runs through it, get an engineered beam size when needed and pull the permit.
How long will a remodeled kitchen last?
The structure lasts for decades; surfaces like paint and grout need occasional care.
Do I need a Addison-registered contractor for kitchen remodel?
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.
What is the Addison building department phone number?
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 permit for kitchen remodel 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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Other kitchen services in Addison
Kitchen Design & Layout PlanningLayouts, 3D plans and material picks before work starts.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.