Original 1960s cabinets with fixed shelves
Cabinets from the 1960s usually have one fixed shelf halfway up. Removing it and adding two roll-outs makes the space usable.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Addison, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Addison kitchen.
- Serving Addison ZIP 60101
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Addison
You don't need new cabinets to get drawers that slide. Our Addison installers add pull-out shelves, trash units, spice pull-outs and corner hardware to the boxes you already have, usually in one visit after measuring.
Spices crowding the counter
A narrow pull-out beside the range holds spices and oils within reach of the cook, using a space that's often a filler strip.
Baking sheets and cutting boards jammed in
Sheet pans fit best on edge. We add tray dividers to a base cabinet or the cabinet over the oven or fridge.
Lazy Susan that sticks or wobbles
A worn corner lazy Susan can often be rebuilt or replaced with a new one on a fresh center post and bearings.
Cramped upper cabinets
Upper cabinets above eye level are hard to use. A pull-down shelf or a shallow organizer can bring items lower or forward.
Kneeling to reach the back of the cabinet
Back-of-cabinet items go unused because they're hard to get to. A sliding shelf puts them in reach without kneeling.
Doors and hinges in the way
Off-the-shelf organizers often hit the hinges. Ours are built to the actual clear opening, measured on site.
Messy cabinet under the sink
Plumbing makes the sink base hard to organize. We fit split or U-shaped roll-outs that clear the drain and supply lines.
What the install includes
- Cabinet-by-cabinet reviewA look at what you store and which cabinets are the hardest to use.
- Measuring the clear openingsWidth between hinges, depth to the back and height to the next shelf, for every cabinet.
- Mounting slidesSlides are fastened to the cabinet sides, using spacers where the face frame sticks out.
- Installing roll-out shelvesSliding shelves installed and spaced around what you store.
- Trash, corner and under-sink unitsTrash pull-outs, corner swing-outs and sink-base organizers installed and adjusted.
- Dividers and insertsTray dividers, lid racks, spice pull-outs and drawer inserts added where they help.
- Adjustment and walkthroughWe test each shelf fully loaded, adjust as needed and clean up.
What to pick before the install
Hardwood drawer boxesWood roll-outs that look like furniture and hold up to daily use.
Full-extension slidesSlides that extend fully, with soft-close available on most units.
Custom-made vs. kit organizersCustom units fit the exact opening; kits come in set sizes that may leave gaps or hit hinges.
Plywood or melamine roll-outsSmooth, easy-to-wipe shelves for cleaning supplies and dry goods.
Specialty hardwareHardware for the awkward cabinets: blind corners, sink bases and narrow fillers.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers before and after — Addison homes
Before
Installed
DetailPull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in a 1980s two-story, Addison
A 1980s two-story in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: solid cabinets with fixed shelves nobody could reach into. Finished kitchen: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. On site this meant cabinet-by-cabinet review, measuring the clear openings, plus installing roll-out shelves.
Before
AfterPull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in a 1990s two-story colonial, Itasca
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near North Side. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The main complaint was deep base cabinets where pots got lost at the back. After: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. On site this meant cabinet-by-cabinet review, installing roll-out shelves, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Itasca →
Before
AfterAn Addison 1960s ranch: before and after
Finished: the closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light.
Pantry Design & Installation in Addison →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Addison
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Addison →
Before
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a 1960s ranch, Addison
A new island in dusty blue with a charcoal concrete-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Addison →How the install goes
- Send photos of the cabinetsOpen the doors and take a few photos so we can see the cabinet type and what's inside.
- Measure and planA visit to measure and decide shelf heights, materials and specialty units.
- Written estimateA written quote listing every pull-out, so you can choose all or some.
- Install dayOnce the units are made, installation is often finished in a single visit.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers questions from Addison homeowners
Can pull-out shelves be added to existing cabinets?
Usually. As long as the cabinet box is solid, roll-outs retrofit without replacing anything.
Do roll-outs lose cabinet space?
The shelf is slightly narrower than the opening. In practice you store more, because the back of the cabinet becomes usable.
How much weight can a pull-out shelf hold?
We choose the slide rating by what goes on the shelf, so a pot drawer gets stronger hardware than a spice pull-out.
Can pull-outs go in upper cabinets?
Sometimes. Pull-down shelves and shallow inserts can work in uppers; full roll-outs are more common in base and pantry cabinets.
How long does installation take?
Once the shelves are built, installing a kitchen's worth of roll-outs is usually a day or less.
Do I need a Addison-registered contractor for pull-out shelf installation?
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 pull-out shelf installation 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
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Other kitchen services in Addison
Pantry Design & InstallationPantry cabinets, closet conversions and walk-in shelving, built to fit.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & BanquetteBuilt-in bench seating with storage for corners, bays and nooks.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula InstallationNew islands and peninsulas with seating and storage.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.