Soffits above the cabinets
Soffits waste the top foot of the wall. We open them up, deal with any duct inside and run cabinets to the ceiling.
Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Kitchen Remodeling in Arlington Heights, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Arlington Heights — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Local crews working in Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen problems we solve in Arlington Heights
We remodel Arlington Heights kitchens from the studs out or keep the layout and replace everything in it — whichever solves your problem. One crew coordinates design, demolition, plumbing, electrical, cabinets and counters, so you have one schedule and one point of contact.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
We replace tile or laminate counters with quartz or granite and swap the fluorescent box for recessed LEDs — two changes that make the kitchen feel new.
Condo rules and fixed risers
We handle the association paperwork, insurance certificates and elevator bookings, and plan the layout around plumbing stacks that have to stay where they are.
Not enough storage
Counters covered with things that have nowhere else to go? Taller uppers, a pantry wall, deep drawers and corner pull-outs give everything a place.
Two people can't cook at once
When the sink, range and fridge sit in a line with no landing space, we rearrange the zones and widen the aisle to a comfortable 42 inches where the room allows.
Dated look
Orange oak, almond appliances, laminate with rolled edges, a fluorescent light box — we replace the finishes that date the room and keep anything still worth keeping.
No place to sit
An island or peninsula with a 12–15 inch overhang gives you stools for coffee and homework. We check the clearances so seating doesn't block the walkway.
No counter space
If you prep on the cooktop because every counter is full, we look at a longer run, a peninsula or an island and move small appliances into an appliance garage.
Everything in a kitchen remodel
- Demolition and protectionFloor protection, dust walls and daily cleanup; old cabinets, counters and debris hauled away.
- CountertopsStone or wood counters measured on the installed cabinets, with sink and cooktop cut-outs.
- Plumbing and gasSink, faucet, dishwasher and ice-maker lines, plus gas line changes by licensed trades.
- Electrical and lightingCircuits for the range, microwave and dishwasher, code-compliant outlets and layered lighting.
- Permits and inspectionsWe pull the permit when the work needs one and meet the inspector at each stage.
- Range hood ventingA hood ducted to the outside, sized for your range, with a proper exterior cap.
- Project managementA single point of contact who schedules the trades and keeps you informed.
Materials and options
Hardwood flooringTies the kitchen to the rest of the floor and can be refinished as it wears.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSeamless doors in wood veneer or matte laminate for a modern, minimal look.
Shaker cabinetsThe most requested door style: a flat center panel with a simple frame. Works painted or in wood.
Granite and quartziteEach slab is unique — pick yours at the yard. Periodic sealing keeps it stain resistant.
Luxury vinyl plankA waterproof floor that handles spills and dogs and installs over most subfloors.
Kitchens like yours in Arlington Heights: before and after
Before
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AfterArlington Heights kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
This one is a 1960s ranch in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: 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 reason for the call: worn-out cabinets and a kitchen that no longer worked. The result: 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. On site this meant plumbing and gas, permits and inspections, plus range hood venting.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect
This one is a 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect. What we started with: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. The main complaint was a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. The result: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included demolition and protection, countertops, plus project management.
Kitchen Remodeling in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Palatine
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine. Before: 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. The result: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. On site this meant demolition and protection, countertops, plus electrical and lighting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Palatine →
Before
AfterAn Arlington Heights postwar bi-level: before and after
A new layout with an island, cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers, black honed granite counters and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a postwar bi-level, Arlington Heights
New cabinets in warm taupe with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Arlington Heights →How your kitchen remodel goes
- In-home consultationWe measure the room, look at the walls, wiring and plumbing and listen to what isn't working.
- Design and written estimateLayout drawings, material choices and a line-item estimate you can compare.
- Ordering and permitsCabinets are ordered — lead times are often several weeks — and we file the permit.
- ConstructionDemolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspections, then cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
- Final walk-throughWe adjust every door and drawer, finish the punch list and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Arlington Heights homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
It can be, so we work lead-safe on older homes: containment, no dry sanding and HEPA cleanup.
Do you work with condo associations?
We handle association approvals, certificates of insurance, quiet hours and elevator reservations.
Is it worth keeping my 1970s layout?
If it works for you, yes. Keeping the plumbing and gas in place leaves more budget for what you see.
Do you also remodel bathrooms and basements?
Our focus is kitchens, but many clients add a bathroom or basement project. Ask and we'll tell you what we can take on.
Do you help with design and choosing materials?
Yes. Design is part of the job: layout, 3D views and help choosing cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
Does Arlington Heights require a licensed electrician for kitchen remodel?
Electrical permit application must include a copy of the electrical license. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Arlington Heights plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen remodel?
Plumbing permit application must include a Letter of Intent and an IDPH 055 license. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a Arlington Heights-registered contractor for kitchen remodel?
The Village of Arlington Heights contractor license number must be listed on permit applications; homeowners doing their own work file a Homeowner as General Contractor form. We take care of that before work starts.
Arlington Heights building permit for kitchen remodel: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building & Life Safety Department, phone (847) 368-5560. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can you do kitchen remodel in an Arlington Heights condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel in Arlington Heights?
It depends on the scope. Arlington Heights's rule in short: Remodel permit applications (shown here via a basement remodel checklist dated 2020) require a building permit application, plans and a contractor proposal; plumbing and electrical permit applications are added if applicable. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Life Safety Department.
Do you work in my part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Arlington Heights — ZIP 60004, 60005 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Arlington Heights
- A lot of Arlington Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building & Life Safety Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Arlington Heights
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.