Painted trim in a home built before 1978
Removing a window in a pre-1978 home disturbs painted trim that may contain lead. We follow EPA lead-safe work practices: containment, careful removal and HEPA cleanup.
Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Kitchen Window Replacement in Arlington Heights, IL
A new window over the sink in your Arlington Heights kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Kitchen remodels across Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen window problems we fix in Arlington Heights
The window over the sink is the one you look through and reach for every day, and in many Arlington Heights kitchens it is also the oldest and hardest to open. We replace kitchen windows, in the same opening or a larger one, and finish the trim inside and out.
Windows in a condo building
Condo window replacements often need association approval for the exterior look. We help gather what they ask for.
Noise from the street or yard
A tighter, double-pane window and a sealed installation make a kitchen quieter.
Interior trim and stool damaged
New windows need clean interior trim. We install casing and a stool or a tiled return, ready for paint.
Want a bigger window over the sink
A larger window is a bigger job than a same-size swap: framing, exterior finish and interior trim all change. We plan it all together.
Garden or bay window
If you want a box window for herbs over the sink, we can replace a flat window with a garden unit.
Condensation on the glass
Water running down the glass in winter often means cold glass. A modern insulated window and good ventilation reduce it.
Old aluminum or single-pane windows
Single-pane glass and bare aluminum frames are the least efficient windows in a house. Replacing the kitchen one is a good start.
What's included
- Permits and approvalsWe find out what the town or association requires before ordering.
- Removing the old windowThe old sash and frame come out without damaging the walls more than necessary.
- Opening repair or reframingWe repair the opening or resize it with proper framing.
- Setting and insulating the windowWe fasten the unit, adjust it to operate smoothly and fill gaps with low-expansion foam.
- Exterior trim and cappingExterior trim, capping or brick mold is installed and sealed.
- Interior trim and stoolWe install interior trim ready for paint or stain.
- Check and cleanupWe test the window, lock and screen, then clean up.
Choices you'll make
Fiberglass frames and insulated glassInsulated low-E glass in a fiberglass or composite frame keeps the kitchen comfortable.
Sliding windowsSashes glide sideways with little effort, good for wide, short openings.
Casement windowsHinged at the side and opened with a crank, easy to reach over a sink.
Wood and clad-wood framesWood inside for a traditional look, often with aluminum or vinyl cladding outside.
Vinyl framesVinyl frames do not need painting and handle humidity well.
Kitchen Window Replacement before and after — Arlington Heights homes
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen window replacement
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Arlington Heights. What we started with: stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. The result: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant opening repair or reframing, exterior trim and capping, plus interior trim and stool.
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect 1950s ranch: before and after
A 1950s ranch in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included removing the old window, opening repair or reframing, plus check and cleanup.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterPalatine kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen window replacement
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. The job covered permits and approvals, setting and insulating the window, plus exterior trim and capping.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Palatine →
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen design & layout planning
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
AfterAccessible Kitchen Remodeling in a 1960s ranch, Arlington Heights
What changed: a lowered black honed granite counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Arlington Heights →From first visit to final walk-through
- Visit and measureAt the visit we check the opening and talk through window types.
- Estimate and approvalsYou get a written estimate; we check permit and approval needs.
- Window orderedWe order the unit built to your opening.
- Install and trimRemoval, installation and trim usually take a day for a same-size window.
- Final checkWe test the window and walk through the job with you.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Arlington Heights homeowners
Can I replace my condo kitchen window?
Usually, if the association allows it. We check the rules first.
Insert or full-frame replacement?
We look at the frame condition and recommend insert or full-frame accordingly.
How long does kitchen window replacement take?
Most installs take a day; enlarged openings take a few days.
What frame material holds up best in a kitchen?
For splashes and steam, vinyl or fiberglass; clad wood if you want wood inside.
Is winter a bad time to replace a window?
No. We replace one window at a time and close the opening quickly.
Can you do kitchen window replacement 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 Arlington Heights-registered contractor for kitchen window replacement?
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 window replacement: 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.
Do I need a permit for kitchen window replacement 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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