Rotted sill or frame
A soft, dark sill means water has been getting in. We check how far the rot goes and repair the opening before the new window goes in.
Serving Aurora & nearby Batavia, Warrenville
Kitchen Window Replacement in Aurora, IL
A new window over the sink in your Aurora kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Kitchen remodels across Aurora ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen window problems we fix in Aurora
The window over the sink is the one you look through and reach for every day, and in many Aurora 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.
Want a bigger window over the sink
If the kitchen feels dark, widening or lowering the window can help. We check the wall structure and what the change involves first.
Garden or bay window
Garden windows add a shelf of space beyond the wall. They need careful flashing and support, which we include.
Condensation on the glass
Kitchens make steam. Old single-pane or poorly sealed windows collect condensation that drips onto the sill. Insulated glass keeps the inside pane warmer.
Fogged or cloudy glass
Cloudy glass that cannot be wiped clean is a broken seal. The window loses insulating value, and replacing it restores a clear view.
Old aluminum or single-pane windows
We swap old metal-frame windows for insulated units that keep frost and condensation off the glass.
Interior trim and stool damaged
The trim and stool around a kitchen window take water and wear. We replace them with the window and finish them to match the room.
Window painted shut or broken hardware
Old windows painted shut or with broken locks and cranks are a common reason to replace. New units come with working hardware and easy cleaning.
Everything in a kitchen window replacement
- Measuring the openingWe measure the rough opening and check for square, level and rot.
- Permits and approvalsWe find out what the town or association requires before ordering.
- Protecting the kitchenWe protect the kitchen and set up containment for older paint.
- Flashing and waterproofingSill pan, flashing tape and sealant keep water out of the wall.
- Setting and insulating the windowThe window is set plumb and level, shimmed and insulated around the frame.
- Exterior trim and cappingExterior trim, capping or brick mold is installed and sealed.
- Wall patchingDrywall or plaster around the window is patched and blended.
Choices you'll make
Casement windowsHinged at the side and opened with a crank, easy to reach over a sink.
Double-hung windowsA traditional look with two sashes that move up and down; harder to reach over a counter.
Awning windowsAwning windows vent air even during a drizzle.
Garden windowsBox-shaped windows that project out from the wall with a glass shelf area.
Sliding windowsSliders open with a light push and suit wide spaces above a sink.
Kitchens like yours in Aurora: before and after
Before
AfterAurora kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen window replacement
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Tanner. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The reason for the call: a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant measuring the opening, protecting the kitchen, plus exterior trim and capping.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included measuring the opening, permits and approvals, plus wall patching.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Batavia →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Naperville
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Naperville. Before: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. The result: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant permits and approvals, protecting the kitchen, plus setting and insulating the window.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Naperville →
Before
AfterAn Aurora 1980s two-story: before and after
A new layout with an island, cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Aurora →
Before
AfterAurora kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: accessible kitchen remodeling
A lowered charcoal concrete-look quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with brushed nickel bar pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Aurora →How your kitchen window replacement goes
- Visit and measureWe look at the window, measure the opening and discuss styles.
- Estimate and approvalsWe send an itemized price and confirm any permits or reviews.
- Window orderedThe window is ordered to size; lead times vary by maker.
- 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 Aurora homeowners
How long does kitchen window replacement take?
Most installs take a day; enlarged openings take a few days.
What affects the cost of a kitchen window?
Style, material, size changes and repairs to the opening. All of it goes in the written estimate.
Permit for a bigger window in Aurora?
Enlarging an opening involves the wall's framing, so a permit is typically required. We handle the application.
Is winter a bad time to replace a window?
No. We replace one window at a time and close the opening quickly.
Do you need a permit to replace a kitchen window in Illinois?
Permit rules are local. Changing the opening size usually needs one; a same-size swap may not. We find out before we start.
Do I need a Aurora-registered contractor for kitchen window replacement?
Contractors must be registered/licensed with the City (application, required testing if applicable, proof of insurance naming the City as additional insured). Homeowners may act as own contractor if owner-occupied 6+ months with a Homeowner Liability Waiver. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need historic review for kitchen window replacement in Aurora?
Aurora has locally reviewed areas, including Near Eastside, Riddle Highlands, Tanner and Palace Street. Exterior changes there can need review; interior-only work usually does not. We check before anything changes on the outside.
Which Aurora homes do you most often see for kitchen window replacement?
In Aurora we see Victorian, Prairie School, Sears catalog homes and Lustron steel houses. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Aurora building permit for kitchen window replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora, phone (630) 256-3130. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen window replacement in Aurora?
It depends on the scope. Aurora's rule in short: Interior remodels, structural changes and interior plumbing always need a permit; electrical/mechanical may. We handle the permit when one is needed with Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora.
Do you work in my part of Aurora?
Yes. Our crews work across Aurora, including Near Eastside, Tanner, Riddle Highlands, Palace Street — ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503 — and nearby Batavia, Warrenville, Naperville.
Working in Aurora
- A lot of Aurora kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Aurora homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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