Soffit above the uppers
A soffit steals the top of the wall. Before ordering, we open it up to see if it hides a duct or pipe, then plan taller wall cabinets or a neat finished box.
Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Bartlett, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Bartlett and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Kitchen remodels across Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Bartlett
Replacing kitchen cabinets is mostly about what you don't see: a straight base line, wall cabinets screwed into studs, fillers scribed to crooked walls. Our Bartlett crew handles the tear-out, the install and the trim work, and leaves the kitchen ready for countertops.
Wall cabinets pulling off the wall
A gap opening between an upper cabinet and the wall is a warning sign — it may be hung on drywall anchors instead of studs. We remove it and fasten new cabinets into the framing.
Swollen sink base from an old leak
A slow drip under the sink turns a particleboard floor soft and bubbly. We find and stop the leak, then install a new sink base, ideally with a plywood box.
New appliances don't fit the openings
Older cabinet runs were built for smaller appliances. We plan the new run from your model numbers, so the fridge, range and dishwasher slide in with the right clearances.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Many owners ask us to replace their lower doors with drawers. Deep pot drawers and a utensil stack usually hold more and are easier to use.
Boxes are falling apart
Drawer bottoms that drop out, face frames pulling loose and hinges that won't hold a screw mean the boxes are finished. New cabinets with sturdier construction are the lasting fix.
Layout that fights you every day
A dishwasher that blocks the only drawer, a corner nobody can reach, a fridge door that hits the wall — new cabinets let us change where things go, not only how they look.
Wasted space in the corner
A blind corner base with a door you have to crawl into hides half its storage. New cabinets can use a corner pull-out, a lazy Susan or a drawer layout instead.
Everything in a cabinet replacement
- Protection and tear-outWe protect the house, disconnect the sink and appliances, remove the old boxes and take the debris with us.
- Wall and floor prepWe mark framing, find the floor's high point and fix damaged wall sections before the first box goes in.
- Base cabinets set levelBase cabinets shimmed level from the high spot, screwed together and fastened to the wall.
- Wall cabinets hung on studsUpper cabinets lifted onto a temporary ledger and screwed into studs, not drywall anchors.
- Fillers, panels and scribingScribed fillers and finished end panels that close every gap and keep doors from hitting the wall.
- Doors, drawers and hardwareHinges and slides tuned so reveals are even, hardware mounted in straight lines.
- Ready for countertopsWe hand off a flat, rigid base line for templating and reconnect what we can once the tops are in.
Choices you'll make
Stock, semi-custom and custom linesWe install all three tiers: ready-made stock, semi-custom with more options, and fully custom when the room needs it.
Framed and frameless cabinetsFramed cabinets have a face frame around the opening; frameless boxes give slightly wider openings and a cleaner modern look.
Door stylesClean Shaker doors are the most requested, with slab fronts for modern kitchens and raised panels for traditional ones.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesParticleboard keeps the price down; plywood holds up longer near water. Many owners choose plywood at least for the sink base.
Soft-close hinges and dovetail drawersLook for soft-close hardware and dovetail or dowel-joined drawers — they last far longer than stapled ones.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement before and after — Bartlett homes
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bartlett
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bartlett. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The reason for the call: cabinets coming apart at the edges. The result: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters. Work included base cabinets set level, fillers, panels and scribing, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
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AfterHanover Park kitchen, 1970s tract home: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
A 1970s tract home near Ontarioville, a typical kitchen for Hanover Park. What we started with: medium-brown stained oak cabinets with wide frames and harvest-gold laminate. What bothered the owners most: old cabinets with too few drawers and a lot of wasted space. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in light sand beige with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters. The job covered base cabinets set level, fillers, panels and scribing, plus ready for countertops.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Hanover Park →
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AfterA Bloomingdale 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial near Old Town Bloomingdale, a typical kitchen for Bloomingdale. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was too little storage under an old soffit. The result: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. The job covered wall and floor prep, base cabinets set level, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Bloomingdale →
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AfterBartlett kitchen, 1980s two-story: custom kitchen cabinets
What changed: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with matte black pulls and charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Bartlett →
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AfterA Bartlett 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
Finished: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Bartlett →How your cabinet replacement goes
- Visit and measurementsAn in-home visit to measure, check the floor and walls and hear what isn't working.
- Cabinet plan and written estimateA drawn layout with cabinet sizes and an itemized estimate for removal, install and trim.
- Ordering and deliveryWe place the order and check the delivery against the plan so nothing is missing on install day.
- Tear-out and installationRemoval, prep, leveling, hanging and trim — usually a few days for a typical kitchen.
- Adjustment and walk-throughWe fine-tune every door, clean up and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Bartlett homeowners
Will my kitchen be usable during the work?
Not fully: the sink and counters are out for a while. We reconnect the sink as soon as the counters allow and help you plan a temporary setup.
What's the difference between stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets?
Stock means set sizes filled in with fillers; semi-custom offers more widths and depths; custom matches the room to the inch and takes longer to build.
Can you replace cabinets without removing the countertop?
Usually not for base cabinets — the counter sits on them. Upper cabinets can often be replaced alone, and laminate or stone tops sometimes survive careful removal, but we'll tell you honestly.
Can I swap upper cabinets for open shelves?
Sure — a few open shelves can break up a long run. We install them on concealed supports tied into the framing.
How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets?
Cabinet quality, run length and the work around them — removal, trim, counters — set the price. We measure first and then put a detailed estimate in writing.
Do I need a Bartlett-registered contractor for cabinet replacement?
All contractors must be licensed by the Village of Bartlett (per trade); licensing questions via Main Office 630-837-0800. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Bartlett require a licensed electrician for cabinet replacement?
Electrical work must be performed by a contractor registered with the Village as a licensed electrical contractor (stated in solar guide). New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Bartlett building permit for cabinet replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Division (Planning & Development Services), phone 630-540-5920. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Bartlett?
It depends on the scope. Bartlett's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction and home improvement projects, whether done by homeowner or contractor; Remodel is a listed permit type. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Planning & Development Services).
Do you work in my part of Bartlett?
Yes. Our crews work across Bartlett — ZIP 60103, 60120 — and nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale.
Working in Bartlett
- A lot of Bartlett kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bartlett homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Planning & Development Services) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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