Single-family homes with yard to spare
Homes with a deep backyard can often take a larger addition, with the kitchen expanding into it and a mudroom or eating area alongside.
Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Kitchen Additions in Bartlett, IL
Bump-outs and rear additions that give your Bartlett kitchen the room it's missing, from zoning check to finished cabinets.
- Kitchen remodels across Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
When a Bartlett kitchen needs more room, not just new cabinets
We build kitchen additions and bump-outs for Bartlett homes where the kitchen has run out of room. One contractor coordinates the drawings, permit, excavation, framing, roofing, mechanical work and the new kitchen inside it.
A 1990s kitchen on a slab or crawlspace
We match the new foundation to the old one, whether a basement wall, crawlspace or slab, so floors line up and plumbing can reach.
A back door or deck in the way
The rear wall often has a door, steps or a deck. We plan the new entry, move or rebuild the steps and adjust the deck as part of the job.
Nowhere to eat together
A bump-out with built-in bench seating and windows is one of the most popular ways to make room for meals in the kitchen.
More appliances than the electrical panel can take
Before we add circuits, we confirm the electrical service can carry them. Panel upgrades are part of the plan when they're required.
Dark kitchen with one small window
A kitchen with one window over the sink stays dim all day. The new exterior wall of an addition is where we put the glass.
No room for a pantry
If groceries live on the dining table, the kitchen needs more storage than its walls can hold. An addition gives the pantry a home.
Heating and cooling the new space
New square footage needs heat and air. We extend ductwork from the existing system when it has capacity, or add a separate unit when it doesn't.
What's included
- Design and permit drawingsFloor plans, elevations and structural details, sealed by a licensed architect or engineer when the village requires it.
- Permits and plan reviewPermit filing, any corrections the village asks for and inspections through final.
- Excavation and foundationDigging, footings and foundation walls or a slab, depending on how the existing house is built.
- Framing and roof tie-inNew framing connected to the house, a roof that ties into the existing one and a weather-tight shell.
- Grading, gutters and drainageWe restore the yard around the addition and make sure rainwater drains away from it.
- Opening the existing wallWe break through to the existing kitchen late, with a properly supported opening.
- The new kitchenFlooring run continuously from the old kitchen into the addition, then cabinets, counters and fixtures.
Choices you'll make
Bump-outA modest extension of the kitchen wall that adds depth without a full addition.
Cantilevered bump-outFor a small projection, framing that hangs off the existing floor can avoid digging, if the structure supports it.
Skylights and vaulted ceilingsA sloped ceiling or skylights in the addition add height and light over the new table or island.
Full foundation vs. slab vs. piersWe match the foundation type to the house and the size of the addition, always below frost depth.
Rear kitchen additionA full room added at the back, giving the kitchen space to grow and room for more.
Before and after: kitchens near Bartlett
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In progress
AfterA Bartlett 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. What bothered the owners most: a cramped kitchen with one small window. Finished kitchen: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in light sand beige with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, light oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the old and new space and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. The job covered excavation and foundation, opening the existing wall, plus the new kitchen.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s split-level in Hanover Park
The site: a 1970s split-level in Hanover Park. Before: dark stained oak cabinets with wide face frames and a scalloped wood valance over the sink, harvest-gold laminate and a large fluorescent light box. The reason for the call: a small, dark kitchen with no room for a table. Finished kitchen: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in pale mint green with matte black pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, large-format light stone-look porcelain tile flooring through the old and new space and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. Work included grading, gutters and drainage, opening the existing wall, plus the new kitchen.
Kitchen Additions in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterA Carol Stream 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Carol Stream. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: no room for a table, an island or more cabinets. After: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered permits and plan review, excavation and foundation, plus opening the existing wall.
Kitchen Additions in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bartlett
A new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Bartlett →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bartlett
Finished: a lowered charcoal concrete-look quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in light greige 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 Bartlett →The project, step by step
- Site visit and feasibilityA visit to measure the house and lot and confirm an addition is possible.
- Design and estimatePlans, elevations and a line-item quote for the full project.
- Permit and plan reviewPermit application, review comments and approval before any digging.
- Building the shellFoundation, framing, roof, windows and exterior, with inspections at each stage.
- Connecting and finishingThe final stretch: break-through, drywall, cabinets, counters and a walk-through with you.
Kitchen Additions questions from Bartlett homeowners
Do you work with an architect?
Yes, where needed. Structural and permit drawings are sealed by a licensed professional when the village asks for it.
Will the addition change my property taxes?
It can. Assessors generally account for new living space; ask your township assessor's office for specifics.
What does a kitchen addition cost?
It depends on the size, the foundation type, the roof tie-in, the mechanical work and the kitchen inside it. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
How long does plan review take?
Often several weeks, sometimes longer. We file complete drawings to avoid avoidable back-and-forth.
How long does a kitchen addition take?
Expect months, not weeks. The exact timeline depends on size, foundation type and the village's review.
What does Bartlett ask for on electrical work?
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.
Do I need a Bartlett-registered contractor for kitchen addition?
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 kitchen addition need a Bartlett building permit, and who files it?
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 kitchen addition 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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