Wood windows in an older Berwyn home
Replacing a window in a prewar house takes extra care with plaster, brick and old trim. We keep as much of the original look as you want.
Serving Berwyn & nearby Oak Park, Chicago
Kitchen Window Replacement in Berwyn, IL
A new window over the sink in your Berwyn kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Kitchen remodels across Berwyn ZIP 60402
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen window problems we fix in Berwyn
We install new kitchen windows: a casement you can crank open over the faucet, a slider, a double-hung or a garden window. In Berwyn we handle same-size replacements, larger openings with a new header, and the permits and lead-safe prep those jobs can need.
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.
Window too low for a new backsplash or faucet
When a remodel changes counter height or backsplash, the window may need to move. We coordinate the opening with the new kitchen.
Rotted sill or frame
Splashes from the sink and condensation rot wood sills over time. We remove the rotted parts and install a window with a durable frame and a sealed sill.
Window painted shut or broken hardware
When the sash will not move and the hardware is discontinued, a replacement window is the practical fix.
Noise from the street or yard
Newer insulated windows usually cut outside noise noticeably compared with single-pane glass.
Drafts and cold air at the sink
If you feel a draft over the sink in winter, the window and the gaps around it are the likely cause. We insulate and seal the new frame to the opening.
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.
What the project covers
- Permits and approvalsWhen the opening changes or the town requires it, we handle the permit; historic or association review is checked first.
- Protecting the kitchenCounters, sink and floor are covered, and dust is contained.
- Removing the old windowThe old sash and frame come out without damaging the walls more than necessary.
- Opening repair or reframingRotted sills are replaced and, for a larger window, the opening is reframed with a new header.
- Flashing and waterproofingWe flash the opening so rain cannot get behind the window.
- Setting and insulating the windowThe window is set plumb and level, shimmed and insulated around the frame.
- Interior trim and stoolWe install interior trim ready for paint or stain.
Materials and options
Fiberglass frames and insulated glassInsulated low-E glass in a fiberglass or composite frame keeps the kitchen comfortable.
Sliding windowsSliders open with a light push and suit wide spaces above a sink.
Vinyl framesVinyl frames do not need painting and handle humidity well.
Casement windowsHinged at the side and opened with a crank, easy to reach over a sink.
Awning windowsHinged at the top, they open outward and can stay open in light rain.
Kitchens like yours in Berwyn: before and after
Before
AfterBerwyn kitchen, brick bungalow from the 1920s: kitchen window replacement
The site: a brick bungalow from the 1920s in Berwyn. What we started with: white porcelain double-drainboard sink. What bothered the owners most: an old window that let in cold air at the counter. Finished kitchen: 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 interior trim and stool.
Before
AfterKitchen Window Replacement in a 1970s split-level, Oak Brook
A 1970s split-level in Oak Brook, a typical kitchen for Oak Brook. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: 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. The job covered permits and approvals, protecting the kitchen, plus interior trim and stool.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterElmhurst kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen window replacement
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Elmhurst. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: an old window that let in cold air at the counter. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included removing the old window, opening repair or reframing, plus setting and insulating the window.
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Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a prewar brick bungalow, Berwyn
Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Berwyn →
Before
AfterBerwyn kitchen, 1920s bungalow: accessible kitchen remodeling
What changed: a lowered dark soapstone-look quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers with satin brass pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Berwyn →The project, step by step
- Visit and measureAt the visit we check the opening and talk through window types.
- 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 trimMost same-size replacements are done in a day; enlargements take longer.
- Final checkOperation, seals and trim are checked with you before we leave.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Berwyn homeowners
Do I need approval to change a kitchen window in a Berwyn historic district?
Some villages review exterior changes to homes in historic districts. We check whether your home falls under that review before ordering.
Permit for a bigger window in Berwyn?
Yes, changing the size of a window opening usually needs a permit. We include it in the plan.
Is winter a bad time to replace a window?
No. We replace one window at a time and close the opening quickly.
Can you replace just the glass?
Sometimes. If the frame is in good shape, a new insulated glass unit can replace a fogged one.
How long does kitchen window replacement take?
A same-size window is usually installed in a day. Ordering the window takes longer than installing it.
Do I need historic review for kitchen window replacement in Berwyn?
Berwyn has locally reviewed areas, including Central Berwyn Bungalow Historic District. Exterior changes there can need review; interior-only work usually does not. We check before anything changes on the outside.
Berwyn building permit for kitchen window replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Department, City of Berwyn, phone 708-788-2660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Berwyn contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be licensed and bonded with Berwyn; $10,000 surety bond and liability insurance naming the City per license (per licensing form. We take care of that before work starts.
Which Berwyn homes do you most often see for kitchen window replacement?
In Berwyn we see Chicago-style brick bungalows, Duplexes and three-unit buildings and Larger homes on south side. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do I need a permit for kitchen window replacement in Berwyn?
It depends on the scope. Berwyn's rule in short: City permit list includes any kitchen and bathroom remodeling, all electrical work, and plumbing/sewer work (faucet or toilet replacement excluded). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Department, City of Berwyn.
Do you work in my part of Berwyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Berwyn, including South Berwyn, South Oak Park area, Depot District, LaVergne — ZIP 60402 — and nearby Oak Park, Chicago, Oak Brook.
Working in Berwyn
- Most Berwyn homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Most Berwyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Central Berwyn Bungalow Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
South BerwynSouth Oak Park areaDepot DistrictLaVergneOgden Avenue
ZIP 60402
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