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 Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Bloomingdale, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Bloomingdale and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Local crews working in Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Bloomingdale
When cabinet boxes are swollen, sagging or simply in the wrong places, paint and new doors only hide the problem. We remove the old cabinets in your Bloomingdale kitchen and install new ones level, square and fastened into the framing, so doors line up and counters sit flat.
Boxes are falling apart
Once particleboard crumbles around the hinge screws and the frames separate, no amount of tightening keeps the doors straight. We replace the boxes themselves.
Doors that won't line up
Gaps that taper from top to bottom and doors that rub their neighbors usually trace back to boxes set out of level. We start over with a straight, shimmed base line.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Kneeling to dig pots out of a deep base is no fun. We swap door-and-shelf bases for deep drawer stacks that bring everything up to you.
Peeling thermofoil or failing edges
Peeling vinyl fronts are a common reason for calls. We check the boxes; if they are still sound we may suggest refacing, if not we install new cabinets.
Cabinets that don't match after a patch job
When previous repairs left odd colors and different hardware, matching is no longer realistic. New cabinets give you a single, consistent look.
Swollen sink base from an old leak
Sink cabinets take the most water of any box in the kitchen. When the floor of yours is swollen or stained, we replace it and make sure the plumbing above is dry.
Wall cabinets pulling off the wall
Upper cabinets loaded with dishes are heavy. If yours are tilting forward or the screws are showing, we re-hang or replace them with screws driven into studs.
What's included
- Measuring and site checkA full set of measurements, a level check across the floor and a look at plumbing and outlet locations.
- 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 prepStuds located and marked, high spots found, drywall patched where old cabinets came off.
- Wall cabinets hung on studsUpper cabinets lifted onto a temporary ledger and screwed into studs, not drywall anchors.
- Fillers, panels and scribingFillers and end panels cut and scribed to uneven walls so doors clear walls and appliances.
- Trim and toe kicksCrown molding, light rail and toe kicks installed so the cabinets look built-in.
- Ready for countertopsWe hand off a flat, rigid base line for templating and reconnect what we can once the tops are in.
Materials and options
Stock, semi-custom and custom linesStock cabinets come in set sizes and ship fastest; semi-custom adds sizes and finishes; custom is built to your room and usually takes longest.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesPlywood boxes hold screws better and handle moisture better than particleboard, which matters most at the sink.
Framed and frameless cabinetsA face frame adds rigidity and a traditional look, while frameless construction gives easier access to the full box.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsFlat-pack cabinets can work well if they are assembled square and installed carefully; we do both.
Soft-close hinges and dovetail drawersLook for soft-close hardware and dovetail or dowel-joined drawers — they last far longer than stapled ones.
Kitchens like yours in Bloomingdale: before and after
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AfterBloomingdale kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
This one is a 1980s two-story near Old Town 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. On site this meant measuring and site check, wall and floor prep, plus wall cabinets hung on studs.
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AfterRoselle kitchen, raised ranch: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
This one is a raised ranch in Roselle. What we started with: medium-brown stained oak cabinets with wide frames and harvest-gold laminate. The reason for the call: dated cabinets in a layout that no longer worked. After: new cabinets in light sand beige with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters. The job covered protection and tear-out, wall and floor prep, plus fillers, panels and scribing.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Roselle →
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AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
A 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and almond laminate with a backsplash lip. What bothered the owners most: sagging, chipped cabinets that were past saving. The result: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters. On site this meant wall cabinets hung on studs, fillers, panels and scribing, plus trim and toe kicks.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterCustom Kitchen Cabinets in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bloomingdale
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 Bloomingdale →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bloomingdale
Dark soapstone-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Bloomingdale →From first visit to final walk-through
- 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 deliveryCabinets are ordered; lead time depends on the line, and we inspect every box when it arrives.
- 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 Bloomingdale homeowners
Do you install cabinets I bought myself?
We do. Install-only jobs are common: you buy the cabinets, we handle assembly, setting, trim and hardware.
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.
Can you replace cabinets without removing the countertop?
Uppers can be swapped while the counters stay. For lowers, the top has to come off, and whether it can go back on depends on the material and its condition.
How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets?
It depends on how many cabinets you need, the line you choose, how much trim and fillers the room takes and whether counters come off too. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Should I replace or reface my cabinets?
Sound boxes and a good layout point to refacing. Water damage, sagging or a layout you dislike point to new cabinets.
Bloomingdale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
No registration application or fee to work as a contractor in Bloomingdale. Permit submittals need a detailed written scope of work. We take care of that before work starts.
What happens to the old appliance in Bloomingdale?
Hauler SBC Waste Solutions: bulk items (up to 2 cubic yards, e.g. furniture) and white goods (appliances) covered under flat rate. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Bloomingdale building permit for cabinet replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building & Zoning Department, phone (630) 671-5660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Bloomingdale require a licensed electrician for cabinet replacement?
A license is required depending on permit type; electrical is listed among the trade licenses. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do you work in my part of Bloomingdale?
Yes. Our crews work across Bloomingdale, including Old Town Bloomingdale — ZIP 60108 — and nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
Working in Bloomingdale
- A lot of Bloomingdale kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bloomingdale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
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