Window painted shut or broken hardware
When the sash will not move and the hardware is discontinued, a replacement window is the practical fix.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Kitchen Window Replacement in Bloomingdale, IL
A new window over the sink in your Bloomingdale kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Kitchen remodels across Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen window problems we fix in Bloomingdale
A fogged, drafty or stuck window over the sink is worth fixing on its own, without a full remodel. We measure, order the right unit, remove the old one cleanly and install and trim the new window in your Bloomingdale home.
Noise from the street or yard
Newer insulated windows usually cut outside noise noticeably compared with single-pane glass.
Interior trim and stool damaged
If the casing is cracked or swollen, we replace it as part of the window job.
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.
Drafts and cold air at the sink
Drafty kitchen windows waste heat and fog up. Replacement with insulated glass and a sealed installation fixes both.
Rotted sill or frame
Wood sills near the faucet take a beating. We replace the damaged wood and use materials that handle moisture better.
Fogged or cloudy glass
Fog trapped inside double-pane glass will not go away. We look at the frame and recommend new glass or a new window.
Hard to open over the sink
Reaching across a counter and faucet to lift a double-hung sash is awkward. A casement or sliding window opens with a crank or a light push.
What's included
- Measuring the openingExact measurements decide whether an insert or a full-frame window fits best.
- Permits and approvalsWhen the opening changes or the town requires it, we handle the permit; historic or association review is checked first.
- 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.
- Exterior trim and cappingOutside, we trim and seal the window to match siding or brick.
- Interior trim and stoolWe install interior trim ready for paint or stain.
- Wall patchingWe repair the wall surfaces disturbed during removal.
Finishes and options
Awning windowsAwning windows vent air even during a drizzle.
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 windowsCasements seal tightly and are simple to open across a counter.
Fiberglass frames and insulated glassFiberglass frames are strong and stable; double or triple panes with low-E coatings insulate better.
Kitchen Window Replacement before and after — Bloomingdale homes
Before
AfterA Bloomingdale two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Old Town Bloomingdale, a typical kitchen for Bloomingdale. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: 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. Work included permits and approvals, exterior trim and capping, plus wall patching.
Before
AfterKitchen Window Replacement in a 1970s split-level, Roselle
The site: a 1970s split-level in Roselle. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. The job covered permits and approvals, exterior trim and capping, plus wall patching.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Roselle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights. What we started with: white double sink. The reason for the call: fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant measuring the opening, permits and approvals, plus removing the old window.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bloomingdale
What changed: a new layout with an island, cabinets in light warm taupe, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterBloomingdale kitchen, 1980s two-story: accessible kitchen remodeling
A lowered warm walnut butcher block counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in pale mint green 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 two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Bloomingdale →The project, step by step
- Visit and measureWe look at the window, measure the opening and discuss styles.
- Estimate and approvalsYou get a written estimate; we check permit and approval needs.
- Window orderedWe order the unit built to your opening.
- Install and trimRemoval, installation and trim usually take a day for a same-size window.
- Final checkOperation, seals and trim are checked with you before we leave.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Bloomingdale homeowners
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.
What affects the cost of a kitchen window?
Window size, type, frame material, glass, any rot or reframing and trim work. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Insert or full-frame replacement?
An insert goes into the existing frame and keeps the trim; full-frame replaces everything down to the studs.
Is winter a bad time to replace a window?
Windows can be installed year-round; the kitchen is open to the outside only briefly.
What frame material holds up best in a kitchen?
Vinyl and fiberglass handle moisture well. Wood looks warm but needs care near the sink.
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 is the Bloomingdale building department phone number?
Permits go through Building & Zoning Department, phone (630) 671-5660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
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.
Old Town Bloomingdale
ZIP 60108
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