Soffit above the uppers
Many 1970s kitchens have a boxed soffit over the wall cabinets. During replacement we check what is inside and, where possible, run the new uppers higher.
Serving Bolingbrook & nearby Woodridge, Naperville
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Bolingbrook, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Bolingbrook and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Kitchen remodels across Bolingbrook ZIP 60440, 60490
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Bolingbrook
Some Bolingbrook homeowners need a full set of new cabinets in a new layout; others bought cabinets and need them put in right. Either way we take out what is there, prepare the walls and floor, and hang every box plumb with doors and drawers adjusted before we leave.
Doors that won't line up
Crooked reveals rarely come from the hinges alone. When the cabinets were never set level, we reinstall them so every door hangs even.
Peeling thermofoil or failing edges
Thermofoil that bubbles from heat and laminate edges that peel are hard to repair. If the cabinets are tired underneath as well, we replace the whole set.
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.
New appliances don't fit the openings
A wider range, a counter-depth fridge or a second oven usually needs openings the old cabinets don't have. New cabinets are sized around the appliances you actually own.
Wasted space in the corner
That dark corner cabinet nobody opens can become usable storage with a swing-out or carousel unit in the new layout.
Cabinets bought, no one to install them
Plenty of homeowners buy their own cabinets and hire us just for the install. We handle assembly, leveling, fillers and hardware so the job looks professional.
Swollen sink base from an old leak
Bubbled panels and a musty smell under the sink point to past leaks. The fix is a new base cabinet plus a check of the drain and supply lines before it goes in.
What's included
- Protection and tear-outFloors and doorways covered, appliances pulled, old cabinets and counters removed and hauled away.
- Base cabinets set levelLower boxes leveled, clamped and joined into one straight run, then secured to the framing.
- 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.
- Doors, drawers and hardwareEvery door and drawer adjusted for even gaps, with knobs and pulls drilled from a jig.
- Ready for countertopsWe hand off a flat, rigid base line for templating and reconnect what we can once the tops are in.
Finishes and options
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesPlywood boxes hold screws better and handle moisture better than particleboard, which matters most at the sink.
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.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsWe assemble and install RTA cabinets you bought yourself and check every box for damage first.
Framed and frameless cabinetsA face frame adds rigidity and a traditional look, while frameless construction gives easier access to the full box.
Door stylesClean Shaker doors are the most requested, with slab fronts for modern kitchens and raised panels for traditional ones.
What the work looks like in Bolingbrook homes
Before
In progress
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bolingbrook
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Westbury. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The reason for the call: worn-out cabinets that no longer closed properly. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters. Work included fillers, panels and scribing, trim and toe kicks, plus ready for countertops.
Before
AfterA Woodridge 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial near Seven Bridges, a typical kitchen for Woodridge. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: too little storage under an old soffit. After: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. Work included protection and tear-out, base cabinets set level, plus wall cabinets hung on studs.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Woodridge →
Before
AfterLisle kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
A 1980s two-story near Oakview, a typical kitchen for Lisle. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. What bothered the owners most: 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. On site this meant protection and tear-out, base cabinets set level, plus fillers, panels and scribing.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Lisle →
Before
AfterCustom Kitchen Cabinets in a 1980s two-story, Bolingbrook
Built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in charcoal gray with polished nickel pulls and dark soapstone-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterA Bolingbrook two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
What changed: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Bolingbrook →How your cabinet replacement goes
- Visit and measurementsWe look at the old cabinets, measure the room and talk through what you want to change.
- Cabinet plan and written estimateYou get a cabinet plan and a written quote that lists every part of the job.
- 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 Bolingbrook homeowners
What's the difference between stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets?
Think of it as flexibility: stock is ready-made, semi-custom can be adjusted, custom is made to order for your walls.
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 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.
Do you remove and haul away the old cabinets?
Removal and haul-away are included in our estimates, so you don't have to rent a dumpster.
Can you replace lower cabinets with drawers?
Absolutely — many owners switch most of their base cabinets to drawers because everything is easier to see and reach.
Which Bolingbrook homes do you most often see for cabinet replacement?
In Bolingbrook we see Mostly built after 1960; planned subdivisions. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Can Bolingbrook bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler Flood Brothers Disposal, (630) 919-0400. One bulk item per week free (extra $8 each. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Bolingbrook contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
The Village has a Contractor Registration form on its permit portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Does cabinet replacement need a Bolingbrook building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook, phone (630) 226-8470. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Bolingbrook?
It depends on the scope. Bolingbrook's rule in short: Permits are required for new construction, renovations, additions, alterations and repairs and must be obtained before work starts. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook.
Do you work in my part of Bolingbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Bolingbrook, including Westbury, Colonial Village, Heritage Creek — ZIP 60440, 60490 — and nearby Woodridge, Naperville, Lisle.
Working in Bolingbrook
- A lot of Bolingbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bolingbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
WestburyColonial VillageHeritage Creek
ZIP 60440ZIP 60490
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