Original 1980s cabinets with fixed shelves
If your cabinets date to the 1980s, they can usually take pull-outs. We check the frame and sides for a solid mount first.
Serving Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Buffalo Grove, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Buffalo Grove kitchen.
- Installers working in Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Buffalo Grove
Getting on your knees to find a lid is a cabinet problem, not an organizing one. We retrofit sliding shelves and organizers into existing kitchen cabinets around Buffalo Grove, sized cabinet by cabinet instead of bought off a shelf.
Pantry cabinet with deep fixed shelves
If the back of the pantry cabinet is full of things you forgot you had, sliding shelves fix that.
Pots and pans in a tippy stack
When the pan you need is under three others, a pair of roll-out shelves spaced for cookware ends the restacking.
Blind corner cabinet
Blind corners hide half their space behind the next cabinet. A swing-out or pull-out corner unit brings that hidden part into reach.
Trash can in the walkway
A pull-out double bin fits inside a standard base cabinet and keeps trash and recycling out of sight next to the sink.
Baking sheets and cutting boards jammed in
Sheet pans fit best on edge. We add tray dividers to a base cabinet or the cabinet over the oven or fridge.
Cramped upper cabinets
Upper cabinets above eye level are hard to use. A pull-down shelf or a shallow organizer can bring items lower or forward.
Kneeling to reach the back of the cabinet
Bending low and digging into a dark lower cabinet is what roll-outs replace. The whole shelf comes forward at the pull of a handle.
Included with the install
- Measuring the clear openingsWidth between hinges, depth to the back and height to the next shelf, for every cabinet.
- Removing fixed shelvesWe take out shelves that are in the way and patch any holes left behind.
- Mounting slidesSlides are fastened to the cabinet sides, using spacers where the face frame sticks out.
- Installing roll-out shelvesRoll-outs set at the heights you need for pots, small appliances or pantry goods.
- Trash, corner and under-sink unitsSpecialty pull-outs for bins, blind corners and the cabinet under the sink.
- Dividers and insertsTray dividers, lid racks, spice pull-outs and drawer inserts added where they help.
- Adjustment and walkthroughWe test each shelf fully loaded, adjust as needed and clean up.
Models, parts and fittings
Custom-made vs. kit organizersWe use stock hardware where it fits and build to size where it doesn't.
Full-extension slidesSlides that extend fully, with soft-close available on most units.
Hardwood drawer boxesSolid wood sides, often dovetailed, with a plywood bottom for heavy cookware.
Wire and chrome pull-outsCoated-wire baskets for cleaning supplies and spots that need airflow.
Plywood or melamine roll-outsSmooth, easy-to-wipe shelves for cleaning supplies and dry goods.
Before and after: kitchens near Buffalo Grove
Before
Installed
DetailA Buffalo Grove 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial near Green Knolls, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was a pot cabinet that had turned into a pile. After: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. Work included measuring the clear openings, trash, corner and under-sink units, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Arlington Heights
The site: a 1980s two-story in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: deep base cabinets where pots got lost at the back. Finished kitchen: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. The job covered measuring the clear openings, removing fixed shelves, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterA Palatine 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Palatine. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: deep base cabinets where pots got lost at the back. After: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. On site this meant mounting slides, installing roll-out shelves, plus dividers and inserts.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Palatine →
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Buffalo Grove
Finished: the closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light.
Pantry Design & Installation in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: built-in breakfast nook & banquette
What changed: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Buffalo Grove →Install day
- Send photos of the cabinetsOpen the doors and take a few photos so we can see the cabinet type and what's inside.
- Measure and planA visit to measure and decide shelf heights, materials and specialty units.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate per cabinet and can start with the ones that bother you most.
- Install dayOnce the units are made, installation is often finished in a single visit.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers questions from Buffalo Grove homeowners
Can pull-out shelves be added to existing cabinets?
That's what most of our work is. We fit sliding shelves into cabinets that were built with fixed shelves.
Do pull-outs fit older cabinets?
Yes, as long as the cabinet is sound. Older face-frame cabinets just need careful measuring for clearance.
What's the best pull-out organizer for kitchen cabinets?
It depends on the cabinet: roll-outs for pots, a double-bin unit for trash, corner hardware for blind corners and dividers for trays.
How much do pull-out shelves cost to install?
Wood vs. melamine, soft-close or standard slides and specialty units all change the price. We quote per cabinet after the visit.
Can you put pull-outs under the sink?
Yes. We build them around the trap, disposal and supply lines, often as two narrow pull-outs or a U-shaped tray.
Do I need a Buffalo Grove-registered contractor for pull-out shelf installation?
All contractors working in the Village must register annually; $75 per trade, no fee for state-licensed contractors. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for pull-out shelf installation in Buffalo Grove?
It depends on the scope. Buffalo Grove's rule in short: Permit required to replace or modify a kitchen, including replacing cabinetry; replacing a sink or faucet needs a plumbing permit even in the same location; electrical must meet the 2017 NEC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services.
Do you work in my part of Buffalo Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Buffalo Grove, including The Highlands, Green Knolls, Windfield, Didier Farms — ZIP 60089 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine, Lake Zurich.
Working in Buffalo Grove
- A lot of Buffalo Grove kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Buffalo Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The HighlandsGreen KnollsWindfieldDidier Farms
ZIP 60089
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Other kitchen services in Buffalo Grove
Pantry Design & InstallationPantry cabinets, closet conversions and walk-in shelving, built to fit.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & BanquetteBuilt-in bench seating with storage for corners, bays and nooks.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula InstallationNew islands and peninsulas with seating and storage.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.