Soffit above the uppers
Removing a 1980s soffit can add a full row of storage. If something inside has to stay, we size the cabinets around it and trim it cleanly.
Serving Carol Stream & nearby Glendale Heights, Winfield
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Carol Stream, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Carol Stream and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Kitchen remodels across Carol Stream ZIP 60188
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Carol Stream
Replacing kitchen cabinets is mostly about what you don't see: a straight base line, wall cabinets screwed into studs, fillers scribed to crooked walls. Our Carol Stream crew handles the tear-out, the install and the trim work, and leaves the kitchen ready for countertops.
Condo delivery and building rules
Cabinets arrive in many boxes, and condo buildings set work hours, elevator bookings and insurance requirements. We schedule around them and keep the hallways clean.
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.
Cabinets bought, no one to install them
Ordered cabinets online or picked up flat-pack boxes from a store? We assemble and install them, check every box against the plan and flag damage before it's on the wall.
Boxes are falling apart
If you glue the same drawer back together every few months, the cabinet is worn out. We tear out the tired boxes and set new ones built to last.
Wall cabinets pulling off the wall
A gap opening between an upper cabinet and the wall is a warning sign — it may be hung on drywall anchors instead of studs. We remove it and fasten new cabinets into the framing.
Wasted space in the corner
Corners are where old kitchens lose the most room. We plan the replacement with a corner unit you can actually reach.
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.
What the project covers
- 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-outFloors and doorways covered, appliances pulled, old cabinets and counters removed and hauled away.
- Wall and floor prepWe mark framing, find the floor's high point and fix damaged wall sections before the first box goes in.
- Base cabinets set levelLower boxes leveled, clamped and joined into one straight run, then secured to the framing.
- 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.
Materials and options
Door stylesClean Shaker doors are the most requested, with slab fronts for modern kitchens and raised panels for traditional ones.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsFlat-pack cabinets can work well if they are assembled square and installed carefully; we do both.
Framed and frameless cabinetsFramed cabinets have a face frame around the opening; frameless boxes give slightly wider openings and a cleaner modern look.
Soft-close hinges and dovetail drawersSoft-close hinges and full-extension slides are standard on most lines today; dovetail drawer boxes are a sign of solid construction.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesParticleboard keeps the price down; plywood holds up longer near water. Many owners choose plywood at least for the sink base.
Kitchens like yours in Carol Stream: before and after
Before
In progress
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Carol Stream
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Carol Stream, a typical kitchen for Carol Stream. 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. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters. Work included measuring and site check, base cabinets set level, plus fillers, panels and scribing.
Before
AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
The site: a 1980s two-story in 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. The reason for the call: sagging, chipped cabinets that were past saving. After: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters. On site this meant wall and floor prep, base cabinets set level, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Glendale Heights →
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bloomingdale
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s 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. The job covered measuring and site check, protection and tear-out, plus trim and toe kicks.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterCustom Kitchen Cabinets in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Carol Stream
Finished: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in pale sage with brushed nickel bar pulls and warm walnut butcher block counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterCarol Stream kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: countertop fabrication & installation
What changed: warm walnut butcher block countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Carol Stream →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 estimateYou get a cabinet plan and a written quote that lists every part of the job.
- 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 Carol Stream homeowners
Can you install cabinets in a condo building?
Yes. We follow the building's work hours, book the elevator for delivery and provide the certificate of insurance management asks for.
Can you replace lower cabinets with drawers?
Yes. New drawer bases with full-extension slides usually hold more than door-and-shelf cabinets of the same width.
How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets?
The main drivers are the cabinet line, the size of the kitchen, tear-out and any plumbing or electrical changes. After measuring we send a line-item quote.
Will my kitchen be usable during the work?
Partly. The fridge can usually stay running nearby, but the sink waits for countertops. We give you the sequence in advance.
Do you install cabinets I bought myself?
Yes. We install cabinets from stores, online sellers and flat-pack brands, including assembly when needed. We check every box before it goes on the wall.
Does Carol Stream require a licensed electrician for cabinet replacement?
Permit checklists ask for a copy of the electrical contractor's license unless the homeowner does the work. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Does cabinet replacement need a Carol Stream building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Building Permits & Inspections, phone (630) 871-6230. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can you do cabinet replacement in a Carol Stream condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Carol Stream?
It depends on the scope. Carol Stream's rule in short: Permit required for most remodeling; exempt only if no structural change and no alteration or relocation of plumbing, heating or electrical; fixture swaps without piping changes are exempt. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Carol Stream?
Yes. Our crews work across Carol Stream — ZIP 60188 — and nearby Glendale Heights, Winfield, Bloomingdale.
Working in Carol Stream
- A lot of Carol Stream kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Community Development Department, Building Permits & Inspections handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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