A 1980s kitchen on a slab or crawlspace
We match the new foundation to the old one, whether a basement wall, crawlspace or slab, so floors line up and plumbing can reach.
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Kitchen Additions in Carol Stream, IL
Bump-outs and rear additions that give your Carol Stream kitchen the room it's missing, from zoning check to finished cabinets.
- Local crews working in Carol Stream ZIP 60188
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
When a Carol Stream kitchen needs more room, not just new cabinets
Sometimes no layout can fix a kitchen that is simply too small. A kitchen addition in Carol Stream — a bump-out of a few feet or a full rear addition — adds floor space for an island, a table or a pantry, and we handle it from the zoning check and permit drawings to the foundation, roof and finished cabinets.
A back door or deck in the way
Additions usually land where the back door is. We relocate the door, rebuild the landing and tie the deck or patio back in.
Worried about living through construction
Exterior work comes first, the connection to the old kitchen last, so daily life is disrupted for the shortest stretch we can manage.
Remodeling alone won't solve it
An addition is a bigger project than a remodel. We compare both options on your floor plan so the decision is clear.
Kitchen too small for an island or table
When the room is too narrow for an island and too tight for a table, rearranging won't help. A bump-out of several feet can make room for both.
Heating and cooling the new space
We plan heating and cooling for the added space from the start, including floor or duct options when the existing system can't reach.
Dark kitchen with one small window
A kitchen with one window over the sink stays dim all day. The new exterior wall of an addition is where we put the glass.
No spot for a mudroom or drop zone
Adding a few feet at the back entry gives the family a landing spot for gear and leaves the kitchen for cooking.
What's included
- Feasibility and zoning checkA first look at what the property and the village's zoning allow, so the design starts within limits.
- Design and permit drawingsDrawings for the addition and the new kitchen, prepared for plan review and construction.
- Excavation and foundationUtilities located, footings dug below frost depth and a foundation poured or built to match the house.
- Windows, doors and exterior finishExterior cladding, windows and an entry door that blend with the original home.
- Plumbing, electrical and HVACRough-in for the sink, appliances, lighting, outlets and heating and cooling.
- Insulation and drywallWalls and ceiling insulated to current energy code, then drywall, tape and finish.
- The new kitchenCabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring and lighting installed across the old and new space.
Choices you'll make
Bump-outA small addition of a few feet along one wall, often enough for an island, a nook or a pantry.
Banquettes and built-in seatingBuilt-in benches along the new windows make a compact eating nook with storage underneath.
Skylights and vaulted ceilingsA sloped ceiling or skylights in the addition add height and light over the new table or island.
Cantilevered bump-outA short extension supported by the floor framing instead of a new foundation, when the joists and codes allow it.
Matching exterior materialsBrick, siding and trim sourced to match the house as closely as possible.
Before and after: kitchens near Carol Stream
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AfterA Carol Stream 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and a brass chandelier over the nook. The main complaint was no room for a table, an island or more cabinets. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered design and permit drawings, plumbing, electrical and HVAC, plus insulation and drywall.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above, white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam and two hanging glass pendants. The reason for the call: no room for a table, an island or more cabinets. After: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with brushed nickel bar pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. On site this meant excavation and foundation, windows, doors and exterior finish, plus plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
Kitchen Additions in Glendale Heights →
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AfterKitchen Additions in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bartlett
A 1990s two-story colonial in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: a cramped kitchen with one small window. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in light sand beige with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, light oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the old and new space and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. On site this meant excavation and foundation, windows, doors and exterior finish, plus insulation and drywall.
Kitchen Additions in Bartlett →
Before
AfterA Carol Stream 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
Finished: 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 Carol Stream →
Before
AfterA Carol Stream two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
What changed: 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 Carol Stream →From first visit to final walk-through
- Site visit and feasibilityA visit to measure the house and lot and confirm an addition is possible.
- Design and estimatePlans, elevations and a line-item quote for the full project.
- Permit and plan reviewWe submit to the village and respond to plan review until the permit is issued.
- Building the shellWe build and close in the addition while your kitchen stays in use.
- Connecting and finishingWe open the old wall, finish the mechanical work and install the new kitchen.
Kitchen Additions questions from Carol Stream homeowners
Is a bump-out enough, or do I need a full addition?
If you need room for an island, a nook or a pantry wall, a bump-out of a few feet is often enough. A new dining area plus more cabinets usually calls for a full addition.
What does a kitchen addition cost?
It depends on the size, the foundation type, the roof tie-in, the mechanical work and the kitchen inside it. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen addition in Carol Stream?
Always. Additions go through plan review and inspections, and we take care of both.
How long does plan review take?
That depends on the village's workload and how complete the submission is. We plan the schedule with review time built in.
Does a bump-out need a foundation?
Usually yes. Only small extensions can hang off the existing framing, and only when the structure allows.
Does kitchen addition 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.
Does Carol Stream require a licensed electrician for kitchen addition?
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.
Do Carol Stream condo associations need to approve kitchen addition?
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.
Carol Stream plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen addition?
Checklists ask for plumbing contractor's license and plumber's license unless the homeowner does the work. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for kitchen addition 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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