Original 1990s cabinets with fixed shelves
If your cabinets date to the 1990s, they can usually take pull-outs. We check the frame and sides for a solid mount first.
Serving Crystal Lake & nearby Lake Zurich, Elgin
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Crystal Lake, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Crystal Lake kitchen.
- Installers working in Crystal Lake ZIP 60014, 60012, 60098
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Crystal Lake
Most base cabinets are deep enough to lose a stockpot in. In Crystal Lake we measure each opening, build roll-out shelves to fit between the hinges and install them on full-extension slides, so everything in the cabinet comes out to you.
Pots and pans in a tippy stack
Cookware piled on a single fixed shelf is the classic case. Roll-outs with raised sides keep pots in rows you can see.
Lids sliding everywhere
Loose lids are the messiest part of a pot cabinet. We add dividers or a slim lid pull-out to hold them upright.
Spices crowding the counter
A narrow pull-out beside the range holds spices and oils within reach of the cook, using a space that's often a filler strip.
Kneeling to reach the back of the cabinet
If you have to get on the floor and reach past the front row, the cabinet needs shelves that roll out to you.
Cramped upper cabinets
If the top shelf of the wall cabinets is out of reach, a pull-down mechanism or reorganized inserts can help.
Pantry cabinet with deep fixed shelves
Tall pantry cabinets with fixed shelves bury cans at the back. Roll-out drawers inside the doors make every row visible.
Lazy Susan that sticks or wobbles
A worn corner lazy Susan can often be rebuilt or replaced with a new one on a fresh center post and bearings.
What the install includes
- Cabinet-by-cabinet reviewA look at what you store and which cabinets are the hardest to use.
- Measuring the clear openingsWe measure each opening, including face frames, hinge clearance and plumbing.
- Removing fixed shelvesOld fixed shelves and loose racks come out where roll-outs will go.
- 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 unitsTrash pull-outs, corner swing-outs and sink-base organizers installed and adjusted.
- Adjustment and walkthroughWe test each shelf fully loaded, adjust as needed and clean up.
Options to choose from
Custom-made vs. kit organizersWe use stock hardware where it fits and build to size where it doesn't.
Specialty hardwareHardware for the awkward cabinets: blind corners, sink bases and narrow fillers.
Hardwood drawer boxesSolid wood sides, often dovetailed, with a plywood bottom for heavy cookware.
Plywood or melamine roll-outsA practical choice for pantry shelves and lighter loads.
Wire and chrome pull-outsCoated-wire baskets for cleaning supplies and spots that need airflow.
What the work looks like in Crystal Lake homes
Before
Installed
DetailA Crystal Lake 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Burtons Bridge. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: kneeling on the floor to dig out a pan. 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 cabinet-by-cabinet review, mounting slides, plus trash, corner and under-sink units.
Before
AfterLake Zurich kitchen, 1980s two-story: pull-out shelves & cabinet organizers
A 1980s two-story in Lake Zurich, a typical kitchen for Lake Zurich. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The main complaint was kneeling on the floor to dig out a pan. The result: 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 cabinet-by-cabinet review, mounting slides, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterA Hoffman Estates two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Hoffman Estates, a typical kitchen for Hoffman Estates. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was solid cabinets with fixed shelves nobody could reach into. 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, removing fixed shelves, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterA Crystal Lake 1980s two-story: before and after
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 Crystal Lake →
Before
AfterA Crystal Lake two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
Finished: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Crystal Lake →From the old unit to the new one
- Send photos of the cabinetsPictures of the worst cabinets and the corner help us plan the visit.
- 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 dayWe install, adjust and leave the cabinets ready to load.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers questions from Crystal Lake homeowners
What's the best pull-out organizer for kitchen cabinets?
For most people the most useful is a pair of roll-out shelves in the pot cabinet, followed by a trash pull-out.
Can pull-out shelves be added to existing cabinets?
Yes, in most cabinets. We build the shelf to the clear opening and mount the slides to the cabinet sides or with rear brackets.
Can you add pull-out drawers to kitchen cabinets that have doors?
Yes. The doors stay; you open them and pull the shelf out behind them.
How much do pull-out shelves cost to install?
We don't price without measuring. The estimate lists each shelf and organizer so you can decide what to do.
How long does installation take?
Once the shelves are built, installing a kitchen's worth of roll-outs is usually a day or less.
Do I need a permit for pull-out shelf installation in Crystal Lake?
It depends on the scope. Crystal Lake's rule in short: Kitchen alteration handout (Nov 2019) requires a contractor list and two sets of plans showing floor plans, electrical layout, structure and plumbing changes; inspections for rough electrical, plumbing, framing, insulation and final. We handle the permit when one is needed with City of Crystal Lake Community Development - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Crystal Lake?
Yes. Our crews work across Crystal Lake, including Downtown, Coventry, Four Colonies, The Villages — ZIP 60014, 60012, 60098 — and nearby Lake Zurich, Elgin, Hoffman Estates.
Working in Crystal Lake
- A lot of Crystal Lake kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Crystal Lake homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
DowntownCoventryFour ColoniesThe VillagesWedgewoodBurtons Bridge
ZIP 60014ZIP 60012ZIP 60098
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Other kitchen services in Crystal Lake
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.