Permits and inspections
We check what the village requires for your scope and handle permits and inspections when they apply.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Projects in Des Plaines, IL
Everything for the Des Plaines kitchen in one place: from a new faucet to a full remodel, with an in-home estimate first.
- Local crews working in Des Plaines ZIP 60016
- Remodels, cabinets, counters, plumbing, appliances and repairs
- In-home estimate and a written quote before any work
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60016
Nearby towns
What Des Plaines kitchens usually need
Protecting single-family homes during work
We treat the rest of the house as a no-dust zone: floor protection, sealed doorways and daily cleanup.
Refreshing 1960s kitchens
Kitchens from the 1960s usually have good bones. Removing soffits, adding stone counters and LED lighting makes them feel current.
Lead-safe work on older paint
Most homes here were built before 1980, so we work lead-safe on older painted surfaces: containment, no dry sanding and HEPA cleanup.
Kitchen services in Des Plaines
Remodeling & design
8 services- Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
- Kitchen Design & Layout PlanningLayouts, 3D plans and material picks before work starts.
- Accessible Kitchen RemodelingKitchens that work for every age and ability.
- Kitchen AdditionsBump-outs that add room for an island or dining area.
- Kitchen Wall Removal & Structural AssessmentOpen the kitchen up with an engineered beam.
- Kitchen Drywall & Finish WorkDrywall and plaster repair, soffit removal, ceilings, texture and trim.
- Kitchen Window ReplacementReplace or enlarge the window over the sink, trimmed and sealed.
- Kitchen Island & Peninsula InstallationNew islands and peninsulas with seating and storage.
Plumbing & water
9 services- Kitchen Plumbing ServicesSinks, faucets, disposals, drains and supply lines, done by licensed plumbers.
- Kitchen Sink Installation & ReplacementNew sinks, undermount and farmhouse styles.
- Kitchen Faucet InstallationFaucet swaps and new pull-down faucets.
- Garbage Disposal Installation & RepairDisposals unjammed, repaired or replaced, with the drain connected right.
- Kitchen Plumbing RelocationMove the sink to the island or another wall, drain and vent done right.
- Appliance Water Line InstallationFridge, ice maker and pot filler lines with a real shut-off valve.
- Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain RepairLeaking traps, strainers and drain pipes under the sink, fixed.
- Kitchen Drain CleaningSlow or backed-up kitchen sinks cleared, grease and all.
- Under-Sink Water FiltrationUnder-sink filters and reverse osmosis systems.
Restoration, cleaning & pests
7 services- Kitchen Damage RestorationWater, mold and fire damage cleaned up and repaired.
- Kitchen Water Damage RestorationLeaks stopped, water extracted, cabinets and floors dried and rebuilt.
- Kitchen Mold RemediationMoisture source fixed, mold contained and removed, kitchen rebuilt.
- Kitchen Fire & Smoke RestorationSoot cleaned, smoke odor removed, burned cabinets and walls rebuilt.
- Kitchen Deep CleaningDegreased cabinets, hood and backsplash, appliances cleaned inside and out.
- Post-Renovation CleaningFine dust, labels and residue removed so the new kitchen is ready to use.
- Kitchen Pest ControlRoaches, mice and ants treated, entry points sealed, food areas protected.
Cabinets & storage
13 services- Kitchen Cabinet ServicesPainting, refacing, repairs or brand-new cabinets.
- Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
- Cabinet Refinishing & StainingRe-stained wood cabinets with the grain still showing.
- Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
- Cabinet Door & Drawer Front ReplacementReplacement doors and drawer fronts in any style.
- Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
- Custom Kitchen CabinetsBuilt-to-fit cabinetry up to the ceiling.
- Kitchen Cabinet ModificationCabinets resized for new appliances, panels and fillers.
- Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer RepairHinges, drawer slides and water-damaged sink bases fixed.
- Kitchen Storage & Pantry SolutionsPull-outs, pantry systems and drawer organizers.
- Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet OrganizersRoll-out shelves and organizers built to fit your existing cabinets.
- 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.
Countertops, tile, floors & walls
12 services- Countertop ServicesNew counters, repairs and stone restoration.
- Countertop InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
- Countertop RepairChips, cracks, seams and burns fixed without replacing the top.
- Countertop Refinishing & ResurfacingA new coated finish over sound laminate, cultured marble or tile.
- Stone Countertop RestorationEtches, stains and dull spots taken out, then the stone resealed.
- Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.
- Kitchen Tile & Grout RepairCracked tiles swapped, loose tiles reset and tired grout redone.
- Tile & Grout CleaningDeep-cleaned tile, restored grout color and a sealer that keeps it.
- Kitchen Flooring InstallationKitchen flooring: LVP, tile and hardwood.
- Kitchen Subfloor RepairSoft spots, rot and squeaks fixed at the structure under the floor.
- Hardwood Floor Repair & RefinishingSanding, refinishing and board repairs for kitchen hardwood floors.
- Kitchen Wall Painting & WallpaperWashable paint or scrubbable wallpaper for kitchen walls and ceilings.
Appliances & ventilation
15 services- Kitchen Appliance InstallationRanges, ovens, dishwashers, fridges and microwaves installed and tested.
- Dishwasher InstallationOld unit out, new dishwasher connected, leveled and leak-tested.
- Oven, Range & Cooktop InstallationGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops, safely connected.
- Built-In Refrigerator InstallationBuilt-in and panel-ready fridges fitted flush, anchored and connected.
- Microwave InstallationOver-the-range, drawer and built-in microwaves mounted, powered and vented.
- Kitchen Appliance RemovalOld kitchen appliances disconnected, carried out and recycled.
- Kitchen Appliance RepairRefrigerators, dishwashers, ovens and microwaves diagnosed and repaired.
- Refrigerator & Ice Maker RepairNot cooling, frost, leaks and dead ice makers diagnosed and fixed.
- Dishwasher RepairDraining, cleaning, leaking and door problems found and fixed.
- Oven, Stove & Cooktop RepairGas and electric ovens, ranges and cooktops diagnosed and repaired.
- Microwave RepairOver-the-range and built-in microwaves diagnosed and repaired safely.
- Kitchen Ventilation & Range HoodsRange hoods installed, repaired and cleaned, ducted the right way.
- Range Hood InstallationUnder-cabinet, chimney, island and insert hoods, ducted to the outside.
- Range Hood RepairFans, motors, switches, lights and rattles on kitchen range hoods.
- Residential Kitchen Hood CleaningDegreased filters, fan, hood interior and the duct you can reach.
Electrical & lighting
2 servicesOutdoor, bars & commercial
6 services- Outdoor Kitchen InstallationGrill islands, gas, power and sinks built to handle Chicago winters.
- Home Bars & Coffee StationsWet bars, dry bars and coffee stations built into the space you have.
- Commercial Kitchen ProjectsHoods, exhaust cleaning and grease traps for food-service kitchens.
- Commercial Kitchen Hood InstallationType I and II hoods, grease duct, fans and makeup air, built to NFPA 96.
- Commercial Hood CleaningHood, duct and roof fan degreased to bare metal, after hours.
- Grease Trap Installation & CleaningTraps and interceptors installed, cleaned and logged for inspectors.
What our work looks like in Des Plaines homes
Before
AfterA Des Plaines postwar bi-level: before and after
This one is a postwar bi-level in Des Plaines. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. What bothered the owners most: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. After: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Des Plaines
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Des Plaines. The kitchen as it was: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile and laminate with an aluminum edge band. The main complaint was an old 4-inch tile strip that dated the room. Finished kitchen: a white subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterCabinet Refacing in a postwar bi-level, Des Plaines
The site: a postwar bi-level in Des Plaines. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. The main complaint was dated wood doors on solid boxes. After: new five-piece shaker doors in creamy white uppers and navy lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Des Plaines →Questions from Des Plaines homeowners
Which parts of Des Plaines do you cover?
All of Des Plaines — ZIP 60016 — and the towns next door: Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Do kitchen projects in Des Plaines need a permit?
Often, depending on the scope. In short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We tell you at the estimate and file the permit when one is needed with the Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
What is the Des Plaines building department phone number?
Kitchen permits in Des Plaines go through the Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division, phone 847-391-5380. Applications can be filed online through the village portal. On our jobs we handle the application and book the inspections, so you rarely need to call yourself.
Des Plaines contractor registration: what is required?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of it before work starts.
Who can do kitchen plumbing in Des Plaines?
Plumbers need a State of Illinois license; no City fees. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does Des Plaines require a licensed electrician?
Electricians need a City contractor license and fees plus an Electrical Test Certificate. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
What is Des Plaines doing about lead service lines?
City has submitted its IEPA Water Service Line Inventory (2025) and a proposed draft Replacement Plan; a public service line map is available. If yours is unconfirmed, a filter certified for lead reduction at the kitchen sink is a sensible step.
Does Des Plaines bulk pickup take old kitchen cabinets?
Hauler is LRS: one bulk item per week at no extra charge; extra items may incur a charge. On our jobs we haul old units and debris away, so you don't have to.
Who inspects restaurant hoods in Des Plaines?
Fire Prevention Division Chief, 847-391-5340. We schedule hood inspections and have the paperwork ready.
Where does Des Plaines get its water?
Des Plaines's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Chicago and the Northwest Water Commission (which is supplied by Evanston). It matters for filters, faucets, dishwashers and ice makers, and we plan fittings around it.
How do you protect my Des Plaines home during the work?
Floors and doorways are covered, dust is contained, and the site is cleaned at the end of each day.
Do you serve commercial kitchens in Des Plaines?
Yes. Hood cleaning and installation, grease trap service and commercial kitchen remodels, scheduled around your service hours.
Can you update my Des Plaines kitchen without a full remodel?
Yes. Painting or refacing cabinets, new countertops, a backsplash or new lighting change a kitchen a lot without moving walls or plumbing.
How does the estimate work?
We look at the kitchen, measure, check plumbing and wiring where it matters and talk through options. You get a written, itemized quote; nothing starts until you approve it.
Do you work on older Des Plaines homes?
A lot of Des Plaines homes date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well: which walls carry load, where the old plumbing runs and what is worth keeping.