Soffit above the uppers
A soffit steals the top of the wall. Before ordering, we open it up to see if it hides a duct or pipe, then plan taller wall cabinets or a neat finished box.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Des Plaines, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Des Plaines and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Kitchen remodels across Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Des Plaines
When cabinet boxes are swollen, sagging or simply in the wrong places, paint and new doors only hide the problem. We remove the old cabinets in your Des Plaines kitchen and install new ones level, square and fastened into the framing, so doors line up and counters sit flat.
Doors that won't line up
Crooked reveals rarely come from the hinges alone. When the cabinets were never set level, we reinstall them so every door hangs even.
Boxes are falling apart
Drawer bottoms that drop out, face frames pulling loose and hinges that won't hold a screw mean the boxes are finished. New cabinets with sturdier construction are the lasting fix.
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.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Kneeling to dig pots out of a deep base is no fun. We swap door-and-shelf bases for deep drawer stacks that bring everything up to you.
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.
New appliances don't fit the openings
A wider range, a counter-depth fridge or a second oven usually needs openings the old cabinets don't have. New cabinets are sized around the appliances you actually own.
Peeling thermofoil or failing edges
Peeling vinyl fronts are a common reason for calls. We check the boxes; if they are still sound we may suggest refacing, if not we install new cabinets.
Everything in a cabinet replacement
- 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 scribingScribed fillers and finished end panels that close every gap and keep doors from hitting the wall.
- Trim and toe kicksFinish trim at the top and bottom of the run, matched to the cabinet color.
- Ready for countertopsThe base run is left level and solid for the countertop template, with sink and appliance openings checked.
Materials and options
Door stylesClean Shaker doors are the most requested, with slab fronts for modern kitchens and raised panels for traditional ones.
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.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsWe assemble and install RTA cabinets you bought yourself and check every box for damage first.
Framed and frameless cabinetsFramed cabinets have a face frame around the opening; frameless boxes give slightly wider openings and a cleaner modern look.
Before and after: kitchens near Des Plaines
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a postwar Cape Cod, Des Plaines
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Des Plaines. What we started with: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and speckled laminate. The main complaint was dated cabinets in a layout that no longer worked. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters. On site this meant measuring and site check, protection and tear-out, plus ready for countertops.
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AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Mount Prospect
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Mount Prospect. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and laminate with an aluminum edge band. The reason for the call: sagging, chipped cabinets that were past saving. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in warm taupe with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. On site this meant protection and tear-out, wall and floor prep, plus ready for countertops.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterCustom Kitchen Cabinets in a postwar bi-level, Des Plaines
Finished: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with satin brass pulls and warm walnut butcher block counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines postwar Cape Cod: before and after
Finished: warm walnut butcher block countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines postwar bi-level: before and 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 →How your cabinet replacement goes
- Visit and measurementsWe look at the old cabinets, measure the room and talk through what you want to change.
- Cabinet plan and written estimateA drawn layout with cabinet sizes and an itemized estimate for removal, install and trim.
- Ordering and deliveryWe place the order and check the delivery against the plan so nothing is missing on install day.
- Tear-out and installationRemoval, prep, leveling, hanging and trim — usually a few days for a typical kitchen.
- Adjustment and walk-throughDoors and drawers adjusted, hardware on, and a walk-through before countertops are templated.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Des Plaines homeowners
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.
Can I swap upper cabinets for open shelves?
We can. Open shelving needs solid anchoring, so we fasten the brackets into studs and finish the wall behind them.
What's the difference between stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets?
Think of it as flexibility: stock is ready-made, semi-custom can be adjusted, custom is made to order for your walls.
How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets?
It depends on how many cabinets you need, the line you choose, how much trim and fillers the room takes and whether counters come off too. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Do you remove and haul away the old cabinets?
We do. The old cabinets and counters leave with us, and the room is swept before installation starts.
Can Des Plaines bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler is LRS: one bulk item per week at no extra charge; extra items may incur a charge. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Does Des Plaines require a licensed electrician for cabinet replacement?
Electricians need a City contractor license and fees plus an Electrical Test Certificate. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Des Plaines contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Des Plaines building permit for cabinet replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division, phone 847-391-5380. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule 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 handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
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.
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