Painted trim in a home built before 1978
We treat paint on older window parts as possibly lead-based and work lead-safe from removal to final cleanup.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Window Replacement in Des Plaines, IL
A new window over the sink in your Des Plaines kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Local crews working in Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen window problems we fix in Des Plaines
A fogged, drafty or stuck window over the sink is worth fixing on its own, without a full remodel. We measure, order the right unit, remove the old one cleanly and install and trim the new window in your Des Plaines home.
Garden or bay window
Garden windows add a shelf of space beyond the wall. They need careful flashing and support, which we include.
Drafts and cold air at the sink
Cold air at the counter usually comes from worn weatherstripping, gaps around the frame or an old single-pane sash. A new, properly sealed window stops it.
Window painted shut or broken hardware
A crank that spins without opening the sash or a lock that will not latch is often harder to fix than to replace.
Old aluminum or single-pane windows
We swap old metal-frame windows for insulated units that keep frost and condensation off the glass.
Interior trim and stool damaged
New windows need clean interior trim. We install casing and a stool or a tiled return, ready for paint.
Window too low for a new backsplash or faucet
A tall faucet or a new backsplash can run into a low sill. We can raise the sill, change the window size or choose a unit that fits the new layout.
Fogged or cloudy glass
Fog trapped inside double-pane glass will not go away. We look at the frame and recommend new glass or a new window.
Everything in a kitchen window replacement
- Measuring the openingWe measure the rough opening and check for square, level and rot.
- Protecting the kitchenCounters, sink and floor are covered, and dust is contained.
- Flashing and waterproofingSill pan, flashing tape and sealant keep water out of the wall.
- Setting and insulating the windowThe window is set plumb and level, shimmed and insulated around the frame.
- Exterior trim and cappingOutside, we trim and seal the window to match siding or brick.
- Interior trim and stoolInside, new casing and a stool or return finish the window.
- Wall patchingWe repair the wall surfaces disturbed during removal.
Choices you'll make
Sliding windowsSashes glide sideways with little effort, good for wide, short openings.
Casement windowsHinged at the side and opened with a crank, easy to reach over a sink.
Vinyl framesVinyl frames do not need painting and handle humidity well.
Garden windowsBox-shaped windows that project out from the wall with a glass shelf area.
Awning windowsHinged at the top, they open outward and can stay open in light rain.
Before and after: kitchens near Des Plaines
Before
AfterA Des Plaines postwar Cape Cod: before and after
A postwar Cape Cod in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. Before: stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. The result: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included measuring the opening, interior trim and stool, plus wall patching.
Before
AfterA Park Ridge postwar bi-level: before and after
This one is a postwar bi-level in Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink. The main complaint was a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. The job covered protecting the kitchen, interior trim and stool, plus wall patching.
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Before
AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen window replacement
A postwar Cape Cod in Elk Grove Village, a typical kitchen for Elk Grove Village. What we started with: stainless double sink. The main complaint was a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant measuring the opening, protecting the kitchen, plus flashing and waterproofing.
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Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1950s ranch, Des Plaines
A new layout with an island, cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers, black honed granite counters and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
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Before
AfterAccessible Kitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Des Plaines
A lowered bright white quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers with polished nickel 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 Des Plaines →The project, step by step
- Visit and measureAt the visit we check the opening and talk through window types.
- Estimate and approvalsYou get a written estimate; we check permit and approval needs.
- Window orderedWe order the unit built to your opening.
- Install and trimMost same-size replacements are done in a day; enlargements take longer.
- Final checkOperation, seals and trim are checked with you before we leave.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Des Plaines homeowners
What is the best window over a kitchen sink?
For reach, a casement with a crank or a slider. For an older home's style, a double-hung may still be the right choice.
Can I make my kitchen window bigger?
Yes, in most walls. It takes framing work and a permit.
How long does kitchen window replacement take?
A same-size window is usually installed in a day. Ordering the window takes longer than installing it.
What frame material holds up best in a kitchen?
For splashes and steam, vinyl or fiberglass; clad wood if you want wood inside.
Can you replace just the glass?
When only the seal has failed, new glass may be enough. Old or rotted frames usually need full replacement.
Des Plaines building permit for kitchen window 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 Des Plaines-registered contractor for kitchen window replacement?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen window 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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