Painted trim in a home built before 1978
Old window trim and sashes are a common source of lead paint. We contain the work area inside and out and clean up with HEPA equipment.
Serving Downers Grove & nearby Lisle, Woodridge
Kitchen Window Replacement in Downers Grove, IL
A new window over the sink in your Downers Grove kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Local crews working in Downers Grove ZIP 60515, 60516
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen window problems we fix in Downers Grove
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 Downers Grove home.
Noise from the street or yard
A tighter, double-pane window and a sealed installation make a kitchen quieter.
Hard to open over the sink
If you have to lean over the sink and fight the sash, the window type is the problem. Casements and sliders are much easier to reach.
Want a bigger window over the sink
Enlarging the opening lets in more light and a better view. It means a new header, wall work inside and out, and usually a permit.
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.
Window too low for a new backsplash or faucet
When a remodel changes counter height or backsplash, the window may need to move. We coordinate the opening with the new kitchen.
Window painted shut or broken hardware
Old windows painted shut or with broken locks and cranks are a common reason to replace. New units come with working hardware and easy cleaning.
Interior trim and stool damaged
If the casing is cracked or swollen, we replace it as part of the window job.
Everything in a kitchen window replacement
- Removing the old windowThe old sash and frame come out without damaging the walls more than necessary.
- Opening repair or reframingWe repair the opening or resize it with proper framing.
- 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 cappingExterior trim, capping or brick mold is installed and sealed.
- Interior trim and stoolWe install interior trim ready for paint or stain.
- Check and cleanupEvery part is checked with you and the kitchen is left clean.
Materials and options
Vinyl framesLow maintenance and moisture resistant, common for replacement windows.
Casement windowsCasements seal tightly and are simple to open across a counter.
Awning windowsAwning windows vent air even during a drizzle.
Double-hung windowsDouble-hungs suit older homes but need a stretch over the sink to open.
Garden windowsBox-shaped windows that project out from the wall with a glass shelf area.
Kitchens like yours in Downers Grove: before and after
Before
AfterDowners Grove kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen window replacement
A 1950s ranch near E.H. Prince Subdivision, a typical kitchen for Downers Grove. Before: stainless double sink. The main complaint was a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant flashing and waterproofing, interior trim and stool, plus check and cleanup.
Before
AfterA Lisle 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial near Oakview, a typical kitchen for Lisle. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. The job covered opening repair or reframing, flashing and waterproofing, plus setting and insulating the window.
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Before
AfterWoodridge kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen window replacement
This one is a 1980s two-story in Woodridge. What we started with: white double sink. The reason for the call: a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. The result: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included flashing and waterproofing, setting and insulating the window, plus exterior trim and capping.
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Before
AfterDowners Grove kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen design & layout planning
What changed: 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, Downers Grove
Finished: a lowered black honed granite counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Downers Grove →How your kitchen window replacement goes
- 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 orderedThe window is ordered to size; lead times vary by maker.
- Install and trimMost same-size replacements are done in a day; enlargements take longer.
- Final checkWe test the window and walk through the job with you.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Downers Grove homeowners
Can you replace just the glass?
Yes in some cases. We tell you whether glass or a whole window makes more sense.
Can I make my kitchen window bigger?
Often. Plumbing, wiring and structure decide how much bigger it can go.
Insert or full-frame replacement?
An insert goes into the existing frame and keeps the trim; full-frame replaces everything down to the studs.
Is winter a bad time to replace a window?
Not really. With planning, a single kitchen window goes in fast in any season.
Permit for a bigger window in Downers Grove?
A larger window means a new header and wall work, which normally requires a permit. We take care of it.
Downers Grove building permit for kitchen window replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Building Division (https://cvportal.downers.us), phone 630-434-5515. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Which Downers Grove homes do you most often see for kitchen window replacement?
In Downers Grove we see Mix of housing from mid-19th century onward, Sears and other kit homes and Frequent teardowns replaced by new houses. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do I need historic review for kitchen window replacement in Downers Grove?
Downers Grove has locally reviewed areas, including Shady Lane Estates, E.H. Prince Subdivision and Maple Ave/Main St corridor. Exterior changes there can need review; interior-only work usually does not. We check before anything changes on the outside.
Do I need a permit for kitchen window replacement in Downers Grove?
It depends on the scope. Downers Grove's rule in short: Village states most projects require a permit and applications are submitted online; First review about 10 business days. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Downers Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Downers Grove, including Denburn Woods, Shady Lane Estates, E.H. Prince Subdivision — ZIP 60515, 60516 — and nearby Lisle, Woodridge, Oak Brook.
Working in Downers Grove
- A lot of Downers Grove kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Downers Grove 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.
Denburn WoodsShady Lane EstatesE.H. Prince Subdivision
ZIP 60515ZIP 60516
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