Soffits above the cabinets
Soffits waste the top foot of the wall. We open them up, deal with any duct inside and run cabinets to the ceiling.
Serving Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Elk Grove Village — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Kitchen remodels across Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen problems we solve in Elk Grove Village
A kitchen remodel in Elk Grove Village usually starts with one complaint — no counter space, cabinets that are falling apart, or a room that is closed off from the rest of the house. We fix the cause, not just the look: layout, storage, lighting, wiring and plumbing, then the finishes you see every day.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
Tile counters with stained grout and a fluorescent box overhead are two quick wins: new stone and flush LED lights.
Kitchen cut off from the family room
If the cook can't see the rest of the family, we open the wall or reorient the layout so the kitchen faces the room.
Two people can't cook at once
If one person has to step aside every time the other opens the fridge, the zones are wrong. We separate prep, cooking and cleanup so the kitchen works for two.
Dated look
Oak cabinets, tile counters and a dropped light box make a kitchen look its age. New surfaces and lighting bring it up to date.
No counter space
If you prep on the cooktop because every counter is full, we look at a longer run, a peninsula or an island and move small appliances into an appliance garage.
Not enough storage
We add tall pantry cabinets, deep drawers for pots, pull-outs for spices and trays, and cabinets that run to the ceiling instead of stopping a foot short.
No place to sit
An island or peninsula with a 12–15 inch overhang gives you stools for coffee and homework. We check the clearances so seating doesn't block the walkway.
What's included
- Demolition and protectionFloor protection, dust walls and daily cleanup; old cabinets, counters and debris hauled away.
- CabinetsStock, semi-custom or custom cabinets, installed level and plumb with soft-close doors and drawers.
- CountertopsQuartz, granite, quartzite or butcher block, templated after the cabinets are set.
- Backsplash and tileSubway, zellige, slab or large-format tile with clean edges and outlets set flush with the tile.
- FlooringLuxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood, tied into the rooms around the kitchen.
- Permits and inspectionsWe pull the permit when the work needs one and meet the inspector at each stage.
- Project managementOne project manager, a written timeline and updates at every phase.
Choices you'll make
Hardwood flooringRuns continuously from kitchen to living areas; can be sanded and refinished later.
Luxury vinyl plankWaterproof, warm underfoot and forgiving on uneven subfloors — popular in busy kitchens.
Shaker cabinetsThe most requested door style: a flat center panel with a simple frame. Works painted or in wood.
Quartz countersConsistent color, no sealing and easy cleaning; keep hot pans on a trivet.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSeamless doors in wood veneer or matte laminate for a modern, minimal look.
Before and after: kitchens near Elk Grove Village
Before
In progress
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar bi-level, Elk Grove Village
The site: a postwar bi-level in Elk Grove Village. Before: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate, vinyl in a checker pattern and a dome ceiling light. What bothered the owners most: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. The result: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered demolition and protection, backsplash and tile, plus permits and inspections.
Before
AfterAn Itasca two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Walnut Street downtown. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip, beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. The result: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered demolition and protection, permits and inspections, plus project management.
Kitchen Remodeling in Itasca →Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Wood Dale
A postwar bi-level in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. The kitchen as it was: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate, vinyl in a checker pattern and a dome ceiling light. The reason for the call: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. The result: cabinets in soft white with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a blue handmade-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered demolition and protection, countertops, plus backsplash and tile.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Elk Grove Village
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.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Elk Grove Village
Finished: new cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Elk Grove Village →From first visit to final walk-through
- In-home consultationA walk-through of your kitchen: measurements, a look behind the sink and at the panel, and your wish list.
- Design and written estimateA drawn plan, a materials list and a written, itemized quote.
- Ordering and permitsCabinets are ordered — lead times are often several weeks — and we file the permit.
- ConstructionTear-out, rough-ins, inspections, cabinet install, counter templating, tile and fixtures.
- Final walk-throughWe adjust every door and drawer, finish the punch list and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Elk Grove Village homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We assume older painted surfaces may contain lead and work lead-safe: containment, HEPA vacuums and careful cleanup.
Is it worth keeping my 1970s layout?
If it works for you, yes. Keeping the plumbing and gas in place leaves more budget for what you see.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Weeks, not months, for most same-layout projects once materials are on site. Bigger changes such as walls or plumbing moves take longer. You get the schedule in writing.
How long will a remodeled kitchen last?
The structure lasts for decades; surfaces like paint and grout need occasional care.
Can I keep my appliances?
Yes — tell us the model numbers and we size the cabinets around them, or leave room for upgrades.
What kind of Elk Grove Village homes do you work in?
In Elk Grove Village we see Planned suburban community founded 1950s-60s, most houses built by Centex and 1970s apartment communities, some later converted to condos. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
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Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
Kitchen Design & Layout PlanningLayouts, 3D plans and material picks before work starts.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.