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 Elmhurst & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Elmhurst, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Elmhurst and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Local crews working in Elmhurst ZIP 60126
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Elmhurst
Some Elmhurst homeowners need a full set of new cabinets in a new layout; others bought cabinets and need them put in right. Either way we take out what is there, prepare the walls and floor, and hang every box plumb with doors and drawers adjusted before we leave.
Swollen sink base from an old leak
Bubbled panels and a musty smell under the sink point to past leaks. The fix is a new base cabinet plus a check of the drain and supply lines before it goes in.
Wall cabinets pulling off the wall
A gap opening between an upper cabinet and the wall is a warning sign — it may be hung on drywall anchors instead of studs. We remove it and fasten new cabinets into the framing.
Layout that fights you every day
When cooking means walking around an open dishwasher door or a cabinet that can't fully open, the problem is the layout. A replacement is the moment to rearrange the run.
Cabinets bought, no one to install them
Ordered cabinets online or picked up flat-pack boxes from a store? We assemble and install them, check every box against the plan and flag damage before it's on the wall.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Many owners ask us to replace their lower doors with drawers. Deep pot drawers and a utensil stack usually hold more and are easier to use.
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.
Doors that won't line up
If you keep adjusting hinges and the doors still look uneven, the boxes themselves are twisted. New cabinets set plumb and level solve it for good.
What the project covers
- Measuring and site checkWe measure walls, ceiling height and appliance openings and check floor level before anything is ordered.
- Protection and tear-outWe protect the house, disconnect the sink and appliances, remove the old boxes and take the debris with us.
- 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 levelBase cabinets shimmed level from the high spot, screwed together and fastened to the wall.
- Trim and toe kicksFinish trim at the top and bottom of the run, matched to the cabinet color.
- Doors, drawers and hardwareEvery door and drawer adjusted for even gaps, with knobs and pulls drilled from a jig.
- Ready for countertopsThe base run is left level and solid for the countertop template, with sink and appliance openings checked.
Materials and options
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsFlat-pack cabinets can work well if they are assembled square and installed carefully; we do both.
Framed and frameless cabinetsFramed cabinets have a face frame around the opening; frameless boxes give slightly wider openings and a cleaner modern look.
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.
Stock, semi-custom and custom linesWe install all three tiers: ready-made stock, semi-custom with more options, and fully custom when the room needs it.
Kitchens like yours in Elmhurst: before and after
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AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Elmhurst
The site: a 1960s ranch in Elmhurst. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and speckled laminate. The reason for the call: dated cabinets in a layout that no longer worked. After: new cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters. The job covered protection and tear-out, trim and toe kicks, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
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AfterLombard kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
A postwar Cape Cod in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. What we started with: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and laminate with an aluminum edge band. The main complaint was sagging, chipped cabinets that were past saving. The result: new cabinets in warm taupe with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. On site this meant wall and floor prep, trim and toe kicks, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Lombard →
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AfterAn Addison 1960s ranch: before and after
This one is a 1960s ranch in Addison. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and light beige laminate. The reason for the call: old cabinets with too few drawers and a lot of wasted space. After: new cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for warm walnut butcher block counters. The job covered measuring and site check, trim and toe kicks, plus ready for countertops.
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Before
AfterCustom Kitchen Cabinets in a 1950s ranch, Elmhurst
What changed: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with matte black pulls and light marble-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Elmhurst →
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AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Elmhurst
What changed: white quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Elmhurst →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 estimateYou get a cabinet plan and a written quote that lists every part of the job.
- 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 Elmhurst homeowners
Do I need a permit to replace kitchen cabinets?
A like-for-like cabinet swap often doesn't need one, but moving plumbing or adding circuits usually does. Rules differ by village, so we check with Elmhurst before we start.
Will my kitchen be usable during the work?
For a few days the kitchen is a work zone. Many owners set up a coffee station elsewhere; we keep the time without a sink as short as we can.
Do you install cabinets I bought myself?
Yes. We install cabinets from stores, online sellers and flat-pack brands, including assembly when needed. We check every box before it goes on the wall.
How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets?
Cabinet quality, run length and the work around them — removal, trim, counters — set the price. We measure first and then put a detailed estimate in writing.
Can you replace lower cabinets with drawers?
Absolutely — many owners switch most of their base cabinets to drawers because everything is easier to see and reach.
Elmhurst building permit for cabinet replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building), phone 630-530-3030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Elmhurst?
It depends on the scope. Elmhurst's rule in short: Elmhurst requires permits for building and construction projects; all permits are applied for through the City's Citizen Self-Service Portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building).
Do you work in my part of Elmhurst?
Yes. Our crews work across Elmhurst — ZIP 60126 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Addison.
Working in Elmhurst
- A lot of Elmhurst kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elmhurst homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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