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 Geneva & nearby Batavia, St. Charles
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Geneva, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Geneva and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Local crews working in Geneva ZIP 60134, 60510
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Geneva
Replacing kitchen cabinets is mostly about what you don't see: a straight base line, wall cabinets screwed into studs, fillers scribed to crooked walls. Our Geneva crew handles the tear-out, the install and the trim work, and leaves the kitchen ready for countertops.
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.
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.
Boxes are falling apart
If you glue the same drawer back together every few months, the cabinet is worn out. We tear out the tired boxes and set new ones built to last.
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.
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.
Cabinets that don't match after a patch job
A kitchen with three shades of oak and two kinds of pulls has outgrown repairs. We replace the set so the whole room matches again.
Everything in a cabinet replacement
- Measuring and site checkWe measure walls, ceiling height and appliance openings and check floor level before anything is ordered.
- Wall and floor prepStuds located and marked, high spots found, drywall patched where old cabinets came off.
- Base cabinets set levelBase cabinets shimmed level from the high spot, screwed together and fastened to the wall.
- Wall cabinets hung on studsWall cabinets hung plumb and anchored into the framing with cabinet screws.
- Fillers, panels and scribingFillers and end panels cut and scribed to uneven walls so doors clear walls and appliances.
- Doors, drawers and hardwareHinges and slides tuned so reveals are even, hardware mounted in straight lines.
- Ready for countertopsThe base run is left level and solid for the countertop template, with sink and appliance openings checked.
Finishes and options
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesPlywood boxes hold screws better and handle moisture better than particleboard, which matters most at the sink.
Soft-close hinges and dovetail drawersLook for soft-close hardware and dovetail or dowel-joined drawers — they last far longer than stapled ones.
Door stylesClean Shaker doors are the most requested, with slab fronts for modern kitchens and raised panels for traditional ones.
Framed and frameless cabinetsFramed cabinets have a face frame around the opening; frameless boxes give slightly wider openings and a cleaner modern look.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsWe assemble and install RTA cabinets you bought yourself and check every box for damage first.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement before and after — Geneva homes
Before
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1990s two-story colonial, Geneva
A 1990s two-story colonial near Mill Creek, a typical kitchen for Geneva. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The main complaint was worn-out cabinets that no longer closed properly. After: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters. On site this meant wall and floor prep, doors, drawers and hardware, plus ready for countertops.
Before
AfterA Batavia two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The reason for the call: cabinets coming apart at the edges. The result: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters. The job covered base cabinets set level, fillers, panels and scribing, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Batavia →
Before
AfterA St. Charles two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in St. Charles, a typical kitchen for St. Charles. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was too little storage under an old soffit. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. On site this meant wall and floor prep, fillers, panels and scribing, plus ready for countertops.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in St. Charles →
Before
AfterCustom Kitchen Cabinets in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Geneva
Finished: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with matte black pulls and charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Geneva →
Before
AfterCountertop Fabrication & Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Geneva
What changed: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Geneva →How your cabinet replacement goes
- Visit and measurementsAn in-home visit to measure, check the floor and walls and hear what isn't working.
- 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 Geneva homeowners
Can you replace cabinets without removing the countertop?
Uppers can be swapped while the counters stay. For lowers, the top has to come off, and whether it can go back on depends on the material and its condition.
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.
Can I swap upper cabinets for open shelves?
Sure — a few open shelves can break up a long run. We install them on concealed supports tied into the framing.
Do you remove and haul away the old cabinets?
Removal and haul-away are included in our estimates, so you don't have to rent a dumpster.
Should I replace or reface my cabinets?
Sound boxes and a good layout point to refacing. Water damage, sagging or a layout you dislike point to new cabinets.
Geneva contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
None: the City does not have contractor registration (contractor name, address, phone and license numbers if required go on the application). We take care of that before work starts.
Can Geneva bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler LRS (customer service 844-633-3577); yard waste and bulk items require waste stickers. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
What is the Geneva building department phone number?
Permits go through Building & Zoning Division (Building Division), 109 James St., phone 630-262-0280. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Geneva?
It depends on the scope. Geneva's rule in short: A building permit is required before any construction or alteration; separate Kitchen Remodel permit form exists. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Zoning Division (Building Division), 109 James St..
Do you work in my part of Geneva?
Yes. Our crews work across Geneva, including Mill Creek — ZIP 60134, 60510 — and nearby Batavia, St. Charles, West Chicago.
Working in Geneva
- A lot of Geneva kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Geneva homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Geneva Historic District and designated Historic Landmarks? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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