Single-family homes with yard to spare
If your lot has room behind the house, a rear kitchen addition with a family room or mudroom can solve several problems at once.
Serving Geneva & nearby Batavia, St. Charles
Kitchen Additions in Geneva, IL
Bump-outs and rear additions that give your Geneva kitchen the room it's missing, from zoning check to finished cabinets.
- Local crews working in Geneva ZIP 60134, 60510
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
When a Geneva kitchen needs more room, not just new cabinets
We build kitchen additions and bump-outs for Geneva homes where the kitchen has run out of room. One contractor coordinates the drawings, permit, excavation, framing, roofing, mechanical work and the new kitchen inside it.
A 1990s kitchen on a slab or crawlspace
Whether your 1990s house has a basement, crawlspace or slab decides how we build the new foundation and run pipes into it.
The addition has to match the house
We plan the exterior as carefully as the kitchen: matching brick or siding, a roof pitch that ties in and windows that fit the existing style.
No spot for a mudroom or drop zone
Adding a few feet at the back entry gives the family a landing spot for gear and leaves the kitchen for cooking.
More appliances than the electrical panel can take
New space and new appliances can overload an older panel. We size the electrical work for the whole kitchen, not just the addition.
Remodeling alone won't solve it
Before we design an addition, we check whether opening a wall or reworking the plan would get you there. If it would, we say so.
Kitchen too small for an island or table
There is no layout that puts a table in a kitchen that is two feet too short. An addition along the back wall adds that missing depth.
Zoning and setback questions
Every village sets limits on how close you can build to lot lines and how much of the lot can be covered. We check those limits before you invest in design.
Everything in a kitchen addition
- Design and permit drawingsFloor plans, elevations and structural details, sealed by a licensed architect or engineer when the village requires it.
- Excavation and foundationDigging, footings and foundation walls or a slab, depending on how the existing house is built.
- Framing and roof tie-inNew framing connected to the house, a roof that ties into the existing one and a weather-tight shell.
- Windows, doors and exterior finishNew windows and doors installed, and siding, brick or trim matched to the house.
- Plumbing, electrical and HVACSupply and drain lines, new circuits and ductwork extended into the addition.
- Grading, gutters and drainageWe restore the yard around the addition and make sure rainwater drains away from it.
- The new kitchenFlooring run continuously from the old kitchen into the addition, then cabinets, counters and fixtures.
Materials and options
Full foundation vs. slab vs. piersFoundation choice depends on the existing house and whether you want basement space under the addition.
Rear kitchen additionA larger addition behind the house that can hold the kitchen, a dining area or a family room.
Bump-outA small addition of a few feet along one wall, often enough for an island, a nook or a pantry.
Cantilevered bump-outFor a small projection, framing that hangs off the existing floor can avoid digging, if the structure supports it.
Banquettes and built-in seatingA banquette uses the bump-out's walls for seating and keeps the floor open.
Kitchens like yours in Geneva: before and after
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AfterA Geneva two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Mill Creek. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: no room for a table, an island or more cabinets. Finished kitchen: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered design and permit drawings, excavation and foundation, plus windows, doors and exterior finish.
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AfterA Batavia 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Batavia, a typical kitchen for Batavia. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: a small, dark kitchen with no room for a table. Finished kitchen: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in light sand beige with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, light oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the old and new space and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. The job covered excavation and foundation, framing and roof tie-in, plus windows, doors and exterior finish.
Kitchen Additions in Batavia →
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AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Warrenville
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Warrenville. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above, white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam and two hanging glass pendants. What bothered the owners most: a kitchen that had run out of space. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with brushed nickel bar pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. On site this meant design and permit drawings, framing and roof tie-in, plus grading, gutters and drainage.
Kitchen Additions in Warrenville →
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AfterGeneva kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen design & layout planning
Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in light warm taupe, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Geneva →
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AfterA Geneva 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: a lowered warm walnut butcher block counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in pale mint green with brushed nickel bar 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 Geneva →How your kitchen addition goes
- Site visit and feasibilityA visit to measure the house and lot and confirm an addition is possible.
- Design and estimatePlans, elevations and a line-item quote for the full project.
- Permit and plan reviewPermit application, review comments and approval before any digging.
- Building the shellWe build and close in the addition while your kitchen stays in use.
- Connecting and finishingWe open the old wall, finish the mechanical work and install the new kitchen.
Kitchen Additions questions from Geneva homeowners
Does a bump-out need a foundation?
Most do. A small cantilevered bump-out can sometimes be supported by the floor framing, depending on joist direction, size and code. We'll tell you which applies.
Will the addition match the rest of the house?
That's the goal. We match brick or siding, roof pitch, windows and trim, and plan the interior so floors and ceilings line up.
Will my furnace and air conditioner handle the extra space?
We check it up front. Small bump-outs often run off the existing ducts; larger additions may need more.
Are bump-out kitchen additions allowed in Geneva?
Usually yes, within zoning limits. Some lots, corner lots or historic districts have extra rules we check first.
Will the addition change my property taxes?
Added square footage is often reflected in your assessment. Your township assessor can explain how improvements are handled.
Does a Geneva historic district affect kitchen addition?
Geneva has locally reviewed areas, including Geneva Historic District and designated Historic Landmarks and historic Preservation Commission review required if exterior affected. Exterior changes there can need review; interior-only work usually does not. We check before anything changes on the outside.
Geneva building permit for kitchen addition: where do I apply?
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 Geneva-registered contractor for kitchen addition?
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.
Does Geneva require a licensed plumber for kitchen addition?
Homeowner may do own plumbing only if owner-occupied; otherwise an Illinois licensed plumber with Letter of Intent, plumbing license and state contractor license. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for kitchen addition 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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