Window too low for a new backsplash or faucet
A tall faucet or a new backsplash can run into a low sill. We can raise the sill, change the window size or choose a unit that fits the new layout.
Serving Geneva & nearby Batavia, St. Charles
Kitchen Window Replacement in Geneva, IL
A new window over the sink in your Geneva kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Local crews working in Geneva ZIP 60134, 60510
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen window problems we fix in Geneva
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 Geneva home.
Noise from the street or yard
If traffic or neighbors are loud through the kitchen window, a modern sealed unit helps.
Old aluminum or single-pane windows
Single-pane glass and bare aluminum frames are the least efficient windows in a house. Replacing the kitchen one is a good start.
Hard to open over the sink
Reaching across a counter and faucet to lift a double-hung sash is awkward. A casement or sliding window opens with a crank or a light push.
Garden or bay window
If you want a box window for herbs over the sink, we can replace a flat window with a garden unit.
Window painted shut or broken hardware
When the sash will not move and the hardware is discontinued, a replacement window is the practical fix.
Want a bigger window over the sink
If the kitchen feels dark, widening or lowering the window can help. We check the wall structure and what the change involves first.
Rotted sill or frame
A soft, dark sill means water has been getting in. We check how far the rot goes and repair the opening before the new window goes in.
What's included
- Permits and approvalsWe find out what the town or association requires before ordering.
- Protecting the kitchenWe protect the kitchen and set up containment for older paint.
- Opening repair or reframingRotted sills are replaced and, for a larger window, the opening is reframed with a new header.
- Flashing and waterproofingWe flash the opening so rain cannot get behind the window.
- Exterior trim and cappingExterior trim, capping or brick mold is installed and sealed.
- Wall patchingWe repair the wall surfaces disturbed during removal.
- Check and cleanupWe test the window, lock and screen, then clean up.
Finishes and options
Vinyl framesVinyl frames do not need painting and handle humidity well.
Wood and clad-wood framesWood inside for a traditional look, often with aluminum or vinyl cladding outside.
Garden windowsA garden window adds a small greenhouse over the sink.
Awning windowsHinged at the top, they open outward and can stay open in light rain.
Fiberglass frames and insulated glassFiberglass frames are strong and stable; double or triple panes with low-E coatings insulate better.
Kitchen Window Replacement before and after — Geneva homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Geneva
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Mill Creek. What we started with: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: an old window that let in cold air at the counter. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant exterior trim and capping, wall patching, plus check and cleanup.
Before
AfterKitchen Window Replacement in a 1980s two-story, Batavia
This one is a 1980s two-story in Batavia. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: an old window that let in cold air at the counter. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. The job covered permits and approvals, flashing and waterproofing, plus check and cleanup.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Batavia →
Before
AfterA St. Charles 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in St. Charles. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. The job covered protecting the kitchen, exterior trim and capping, plus wall patching.
Kitchen Window Replacement in St. Charles →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1990s two-story colonial, Geneva
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 →
Before
AfterGeneva kitchen, 1980s two-story: accessible kitchen remodeling
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 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 Geneva homeowners
How long does kitchen window replacement take?
Most installs take a day; enlarged openings take a few days.
Insert or full-frame replacement?
An insert goes into the existing frame and keeps the trim; full-frame replaces everything down to the studs.
Do you need a permit to replace a kitchen window in Illinois?
Permit rules are local. Changing the opening size usually needs one; a same-size swap may not. We find out before we start.
Can you replace just the glass?
Sometimes. If the frame is in good shape, a new insulated glass unit can replace a fogged one.
Is winter a bad time to replace a window?
No. We replace one window at a time and close the opening quickly.
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.
Do I need historic review for kitchen window replacement in Geneva?
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 window replacement: 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 permit for kitchen window 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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