Soffit above the uppers
Many 1970s kitchens have a boxed soffit over the wall cabinets. During replacement we check what is inside and, where possible, run the new uppers higher.
Serving Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Glen Ellyn, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Glen Ellyn and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Kitchen remodels across Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Glen Ellyn
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 Glen Ellyn crew handles the tear-out, the install and the trim work, and leaves the kitchen ready for countertops.
Boxes are falling apart
Once particleboard crumbles around the hinge screws and the frames separate, no amount of tightening keeps the doors straight. We replace the boxes themselves.
Wall cabinets pulling off the wall
Doors that drift open and a widening crack above the wall cabinets often mean a weak installation. Our crew anchors every upper into solid framing.
Peeling thermofoil or failing edges
Thermofoil that bubbles from heat and laminate edges that peel are hard to repair. If the cabinets are tired underneath as well, we replace the whole set.
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
If the new fridge sticks out past the counters or the range gap is an inch short, we rebuild the run around the appliance specs.
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.
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 checkA full set of measurements, a level check across the floor and a look at plumbing and outlet locations.
- 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 levelLower boxes leveled, clamped and joined into one straight run, then secured to the framing.
- Wall cabinets hung on studsUpper cabinets lifted onto a temporary ledger and screwed into studs, not drywall anchors.
- 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
Door stylesClean Shaker doors are the most requested, with slab fronts for modern kitchens and raised panels for traditional ones.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsFlat-pack cabinets can work well if they are assembled square and installed carefully; we do both.
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.
Stock, semi-custom and custom linesStock cabinets come in set sizes and ship fastest; semi-custom adds sizes and finishes; custom is built to your room and usually takes longest.
Before and after: kitchens near Glen Ellyn
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1950s ranch, Glen Ellyn
The site: a 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn. What we started with: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and laminate with an aluminum edge band. The reason for the call: worn-out cabinets that no longer closed properly. 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 cabinets hung on studs, doors, drawers and hardware, plus ready for countertops.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
A 1980s two-story near Wheaton Center, a typical kitchen for Wheaton. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The reason for the call: too little storage under an old soffit. After: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. Work included base cabinets set level, wall cabinets hung on studs, plus ready for countertops.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Wheaton →
Before
AfterA Glendale Heights 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The reason for the call: 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 measuring and site check, wall and floor prep, plus base cabinets set level.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterCustom Kitchen Cabinets in a 1950s ranch, Glen Ellyn
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 Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1960s ranch: countertop fabrication & installation
White quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Glen Ellyn →The project, step by step
- Visit and measurementsWe look at the old cabinets, measure the room and talk through what you want to change.
- Cabinet plan and written estimateA drawn layout with cabinet sizes and an itemized estimate for removal, install and trim.
- 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-throughWe fine-tune every door, clean up and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Glen Ellyn homeowners
How long does kitchen cabinet installation take?
Most installs take several days on site. The longer wait is often the cabinet lead time before that, which depends on the line you choose.
Do you remove and haul away the old cabinets?
We do. The old cabinets and counters leave with us, and the room is swept before installation starts.
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.
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.
Should I replace or reface my cabinets?
Refacing changes doors and covers the frames; replacement changes everything, including layout and box quality. We check your boxes and recommend one.
Do I need a Glen Ellyn-registered contractor for cabinet replacement?
Contractors must register with the Village and meet license and insurance requirements (Village Code 4-1-11); work that does not need a building permit is exempt. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Glen Ellyn — ZIP 60137 — and nearby Wheaton, Lombard, Glendale Heights.
Working in Glen Ellyn
- A lot of Glen Ellyn kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glen Ellyn 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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