A 1970s kitchen on a slab or crawlspace
1970s homes often sit on a slab or crawlspace, which shapes how the addition's foundation and plumbing connect. We plan that tie-in up front.
Serving Glendale Heights & nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream
Kitchen Additions in Glendale Heights, IL
Bump-outs and rear additions that give your Glendale Heights kitchen the room it's missing, from zoning check to finished cabinets.
- Kitchen remodels across Glendale Heights ZIP 60139
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
When a Glendale Heights kitchen needs more room, not just new cabinets
We build kitchen additions and bump-outs for Glendale Heights 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.
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 room for a pantry
We often plan the new space so a full pantry wall or a small walk-in pantry fits, freeing the original cabinets for daily use.
Kitchen too small for an island or table
If you eat standing at the counter because there's no space for chairs, adding floor area is the honest fix, and a bump-out is often enough.
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.
Nowhere to eat together
If the family eats in shifts, an addition can add a breakfast nook, a banquette or a dining area right off the kitchen.
Heating and cooling the new space
A cold bump-out is a common complaint. We check the furnace and AC capacity and extend supply and return so the new area stays comfortable.
Second cook, second sink, no space
When every wall already holds a cabinet or appliance, extra stations like a coffee bar or a prep sink have nowhere to go until the room grows.
Everything in a kitchen addition
- Feasibility and zoning checkA first look at what the property and the village's zoning allow, so the design starts within limits.
- Design and permit drawingsFloor plans, elevations and structural details, sealed by a licensed architect or engineer when the village requires it.
- 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 finishExterior cladding, windows and an entry door that blend with the original home.
- Plumbing, electrical and HVACRough-in for the sink, appliances, lighting, outlets and heating and cooling.
- Insulation and drywallEnergy-code insulation, air sealing and finished drywall in the new space.
- The new kitchenFlooring run continuously from the old kitchen into the addition, then cabinets, counters and fixtures.
Finishes and options
Matching exterior materialsCladding and roofing chosen so the addition reads as part of the original home.
Cantilevered bump-outFor a small projection, framing that hangs off the existing floor can avoid digging, if the structure supports it.
Skylights and vaulted ceilingsA sloped ceiling or skylights in the addition add height and light over the new table or island.
Windows and patio doorsA row of windows, a sliding or hinged patio door, or a skylight brings daylight into the new space.
Rear kitchen additionA larger addition behind the house that can hold the kitchen, a dining area or a family room.
What the work looks like in Glendale Heights homes
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AfterKitchen Additions in a 1980s two-story, Glendale Heights
This one is a 1980s two-story in Glendale Heights. The kitchen as it was: 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 too small for the family to eat in. Finished kitchen: 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. The job covered design and permit drawings, framing and roof tie-in, plus the new kitchen.
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AfterA Carol Stream 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Carol Stream, a typical kitchen for Carol Stream. What we started with: 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 main complaint was a kitchen that had run out of space. After: 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. Work included feasibility and zoning check, framing and roof tie-in, plus the new kitchen.
Kitchen Additions in Carol Stream →
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AfterAn Addison postwar Cape Cod: before and after
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Addison. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate and a dome ceiling light. What bothered the owners most: a small, dark kitchen with no room for a table. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in pale mint green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered feasibility and zoning check, design and permit drawings, plus windows, doors and exterior finish.
Kitchen Additions in Addison →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Glendale Heights
A new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Glendale Heights →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Glendale Heights
What changed: a lowered charcoal concrete-look quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy 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 a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Glendale Heights →From first visit to final walk-through
- Site visit and feasibilityA visit to measure the house and lot and confirm an addition is possible.
- Design and estimateDrawings for the addition and kitchen, plus a written, itemized estimate.
- Permit and plan reviewWe submit to the village and respond to plan review until the permit is issued.
- Building the shellFoundation, framing, roof, windows and exterior, with inspections at each stage.
- Connecting and finishingWe open the old wall, finish the mechanical work and install the new kitchen.
Kitchen Additions questions from Glendale Heights homeowners
How long does plan review take?
That depends on the village's workload and how complete the submission is. We plan the schedule with review time built in.
How long does a kitchen addition take?
It's a bigger project than a remodel: weeks of planning and permits, then usually a few months of construction.
What does a kitchen addition cost?
Square footage, foundation, exterior materials and the cabinet line drive the price. We price it after measuring and checking the lot.
Will the addition change my property taxes?
It can. Assessors generally account for new living space; ask your township assessor's office for specifics.
Can I stay in the house during construction?
Yes, most families do. The addition is built outside, and the old kitchen stays usable until we open the wall.
Glendale Heights building permit for kitchen addition: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department, phone 630-260-6030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What does Glendale Heights ask for on electrical work?
Electricians exempt from purchasing a Village license but must submit current city/state registration, application and bond. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do Glendale Heights condo associations need to approve kitchen addition?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Glendale Heights plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen addition?
Plumbers exempt from purchasing a Village license but must submit current registration, application and bond. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Glendale Heights contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be licensed with the Village before working; $20,000 surety/license bond required. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen addition in Glendale Heights?
It depends on the scope. Glendale Heights's rule in short: Permits required for most construction projects; a Residential Remodel/Alteration application exists; call Community Development if unsure. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Glendale Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Glendale Heights — ZIP 60139 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Addison.
Working in Glendale Heights
- A lot of Glendale Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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