Soffits above the cabinets
Many 1970s kitchens have a boxed soffit over the wall cabinets. We find out what is inside, reroute ducts where possible and take the cabinets to the ceiling.
Serving Glendale Heights & nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream
Kitchen Remodeling in Glendale Heights, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Glendale Heights — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Kitchen remodels across Glendale Heights ZIP 60139
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen problems we solve in Glendale Heights
We remodel Glendale Heights kitchens from the studs out or keep the layout and replace everything in it — whichever solves your problem. One crew coordinates design, demolition, plumbing, electrical, cabinets and counters, so you have one schedule and one point of contact.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
We replace tile or laminate counters with quartz or granite and swap the fluorescent box for recessed LEDs — two changes that make the kitchen feel new.
Condo rules and fixed risers
We handle the association paperwork, insurance certificates and elevator bookings, and plan the layout around plumbing stacks that have to stay where they are.
Cabinets are falling apart
Hinges ripping out of particleboard, warped doors and a sink base soft from old leaks mean the cabinets are done. We replace them with sturdier boxes and fix the cause of the damage.
No counter space
When the coffee maker, toaster and mixer leave no room to work, we plan longer runs, a peninsula or an island and give small appliances their own home.
Two people can't cook at once
If one person has to step aside every time the other opens the fridge, the zones are wrong. We separate prep, cooking and cleanup so the kitchen works for two.
No place to sit
Kids doing homework while you cook need a place to sit. We fit an island or peninsula with proper overhang and clearance.
Not enough storage
Counters covered with things that have nowhere else to go? Taller uppers, a pantry wall, deep drawers and corner pull-outs give everything a place.
What the project covers
- Demolition and protectionDust barriers, covered floors and a clean site at the end of every day; we haul away everything we remove.
- Backsplash and tileTile backsplash with straight grout lines, finished edges and outlets brought out to the tile surface.
- FlooringNew flooring under and around the kitchen — LVP, tile or hardwood — with clean transitions.
- Electrical and lightingCircuits for the range, microwave and dishwasher, code-compliant outlets and layered lighting.
- Drywall and paintWall repair after demolition, primer and paint on walls and ceiling.
- Permits and inspectionsPermit applications, scheduled inspections and sign-off are part of the job, not extras.
- Range hood ventingA hood ducted to the outside, sized for your range, with a proper exterior cap.
Choices you'll make
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSlab doors with no frame — easy to wipe down and a natural fit for modern kitchens.
Luxury vinyl plankA waterproof floor that handles spills and dogs and installs over most subfloors.
Shaker cabinetsThe most requested door style: a flat center panel with a simple frame. Works painted or in wood.
Hardwood flooringTies the kitchen to the rest of the floor and can be refinished as it wears.
Quartz countersEngineered stone that never needs sealing and resists stains — the everyday workhorse.
Kitchen Remodeling before and after — Glendale Heights homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip, beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. After: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered demolition and protection, flooring, plus drywall and paint.
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Bloomingdale
The site: a 1980s two-story near Old Town Bloomingdale. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip, beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. After: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. Work included demolition and protection, backsplash and tile, plus drywall and paint.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterAddison kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen remodeling
A postwar bi-level in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls, laminate with an aluminum edge band, 9-inch vinyl floor tiles and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. What bothered the owners most: cabinets that were falling apart. Finished kitchen: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered demolition and protection, backsplash and tile, plus flooring.
Kitchen Remodeling in Addison →
Before
AfterA Glendale Heights 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
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 →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights
What changed: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Glendale Heights →The project, step by step
- In-home consultationA walk-through of your kitchen: measurements, a look behind the sink and at the panel, and your wish list.
- Design and written estimateA drawn plan, a materials list and a written, itemized quote.
- Ordering and permitsWe place cabinet and counter orders and submit permit drawings while you wait for delivery.
- ConstructionDemolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspections, then cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
- Final walk-throughPunch-list fixes, final cleaning and a walk-through before we call the job done.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Glendale Heights homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We assume older painted surfaces may contain lead and work lead-safe: containment, HEPA vacuums and careful cleanup.
Do you work with condo associations?
We handle association approvals, certificates of insurance, quiet hours and elevator reservations.
Is it worth keeping my 1970s layout?
Often yes — keeping plumbing and gas where they are saves time and money. We change the layout only where it fixes a real problem.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
A same-layout remodel is often 4–8 weeks of work on site once cabinets arrive; moving walls or plumbing adds time. Ordering and permits happen before demolition, so the kitchen stays usable longer.
Can I keep my appliances?
Yes — tell us the model numbers and we size the cabinets around them, or leave room for upgrades.
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.
What happens to the old cabinets and debris in Glendale Heights?
Republic Services (847-981-0091): call to arrange curbside pickup of appliances and furniture; items over 50 lb need notice. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Does Glendale Heights require a licensed electrician for kitchen remodel?
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.
Does kitchen remodel need a Glendale Heights building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department, phone 630-260-6030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can you do kitchen remodel in a Glendale Heights condo?
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.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel 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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Other kitchen services in Glendale Heights
Kitchen Design & Layout PlanningLayouts, 3D plans and material picks before work starts.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.