Painted trim in a home built before 1978
We treat paint on older window parts as possibly lead-based and work lead-safe from removal to final cleanup.
Serving Glendale Heights & nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream
Kitchen Window Replacement in Glendale Heights, IL
A new window over the sink in your Glendale Heights kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Kitchen remodels across Glendale Heights ZIP 60139
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen window problems we fix in Glendale Heights
The window over the sink is the one you look through and reach for every day, and in many Glendale Heights kitchens it is also the oldest and hardest to open. We replace kitchen windows, in the same opening or a larger one, and finish the trim inside and out.
Windows in a condo building
Many condo associations control exterior windows. We work within the association's rules on style, color and approval.
Fogged or cloudy glass
Fog trapped inside double-pane glass will not go away. We look at the frame and recommend new glass or a new window.
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.
Interior trim and stool damaged
New windows need clean interior trim. We install casing and a stool or a tiled return, ready for paint.
Window painted shut or broken hardware
When the sash will not move and the hardware is discontinued, a replacement window is the practical fix.
Condensation on the glass
We replace cold, sweating windows with insulated units so less moisture forms and the sill stays dry.
Hard to open over the sink
If you have to lean over the sink and fight the sash, the window type is the problem. Casements and sliders are much easier to reach.
What's included
- Measuring the openingExact measurements decide whether an insert or a full-frame window fits best.
- 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 waterproofingSill pan, flashing tape and sealant keep water out of the wall.
- Exterior trim and cappingOutside, we trim and seal the window to match siding or brick.
- Interior trim and stoolWe install interior trim ready for paint or stain.
- Wall patchingDrywall or plaster around the window is patched and blended.
Choices you'll make
Double-hung windowsDouble-hungs suit older homes but need a stretch over the sink to open.
Garden windowsBox-shaped windows that project out from the wall with a glass shelf area.
Casement windowsCasements seal tightly and are simple to open across a counter.
Sliding windowsSliders open with a light push and suit wide spaces above a sink.
Vinyl framesVinyl frames do not need painting and handle humidity well.
Kitchen Window Replacement before and after — Glendale Heights homes
Before
AfterKitchen Window Replacement in a 1990s two-story colonial, Glendale Heights
A 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The reason for the call: an old window that let in cold air at the counter. The result: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included opening repair or reframing, flashing and waterproofing, plus wall patching.
Before
AfterKitchen Window Replacement in a 1980s two-story, Bloomingdale
The site: a 1980s two-story near Old Town Bloomingdale. 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. The result: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant measuring the opening, opening repair or reframing, plus wall patching.
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Before
AfterKitchen Window Replacement in a postwar bi-level, Addison
A postwar bi-level in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. What we started with: stainless 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. Work included protecting the kitchen, flashing and waterproofing, plus interior trim and stool.
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Before
AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen design & layout planning
Finished: 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
AfterA Glendale Heights 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
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 →The project, step by step
- Visit and measureWe look at the window, measure the opening and discuss styles.
- 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 trimRemoval, installation and trim usually take a day for a same-size window.
- Final checkWe test the window and walk through the job with you.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Glendale Heights homeowners
Can I replace my condo kitchen window?
Often, with association approval. We follow the building's requirements for style and color.
Permit for a bigger window in Glendale Heights?
A larger window means a new header and wall work, which normally requires a permit. We take care of it.
Do you need a permit to replace a kitchen window in Illinois?
Each town sets its own rules. We confirm whether Glendale Heights requires a permit for your window.
Is winter a bad time to replace a window?
No. We replace one window at a time and close the opening quickly.
Can you replace just the glass?
Yes in some cases. We tell you whether glass or a whole window makes more sense.
Can you do kitchen window replacement 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.
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.
Does kitchen window replacement 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.
Do I need a permit for kitchen window replacement 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.
ZIP 60139
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