Original 1970s cabinets with fixed shelves
Cabinets from the 1970s usually have one fixed shelf halfway up. Removing it and adding two roll-outs makes the space usable.
Serving Glendale Heights & nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Glendale Heights, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Glendale Heights kitchen.
- Serving Glendale Heights ZIP 60139
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Glendale Heights
Most base cabinets are deep enough to lose a stockpot in. In Glendale Heights we measure each opening, build roll-out shelves to fit between the hinges and install them on full-extension slides, so everything in the cabinet comes out to you.
Small condo kitchen
In a condo galley there's no room to add cabinets. Retrofitting the existing ones with pull-outs and dividers is the practical way to gain storage.
Lazy Susan that sticks or wobbles
Old lazy Susans sag and jam. We take out the old unit and fit a new one sized to the corner cabinet.
Pots and pans in a tippy stack
When the pan you need is under three others, a pair of roll-out shelves spaced for cookware ends the restacking.
Baking sheets and cutting boards jammed in
When the cutting board is buried under baking pans, a divided cabinet stores them upright in slots.
Cramped upper cabinets
High shelves collect things you never see. We look at pull-down units or simple tiered inserts for the uppers.
Spices crowding the counter
A narrow pull-out beside the range holds spices and oils within reach of the cook, using a space that's often a filler strip.
Doors and hinges in the way
Off-the-shelf organizers often hit the hinges. Ours are built to the actual clear opening, measured on site.
What the install includes
- Cabinet-by-cabinet reviewWe go through each cabinet with you and decide what should live where.
- Measuring the clear openingsWe measure each opening, including face frames, hinge clearance and plumbing.
- Removing fixed shelvesWe take out shelves that are in the way and patch any holes left behind.
- Installing roll-out shelvesRoll-outs set at the heights you need for pots, small appliances or pantry goods.
- Trash, corner and under-sink unitsSpecialty pull-outs for bins, blind corners and the cabinet under the sink.
- Dividers and insertsTray dividers, lid racks, spice pull-outs and drawer inserts added where they help.
- Adjustment and walkthroughWe test each shelf fully loaded, adjust as needed and clean up.
What to pick before the install
Plywood or melamine roll-outsA practical choice for pantry shelves and lighter loads.
Wire and chrome pull-outsGood under the sink and in corners, where a light frame clears pipes and hinges.
Custom-made vs. kit organizersWe use stock hardware where it fits and build to size where it doesn't.
Full-extension slidesThe shelf comes all the way out so nothing hides in the back.
Specialty hardwareHardware for the awkward cabinets: blind corners, sink bases and narrow fillers.
Before and after: kitchens near Glendale Heights
Before
Installed
DetailA Glendale Heights 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: solid cabinets with fixed shelves nobody could reach into. Finished kitchen: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. Work included cabinet-by-cabinet review, measuring the clear openings, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: deep base cabinets where pots got lost at the back. Finished kitchen: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. The job covered cabinet-by-cabinet review, installing roll-out shelves, plus dividers and inserts.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: pantry design & installation
The closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light.
Pantry Design & Installation in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights
Finished: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Glendale Heights
Finished: a new island in dusty blue with a black honed granite top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Glendale Heights →How the install goes
- Send photos of the cabinetsPictures of the worst cabinets and the corner help us plan the visit.
- Measure and planA visit to measure and decide shelf heights, materials and specialty units.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate per cabinet and can start with the ones that bother you most.
- Install dayOnce the units are made, installation is often finished in a single visit.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers questions from Glendale Heights homeowners
How much weight can a pull-out shelf hold?
It depends on the slides. For cookware and small appliances we use heavier-rated slides and sturdy shelf bottoms.
What's the best pull-out organizer for kitchen cabinets?
It depends on the cabinet: roll-outs for pots, a double-bin unit for trash, corner hardware for blind corners and dividers for trays.
Can pull-out shelves be added to existing cabinets?
That's what most of our work is. We fit sliding shelves into cabinets that were built with fixed shelves.
Do pull-outs fit older cabinets?
Most older cabinets take roll-outs well. Swollen or damaged boxes are the exception, and we'd tell you.
How long does installation take?
Once the shelves are built, installing a kitchen's worth of roll-outs is usually a day or less.
Can you do pull-out shelf installation 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.
Do I need a permit for pull-out shelf installation 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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Other kitchen services in Glendale Heights
Pantry Design & InstallationPantry cabinets, closet conversions and walk-in shelving, built to fit.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & BanquetteBuilt-in bench seating with storage for corners, bays and nooks.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula InstallationNew islands and peninsulas with seating and storage.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.