Single-family homes with yard to spare
Where the yard allows, we look at combining the kitchen expansion with a mudroom, laundry or family room in one addition.
Serving Glenview & nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge
Kitchen Additions in Glenview, IL
Bump-outs and rear additions that give your Glenview kitchen the room it's missing, from zoning check to finished cabinets.
- Kitchen remodels across Glenview ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
When a Glenview kitchen needs more room, not just new cabinets
Sometimes no layout can fix a kitchen that is simply too small. A kitchen addition in Glenview — a bump-out of a few feet or a full rear addition — adds floor space for an island, a table or a pantry, and we handle it from the zoning check and permit drawings to the foundation, roof and finished cabinets.
A 2000s kitchen on a slab or crawlspace
We match the new foundation to the old one, whether a basement wall, crawlspace or slab, so floors line up and plumbing can reach.
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.
Nowhere to eat together
A bump-out with built-in bench seating and windows is one of the most popular ways to make room for meals in the kitchen.
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.
Second cook, second sink, no space
A bigger island with a prep sink, a beverage area or a second dishwasher all need floor space the original room lacks. An addition supplies it.
More appliances than the electrical panel can take
A bigger kitchen often means more circuits: an extra oven, a second dishwasher, island outlets and more lighting. We check the panel and upgrade service if needed.
Kitchen too small for an island or table
There is no layout that puts a table in a kitchen that is two feet too short. An addition along the back wall adds that missing depth.
What the project covers
- 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.
- Permits and plan reviewWe submit the permit application, answer the plan reviewer's comments and schedule inspections.
- Excavation and foundationDigging, footings and foundation walls or a slab, depending on how the existing house is built.
- Framing and roof tie-inFloor, walls and roof framed and tied into the existing structure, with flashing at every joint.
- Plumbing, electrical and HVACRough-in for the sink, appliances, lighting, outlets and heating and cooling.
- Insulation and drywallWalls and ceiling insulated to current energy code, then drywall, tape and finish.
Materials and options
Bump-outA modest extension of the kitchen wall that adds depth without a full addition.
Windows and patio doorsGlass is often the reason to build out: windows on the new walls and a door to the yard.
Skylights and vaulted ceilingsA sloped ceiling or skylights in the addition add height and light over the new table or island.
Full foundation vs. slab vs. piersFoundation choice depends on the existing house and whether you want basement space under the addition.
Rear kitchen additionA larger addition behind the house that can hold the kitchen, a dining area or a family room.
Kitchen Additions before and after — Glenview homes
Before
In progress
AfterGlenview kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen additions
A postwar bi-level near The Grove, a typical kitchen for Glenview. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls, laminate with an aluminum edge band and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The main complaint was a cramped kitchen with one small window. Finished kitchen: 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, light oak hardwood flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered feasibility and zoning check, framing and roof tie-in, plus plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
Before
AfterKitchen Additions in a postwar Cape Cod, Northbrook
A postwar Cape Cod near Downtown Northbrook, a typical kitchen for Northbrook. What we started with: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate and a fluorescent box light. The reason for the call: a cramped kitchen with one small window. After: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in two-tone with brass hardware, white quartz counters, light oak LVP floor through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. On site this meant design and permit drawings, excavation and foundation, plus insulation and drywall.
Kitchen Additions in Northbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Glenview
A new layout with an island, cabinets in warm white shaker, light gray quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Glenview →
Before
AfterGlenview kitchen, 1960s ranch: accessible kitchen remodeling
Finished: a lowered black honed granite counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Glenview →
Before
AfterKitchen Wall Removal & Structural Assessment in a 1960s ranch, Glenview
The wall removed and a flush beam in the ceiling, the kitchen open to the next room, cabinets in light warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through both rooms and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Wall Removal & Structural Assessment in Glenview →The project, step by step
- Site visit and feasibilityA visit to measure the house and lot and confirm an addition is possible.
- Design and estimatePlans, elevations and a line-item quote for the full project.
- 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 Glenview homeowners
Is a bump-out enough, or do I need a full addition?
A bump-out solves a depth problem; a full addition solves a size problem. We'll show you which one your kitchen has.
Can I stay in the house during construction?
In most cases, yes. We schedule the messy break-through as late as possible and seal it off with dust walls.
Will my furnace and air conditioner handle the extra space?
Sometimes. We check the system's capacity; if it can't take the added area, we add a separate heating and cooling solution for the addition.
Does a bump-out need a foundation?
Most do. A small cantilevered bump-out can sometimes be supported by the floor framing, depending on joist direction, size and code. We'll tell you which applies.
What does a kitchen addition cost?
There's no honest number without seeing the house and lot. We send a detailed estimate that separates the addition from the kitchen work.
What is the Glenview building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center), phone (847) 904-4330. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Glenview require a licensed plumber for kitchen addition?
Plumbers register by submitting a copy of their 055 State license and a Letter of Intent; no fee or bond. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What does Glenview ask for on electrical work?
Electricians register with the Village by submitting a copy of their license; no fee or bond listed. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a Glenview-registered contractor for kitchen addition?
General and demolition contractors register with the Village: $50 fee, $25,000 bond, certificate of insurance and workers comp proof. Unlisted contractor types need no registration. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen addition in Glenview?
It depends on the scope. Glenview's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling/altering a structure, changing the number or location of plumbing fixtures or piping, and new electrical work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center).
Do you work in my part of Glenview?
Yes. Our crews work across Glenview, including The Park, The Glen, The Grove — ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062 — and nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge, Des Plaines.
Working in Glenview
- A lot of Glenview kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glenview homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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