Soffits above the cabinets
Removing the soffit gains a full row of storage. Sometimes it hides a duct or a vent stack — we check before demolition and plan around it.
Serving Glenview & nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge
Kitchen Remodeling in Glenview, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Glenview — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Local crews working in Glenview ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen problems we solve in Glenview
Most Glenview homeowners call us about one thing that bothers them every day: a cramped layout, worn-out cabinets or a dark, closed kitchen. We plan the whole room around how you cook, then handle cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting and the trades behind the walls.
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.
Kitchen cut off from the family room
A kitchen that faces a wall while the family is in the next room — we look at opening up the wall or turning the layout so the cook faces the room.
No place to sit
We find room for seating — an island, a peninsula or a counter-height bar — with enough knee space and aisle clearance to actually use it.
New appliances won't fit
We size cabinet openings for the appliances you actually want — counter-depth fridge, 30- or 36-inch range, built-in microwave drawer — and run the gas, power and venting they need.
Dated look
Oak cabinets, tile counters and a dropped light box make a kitchen look its age. New surfaces and lighting bring it up to date.
No counter space
Groceries end up on the stove and there is nowhere to roll out dough. We add working surface by extending a cabinet run, adding a peninsula or reclaiming a blind corner.
Small kitchen that feels cramped
In a small kitchen every inch counts: cabinets to the ceiling, slim appliances and smart corner storage.
What the project covers
- Design and layoutMeasured drawings, 3D views and an appliance plan, so you see the kitchen before anything is ordered.
- Demolition and protectionFloor protection, dust walls and daily cleanup; old cabinets, counters and debris hauled away.
- FlooringNew flooring under and around the kitchen — LVP, tile or hardwood — with clean transitions.
- Electrical and lightingDedicated appliance circuits, GFCI outlets, recessed lights, pendants and under-cabinet LEDs.
- Drywall and paintPatching, new drywall where walls open, and finished paint so the room is ready to use.
- Permits and inspectionsPermit applications, scheduled inspections and sign-off are part of the job, not extras.
- Range hood ventingWe run the duct for a vented hood through the wall or roof and seal it against drafts.
Materials and options
Granite and quartziteEach slab is unique — pick yours at the yard. Periodic sealing keeps it stain resistant.
Hardwood flooringRuns continuously from kitchen to living areas; can be sanded and refinished later.
Quartz countersConsistent color, no sealing and easy cleaning; keep hot pans on a trivet.
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSeamless doors in wood veneer or matte laminate for a modern, minimal look.
Before and after: kitchens near Glenview
Before
AfterGlenview kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen remodeling
A postwar bi-level in Glenview, a typical kitchen for Glenview. Before: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. The main complaint was tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. After: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. On site this meant design and layout, demolition and protection, plus flooring.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Northbrook
This one is a 1960s ranch near Techny. The kitchen as it was: 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. The main complaint was worn-out cabinets and a kitchen that no longer worked. The result: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. Work included demolition and protection, drywall and paint, plus permits and inspections.
Kitchen Remodeling in Northbrook →Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Des Plaines
The site: a 1950s ranch in Des Plaines. Before: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. The main complaint was tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. Finished kitchen: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. On site this meant design and layout, electrical and lighting, plus range hood venting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a postwar Cape Cod, Glenview
What changed: 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
AfterA Glenview 1960s ranch: before and after
Finished: new cabinets in warm taupe with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Glenview →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 estimateLayout drawings, material choices and a line-item estimate you can compare.
- Ordering and permitsWe place cabinet and counter orders and submit permit drawings while you wait for delivery.
- ConstructionTear-out, rough-ins, inspections, cabinet install, counter templating, tile and fixtures.
- Final walk-throughPunch-list fixes, final cleaning and a walk-through before we call the job done.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Glenview homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We follow lead-safe work practices — plastic containment, no dry sanding and HEPA cleanup — on homes built before 1978.
Is it worth keeping my 2000s layout?
If it works for you, yes. Keeping the plumbing and gas in place leaves more budget for what you see.
How long will a remodeled kitchen last?
The structure lasts for decades; surfaces like paint and grout need occasional care.
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 you remove a wall to open the kitchen?
Yes, after we confirm what the wall carries. Load-bearing walls need a beam sized by an engineer and a permit — we handle both.
Glenview plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen remodel?
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 remodel?
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.
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.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel 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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Other kitchen services in Glenview
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.