Painted trim in a home built before 1978
Removing a window in a pre-1978 home disturbs painted trim that may contain lead. We follow EPA lead-safe work practices: containment, careful removal and HEPA cleanup.
Serving Glenview & nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge
Kitchen Window Replacement in Glenview, IL
A new window over the sink in your Glenview kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- 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 window problems we fix in Glenview
We install new kitchen windows: a casement you can crank open over the faucet, a slider, a double-hung or a garden window. In Glenview we handle same-size replacements, larger openings with a new header, and the permits and lead-safe prep those jobs can need.
Drafts and cold air at the sink
Cold air at the counter usually comes from worn weatherstripping, gaps around the frame or an old single-pane sash. A new, properly sealed window stops it.
Window painted shut or broken hardware
Old windows painted shut or with broken locks and cranks are a common reason to replace. New units come with working hardware and easy cleaning.
Noise from the street or yard
Newer insulated windows usually cut outside noise noticeably compared with single-pane glass.
Want a bigger window over the sink
A larger window is a bigger job than a same-size swap: framing, exterior finish and interior trim all change. We plan it all together.
Hard to open over the sink
Over a deep counter, a crank handle or a sliding sash is easier to use than lifting a heavy bottom sash.
Garden or bay window
If you want a box window for herbs over the sink, we can replace a flat window with a garden unit.
Old aluminum or single-pane windows
Single-pane glass and bare aluminum frames are the least efficient windows in a house. Replacing the kitchen one is a good start.
What the project covers
- Measuring the openingExact measurements decide whether an insert or a full-frame window fits best.
- Removing the old windowWe take out the old window carefully and haul it away.
- 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 patchingWe repair the wall surfaces disturbed during removal.
- Check and cleanupEvery part is checked with you and the kitchen is left clean.
Materials and options
Awning windowsAwning windows vent air even during a drizzle.
Double-hung windowsA traditional look with two sashes that move up and down; harder to reach over a counter.
Casement windowsHinged at the side and opened with a crank, easy to reach over a sink.
Wood and clad-wood framesWood inside for a traditional look, often with aluminum or vinyl cladding outside.
Sliding windowsSashes glide sideways with little effort, good for wide, short openings.
Before and after: kitchens near Glenview
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Glenview
A postwar bi-level near The Grove, a typical kitchen for Glenview. What we started with: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. The job covered measuring the opening, exterior trim and capping, plus interior trim and stool.
Before
AfterA Northbrook postwar Cape Cod: before and after
A postwar Cape Cod near Downtown Northbrook, a typical kitchen for Northbrook. What we started with: stainless 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. The job covered removing the old window, interior trim and stool, plus check and cleanup.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Northbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Park Ridge
A 1950s ranch in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: an old window that let in cold air at the counter. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant measuring the opening, flashing and waterproofing, plus interior trim and stool.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in 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
AfterGlenview kitchen, 1960s ranch: accessible kitchen remodeling
What changed: 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 →From first visit to final walk-through
- Visit and measureAt the visit we check the opening and talk through window types.
- Estimate and approvalsYou get a written estimate; we check permit and approval needs.
- Window orderedWe order the unit built to your opening.
- Install and trimMost same-size replacements are done in a day; enlargements take longer.
- Final checkOperation, seals and trim are checked with you before we leave.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Glenview homeowners
Insert or full-frame replacement?
An insert goes into the existing frame and keeps the trim; full-frame replaces everything down to the studs.
Is winter a bad time to replace a window?
Not really. With planning, a single kitchen window goes in fast in any season.
Can you replace just the glass?
When only the seal has failed, new glass may be enough. Old or rotted frames usually need full replacement.
What affects the cost of a kitchen window?
The unit itself and the work around it. After we measure, you get an itemized estimate.
Do you need a permit to replace a kitchen window in Illinois?
Permit rules are local. Changing the opening size usually needs one; a same-size swap may not. We find out before we start.
Do I need a Glenview-registered contractor for kitchen window replacement?
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 window replacement 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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