Soffit above the uppers
Removing a 1970s soffit can add a full row of storage. If something inside has to stay, we size the cabinets around it and trim it cleanly.
Serving Hanover Park & nearby Bartlett, Roselle
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Hanover Park, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Hanover Park and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Local crews working in Hanover Park ZIP 60133
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Hanover Park
When cabinet boxes are swollen, sagging or simply in the wrong places, paint and new doors only hide the problem. We remove the old cabinets in your Hanover Park kitchen and install new ones level, square and fastened into the framing, so doors line up and counters sit flat.
Wasted space in the corner
That dark corner cabinet nobody opens can become usable storage with a swing-out or carousel unit in the new layout.
Peeling thermofoil or failing edges
Peeling vinyl fronts are a common reason for calls. We check the boxes; if they are still sound we may suggest refacing, if not we install new cabinets.
Layout that fights you every day
When cooking means walking around an open dishwasher door or a cabinet that can't fully open, the problem is the layout. A replacement is the moment to rearrange the run.
Swollen sink base from an old leak
A slow drip under the sink turns a particleboard floor soft and bubbly. We find and stop the leak, then install a new sink base, ideally with a plywood box.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Lower cabinets with a single shelf waste space and hurt your back. Drawer bases with full-extension slides let you see and reach every pan.
New appliances don't fit the openings
Older cabinet runs were built for smaller appliances. We plan the new run from your model numbers, so the fridge, range and dishwasher slide in with the right clearances.
Boxes are falling apart
Once particleboard crumbles around the hinge screws and the frames separate, no amount of tightening keeps the doors straight. We replace the boxes themselves.
Everything in a cabinet replacement
- Measuring and site checkWe measure walls, ceiling height and appliance openings and check floor level before anything is ordered.
- Wall and floor prepStuds located and marked, high spots found, drywall patched where old cabinets came off.
- Base cabinets set levelBase cabinets shimmed level from the high spot, screwed together and fastened to the wall.
- Wall cabinets hung on studsWall cabinets hung plumb and anchored into the framing with cabinet screws.
- Fillers, panels and scribingFillers and end panels cut and scribed to uneven walls so doors clear walls and appliances.
- Doors, drawers and hardwareHinges and slides tuned so reveals are even, hardware mounted in straight lines.
- Ready for countertopsThe base run is left level and solid for the countertop template, with sink and appliance openings checked.
Choices you'll make
Framed and frameless cabinetsFramed cabinets have a face frame around the opening; frameless boxes give slightly wider openings and a cleaner modern look.
Stock, semi-custom and custom linesWe install all three tiers: ready-made stock, semi-custom with more options, and fully custom when the room needs it.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesParticleboard keeps the price down; plywood holds up longer near water. Many owners choose plywood at least for the sink base.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsWe assemble and install RTA cabinets you bought yourself and check every box for damage first.
Door stylesShaker, slab, raised-panel or inset — the door style sets the look, and we install any of them.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement before and after — Hanover Park homes
Before
In progress
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a raised ranch, Hanover Park
The site: a raised ranch near Ontarioville. What we started with: medium-brown stained oak cabinets with wide frames and harvest-gold laminate. What bothered the owners most: dated cabinets in a layout that no longer worked. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in light sand beige with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters. Work included fillers, panels and scribing, doors, drawers and hardware, plus ready for countertops.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bartlett
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The reason for the call: peeling cabinet fronts on boxes that were wearing out. After: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters. Work included fillers, panels and scribing, doors, drawers and hardware, plus ready for countertops.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Bartlett →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1980s two-story, Bloomingdale
This one is a 1980s two-story in Bloomingdale. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was wall cabinets that stopped well short of the ceiling. After: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. Work included wall and floor prep, wall cabinets hung on studs, plus ready for countertops.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterHanover Park kitchen, raised ranch: custom kitchen cabinets
Finished: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with satin brass pulls and creamy quartzite-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Hanover Park
What changed: white quartz with soft gray veining countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Hanover Park →The project, step by step
- Visit and measurementsWe look at the old cabinets, measure the room and talk through what you want to change.
- Cabinet plan and written estimateA drawn layout with cabinet sizes and an itemized estimate for removal, install and trim.
- Ordering and deliveryCabinets are ordered; lead time depends on the line, and we inspect every box when it arrives.
- Tear-out and installationRemoval, prep, leveling, hanging and trim — usually a few days for a typical kitchen.
- Adjustment and walk-throughDoors and drawers adjusted, hardware on, and a walk-through before countertops are templated.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Hanover Park homeowners
Do you remove and haul away the old cabinets?
We do. The old cabinets and counters leave with us, and the room is swept before installation starts.
Can you replace cabinets without removing the countertop?
Usually not for base cabinets — the counter sits on them. Upper cabinets can often be replaced alone, and laminate or stone tops sometimes survive careful removal, but we'll tell you honestly.
Will my kitchen be usable during the work?
Partly. The fridge can usually stay running nearby, but the sink waits for countertops. We give you the sequence in advance.
How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets?
The main drivers are the cabinet line, the size of the kitchen, tear-out and any plumbing or electrical changes. After measuring we send a line-item quote.
How long does kitchen cabinet installation take?
Expect a few days of work for an average kitchen, more for large runs or lots of trim. We put the schedule in writing before tear-out.
What is the Hanover Park building department phone number?
Permits go through Inspectional Services Division (Hanover Park Fire Department), phone 630-823-5860. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What happens to the old appliance in Hanover Park?
Garbage hauler is Groot Industries (866-782-5161); page gives no bulk or appliance rules, call hauler or Village. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Hanover Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a building permit is issued; apply via Inspectional Services. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Hanover Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Hanover Park, including Ontarioville — ZIP 60133 — and nearby Bartlett, Roselle, Bloomingdale.
Working in Hanover Park
- A lot of Hanover Park kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hanover Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Ontarioville
ZIP 60133
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