Soffits above the cabinets
Many 1970s kitchens have a boxed soffit over the wall cabinets. We find out what is inside, reroute ducts where possible and take the cabinets to the ceiling.
Serving Hoffman Estates & nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park
Kitchen Remodeling in Hoffman Estates, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Hoffman Estates — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Local crews working in Hoffman Estates ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen problems we solve in Hoffman Estates
A kitchen remodel in Hoffman Estates usually starts with one complaint — no counter space, cabinets that are falling apart, or a room that is closed off from the rest of the house. We fix the cause, not just the look: layout, storage, lighting, wiring and plumbing, then the finishes you see every day.
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.
Not enough storage
Counters covered with things that have nowhere else to go? Taller uppers, a pantry wall, deep drawers and corner pull-outs give everything a place.
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.
Small kitchen that feels cramped
In a small kitchen every inch counts: cabinets to the ceiling, slim appliances and smart corner storage.
The kitchen is dark
One ceiling fixture leaves you working in your own shadow. We plan recessed lights, pendants over the island and LED under-cabinet strips on separate switches and dimmers.
New appliances won't fit
A 36-inch refrigerator, a panel-ready dishwasher or a range hood that vents outside often needs new cabinet openings, a new circuit or a duct run. We plan for them from day one.
What's included
- Design and layoutMeasured drawings, 3D views and an appliance plan, so you see the kitchen before anything is ordered.
- Backsplash and tileTile backsplash with straight grout lines, finished edges and outlets brought out to the tile surface.
- FlooringLuxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood, tied into the rooms around the kitchen.
- Plumbing and gasNew supply and drain lines where the sink moves, dishwasher hookup and gas for the range.
- Electrical and lightingDedicated appliance circuits, GFCI outlets, recessed lights, pendants and under-cabinet LEDs.
- Drywall and paintWall repair after demolition, primer and paint on walls and ceiling.
- Range hood ventingA hood ducted to the outside, sized for your range, with a proper exterior cap.
Materials and options
Granite and quartziteNatural stone slabs you choose in person; heat resistant, sealed once a year or so.
Hardwood flooringRuns continuously from kitchen to living areas; can be sanded and refinished later.
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Luxury vinyl plankA waterproof floor that handles spills and dogs and installs over most subfloors.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSlab doors with no frame — easy to wipe down and a natural fit for modern kitchens.
What the work looks like in Hoffman Estates homes
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In progress
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Hoffman Estates
A raised ranch in Hoffman Estates, a typical kitchen for Hoffman Estates. What we started with: dark stained oak cabinets with wide face frames and a scalloped wood valance over the sink, harvest-gold laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a large fluorescent light box. The reason for the call: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. Finished kitchen: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. The job covered plumbing and gas, drywall and paint, plus range hood venting.
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AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Schaumburg
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Schaumburg. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines, oak parquet and a brass chandelier over the nook. What bothered the owners most: worn-out cabinets and a kitchen that no longer worked. The result: cabinets in deep olive with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. Work included design and layout, drywall and paint, plus range hood venting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Schaumburg →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Palatine
The site: a 1980s two-story in Palatine. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip, beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. What bothered the owners most: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. After: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. The job covered design and layout, electrical and lighting, plus drywall and paint.
Kitchen Remodeling in Palatine →
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AfterHoffman Estates kitchen, raised ranch: kitchen design & layout planning
What changed: a new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, dark soapstone-look quartz counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Hoffman Estates →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Hoffman Estates
New cabinets in light sand beige with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Hoffman Estates →How your kitchen remodel goes
- 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 permitsCabinets are ordered — lead times are often several weeks — and we file the permit.
- ConstructionDemolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspections, then cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
- Final walk-throughPunch-list fixes, final cleaning and a walk-through before we call the job done.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Hoffman Estates homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We assume older painted surfaces may contain lead and work lead-safe: containment, HEPA vacuums and careful cleanup.
Is it worth keeping my 1970s layout?
Often yes — keeping plumbing and gas where they are saves time and money. We change the layout only where it fixes a real problem.
Can we live at home during the remodel?
Usually. We close off the kitchen with dust barriers and set up a temporary kitchen corner so daily life keeps going.
Can I keep my appliances?
Usually yes. We build the openings around them; if you plan to upgrade later, we can size openings for the new models now.
How long will a remodeled kitchen last?
With quality boxes and proper installation, 20 years or more is normal for the main components.
Do I need a Hoffman Estates-registered contractor for kitchen remodel?
Contractors must register through a BS&A Online Contractor account (annual registration form and documents) and submit the Contractor/Design Professionals Registration Form and a Workers Compensation Affidavit. No fee stated. We take care of that before work starts.
What is the Hoffman Estates building department phone number?
Permits go through Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits) (BS&A Online Permit Portal), phone (847) 781-2631. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can Hoffman Estates bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler Groot: appliance pickup is free but must be scheduled (847-734-6400); large/heavy items and debris over 1 cubic yard are billed per cubic yard. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Does Hoffman Estates require a licensed plumber for kitchen remodel?
Applicable codes include the Illinois Plumbing Code; permit requires a complete written scope of plumbing work. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel in Hoffman Estates?
It depends on the scope. Hoffman Estates's rule in short: Kitchen remodels go through the Residential Remodel permit: submit plans (1/4 inch scale) of existing and proposed kitchen showing plumbing fixtures, outlets, appliances and panel, plus a scope of work or contract. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits).
Do you work in my part of Hoffman Estates?
Yes. Our crews work across Hoffman Estates — ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010 — and nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park, Palatine.
Working in Hoffman Estates
- A lot of Hoffman Estates kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hoffman Estates homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Hoffman Estates
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.