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 Itasca & nearby Wood Dale, Elk Grove Village
Kitchen Remodeling in Itasca, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Itasca — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Kitchen remodels across Itasca ZIP 60143
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen problems we solve in Itasca
We remodel Itasca kitchens from the studs out or keep the layout and replace everything in it — whichever solves your problem. One crew coordinates design, demolition, plumbing, electrical, cabinets and counters, so you have one schedule and one point of contact.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
Grout lines that never come clean and a buzzing light box are typical in 1970s kitchens. Stone counters and flush LED lighting change the whole room.
Condo rules and fixed risers
In a condo, work hours, elevator reservations and plumbing risers that can't move shape the plan. We work with the association and design around what is fixed.
No counter space
If you prep on the cooktop because every counter is full, we look at a longer run, a peninsula or an island and move small appliances into an appliance garage.
Not enough storage
We add tall pantry cabinets, deep drawers for pots, pull-outs for spices and trays, and cabinets that run to the ceiling instead of stopping a foot short.
Two people can't cook at once
If one person has to step aside every time the other opens the fridge, the zones are wrong. We separate prep, cooking and cleanup so the kitchen works for two.
New appliances won't fit
Today's appliances are bigger and need more power and venting. We build the openings, circuits and ducts around the models you choose.
Small kitchen that feels cramped
In a small kitchen every inch counts: cabinets to the ceiling, slim appliances and smart corner storage.
What's included
- Demolition and protectionFloor protection, dust walls and daily cleanup; old cabinets, counters and debris hauled away.
- CabinetsStock, semi-custom or custom cabinets, installed level and plumb with soft-close doors and drawers.
- CountertopsStone or wood counters measured on the installed cabinets, with sink and cooktop cut-outs.
- Backsplash and tileTile backsplash with straight grout lines, finished edges and outlets brought out to the tile surface.
- Plumbing and gasSink, faucet, dishwasher and ice-maker lines, plus gas line changes by licensed trades.
- Electrical and lightingCircuits for the range, microwave and dishwasher, code-compliant outlets and layered lighting.
- Permits and inspectionsPermit applications, scheduled inspections and sign-off are part of the job, not extras.
Finishes and options
Granite and quartziteNatural stone slabs you choose in person; heat resistant, sealed once a year or so.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSlab doors with no frame — easy to wipe down and a natural fit for modern kitchens.
Quartz countersEngineered stone that never needs sealing and resists stains — the everyday workhorse.
Hardwood flooringTies the kitchen to the rest of the floor and can be refinished as it wears.
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Before and after: kitchens near Itasca
Before
AfterAn Itasca 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story near Nordic Park. 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. The main complaint was tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. The result: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. Work included demolition and protection, countertops, plus permits and inspections.
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Wood Dale
A 1950s ranch in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate, vinyl in a checker pattern and a dome ceiling light. The main complaint was a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. After: cabinets in soft white with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a blue handmade-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included backsplash and tile, electrical and lighting, plus permits and inspections.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wood Dale →Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Elk Grove Village
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Elk Grove Village. The kitchen as it was: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate, vinyl in a checker pattern and a dome ceiling light. The main complaint was tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. After: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. Work included demolition and protection, plumbing and gas, plus permits and inspections.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Itasca
A new layout with an island, cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Itasca →
Before
AfterAn Itasca 1980s two-story: before and after
What changed: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Itasca →From first visit to final walk-through
- 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.
- ConstructionTear-out, rough-ins, inspections, cabinet install, counter templating, tile and fixtures.
- Final walk-throughWe adjust every door and drawer, finish the punch list and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Itasca homeowners
Do you work with condo associations?
Yes. Insurance certificates, work hours, elevator bookings and approvals are part of how we work in condos.
Is it worth keeping my 1970s layout?
If the layout works, keeping it lets the budget go to cabinets and counters. We suggest changes only where they pay off.
Can we live at home during the remodel?
Most families do. We seal the work area with dust walls and help you set up a temporary kitchen with the fridge and a microwave in another room.
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.
Do you help with design and choosing materials?
Yes. Design is part of the job: layout, 3D views and help choosing cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
Itasca contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village and be bonded before a permit is issued; Certificate of Insurance naming the Village required. We take care of that before work starts.
Which Itasca homes do you most often see for kitchen remodel?
In Itasca we see Pre-1900 and early 1900s homes in the historic district and Suburban growth after the 1940s. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do Itasca condo associations need to approve kitchen remodel?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
What does Itasca ask for on electrical work?
Electrical contractors must hold a State of Illinois electrical license and post a $5,000 Code Compliance Bond to register with the Village. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Itasca plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen remodel?
Plumbing contractors must hold a State plumbing license (055 and 058) and provide a signed letter of intent from the plumber of record for each permit, plus a copy of the signed proposal. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do you work in my part of Itasca?
Yes. Our crews work across Itasca, including North Side, South Side, Nordic Park, The Ranchettes — ZIP 60143 — and nearby Wood Dale, Elk Grove Village, Addison.
Working in Itasca
- A lot of Itasca kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- Live in the Itasca Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
North SideSouth SideNordic ParkThe RanchettesItasca Historical DistrictWalnut Street downtown
ZIP 60143
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Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
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