Soffits above the cabinets
Soffits waste the top foot of the wall. We open them up, deal with any duct inside and run cabinets to the ceiling.
Serving Lake Zurich & nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Remodeling in Lake Zurich, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Lake Zurich — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Local crews working in Lake Zurich ZIP 60047
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen problems we solve in Lake Zurich
We remodel Lake Zurich 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
Tile counters with stained grout and a fluorescent box overhead are two quick wins: new stone and flush LED lights.
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.
Small kitchen that feels cramped
We plan small kitchens around storage and light — the two things that make them feel bigger.
The kitchen is dark
A single center light and dark counters make cooking harder than it should be. We add recessed, pendant and under-cabinet lighting with dimmers.
Two people can't cook at once
When the sink, range and fridge sit in a line with no landing space, we rearrange the zones and widen the aisle to a comfortable 42 inches where the room allows.
No counter space
When the coffee maker, toaster and mixer leave no room to work, we plan longer runs, a peninsula or an island and give small appliances their own home.
No place to sit
Kids doing homework while you cook need a place to sit. We fit an island or peninsula with proper overhang and clearance.
What's included
- Design and layoutWe measure, draw the layout and walk you through 3D views and material samples before work starts.
- Demolition and protectionDust barriers, covered floors and a clean site at the end of every day; we haul away everything we remove.
- 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 lightingDedicated appliance circuits, GFCI outlets, recessed lights, pendants and under-cabinet LEDs.
- Permits and inspectionsWe pull the permit when the work needs one and meet the inspector at each stage.
- Range hood ventingWe run the duct for a vented hood through the wall or roof and seal it against drafts.
Choices you'll make
Hardwood flooringTies the kitchen to the rest of the floor and can be refinished as it wears.
Shaker cabinetsThe most requested door style: a flat center panel with a simple frame. Works painted or in wood.
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.
Luxury vinyl plankWaterproof, warm underfoot and forgiving on uneven subfloors — popular in busy kitchens.
Kitchen Remodeling before and after — Lake Zurich homes
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Lake Zurich
A 1980s two-story in Lake Zurich, a typical kitchen for Lake Zurich. 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. The reason for the call: cabinets that were falling apart. 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. The job covered plumbing and gas, electrical and lighting, plus permits and inspections.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine. The kitchen as it was: 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. Finished kitchen: 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, demolition and protection, plus permits and inspections.
Kitchen Remodeling in Palatine →Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove
This one is a 1980s two-story near Windfield. 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 a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. After: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. The job covered design and layout, demolition and protection, plus range hood venting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Lake Zurich
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 Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich
What changed: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Lake Zurich →The project, step by step
- In-home consultationWe measure the room, look at the walls, wiring and plumbing and listen to what isn't working.
- 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-throughPunch-list fixes, final cleaning and a walk-through before we call the job done.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Lake Zurich homeowners
Is it worth keeping my 1980s layout?
If the layout works, keeping it lets the budget go to cabinets and counters. We suggest changes only where they pay off.
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 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.
Can you remove a wall to open the kitchen?
Often. We check whether the wall is load-bearing and what runs through it, get an engineered beam size when needed and pull the permit.
What does a kitchen remodel cost?
Cabinets, layout changes and materials drive the price. After measuring, we send a line-item estimate so you can adjust the scope.
What is the Lake Zurich building department phone number?
Permits go through Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department), phone 847-540-1696. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can Lake Zurich bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler Lakeshore Recycling Systems (847-381-9300). One bulk item (<=50 lb, <4 ft) weekly on largest-cart plan. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Does Lake Zurich require a licensed plumber for kitchen remodel?
Plumbing contractors submit state registrations (055 & 058) and a letter of intent with each permit application. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does Lake Zurich require a licensed electrician for kitchen remodel?
Electrical contractors must submit a copy of an electrical license when registering with the Village. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
What kind of Lake Zurich homes do you work in?
In Lake Zurich we see Housing development began in the 1950s. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel in Lake Zurich?
It depends on the scope. Lake Zurich's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling (kitchen, bath, basement). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department).
Do you work in my part of Lake Zurich?
Yes. Our crews work across Lake Zurich — ZIP 60047 — and nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights.
Working in Lake Zurich
- A lot of Lake Zurich kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Lake Zurich homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Lake Zurich
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.