Soffit above the uppers
Removing a 1980s 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 Lisle & nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Lisle, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Lisle and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Kitchen remodels across Lisle ZIP 60532
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Lisle
Replacing kitchen cabinets is mostly about what you don't see: a straight base line, wall cabinets screwed into studs, fillers scribed to crooked walls. Our Lisle crew handles the tear-out, the install and the trim work, and leaves the kitchen ready for countertops.
Condo delivery and building rules
Building management usually wants paperwork before work starts. We supply it, book delivery times and protect common areas while the cabinets come in.
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.
New appliances don't fit the openings
A wider range, a counter-depth fridge or a second oven usually needs openings the old cabinets don't have. New cabinets are sized around the appliances you actually own.
Cabinets that don't match after a patch job
A kitchen with three shades of oak and two kinds of pulls has outgrown repairs. We replace the set so the whole room matches again.
Wall cabinets pulling off the wall
Doors that drift open and a widening crack above the wall cabinets often mean a weak installation. Our crew anchors every upper into solid framing.
Cabinets bought, no one to install them
Plenty of homeowners buy their own cabinets and hire us just for the install. We handle assembly, leveling, fillers and hardware so the job looks professional.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Kneeling to dig pots out of a deep base is no fun. We swap door-and-shelf bases for deep drawer stacks that bring everything up to you.
What's included
- Measuring and site checkWe measure walls, ceiling height and appliance openings and check floor level before anything is ordered.
- Protection and tear-outWe protect the house, disconnect the sink and appliances, remove the old boxes and take the debris with us.
- 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.
- Trim and toe kicksCrown molding, light rail and toe kicks installed so the cabinets look built-in.
- Doors, drawers and hardwareHinges and slides tuned so reveals are even, hardware mounted in straight lines.
- Ready for countertopsWe hand off a flat, rigid base line for templating and reconnect what we can once the tops are in.
Finishes and options
Framed and frameless cabinetsFramed cabinets have a face frame around the opening; frameless boxes give slightly wider openings and a cleaner modern look.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesParticleboard keeps the price down; plywood holds up longer near water. Many owners choose plywood at least for the sink base.
Door stylesShaker, slab, raised-panel or inset — the door style sets the look, and we install any of them.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsFlat-pack cabinets can work well if they are assembled square and installed carefully; we do both.
Stock, semi-custom and custom linesStock cabinets come in set sizes and ship fastest; semi-custom adds sizes and finishes; custom is built to your room and usually takes longest.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement before and after — Lisle homes
Before
In progress
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lisle
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lisle. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. What bothered the owners most: cabinets coming apart at the edges. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters. On site this meant protection and tear-out, base cabinets set level, plus ready for countertops.
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a postwar bi-level, Downers Grove
The site: a postwar bi-level near Shady Lane Estates. Before: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and light beige laminate. The main complaint was old cabinets with too few drawers and a lot of wasted space. After: new cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for warm walnut butcher block counters. On site this meant measuring and site check, wall cabinets hung on studs, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Downers Grove →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1990s two-story colonial, Woodridge
A 1990s two-story colonial near The Ridge, a typical kitchen for Woodridge. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The reason for the call: too little storage under an old soffit. 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. The job covered measuring and site check, wall cabinets hung on studs, plus ready for countertops.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Woodridge →
Before
AfterA Lisle 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in charcoal gray with polished nickel pulls and dark soapstone-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Lisle →
Before
AfterCountertop Fabrication & Installation in a 1980s two-story, Lisle
What changed: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Lisle →From first visit to final walk-through
- Visit and measurementsAn in-home visit to measure, check the floor and walls and hear what isn't working.
- 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 Lisle homeowners
Can you install cabinets in a condo building?
Yes — we coordinate with building management on hours, elevator use and insurance before cabinets arrive.
Should I replace or reface my cabinets?
If the boxes are solid and the layout works, refacing is the lighter option. If boxes are damaged or the layout is wrong, replacement is the real fix.
Can I swap upper cabinets for open shelves?
Sure — a few open shelves can break up a long run. We install them on concealed supports tied into the framing.
Do I need a permit to replace kitchen cabinets?
A like-for-like cabinet swap often doesn't need one, but moving plumbing or adding circuits usually does. Rules differ by village, so we check with Lisle before we start.
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.
What does Lisle ask for on electrical work?
Electrical permits require a letter of intent and license copy from the electrical contractor; owner-occupants of a primary residence may do the work themselves with an electrical affidavit. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
What happens to the old appliance in Lisle?
Garbage hauler is Lakeshore Recycling Systems, 630-581-8650. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do Lisle condo associations need to approve cabinet replacement?
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.
Does cabinet replacement need a Lisle building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Development Services Department, phone 630-271-4150. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Lisle?
Yes. Our crews work across Lisle, including Oakview, The Meadows, Four Lakes Village — ZIP 60532 — and nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge, Wheaton.
Working in Lisle
- A lot of Lisle kitchens date from the 1980s. 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.
OakviewThe MeadowsFour Lakes Village
ZIP 60532
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