Windows in a condo building
In a condo, the window may be a common element. We check the association's rules before ordering.
Serving Lisle & nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge
Kitchen Window Replacement in Lisle, IL
A new window over the sink in your Lisle kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Kitchen remodels across Lisle ZIP 60532
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen window problems we fix in Lisle
The window over the sink is the one you look through and reach for every day, and in many Lisle kitchens it is also the oldest and hardest to open. We replace kitchen windows, in the same opening or a larger one, and finish the trim inside and out.
Drafts and cold air at the sink
Drafty kitchen windows waste heat and fog up. Replacement with insulated glass and a sealed installation fixes both.
Condensation on the glass
We replace cold, sweating windows with insulated units so less moisture forms and the sill stays dry.
Window painted shut or broken hardware
Old windows painted shut or with broken locks and cranks are a common reason to replace. New units come with working hardware and easy cleaning.
Old aluminum or single-pane windows
Single-pane glass and bare aluminum frames are the least efficient windows in a house. Replacing the kitchen one is a good start.
Garden or bay window
If you want a box window for herbs over the sink, we can replace a flat window with a garden unit.
Fogged or cloudy glass
Moisture between the panes means the insulated glass seal has failed. Depending on the frame, we replace the glass unit or the whole window.
Want a bigger window over the sink
A larger window is a bigger job than a same-size swap: framing, exterior finish and interior trim all change. We plan it all together.
What the project covers
- Measuring the openingExact measurements decide whether an insert or a full-frame window fits best.
- Protecting the kitchenWe protect the kitchen and set up containment for older paint.
- Flashing and waterproofingWe flash the opening so rain cannot get behind the window.
- Exterior trim and cappingExterior trim, capping or brick mold is installed and sealed.
- Interior trim and stoolInside, new casing and a stool or return finish the window.
- Wall patchingWe repair the wall surfaces disturbed during removal.
- Check and cleanupWe test the window, lock and screen, then clean up.
Finishes and options
Garden windowsBox-shaped windows that project out from the wall with a glass shelf area.
Awning windowsAwning windows vent air even during a drizzle.
Double-hung windowsA traditional look with two sashes that move up and down; harder to reach over a counter.
Fiberglass frames and insulated glassFiberglass frames are strong and stable; double or triple panes with low-E coatings insulate better.
Vinyl framesLow maintenance and moisture resistant, common for replacement windows.
Before and after: kitchens near Lisle
Before
AfterKitchen Window Replacement in a 1990s two-story colonial, Lisle
A 1990s two-story colonial near Oakview, a typical kitchen for Lisle. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was an old window that let in cold air at the counter. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included measuring the opening, flashing and waterproofing, plus check and cleanup.
Before
AfterA Downers Grove postwar bi-level: before and after
The site: a postwar bi-level near Shady Lane Estates. What we started with: stainless double sink. The main complaint was an old window that let in cold air at the counter. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included exterior trim and capping, wall patching, plus check and cleanup.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Woodridge
A 1980s two-story near Seven Bridges, a typical kitchen for Woodridge. What we started with: white double sink. The main complaint was a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. The result: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant measuring the opening, protecting the kitchen, plus exterior trim and capping.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Lisle
A new layout with an island, cabinets in light warm taupe, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Lisle →
Before
AfterA Lisle 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
Finished: a lowered warm walnut butcher block counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in pale mint green with brushed nickel bar pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Lisle →How your kitchen window replacement goes
- Visit and measureWe look at the window, measure the opening and discuss styles.
- Estimate and approvalsYou get a written estimate; we check permit and approval needs.
- Window orderedThe window is ordered to size; lead times vary by maker.
- Install and trimRemoval, installation and trim usually take a day for a same-size window.
- Final checkOperation, seals and trim are checked with you before we leave.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Lisle homeowners
Can I replace my condo kitchen window?
Usually, if the association allows it. We check the rules first.
What is the best window over a kitchen sink?
Most owners pick a casement or a slider over the sink because they open easily.
Insert or full-frame replacement?
We look at the frame condition and recommend insert or full-frame accordingly.
Can you replace just the glass?
Sometimes. If the frame is in good shape, a new insulated glass unit can replace a fogged one.
Is winter a bad time to replace a window?
Windows can be installed year-round; the kitchen is open to the outside only briefly.
Does kitchen window 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.
Can you do kitchen window replacement in a Lisle condo?
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.
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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