Soffit above the uppers
Many 1960s kitchens have a boxed soffit over the wall cabinets. During replacement we check what is inside and, where possible, run the new uppers higher.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Lombard, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Lombard and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Kitchen remodels across Lombard ZIP 60148
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Lombard
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 Lombard crew handles the tear-out, the install and the trim work, and leaves the kitchen ready for countertops.
Condo delivery and building rules
Cabinets arrive in many boxes, and condo buildings set work hours, elevator bookings and insurance requirements. We schedule around them and keep the hallways clean.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Many owners ask us to replace their lower doors with drawers. Deep pot drawers and a utensil stack usually hold more and are easier to use.
New appliances don't fit the openings
Older cabinet runs were built for smaller appliances. We plan the new run from your model numbers, so the fridge, range and dishwasher slide in with the right clearances.
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.
Swollen sink base from an old leak
Sink cabinets take the most water of any box in the kitchen. When the floor of yours is swollen or stained, we replace it and make sure the plumbing above is dry.
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.
Doors that won't line up
If you keep adjusting hinges and the doors still look uneven, the boxes themselves are twisted. New cabinets set plumb and level solve it for good.
Everything in a cabinet replacement
- Measuring and site checkA full set of measurements, a level check across the floor and a look at plumbing and outlet locations.
- Protection and tear-outWe protect the house, disconnect the sink and appliances, remove the old boxes and take the debris with us.
- Wall cabinets hung on studsWall cabinets hung plumb and anchored into the framing with cabinet screws.
- Fillers, panels and scribingFillers and end panels cut and scribed to uneven walls so doors clear walls and appliances.
- 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.
Choices you'll make
Soft-close hinges and dovetail drawersLook for soft-close hardware and dovetail or dowel-joined drawers — they last far longer than stapled ones.
Door stylesShaker, slab, raised-panel or inset — the door style sets the look, and we install any of them.
Framed and frameless cabinetsA face frame adds rigidity and a traditional look, while frameless construction gives easier access to the full box.
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.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsWe assemble and install RTA cabinets you bought yourself and check every box for damage first.
Kitchens like yours in Lombard: before and after
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a postwar bi-level, Lombard
This one is a postwar bi-level in Lombard. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and laminate with an aluminum edge band. The main complaint was worn-out cabinets that no longer closed properly. After: new cabinets in warm taupe with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. On site this meant protection and tear-out, doors, drawers and hardware, plus ready for countertops.
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AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Villa Park
This one is a postwar bi-level in Villa Park. What we started with: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and speckled laminate. What bothered the owners most: old cabinets with too few drawers and a lot of wasted space. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters. On site this meant measuring and site check, protection and tear-out, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
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AfterAddison kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
This one is a postwar bi-level in Addison. The kitchen as it was: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and light beige laminate. The reason for the call: old cabinets with too few drawers and a lot of wasted space. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for warm walnut butcher block counters. The job covered measuring and site check, protection and tear-out, plus wall cabinets hung on studs.
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AfterCustom Kitchen Cabinets in a postwar bi-level, Lombard
What changed: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with matte black pulls and light marble-look quartz counters.
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AfterA Lombard postwar Cape Cod: before and after
What changed: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Lombard →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 estimateYou get a cabinet plan and a written quote that lists every part of the job.
- Ordering and deliveryWe place the order and check the delivery against the plan so nothing is missing on install day.
- Tear-out and installationOld cabinets out, walls prepped, new boxes set level, hung on studs and trimmed.
- Adjustment and walk-throughWe fine-tune every door, clean up and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Lombard homeowners
Can you install cabinets in a condo building?
Yes. We follow the building's work hours, book the elevator for delivery and provide the certificate of insurance management asks for.
How long does kitchen cabinet installation take?
Expect a few days of work for an average kitchen, more for large runs or lots of trim. We put the schedule in writing before tear-out.
Can you replace cabinets without removing the countertop?
Usually not for base cabinets — the counter sits on them. Upper cabinets can often be replaced alone, and laminate or stone tops sometimes survive careful removal, but we'll tell you honestly.
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.
How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets?
Cabinet quality, run length and the work around them — removal, trim, counters — set the price. We measure first and then put a detailed estimate in writing.
Do Lombard 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.
Lombard building permit for cabinet replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development and Building, phone (630) 620-5750. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What happens to the old appliance in Lombard?
Hauler Waste Management. Large items under 100 lbs collected with one refuse sticker per 50 lbs. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a Lombard-registered contractor for cabinet replacement?
Contractors must register with the Village: $100 fee, valid 1 year, online or via Building Division; insurance certificate with at least $300,000 liability coverage. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Lombard require a licensed electrician for cabinet replacement?
Registration requires a copy of a current electrician license from a testing municipality plus a certificate of insurance. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. 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.
- We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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