Soffits above the cabinets
Many 1960s kitchens have a boxed soffit over the wall cabinets. We find out what is inside, reroute ducts where possible and take the cabinets to the ceiling.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Lombard — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Local crews working in Lombard ZIP 60148
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen problems we solve in Lombard
A kitchen remodel in Lombard usually starts with one complaint — no counter space, cabinets that are falling apart, or a room that is closed off from the rest of the house. We fix the cause, not just the look: layout, storage, lighting, wiring and plumbing, then the finishes you see every day.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
Grout lines that never come clean and a buzzing light box are typical in 1960s 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.
Dated look
Oak cabinets, tile counters and a dropped light box make a kitchen look its age. New surfaces and lighting bring it up to date.
The kitchen is dark
Good kitchen light comes in layers: recessed cans for the room, pendants over the island and under-cabinet LEDs on the counters. We wire all three on their own controls.
Not enough storage
Counters covered with things that have nowhere else to go? Taller uppers, a pantry wall, deep drawers and corner pull-outs give everything a place.
No place to sit
An island or peninsula with a 12–15 inch overhang gives you stools for coffee and homework. We check the clearances so seating doesn't block the walkway.
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.
Everything in a kitchen remodel
- Demolition and protectionDust barriers, covered floors and a clean site at the end of every day; we haul away everything we remove.
- CabinetsNew cabinet boxes and doors in the style you choose, leveled, anchored and adjusted.
- Backsplash and tileTile backsplash with straight grout lines, finished edges and outlets brought out to the tile surface.
- FlooringNew flooring under and around the kitchen — LVP, tile or hardwood — with clean transitions.
- 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.
- Range hood ventingWe run the duct for a vented hood through the wall or roof and seal it against drafts.
Finishes and options
Luxury vinyl plankWaterproof, warm underfoot and forgiving on uneven subfloors — popular in busy kitchens.
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSeamless doors in wood veneer or matte laminate for a modern, minimal look.
Granite and quartziteNatural stone slabs you choose in person; heat resistant, sealed once a year or so.
Hardwood flooringTies the kitchen to the rest of the floor and can be refinished as it wears.
Kitchen Remodeling before and after — Lombard homes
Before
In progress
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Lombard
A 1960s ranch in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. What we started with: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls, laminate with an aluminum edge band, 9-inch vinyl floor tiles and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. What bothered the owners most: cabinets that were falling apart. Finished kitchen: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered cabinets, plumbing and gas, plus electrical and lighting.
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar bi-level, Villa Park
A postwar bi-level in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. The main complaint was a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. The result: cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, light marble-look quartz counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, large-format light stone-look porcelain tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered flooring, plumbing and gas, plus electrical and lighting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Villa Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn
The site: a 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate, vinyl in a checker pattern and a dome ceiling light. The reason for the call: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. The result: 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. On site this meant demolition and protection, cabinets, plus backsplash and tile.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterLombard kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen design & layout planning
A new layout with an island, cabinets in two-tone, white quartz counters and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Lombard →
Before
AfterA Lombard postwar Cape Cod: before and after
What changed: new cabinets in warm taupe with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Lombard →From first visit to final walk-through
- 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-throughWe adjust every door and drawer, finish the punch list and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Lombard homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We assume older painted surfaces may contain lead and work lead-safe: containment, HEPA vacuums and careful cleanup.
Do you work with condo associations?
Yes. We provide the insurance certificate, follow the building's work hours and book the elevator for deliveries.
Is it worth keeping my 1960s layout?
If it works for you, yes. Keeping the plumbing and gas in place leaves more budget for what you see.
Can we live at home during the remodel?
Usually. We close off the kitchen with dust barriers and set up a temporary kitchen corner so daily life keeps going.
Do you also remodel bathrooms and basements?
Kitchens are our specialty; we can discuss adjoining rooms during the estimate.
What is the Lombard building department phone number?
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 does Lombard ask for on electrical work?
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 Lombard 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.
Can Lombard bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
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.
Does Lombard require a licensed plumber for kitchen remodel?
Registration requires a copy of a current State of Illinois Department of Public Health plumbing registration. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel 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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Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.