Painted trim in a home built before 1978
Removing a window in a pre-1978 home disturbs painted trim that may contain lead. We follow EPA lead-safe work practices: containment, careful removal and HEPA cleanup.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Window Replacement in Lombard, IL
A new window over the sink in your Lombard kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Kitchen remodels across Lombard ZIP 60148
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen window problems we fix in Lombard
The window over the sink is the one you look through and reach for every day, and in many Lombard 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.
Windows in a condo building
Many condo associations control exterior windows. We work within the association's rules on style, color and approval.
Noise from the street or yard
If traffic or neighbors are loud through the kitchen window, a modern sealed unit helps.
Interior trim and stool damaged
If the casing is cracked or swollen, we replace it as part of the window job.
Hard to open over the sink
If you have to lean over the sink and fight the sash, the window type is the problem. Casements and sliders are much easier to reach.
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.
Old aluminum or single-pane windows
Aluminum frames conduct cold and sweat in winter. A vinyl, fiberglass or wood window with insulated glass is warmer and quieter.
Window too low for a new backsplash or faucet
When a remodel changes counter height or backsplash, the window may need to move. We coordinate the opening with the new kitchen.
What the project covers
- Measuring the openingExact measurements decide whether an insert or a full-frame window fits best.
- Permits and approvalsWhen the opening changes or the town requires it, we handle the permit; historic or association review is checked first.
- Removing the old windowThe old sash and frame come out without damaging the walls more than necessary.
- Flashing and waterproofingSill pan, flashing tape and sealant keep water out of the wall.
- Setting and insulating the windowWe fasten the unit, adjust it to operate smoothly and fill gaps with low-expansion foam.
- Interior trim and stoolInside, new casing and a stool or return finish the window.
- Wall patchingWe repair the wall surfaces disturbed during removal.
Finishes and options
Awning windowsHinged at the top, they open outward and can stay open in light rain.
Vinyl framesVinyl frames do not need painting and handle humidity well.
Wood and clad-wood framesClad-wood windows match older interiors while staying low-maintenance outside.
Sliding windowsSliders open with a light push and suit wide spaces above a sink.
Fiberglass frames and insulated glassInsulated low-E glass in a fiberglass or composite frame keeps the kitchen comfortable.
What the work looks like in Lombard homes
Before
AfterKitchen Window Replacement in a postwar Cape Cod, Lombard
A postwar Cape Cod in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. Before: stainless double sink. The main complaint was fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant measuring the opening, removing the old window, plus flashing and waterproofing.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Villa Park
The site: a 1960s ranch in Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: 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 permits and approvals, removing the old window, plus interior trim and stool.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Villa Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Addison
The site: a 1960s ranch in Addison. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included measuring the opening, removing the old window, plus wall patching.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Addison →
Before
AfterLombard kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen design & layout planning
What changed: 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
AfterAccessible Kitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Lombard
A lowered black honed granite counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →How your kitchen window replacement goes
- Visit and measureAt the visit we check the opening and talk through window types.
- Estimate and approvalsWe send an itemized price and confirm any permits or reviews.
- 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 checkWe test the window and walk through the job with you.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Lombard homeowners
Can I replace my condo kitchen window?
Usually, if the association allows it. We check the rules first.
Can I make my kitchen window bigger?
Usually, yes. We check what is in the wall, plan a new header and handle the exterior and interior finish.
What is the best window over a kitchen sink?
For reach, a casement with a crank or a slider. For an older home's style, a double-hung may still be the right choice.
What frame material holds up best in a kitchen?
Vinyl and fiberglass handle moisture well. Wood looks warm but needs care near the sink.
Insert or full-frame replacement?
If the frame is sound, an insert is less disruptive. If it is rotted or you want a different size, full-frame is better.
Can you do kitchen window replacement in a Lombard 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.
Lombard contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
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.
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.
Do I need a permit for kitchen window 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.
ZIP 60148
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