Original 1960s cabinets with fixed shelves
Many 1960s kitchens still have deep, fixed lower shelves. As long as the boxes are solid, roll-outs retrofit well.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Lombard, IL
We fit roll-out shelves, trash pull-outs and corner organizers into the cabinets already in your Lombard kitchen.
- Installers working in Lombard ZIP 60148
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Cabinet problems pull-outs fix in Lombard
You don't need new cabinets to get drawers that slide. Our Lombard installers add pull-out shelves, trash units, spice pull-outs and corner hardware to the boxes you already have, usually in one visit after measuring.
Small condo kitchen
Compact Lombard condo kitchens have few cabinets, so each one has to work. Roll-outs and slim pull-outs add usable space without changing the layout.
Blind corner cabinet
A corner cabinet you only use for the front few inches is wasted. We measure the opening and fit corner hardware that matches it.
Trash can in the walkway
Freestanding cans get kicked and smell. A cabinet pull-out with lids or a door-mounted unit tucks them away.
Doors and hinges in the way
Two-door cabinets with a center stile need a different setup than single-door ones. We plan the pull-outs around that.
Lazy Susan that sticks or wobbles
A worn corner lazy Susan can often be rebuilt or replaced with a new one on a fresh center post and bearings.
Baking sheets and cutting boards jammed in
Trays and boards stored flat end up under everything. Vertical dividers let you slide one out without moving the rest.
Cramped upper cabinets
High shelves collect things you never see. We look at pull-down units or simple tiered inserts for the uppers.
What we hook up and check
- Cabinet-by-cabinet reviewA look at what you store and which cabinets are the hardest to use.
- Measuring the clear openingsWidth between hinges, depth to the back and height to the next shelf, for every cabinet.
- Removing fixed shelvesOld fixed shelves and loose racks come out where roll-outs will go.
- Installing roll-out shelvesSliding shelves installed and spaced around what you store.
- Trash, corner and under-sink unitsSpecialty pull-outs for bins, blind corners and the cabinet under the sink.
- Dividers and insertsTray dividers, lid racks, spice pull-outs and drawer inserts added where they help.
- Adjustment and walkthroughEvery slide is adjusted to run smoothly and clear the doors, then we show you how they work.
Models, parts and fittings
Plywood or melamine roll-outsSmooth, easy-to-wipe shelves for cleaning supplies and dry goods.
Full-extension slidesThe shelf comes all the way out so nothing hides in the back.
Hardwood drawer boxesSolid wood sides, often dovetailed, with a plywood bottom for heavy cookware.
Specialty hardwareCorner swing-outs, lazy Susans, double-bin trash pull-outs and pull-down shelves.
Custom-made vs. kit organizersWe use stock hardware where it fits and build to size where it doesn't.
Kitchens like yours in Lombard: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a townhouse from the 1990s in Lombard
This one is a townhouse from the 1990s in Lombard. What we started with: white raised-panel thermofoil cabinets. The reason for the call: pots and pans stacked so deep they were never used. Finished kitchen: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. On site this meant cabinet-by-cabinet review, removing fixed shelves, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Before
AfterVilla Park kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: pull-out shelves & cabinet organizers
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: deep base cabinets where pots got lost at the back. The result: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. On site this meant cabinet-by-cabinet review, removing fixed shelves, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Villa Park →
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AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glen Ellyn
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: deep base cabinets where pots got lost at the back. After: two wooden roll-out shelves in the deep base cabinet, pots and pans in neat rows that slide out to the front. Work included cabinet-by-cabinet review, dividers and inserts, plus adjustment and walkthrough.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterLombard kitchen, postwar bi-level: pantry design & installation
The closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light.
Pantry Design & Installation in Lombard →
Before
AfterA Lombard 1950s ranch: before and after
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Lombard →How the install goes
- Send photos of the cabinetsOpen the doors and take a few photos so we can see the cabinet type and what's inside.
- Measure and planA visit to measure and decide shelf heights, materials and specialty units.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate per cabinet and can start with the ones that bother you most.
- Install dayOnce the units are made, installation is often finished in a single visit.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers questions from Lombard homeowners
How much weight can a pull-out shelf hold?
We choose the slide rating by what goes on the shelf, so a pot drawer gets stronger hardware than a spice pull-out.
Can pull-out shelves be added to existing cabinets?
Yes, in most cabinets. We build the shelf to the clear opening and mount the slides to the cabinet sides or with rear brackets.
Can pull-outs go in upper cabinets?
Sometimes. Pull-down shelves and shallow inserts can work in uppers; full roll-outs are more common in base and pantry cabinets.
Can you put pull-outs under the sink?
Yes. We build them around the trap, disposal and supply lines, often as two narrow pull-outs or a U-shaped tray.
How much do pull-out shelves cost to install?
It depends on how many units, their size, material and slide type. You get a written, itemized estimate after we measure.
Can you do pull-out shelf installation 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.
Do I need a permit for pull-out shelf installation 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
Pantry Design & InstallationPantry cabinets, closet conversions and walk-in shelving, built to fit.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & BanquetteBuilt-in bench seating with storage for corners, bays and nooks.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula InstallationNew islands and peninsulas with seating and storage.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.