Soffit above the uppers
Removing a 1960s soffit can add a full row of storage. If something inside has to stay, we size the cabinets around it and trim it cleanly.
Serving Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Mount Prospect, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Mount Prospect and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Kitchen remodels across Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Mount Prospect
Some Mount Prospect homeowners need a full set of new cabinets in a new layout; others bought cabinets and need them put in right. Either way we take out what is there, prepare the walls and floor, and hang every box plumb with doors and drawers adjusted before we leave.
Condo delivery and building rules
Building management usually wants paperwork before work starts. We supply it, book delivery times and protect common areas while the cabinets come in.
Doors that won't line up
Gaps that taper from top to bottom and doors that rub their neighbors usually trace back to boxes set out of level. We start over with a straight, shimmed base line.
Cabinets that don't match after a patch job
A kitchen with three shades of oak and two kinds of pulls has outgrown repairs. We replace the set so the whole room matches again.
Wasted space in the corner
Corners are where old kitchens lose the most room. We plan the replacement with a corner unit you can actually reach.
Boxes are falling apart
If you glue the same drawer back together every few months, the cabinet is worn out. We tear out the tired boxes and set new ones built to last.
Peeling thermofoil or failing edges
Vinyl film lifting near the oven and edge banding curling off doors and shelves can't be painted. When the boxes are worn too, replacement makes more sense than new doors.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Kneeling to dig pots out of a deep base is no fun. We swap door-and-shelf bases for deep drawer stacks that bring everything up to you.
What's included
- Protection and tear-outFloors and doorways covered, appliances pulled, old cabinets and counters removed and hauled away.
- Wall and floor prepWe mark framing, find the floor's high point and fix damaged wall sections before the first box goes in.
- Base cabinets set levelBase cabinets shimmed level from the high spot, screwed together and fastened to the wall.
- Wall cabinets hung on studsUpper cabinets lifted onto a temporary ledger and screwed into studs, not drywall anchors.
- Fillers, panels and scribingScribed fillers and finished end panels that close every gap and keep doors from hitting the wall.
- 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.
Materials and options
Door stylesClean Shaker doors are the most requested, with slab fronts for modern kitchens and raised panels for traditional ones.
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 linesWe install all three tiers: ready-made stock, semi-custom with more options, and fully custom when the room needs it.
Soft-close hinges and dovetail drawersLook for soft-close hardware and dovetail or dowel-joined drawers — they last far longer than stapled ones.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesParticleboard keeps the price down; plywood holds up longer near water. Many owners choose plywood at least for the sink base.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement before and after — Mount Prospect homes
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1950s ranch, Mount Prospect
This one is a 1950s ranch in Mount Prospect. What we started with: 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. The job covered wall and floor prep, base cabinets set level, plus trim and toe kicks.
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AfterA Des Plaines postwar bi-level: before and after
The site: a postwar bi-level in Des Plaines. What we started with: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and speckled laminate. The main complaint was old cabinets with too few drawers and a lot of wasted space. The result: new cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters. Work included wall and floor prep, wall cabinets hung on studs, plus fillers, panels and scribing.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Des Plaines →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect
What changed: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in charcoal gray with brushed nickel bar pulls and black honed granite counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Mount Prospect
Finished: white quartz with soft gray veining countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1960s ranch, Mount Prospect
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Mount Prospect →From first visit to final walk-through
- Visit and measurementsWe look at the old cabinets, measure the room and talk through what you want to change.
- Cabinet plan and written estimateA drawn layout with cabinet sizes and an itemized estimate for removal, install and trim.
- 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-throughDoors and drawers adjusted, hardware on, and a walk-through before countertops are templated.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Mount Prospect homeowners
Can you install cabinets in a condo building?
We do condo installs regularly: paperwork for the association, scheduled deliveries and protected hallways.
How long does kitchen cabinet installation take?
Removing the old cabinets and installing a typical kitchen usually takes a few working days once the cabinets are on site. Countertops follow after templating.
Should I replace or reface my cabinets?
Sound boxes and a good layout point to refacing. Water damage, sagging or a layout you dislike point to new cabinets.
Do you install cabinets I bought myself?
Yes — just send us the order list. We confirm it matches the room and flag missing or damaged pieces before install day.
Can I swap upper cabinets for open shelves?
Sure — a few open shelves can break up a long run. We install them on concealed supports tied into the framing.
Mount Prospect contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
A Contractor's License is required for general contractors (and listed trades); $200, valid one year, applied for through the online portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Can you do cabinet replacement in a Mount Prospect 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.
What does Mount Prospect ask for on electrical work?
Electrical contractors need the Village contractor license and must submit their state license/registration. A licensed electrician is required in multi-family buildings (condos, townhomes, 3-flats). New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Mount Prospect building permit for cabinet replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services, phone (847) 870-5675. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What happens to the old appliance in Mount Prospect?
Republic Services collects approved bulk items weekly at no charge. Appliances (white goods) cost an extra fee paid on pickup day. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect 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 Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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