Soffits above the cabinets
Removing the soffit gains a full row of storage. Sometimes it hides a duct or a vent stack — we check before demolition and plan around it.
Serving Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Kitchen Remodeling in Mount Prospect, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Mount Prospect — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Kitchen remodels across Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen problems we solve in Mount Prospect
Most Mount Prospect homeowners call us about one thing that bothers them every day: a cramped layout, worn-out cabinets or a dark, closed kitchen. We plan the whole room around how you cook, then handle cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting and the trades behind the walls.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
Tile counters with stained grout and a fluorescent box overhead are two quick wins: new stone and flush LED lights.
Condo rules and fixed risers
Condo remodels run on the association's rules. We take care of approvals, insurance and elevator bookings and design around fixed plumbing.
No counter space
Groceries end up on the stove and there is nowhere to roll out dough. We add working surface by extending a cabinet run, adding a peninsula or reclaiming a blind corner.
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.
No place to sit
Kids doing homework while you cook need a place to sit. We fit an island or peninsula with proper overhang and clearance.
Dated look
Orange oak, almond appliances, laminate with rolled edges, a fluorescent light box — we replace the finishes that date the room and keep anything still worth keeping.
New appliances won't fit
Today's appliances are bigger and need more power and venting. We build the openings, circuits and ducts around the models you choose.
What the project covers
- Demolition and protectionDust barriers, covered floors and a clean site at the end of every day; we haul away everything we remove.
- CountertopsStone or wood counters measured on the installed cabinets, with sink and cooktop cut-outs.
- Backsplash and tileTile backsplash with straight grout lines, finished edges and outlets brought out to the tile surface.
- FlooringLuxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood, tied into the rooms around the kitchen.
- Plumbing and gasNew supply and drain lines where the sink moves, dishwasher hookup and gas for the range.
- Drywall and paintWall repair after demolition, primer and paint on walls and ceiling.
- Range hood ventingA hood ducted to the outside, sized for your range, with a proper exterior cap.
Finishes and options
Granite and quartziteEach slab is unique — pick yours at the yard. Periodic sealing keeps it stain resistant.
Shaker cabinetsThe most requested door style: a flat center panel with a simple frame. Works painted or in wood.
Luxury vinyl plankA waterproof floor that handles spills and dogs and installs over most subfloors.
Hardwood flooringTies the kitchen to the rest of the floor and can be refinished as it wears.
Quartz countersConsistent color, no sealing and easy cleaning; keep hot pans on a trivet.
Before and after: kitchens near Mount Prospect
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar bi-level, Mount Prospect
A postwar bi-level in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. Before: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. The main complaint was tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. The result: 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. On site this meant demolition and protection, countertops, plus drywall and paint.
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Des Plaines
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Des Plaines. Before: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. The reason for the call: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. The result: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. The job covered demolition and protection, backsplash and tile, plus range hood venting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Arlington Heights
A postwar bi-level in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: 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. The main complaint was cabinets that were falling apart. The result: 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. On site this meant backsplash and tile, flooring, plus drywall and paint.
Kitchen Remodeling in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect 1950s ranch: before and after
Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers, black honed granite counters and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
Finished: 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 Mount Prospect →How your kitchen remodel goes
- In-home consultationWe measure the room, look at the walls, wiring and plumbing and listen to what isn't working.
- Design and written estimateA drawn plan, a materials list and a written, itemized quote.
- Ordering and permitsCabinets are ordered — lead times are often several weeks — and we file the permit.
- ConstructionDemolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspections, then cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
- Final walk-throughPunch-list fixes, final cleaning and a walk-through before we call the job done.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Mount Prospect 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. Insurance certificates, work hours, elevator bookings and approvals are part of how we work in condos.
Is it worth keeping my 1960s layout?
Often yes — keeping plumbing and gas where they are saves time and money. We change the layout only where it fixes a real problem.
Can you remove a wall to open the kitchen?
Often. We check whether the wall is load-bearing and what runs through it, get an engineered beam size when needed and pull the permit.
Do you help with design and choosing materials?
Yes. We draw the layout, show 3D views and help you pick cabinets, counters, tile and lighting that work together.
What is the Mount Prospect building department phone number?
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.
Mount Prospect plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen remodel?
Plumbing contractors need the Village contractor license plus state license. State plumbing code requires a state-licensed plumber in multi-family buildings. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Can you do kitchen remodel 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.
Can Mount Prospect bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
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.
Does Mount Prospect require a licensed electrician for kitchen remodel?
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.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel 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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Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.