Painted trim in a home built before 1978
Old window trim and sashes are a common source of lead paint. We contain the work area inside and out and clean up with HEPA equipment.
Serving Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Kitchen Window Replacement in Mount Prospect, IL
A new window over the sink in your Mount Prospect kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Kitchen remodels across Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen window problems we fix in Mount Prospect
The window over the sink is the one you look through and reach for every day, and in many Mount Prospect 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
In a condo, the window may be a common element. We check the association's rules before ordering.
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.
Rotted sill or frame
Splashes from the sink and condensation rot wood sills over time. We remove the rotted parts and install a window with a durable frame and a sealed sill.
Want a bigger window over the sink
Enlarging the opening lets in more light and a better view. It means a new header, wall work inside and out, and usually a permit.
Noise from the street or yard
If traffic or neighbors are loud through the kitchen window, a modern sealed unit helps.
Window painted shut or broken hardware
A crank that spins without opening the sash or a lock that will not latch is often harder to fix than to replace.
Condensation on the glass
Water running down the glass in winter often means cold glass. A modern insulated window and good ventilation reduce it.
What's included
- Permits and approvalsWe find out what the town or association requires before ordering.
- Removing the old windowWe take out the old window carefully and haul it away.
- Opening repair or reframingRotted sills are replaced and, for a larger window, the opening is reframed with a new header.
- Flashing and waterproofingWe flash the opening so rain cannot get behind the window.
- Setting and insulating the windowThe window is set plumb and level, shimmed and insulated around the frame.
- Wall patchingDrywall or plaster around the window is patched and blended.
- Check and cleanupWe test the window, lock and screen, then clean up.
Finishes and options
Vinyl framesVinyl frames do not need painting and handle humidity well.
Awning windowsAwning windows vent air even during a drizzle.
Wood and clad-wood framesWood inside for a traditional look, often with aluminum or vinyl cladding outside.
Garden windowsA garden window adds a small greenhouse over the sink.
Sliding windowsSliders open with a light push and suit wide spaces above a sink.
Kitchen Window Replacement before and after — Mount Prospect homes
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen window replacement
The site: a postwar bi-level in Mount Prospect. 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. The job covered permits and approvals, setting and insulating the window, plus check and cleanup.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Arlington Heights
The site: a 1950s ranch in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink. The main complaint was 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. The job covered permits and approvals, flashing and waterproofing, plus check and cleanup.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Mount Prospect
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
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Mount Prospect
Finished: a lowered charcoal concrete-look quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in pale sage uppers and light gray lowers with satin brass pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect 1960s ranch: before and after
Finished: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in pale mint green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Additions in Mount Prospect →How your kitchen window replacement goes
- Visit and measureWe look at the window, measure the opening and discuss styles.
- Estimate and approvalsYou get a written estimate; we check permit and approval needs.
- Window orderedThe window is ordered to size; lead times vary by maker.
- Install and trimMost same-size replacements are done in a day; enlargements take longer.
- Final checkOperation, seals and trim are checked with you before we leave.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Mount Prospect homeowners
Can I replace my condo kitchen window?
Usually, if the association allows it. We check the rules first.
Can you replace just the glass?
Sometimes. If the frame is in good shape, a new insulated glass unit can replace a fogged one.
Can I make my kitchen window bigger?
Yes, in most walls. It takes framing work and a permit.
What is the best window over a kitchen sink?
Casement and sliding windows are easiest to open across a counter. Double-hungs suit traditional looks but are harder to reach.
What frame material holds up best in a kitchen?
Moisture-resistant frames like vinyl or fiberglass are practical over a sink.
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.
Do Mount Prospect condo associations need to approve kitchen window replacement?
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 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.
Do I need a permit for kitchen window 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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