Refreshing 1990s kitchens
A lot of local kitchens are from the 1990s. The footprint often works; doors, counters, soffits and lighting are what date them.
Serving Naperville & nearby Lisle, Warrenville
Kitchen Projects in Naperville, IL
Local crews for Naperville kitchens: we handle the remodel, the repair and the permit, and give you a written quote first.
- Local crews working in Naperville ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
- Remodels, cabinets, counters, plumbing, appliances and repairs
- In-home estimate and a written quote before any work
Working in Naperville
- A lot of Naperville kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Naperville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Naperville Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Downtown NapervilleHighlandsTamarack
ZIP 60540ZIP 60563ZIP 60564ZIP 60565
Nearby towns
What Naperville kitchens usually need
Permits and inspections
We check what the village requires for your scope and handle permits and inspections when they apply.
Opening up closed kitchens
A wall between kitchen and living space is a common request here; whether it can go depends on what it carries, which we check first.
Protecting single-family homes during work
We treat the rest of the house as a no-dust zone: floor protection, sealed doorways and daily cleanup.
Kitchen services in Naperville
Remodeling & design
8 services- Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
- Kitchen Design & Layout PlanningLayouts, 3D plans and material picks before work starts.
- Accessible Kitchen RemodelingKitchens that work for every age and ability.
- Kitchen AdditionsBump-outs that add room for an island or dining area.
- Kitchen Wall Removal & Structural AssessmentOpen the kitchen up with an engineered beam.
- Kitchen Drywall & Finish WorkDrywall and plaster repair, soffit removal, ceilings, texture and trim.
- Kitchen Window ReplacementReplace or enlarge the window over the sink, trimmed and sealed.
- Kitchen Island & Peninsula InstallationNew islands and peninsulas with seating and storage.
Plumbing & water
9 services- Kitchen Plumbing ServicesSinks, faucets, disposals, drains and supply lines, done by licensed plumbers.
- Kitchen Sink Installation & ReplacementNew sinks, undermount and farmhouse styles.
- Kitchen Faucet InstallationFaucet swaps and new pull-down faucets.
- Garbage Disposal Installation & RepairDisposals unjammed, repaired or replaced, with the drain connected right.
- Kitchen Plumbing RelocationMove the sink to the island or another wall, drain and vent done right.
- Appliance Water Line InstallationFridge, ice maker and pot filler lines with a real shut-off valve.
- Kitchen Sink Leak & Drain RepairLeaking traps, strainers and drain pipes under the sink, fixed.
- Kitchen Drain CleaningSlow or backed-up kitchen sinks cleared, grease and all.
- Under-Sink Water FiltrationUnder-sink filters and reverse osmosis systems.
Restoration, cleaning & pests
7 services- Kitchen Damage RestorationWater, mold and fire damage cleaned up and repaired.
- Kitchen Water Damage RestorationLeaks stopped, water extracted, cabinets and floors dried and rebuilt.
- Kitchen Mold RemediationMoisture source fixed, mold contained and removed, kitchen rebuilt.
- Kitchen Fire & Smoke RestorationSoot cleaned, smoke odor removed, burned cabinets and walls rebuilt.
- Kitchen Deep CleaningDegreased cabinets, hood and backsplash, appliances cleaned inside and out.
- Post-Renovation CleaningFine dust, labels and residue removed so the new kitchen is ready to use.
- Kitchen Pest ControlRoaches, mice and ants treated, entry points sealed, food areas protected.
Cabinets & storage
13 services- Kitchen Cabinet ServicesPainting, refacing, repairs or brand-new cabinets.
- Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
- Cabinet Refinishing & StainingRe-stained wood cabinets with the grain still showing.
- Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
- Cabinet Door & Drawer Front ReplacementReplacement doors and drawer fronts in any style.
- Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
- Custom Kitchen CabinetsBuilt-to-fit cabinetry up to the ceiling.
- Kitchen Cabinet ModificationCabinets resized for new appliances, panels and fillers.
- Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer RepairHinges, drawer slides and water-damaged sink bases fixed.
- Kitchen Storage & Pantry SolutionsPull-outs, pantry systems and drawer organizers.
- Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet OrganizersRoll-out shelves and organizers built to fit your existing cabinets.
- 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.
Countertops, tile, floors & walls
12 services- Countertop ServicesNew counters, repairs and stone restoration.
- Countertop InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
- Countertop RepairChips, cracks, seams and burns fixed without replacing the top.
- Countertop Refinishing & ResurfacingA new coated finish over sound laminate, cultured marble or tile.
- Stone Countertop RestorationEtches, stains and dull spots taken out, then the stone resealed.
- Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.
- Kitchen Tile & Grout RepairCracked tiles swapped, loose tiles reset and tired grout redone.
- Tile & Grout CleaningDeep-cleaned tile, restored grout color and a sealer that keeps it.
- Kitchen Flooring InstallationKitchen flooring: LVP, tile and hardwood.
- Kitchen Subfloor RepairSoft spots, rot and squeaks fixed at the structure under the floor.
- Hardwood Floor Repair & RefinishingSanding, refinishing and board repairs for kitchen hardwood floors.
- Kitchen Wall Painting & WallpaperWashable paint or scrubbable wallpaper for kitchen walls and ceilings.
Appliances & ventilation
15 services- Kitchen Appliance InstallationRanges, ovens, dishwashers, fridges and microwaves installed and tested.
- Dishwasher InstallationOld unit out, new dishwasher connected, leveled and leak-tested.
- Oven, Range & Cooktop InstallationGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops, safely connected.
- Built-In Refrigerator InstallationBuilt-in and panel-ready fridges fitted flush, anchored and connected.
- Microwave InstallationOver-the-range, drawer and built-in microwaves mounted, powered and vented.
- Kitchen Appliance RemovalOld kitchen appliances disconnected, carried out and recycled.
- Kitchen Appliance RepairRefrigerators, dishwashers, ovens and microwaves diagnosed and repaired.
- Refrigerator & Ice Maker RepairNot cooling, frost, leaks and dead ice makers diagnosed and fixed.
- Dishwasher RepairDraining, cleaning, leaking and door problems found and fixed.
- Oven, Stove & Cooktop RepairGas and electric ovens, ranges and cooktops diagnosed and repaired.
- Microwave RepairOver-the-range and built-in microwaves diagnosed and repaired safely.
- Kitchen Ventilation & Range HoodsRange hoods installed, repaired and cleaned, ducted the right way.
- Range Hood InstallationUnder-cabinet, chimney, island and insert hoods, ducted to the outside.
- Range Hood RepairFans, motors, switches, lights and rattles on kitchen range hoods.
- Residential Kitchen Hood CleaningDegreased filters, fan, hood interior and the duct you can reach.
Electrical & lighting
2 servicesOutdoor, bars & commercial
6 services- Outdoor Kitchen InstallationGrill islands, gas, power and sinks built to handle Chicago winters.
- Home Bars & Coffee StationsWet bars, dry bars and coffee stations built into the space you have.
- Commercial Kitchen ProjectsHoods, exhaust cleaning and grease traps for food-service kitchens.
- Commercial Kitchen Hood InstallationType I and II hoods, grease duct, fans and makeup air, built to NFPA 96.
- Commercial Hood CleaningHood, duct and roof fan degreased to bare metal, after hours.
- Grease Trap Installation & CleaningTraps and interceptors installed, cleaned and logged for inspectors.
Before and after: kitchens in Naperville
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Naperville
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Highlands, a typical kitchen for Naperville. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above, white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam, 12-inch beige ceramic tile and two hanging glass pendants. The reason for the call: a kitchen that looked and worked like it was decades old. Finished kitchen: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Naperville →
Before
AfterCabinet Refacing in a 1980s two-story, Naperville
This one is a 1980s two-story near Downtown Naperville. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: dated wood doors on solid boxes. After: new five-piece shaker doors in warm white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Naperville →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Naperville
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Downtown Naperville. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip and almond appliances. The reason for the call: cabinets and a layout that no longer fit how they cook. Finished kitchen: a new layout with an island, cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Naperville →Questions from Naperville homeowners
Which parts of Naperville do you cover?
All of Naperville, including Downtown Naperville, Highlands, Tamarack — ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565 — and the towns next door: Lisle, Warrenville, Bolingbrook.
Do kitchen projects in Naperville need a permit?
Often, depending on the scope. In short: Remodeling such as kitchens requires a permit, as do electrical work (minor repairs and low-voltage excepted), plumbing pipe/fixture installation or rearrangement, and structural changes. We tell you at the estimate and file the permit when one is needed with the Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits.
How do I contact the Naperville building department?
Kitchen permits in Naperville go through the Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits, phone (630) 420-6100, Option 2. On our jobs we handle the application and book the inspections, so you rarely need to call yourself.
Does Naperville require a licensed plumber for kitchen work?
City guide lists plumbers among trades that require a license; plumbing pipe/fixture work needs a permit. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What are Naperville's rules for kitchen electrical work?
City guide says electricians must be licensed; it advises insisting on seeing a current license. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Does Naperville have lead water service lines?
City-funded program since 2024 replaces known lead lines at no cost to homeowners; less than 1% of lines known lead. If yours is unconfirmed, a filter certified for lead reduction at the kitchen sink is a sensible step.
Does Naperville bulk pickup take old kitchen cabinets?
Hauler Groot Industries (630-892-9294): two bulk items/week free; one appliance/week free but call ahead. On our jobs we haul old units and debris away, so you don't have to.
Who inspects restaurant hoods in Naperville?
Naperville Fire Dept Community Risk Reduction Division, 1380 Aurora Ave; (630) 420-6146. We schedule hood inspections and have the paperwork ready.
Is Naperville water hard?
Naperville's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased through the DuPage Water Commission from the City of Chicago (emergency wells on standby only). It matters for filters, faucets, dishwashers and ice makers, and we plan fittings around it.
Does a Naperville historic district limit kitchen work?
Naperville has locally reviewed areas, including Naperville Historic District (local, designated 1986 and National Register 1977). Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed; exterior changes such as new windows or vents can be. We check before anything changes outside.
Do you also work near Naperville?
The same crews cover Lisle, Warrenville, Bolingbrook, Woodridge and the rest of the area.
What should I expect when remodeling a Naperville kitchen?
A lot of Naperville homes date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well: which walls carry load, where the old plumbing runs and what is worth keeping.
How quickly can I get an estimate in Naperville?
Call or send the form; we check the schedule for your ZIP and book an in-home estimate at a time that suits you.
Do you do kitchen design as well?
Yes. Layout, storage, materials and lighting are planned with you first, and you see the plan before anything is ordered.
Do you work on restaurant kitchens in Naperville?
Yes. Hood cleaning and installation, grease trap service and commercial kitchen remodels, scheduled around your service hours.