Soffit above the uppers
A soffit steals the top of the wall. Before ordering, we open it up to see if it hides a duct or pipe, then plan taller wall cabinets or a neat finished box.
Serving Naperville & nearby Lisle, Warrenville
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Naperville, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Naperville and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Kitchen remodels across Naperville ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Naperville
When cabinet boxes are swollen, sagging or simply in the wrong places, paint and new doors only hide the problem. We remove the old cabinets in your Naperville kitchen and install new ones level, square and fastened into the framing, so doors line up and counters sit flat.
Layout that fights you every day
When cooking means walking around an open dishwasher door or a cabinet that can't fully open, the problem is the layout. A replacement is the moment to rearrange the run.
Wall cabinets pulling off the wall
Upper cabinets loaded with dishes are heavy. If yours are tilting forward or the screws are showing, we re-hang or replace them with screws driven into studs.
Wasted space in the corner
A blind corner base with a door you have to crawl into hides half its storage. New cabinets can use a corner pull-out, a lazy Susan or a drawer layout instead.
New appliances don't fit the openings
Older cabinet runs were built for smaller appliances. We plan the new run from your model numbers, so the fridge, range and dishwasher slide in with the right clearances.
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 bought, no one to install them
If your cabinets are already in the garage, we can take it from there: assembly, setting, trim and adjustment, plus a heads-up if a piece is missing or wrong.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Many owners ask us to replace their lower doors with drawers. Deep pot drawers and a utensil stack usually hold more and are easier to use.
Everything in a cabinet replacement
- Measuring and site checkA full set of measurements, a level check across the floor and a look at plumbing and outlet locations.
- 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.
- Fillers, panels and scribingScribed fillers and finished end panels that close every gap and keep doors from hitting the wall.
- Trim and toe kicksFinish trim at the top and bottom of the run, matched to the cabinet color.
- Doors, drawers and hardwareHinges and slides tuned so reveals are even, hardware mounted in straight lines.
Materials and options
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.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsFlat-pack cabinets can work well if they are assembled square and installed carefully; we do both.
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 boxesPlywood boxes hold screws better and handle moisture better than particleboard, which matters most at the sink.
Door stylesShaker, slab, raised-panel or inset — the door style sets the look, and we install any of them.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement before and after — Naperville homes
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AfterA Naperville 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near Highlands, a typical kitchen for Naperville. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The main complaint was worn-out cabinets that no longer closed properly. The result: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters. The job covered protection and tear-out, base cabinets set level, plus trim and toe kicks.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Lisle
A 1990s two-story colonial near The Meadows, a typical kitchen for Lisle. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The main complaint was peeling cabinet fronts on boxes that were wearing out. The result: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters. On site this meant measuring and site check, protection and tear-out, plus fillers, panels and scribing.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Lisle →
Before
AfterWarrenville kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
A 1980s two-story near Fox Hollow, a typical kitchen for Warrenville. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: too little storage under an old soffit. After: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. The job covered protection and tear-out, wall and floor prep, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Warrenville →
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AfterNaperville kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: custom kitchen cabinets
What changed: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in pale sage with brushed nickel bar pulls and warm walnut butcher block counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Naperville →
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AfterCountertop Fabrication & Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Naperville
Finished: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Naperville →How your cabinet replacement goes
- Visit and measurementsAn in-home visit to measure, check the floor and walls and hear what isn't working.
- Cabinet plan and written estimateYou get a cabinet plan and a written quote that lists every part of the job.
- Ordering and deliveryCabinets are ordered; lead time depends on the line, and we inspect every box when it arrives.
- Tear-out and installationRemoval, prep, leveling, hanging and trim — usually a few days for a typical kitchen.
- Adjustment and walk-throughDoors and drawers adjusted, hardware on, and a walk-through before countertops are templated.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Naperville homeowners
Can I swap upper cabinets for open shelves?
We can. Open shelving needs solid anchoring, so we fasten the brackets into studs and finish the wall behind them.
How long does kitchen cabinet installation take?
Most installs take several days on site. The longer wait is often the cabinet lead time before that, which depends on the line you choose.
What's the difference between stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets?
Think of it as flexibility: stock is ready-made, semi-custom can be adjusted, custom is made to order for your walls.
Will my kitchen be usable during the work?
For a few days the kitchen is a work zone. Many owners set up a coffee station elsewhere; we keep the time without a sink as short as we can.
How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets?
Cabinet quality, run length and the work around them — removal, trim, counters — set the price. We measure first and then put a detailed estimate in writing.
Which Naperville homes do you most often see for cabinet replacement?
In Naperville we see historic district homes from the 1800s and rapid suburban growth 1960s-1990s. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
What does Naperville ask for on 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.
Naperville building permit for cabinet replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits, phone (630) 420-6100, Option 2. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What happens to the old appliance in Naperville?
Hauler Groot Industries (630-892-9294): two bulk items/week free; one appliance/week free but call ahead. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Naperville?
It depends on the scope. Naperville's rule 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 handle the permit when one is needed with Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits.
Do you work in my part of Naperville?
Yes. Our crews work across Naperville, including Downtown Naperville, Highlands, Tamarack — ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565 — and nearby Lisle, Warrenville, Bolingbrook.
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
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Kitchen Cabinet ModificationCabinets resized for new appliances, panels and fillers.
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