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 Northbrook & nearby Glenview, Highland Park
Kitchen Remodeling in Northbrook, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Northbrook — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Local crews working in Northbrook ZIP 60062
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen problems we solve in Northbrook
Most Northbrook 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
We replace tile or laminate counters with quartz or granite and swap the fluorescent box for recessed LEDs — two changes that make the kitchen feel new.
Kitchen cut off from the family room
If the cook can't see the rest of the family, we open the wall or reorient the layout so the kitchen faces the room.
No counter space
When the coffee maker, toaster and mixer leave no room to work, we plan longer runs, a peninsula or an island and give small appliances their own home.
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.
Not enough storage
Wall cabinets to the ceiling, a pantry pull-out, deep pot drawers and a corner solution that actually opens — storage is usually the first thing we fix in the plan.
Two people can't cook at once
When the sink, range and fridge sit in a line with no landing space, we rearrange the zones and widen the aisle to a comfortable 42 inches where the room allows.
Cabinets are falling apart
Particleboard that has swollen under the sink, loose face frames and drawers held together with glue — once the boxes go, paint won't save them. We replace them and fix the leak that caused it.
Everything in a kitchen remodel
- CabinetsStock, semi-custom or custom cabinets, installed level and plumb with soft-close doors and drawers.
- CountertopsQuartz, granite, quartzite or butcher block, templated after the cabinets are set.
- FlooringNew flooring under and around the kitchen — LVP, tile or hardwood — with clean transitions.
- Plumbing and gasNew supply and drain lines where the sink moves, dishwasher hookup and gas for the range.
- Electrical and lightingDedicated appliance circuits, GFCI outlets, recessed lights, pendants and under-cabinet LEDs.
- Range hood ventingA hood ducted to the outside, sized for your range, with a proper exterior cap.
- Project managementOne project manager, a written timeline and updates at every phase.
Finishes and options
Granite and quartziteNatural stone slabs you choose in person; heat resistant, sealed once a year or so.
Hardwood flooringTies the kitchen to the rest of the floor and can be refinished as it wears.
Quartz countersEngineered stone that never needs sealing and resists stains — the everyday workhorse.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSlab doors with no frame — easy to wipe down and a natural fit for modern kitchens.
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Before and after: kitchens near Northbrook
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Northbrook
A postwar Cape Cod near Techny, a typical kitchen for Northbrook. 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 reason for the call: cabinets that were falling apart. Finished kitchen: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite 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 flooring, plumbing and gas, plus range hood venting.
Before
AfterA Glenview 1960s ranch: before and after
This one is a 1960s ranch in Glenview. What we started with: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. What bothered the owners most: 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 cabinets, flooring, plus electrical and lighting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glenview →
Before
AfterA Buffalo Grove two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Highlands. 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, beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. After: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. Work included cabinets, flooring, plus plumbing and gas.
Kitchen Remodeling in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Northbrook
A new layout with an island, cabinets in warm white shaker, light gray quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Northbrook →
Before
AfterA Northbrook postwar bi-level: before and after
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 Northbrook →How your kitchen remodel goes
- In-home consultationA walk-through of your kitchen: measurements, a look behind the sink and at the panel, and your wish list.
- 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-throughWe adjust every door and drawer, finish the punch list and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Northbrook homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We follow lead-safe work practices — plastic containment, no dry sanding and HEPA cleanup — on homes built before 1978.
Is it worth keeping my 1970s layout?
If it works for you, yes. Keeping the plumbing and gas in place leaves more budget for what you see.
Do you also remodel bathrooms and basements?
Kitchens are our specialty; we can discuss adjoining rooms during the estimate.
How long will a remodeled kitchen last?
With quality boxes and proper installation, 20 years or more is normal for the main components.
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.
Northbrook contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Village contractor license required, good for one year: general contractors $100; electrical $70. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Northbrook require a licensed plumber for kitchen remodel?
Plumbing contractors: no village fee; must submit a copy of the State of Illinois Plumbing Contractor Registration (055). Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What happens to the old cabinets and debris in Northbrook?
One bulk item per week at the curb free; white goods (stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers) handled separately, $30 each, scheduled with LRS at 844.633.3577. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Does kitchen remodel need a Northbrook building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Development & Planning Services, phone 847-664-4050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Northbrook require a licensed electrician for kitchen remodel?
Electrical contractor license $70; must submit a copy of a valid electrician's registration with the application. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel in Northbrook?
It depends on the scope. Northbrook's rule in short: Village lists separate permit types: Single Family Alterations - Interior, Electrical (new wiring/outlets), and Plumbing (new fixtures). We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Planning Services.
Do you work in my part of Northbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Northbrook, including Techny, Downtown Northbrook — ZIP 60062 — and nearby Glenview, Highland Park, Mount Prospect.
Working in Northbrook
- A lot of Northbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Northbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Planning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
TechnyDowntown Northbrook
ZIP 60062
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Other kitchen services in Northbrook
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.