Soffit above the uppers
Many 1990s kitchens have a boxed soffit over the wall cabinets. During replacement we check what is inside and, where possible, run the new uppers higher.
Serving Orland Park & nearby Tinley Park, Woodridge
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Orland Park, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Orland Park and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Local crews working in Orland Park ZIP 60462, 60467
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Orland Park
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 Orland Park kitchen and install new ones level, square and fastened into the framing, so doors line up and counters sit flat.
Doors that won't line up
If you keep adjusting hinges and the doors still look uneven, the boxes themselves are twisted. New cabinets set plumb and level solve it for good.
Peeling thermofoil or failing edges
Vinyl film lifting near the oven and edge banding curling off doors and shelves can't be painted. When the boxes are worn too, replacement makes more sense than new doors.
Boxes are falling apart
Once particleboard crumbles around the hinge screws and the frames separate, no amount of tightening keeps the doors straight. We replace the boxes themselves.
New appliances don't fit the openings
A wider range, a counter-depth fridge or a second oven usually needs openings the old cabinets don't have. New cabinets are sized around the appliances you actually own.
Wall cabinets pulling off the wall
Doors that drift open and a widening crack above the wall cabinets often mean a weak installation. Our crew anchors every upper into solid framing.
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.
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.
What the project covers
- Measuring and site checkWe measure walls, ceiling height and appliance openings and check floor level before anything is ordered.
- 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.
- Trim and toe kicksCrown molding, light rail and toe kicks installed so the cabinets look built-in.
- Doors, drawers and hardwareHinges and slides tuned so reveals are even, hardware mounted in straight lines.
- Ready for countertopsWe hand off a flat, rigid base line for templating and reconnect what we can once the tops are in.
Finishes and options
Door stylesClean Shaker doors are the most requested, with slab fronts for modern kitchens and raised panels for traditional ones.
Framed and frameless cabinetsFramed cabinets have a face frame around the opening; frameless boxes give slightly wider openings and a cleaner modern look.
Soft-close hinges and dovetail drawersSoft-close hinges and full-extension slides are standard on most lines today; dovetail drawer boxes are a sign of solid construction.
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.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesParticleboard keeps the price down; plywood holds up longer near water. Many owners choose plywood at least for the sink base.
What the work looks like in Orland Park homes
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In progress
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1990s two-story colonial, Orland Park
A 1990s two-story colonial in Orland Park, a typical kitchen for Orland Park. 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 reason for the call: sagging, chipped cabinets that were past saving. The result: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters. Work included protection and tear-out, wall and floor prep, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
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AfterA Woodridge 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial near Seven Bridges, a typical kitchen for Woodridge. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was wall cabinets that stopped well short of the ceiling. The result: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. Work included measuring and site check, wall and floor prep, plus trim and toe kicks.
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AfterDowners Grove kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
A 1960s ranch near Denburn Woods, a typical kitchen for Downers Grove. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and light beige laminate. The reason for the call: dated cabinets in a layout that no longer worked. The result: new cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for warm walnut butcher block counters. On site this meant measuring and site check, protection and tear-out, plus base cabinets set level.
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AfterAn Orland Park 1980s two-story: before and after
Built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with matte black pulls and charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
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Before
AfterAn Orland Park 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
Finished: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Orland Park →The project, step by step
- Visit and measurementsAn in-home visit to measure, check the floor and walls and hear what isn't working.
- Cabinet plan and written estimateA drawn layout with cabinet sizes and an itemized estimate for removal, install and trim.
- Ordering and deliveryWe place the order and check the delivery against the plan so nothing is missing on install day.
- Tear-out and installationOld cabinets out, walls prepped, new boxes set level, hung on studs and trimmed.
- Adjustment and walk-throughWe fine-tune every door, clean up and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Orland Park homeowners
How long does kitchen cabinet installation take?
Removing the old cabinets and installing a typical kitchen usually takes a few working days once the cabinets are on site. Countertops follow after templating.
Should I replace or reface my cabinets?
Refacing changes doors and covers the frames; replacement changes everything, including layout and box quality. We check your boxes and recommend one.
Can I swap upper cabinets for open shelves?
Yes. We remove selected uppers, patch the wall and mount shelves on hidden brackets or cleats anchored to the framing.
Can you replace cabinets without removing the countertop?
Usually not for base cabinets — the counter sits on them. Upper cabinets can often be replaced alone, and laminate or stone tops sometimes survive careful removal, but we'll tell you honestly.
Do you remove and haul away the old cabinets?
Yes. Tear-out and disposal are part of the job, and we protect floors and walls while doing it.
Can Orland Park bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler Waste Management; one bulk item per weekly pickup. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Does cabinet replacement need a Orland Park building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Development Services Department - Building Division, phone 708-403-5300. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Orland Park-registered contractor for cabinet replacement?
Contractors must be licensed with the Village before permits issue; apply via Civic Access portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Orland Park?
It depends on the scope. Orland Park's rule in short: Permit needed for remodeling; application lists electrical and plumbing contractors. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Orland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Orland Park — ZIP 60462, 60467 — and nearby Tinley Park, Woodridge, Bolingbrook.
Working in Orland Park
- A lot of Orland Park kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Orland Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Old Orland Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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