Soffits above the cabinets
Soffits waste the top foot of the wall. We open them up, deal with any duct inside and run cabinets to the ceiling.
Serving Orland Park & nearby Tinley Park, Woodridge
Kitchen Remodeling in Orland Park, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Orland Park — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Kitchen remodels across Orland Park ZIP 60462, 60467
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen problems we solve in Orland Park
We remodel Orland Park kitchens from the studs out or keep the layout and replace everything in it — whichever solves your problem. One crew coordinates design, demolition, plumbing, electrical, cabinets and counters, so you have one schedule and one point of contact.
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.
Small kitchen that feels cramped
In a small kitchen every inch counts: cabinets to the ceiling, slim appliances and smart corner storage.
The kitchen is dark
One ceiling fixture leaves you working in your own shadow. We plan recessed lights, pendants over the island and LED under-cabinet strips on separate switches and dimmers.
No counter space
Groceries end up on the stove and there is nowhere to roll out dough. We add working surface by extending a cabinet run, adding a peninsula or reclaiming a blind corner.
New appliances won't fit
Today's appliances are bigger and need more power and venting. We build the openings, circuits and ducts around the models you choose.
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.
Everything in a kitchen remodel
- Design and layoutWe measure, draw the layout and walk you through 3D views and material samples before work starts.
- CabinetsStock, semi-custom or custom cabinets, installed level and plumb with soft-close doors and drawers.
- 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.
- Drywall and paintPatching, new drywall where walls open, and finished paint so the room is ready to use.
- Permits and inspectionsWe pull the permit when the work needs one and meet the inspector at each stage.
- Project managementA single point of contact who schedules the trades and keeps you informed.
Materials and options
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSlab doors with no frame — easy to wipe down and a natural fit for modern kitchens.
Hardwood flooringTies the kitchen to the rest of the floor and can be refinished as it wears.
Luxury vinyl plankA waterproof floor that handles spills and dogs and installs over most subfloors.
Quartz countersEngineered stone that never needs sealing and resists stains — the everyday workhorse.
Granite and quartziteEach slab is unique — pick yours at the yard. Periodic sealing keeps it stain resistant.
What the work looks like in Orland Park homes
Before
AfterAn Orland Park two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Orland Park. Before: 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. What bothered the owners most: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. The result: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. Work included cabinets, drywall and paint, plus project management.
Before
AfterA Woodridge 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Seven Bridges. What we started with: 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. What bothered the owners most: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. The result: cabinets in soft white with brushed nickel bar pulls, black honed granite counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included flooring, plumbing and gas, plus project management.
Kitchen Remodeling in Woodridge →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bolingbrook
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bolingbrook. 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. What bothered the owners most: a kitchen that looked and worked like it was decades old. Finished kitchen: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. On site this meant design and layout, plumbing and gas, plus drywall and paint.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterOrland Park kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen design & layout planning
What changed: 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 Orland Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Orland Park
New cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Orland Park →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 estimateLayout drawings, material choices and a line-item estimate you can compare.
- 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-throughPunch-list fixes, final cleaning and a walk-through before we call the job done.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Orland Park homeowners
Is it worth keeping my 1990s layout?
Often yes — keeping plumbing and gas where they are saves time and money. We change the layout only where it fixes a real problem.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Weeks, not months, for most same-layout projects once materials are on site. Bigger changes such as walls or plumbing moves take longer. You get the schedule in writing.
Can we live at home during the remodel?
Most families do. We seal the work area with dust walls and help you set up a temporary kitchen with the fridge and a microwave in another room.
How long will a remodeled kitchen last?
Well-built cabinets and stone counters last decades; finishes like paint and flooring may need refreshing sooner.
Do you help with design and choosing materials?
We handle the design: layout, appliance plan, cabinet style, counters and tile, with samples you can see at home.
What is the Orland Park building department phone number?
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 kitchen remodel?
Contractors must be licensed with the Village before permits issue; apply via Civic Access portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Orland Park plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen remodel?
Plumbing permit only issued to a licensed plumbing contractor, limited exception for single-family homeowners. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does an Orland Park historic district affect kitchen remodel?
Orland Park has locally reviewed areas, including Old Orland Historic District. Exterior changes there can need review; interior-only work usually does not. We check before anything changes on the outside.
What happens to the old cabinets and debris in Orland Park?
Hauler Waste Management; one bulk item per weekly pickup. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel 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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Other kitchen services in Orland Park
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.