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 Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Palatine, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Palatine and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Local crews working in Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Palatine
Replacing kitchen cabinets is mostly about what you don't see: a straight base line, wall cabinets screwed into studs, fillers scribed to crooked walls. Our Palatine crew handles the tear-out, the install and the trim work, and leaves the kitchen ready for countertops.
Condo delivery and building rules
Cabinets arrive in many boxes, and condo buildings set work hours, elevator bookings and insurance requirements. We schedule around them and keep the hallways clean.
Cabinets that don't match after a patch job
One replaced door here, a mismatched base there — after years of patches the kitchen looks pieced together. A full replacement brings everything back to one finish and one style.
Layout that fights you every day
A dishwasher that blocks the only drawer, a corner nobody can reach, a fridge door that hits the wall — new cabinets let us change where things go, not only how they look.
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.
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.
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.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Kneeling to dig pots out of a deep base is no fun. We swap door-and-shelf bases for deep drawer stacks that bring everything up to you.
What's included
- 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.
- Wall cabinets hung on studsWall cabinets hung plumb and anchored into the framing with cabinet screws.
- Fillers, panels and scribingFillers and end panels cut and scribed to uneven walls so doors clear walls and appliances.
- Trim and toe kicksFinish trim at the top and bottom of the run, matched to the cabinet color.
Materials and options
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsFlat-pack cabinets can work well if they are assembled square and installed carefully; we do both.
Framed and frameless cabinetsA face frame adds rigidity and a traditional look, while frameless construction gives easier access to the full box.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesParticleboard keeps the price down; plywood holds up longer near water. Many owners choose plywood at least for the sink base.
Soft-close hinges and dovetail drawersLook for soft-close hardware and dovetail or dowel-joined drawers — they last far longer than stapled ones.
Door stylesShaker, slab, raised-panel or inset — the door style sets the look, and we install any of them.
Before and after: kitchens near Palatine
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Palatine
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine. 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 measuring and site check, protection and tear-out, plus wall and floor prep.
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
A postwar Cape Cod in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and laminate with an aluminum edge band. The main complaint was worn-out cabinets that no longer closed properly. The result: new cabinets in warm taupe with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. On site this meant protection and tear-out, wall and floor prep, plus fillers, panels and scribing.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1980s two-story, Buffalo Grove
This one is a 1980s two-story near Didier Farms. 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: wall cabinets that stopped well short of the ceiling. Finished kitchen: 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 measuring and site check, protection and tear-out, plus trim and toe kicks.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine
What changed: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with matte black pulls and charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Palatine →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine
What changed: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Palatine →The project, step by step
- Visit and measurementsWe look at the old cabinets, measure the room and talk through what you want to change.
- 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 installationRemoval, prep, leveling, hanging and trim — usually a few days for a typical kitchen.
- Adjustment and walk-throughWe fine-tune every door, clean up and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Palatine homeowners
Can you install cabinets in a condo building?
Yes. We follow the building's work hours, book the elevator for delivery and provide the certificate of insurance management asks for.
Do you install cabinets I bought myself?
We do. Install-only jobs are common: you buy the cabinets, we handle assembly, setting, trim and hardware.
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.
Do you remove and haul away the old cabinets?
Removal and haul-away are included in our estimates, so you don't have to rent a dumpster.
What is the Palatine building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections, phone (847) 359-9042. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What happens to the old appliance in Palatine?
Bulk items go to the curb weekly at no charge (Groot). Large appliances/white goods are collected Wednesdays for $20. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
What does Palatine ask for on electrical work?
Electrical contractors must register with the Village, post a $10,000 surety bond and submit a copy of an accepted electrical license (Elgin, Libertyville, Schaumburg, Ottawa, Woodstock, Chicago, ICC Master Electrician; Orland Park supervisory certificate only). New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do Palatine condo associations need to approve cabinet replacement?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a Palatine-registered contractor for cabinet replacement?
Contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued. Registration is online and expires Dec 31 each year. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Palatine?
It depends on the scope. Palatine's rule in short: A permit is required to remodel a kitchen or to add/alter the electrical system. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- A lot of Palatine kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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