A 1970s kitchen on a slab or crawlspace
We match the new foundation to the old one, whether a basement wall, crawlspace or slab, so floors line up and plumbing can reach.
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Kitchen Additions in Palatine, IL
Bump-outs and rear additions that give your Palatine kitchen the room it's missing, from zoning check to finished cabinets.
- Local crews working in Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
When a Palatine kitchen needs more room, not just new cabinets
If you have already tried every layout on paper and the room is still too small, an addition may be the answer. We check what your Palatine lot and zoning allow, design the new space with the kitchen, and build both as one project.
Kitchen too small for an island or table
When the room is too narrow for an island and too tight for a table, rearranging won't help. A bump-out of several feet can make room for both.
No room for a pantry
If groceries live on the dining table, the kitchen needs more storage than its walls can hold. An addition gives the pantry a home.
Heating and cooling the new space
We plan heating and cooling for the added space from the start, including floor or duct options when the existing system can't reach.
Second cook, second sink, no space
A bigger island with a prep sink, a beverage area or a second dishwasher all need floor space the original room lacks. An addition supplies it.
The addition has to match the house
An addition that looks tacked on hurts the house. We match rooflines, siding or brick, window styles and trim so it looks original.
Nowhere to eat together
A bump-out with built-in bench seating and windows is one of the most popular ways to make room for meals in the kitchen.
Zoning and setback questions
Not every lot can take an addition. We look at the setbacks and coverage rules for your property first, so you know what's possible.
What's included
- Feasibility and zoning checkA first look at what the property and the village's zoning allow, so the design starts within limits.
- Permits and plan reviewWe submit the permit application, answer the plan reviewer's comments and schedule inspections.
- Framing and roof tie-inNew framing connected to the house, a roof that ties into the existing one and a weather-tight shell.
- Windows, doors and exterior finishExterior cladding, windows and an entry door that blend with the original home.
- Grading, gutters and drainageSoil regraded away from the new walls, gutters and downspouts extended so water stays clear of the foundation.
- Opening the existing wallThe old exterior wall removed or opened with a beam sized by an engineer, usually near the end of the job.
- The new kitchenFlooring run continuously from the old kitchen into the addition, then cabinets, counters and fixtures.
Choices you'll make
Windows and patio doorsGlass is often the reason to build out: windows on the new walls and a door to the yard.
Rear kitchen additionA larger addition behind the house that can hold the kitchen, a dining area or a family room.
Banquettes and built-in seatingA banquette uses the bump-out's walls for seating and keeps the floor open.
Skylights and vaulted ceilingsThe new roof can allow a vaulted ceiling or roof windows that the old kitchen never had.
Bump-outA small addition of a few feet along one wall, often enough for an island, a nook or a pantry.
What the work looks like in Palatine homes
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In progress
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine
This one is 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, almond laminate with a backsplash lip and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: a cramped kitchen with one small window. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in light sand beige with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, light oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the old and new space and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. Work included permits and plan review, framing and roof tie-in, plus the new kitchen.
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen additions
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Arlington Heights. Before: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate and a fluorescent box light. What bothered the owners most: a small, dark kitchen with no room for a table. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in two-tone with brass hardware, white quartz counters, light oak LVP floor through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included windows, doors and exterior finish, grading, gutters and drainage, plus opening the existing wall.
Kitchen Additions in Arlington Heights →
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AfterA Buffalo Grove two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Didier Farms. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above, white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam and two hanging glass pendants. The reason for the call: a kitchen too small for the family to eat in. Finished kitchen: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with brushed nickel bar pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered permits and plan review, windows, doors and exterior finish, plus opening the existing wall.
Kitchen Additions in Buffalo Grove →
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AfterPalatine kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen design & layout planning
Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Palatine →
Before
AfterA Palatine two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
What changed: a lowered warm walnut butcher block counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in pale mint green with brushed nickel bar pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Palatine →The project, step by step
- Site visit and feasibilityWe look at the kitchen, the house and the lot, and check the zoning limits that apply.
- Design and estimatePlans, elevations and a line-item quote for the full project.
- Permit and plan reviewWe submit to the village and respond to plan review until the permit is issued.
- Building the shellFoundation, framing, roof, windows and exterior, with inspections at each stage.
- Connecting and finishingThe final stretch: break-through, drywall, cabinets, counters and a walk-through with you.
Kitchen Additions questions from Palatine homeowners
How long does plan review take?
Often several weeks, sometimes longer. We file complete drawings to avoid avoidable back-and-forth.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen addition in Palatine?
Yes, a building permit and zoning compliance are required. We file the permit and meet the inspectors.
Do you work with an architect?
For larger additions, yes. We coordinate the architect or engineer so you deal with one contractor.
Are bump-out kitchen additions allowed in Palatine?
In most cases, as long as the bump-out stays within the setbacks and lot coverage limits. We check your property against the zoning code before designing.
Will the addition match the rest of the house?
Yes, as closely as materials allow. Where an exact match isn't available, we choose a deliberate, complementary finish.
Palatine contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
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.
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.
Can you do kitchen addition in a Palatine condo?
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.
Does Palatine require a licensed plumber for kitchen addition?
Plumbing permit applications must include a letter of intent from the Illinois-licensed plumber of record (225 ILCS 320/37); plumbing registration requires the state license. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
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 I need a permit for kitchen addition 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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