Soffit above the uppers
Removing a 1950s soffit can add a full row of storage. If something inside has to stay, we size the cabinets around it and trim it cleanly.
Serving Park Ridge & nearby Des Plaines, Glenview
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Park Ridge, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Park Ridge and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Local crews working in Park Ridge ZIP 60068
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Park Ridge
Some Park Ridge homeowners need a full set of new cabinets in a new layout; others bought cabinets and need them put in right. Either way we take out what is there, prepare the walls and floor, and hang every box plumb with doors and drawers adjusted before we leave.
Swollen sink base from an old leak
Bubbled panels and a musty smell under the sink point to past leaks. The fix is a new base cabinet plus a check of the drain and supply lines before it goes in.
New appliances don't fit the openings
Older cabinet runs were built for smaller appliances. We plan the new run from your model numbers, so the fridge, range and dishwasher slide in with the right clearances.
Cabinets bought, no one to install them
If your cabinets are already in the garage, we can take it from there: assembly, setting, trim and adjustment, plus a heads-up if a piece is missing or wrong.
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.
Doors that won't line up
Gaps that taper from top to bottom and doors that rub their neighbors usually trace back to boxes set out of level. We start over with a straight, shimmed base line.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Lower cabinets with a single shelf waste space and hurt your back. Drawer bases with full-extension slides let you see and reach every pan.
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.
What's included
- Measuring and site checkWe measure walls, ceiling height and appliance openings and check floor level before anything is ordered.
- 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.
- 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 stylesShaker, slab, raised-panel or inset — the door style sets the look, and we install any of them.
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.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesParticleboard keeps the price down; plywood holds up longer near water. Many owners choose plywood at least for the sink base.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsWe assemble and install RTA cabinets you bought yourself and check every box for damage first.
Framed and frameless cabinetsA face frame adds rigidity and a traditional look, while frameless construction gives easier access to the full box.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement before and after — Park Ridge homes
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a postwar bi-level, Park Ridge
A postwar bi-level in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and speckled laminate. What bothered the owners most: old cabinets with too few drawers and a lot of wasted space. The result: new cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters. Work included measuring and site check, fillers, panels and scribing, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
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AfterA Glenview 1950s ranch: before and after
The site: a 1950s ranch near The Park. The kitchen as it was: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and laminate with an aluminum edge band. What bothered the owners most: 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. Work included base cabinets set level, wall cabinets hung on studs, plus ready for countertops.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Glenview →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Skokie
This one is a 1950s ranch in Skokie. Before: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and light beige laminate. What bothered the owners most: dated cabinets in a layout that no longer worked. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for warm walnut butcher block counters. The job covered base cabinets set level, fillers, panels and scribing, plus ready for countertops.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Skokie →
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, 1960s ranch: custom kitchen cabinets
What changed: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in charcoal gray with brushed nickel bar pulls and black honed granite counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterA Park Ridge 1960s ranch: before and after
Charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Park Ridge →How your cabinet replacement goes
- Visit and measurementsAn in-home visit to measure, check the floor and walls and hear what isn't working.
- Cabinet plan and written estimateYou get a cabinet plan and a written quote that lists every part of the job.
- 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 Park Ridge homeowners
Can you replace lower cabinets with drawers?
Absolutely — many owners switch most of their base cabinets to drawers because everything is easier to see and reach.
What's the difference between stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets?
Stock comes in fixed sizes and finishes and ships fastest. Semi-custom adds more sizes, finishes and options. Custom is built to the exact room and usually has the longest lead time.
Should I replace or reface my cabinets?
Sound boxes and a good layout point to refacing. Water damage, sagging or a layout you dislike point to new cabinets.
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.
Do you install cabinets I bought myself?
Yes. We install cabinets from stores, online sellers and flat-pack brands, including assembly when needed. We check every box before it goes on the wall.
Do I need a Park Ridge-registered contractor for cabinet replacement?
Building contractors must register with the City each calendar year ($50 per firm). We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Park Ridge?
It depends on the scope. Park Ridge's rule in short: Park Ridge publishes permit guidelines by project type; contact the Permit Technicians to confirm whether a kitchen project needs a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed.
Do you work in my part of Park Ridge?
Yes. Our crews work across Park Ridge — ZIP 60068 — and nearby Des Plaines, Glenview, Skokie.
Working in Park Ridge
- A lot of Park Ridge kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Park Ridge homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Park Ridge building department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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