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 Park Ridge & nearby Des Plaines, Glenview
Kitchen Remodeling in Park Ridge, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Park Ridge — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Local crews working in Park Ridge ZIP 60068
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen problems we solve in Park Ridge
A kitchen remodel in Park Ridge usually starts with one complaint — no counter space, cabinets that are falling apart, or a room that is closed off from the rest of the house. We fix the cause, not just the look: layout, storage, lighting, wiring and plumbing, then the finishes you see every day.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
Grout lines that never come clean and a buzzing light box are typical in 1950s kitchens. Stone counters and flush LED lighting change the whole room.
Kitchen cut off from the family room
A kitchen that faces a wall while the family is in the next room — we look at opening up the wall or turning the layout so the cook faces the room.
Cabinets are falling apart
Hinges ripping out of particleboard, warped doors and a sink base soft from old leaks mean the cabinets are done. We replace them with sturdier boxes and fix the cause of the damage.
The kitchen is dark
Good kitchen light comes in layers: recessed cans for the room, pendants over the island and under-cabinet LEDs on the counters. We wire all three on their own controls.
Dated look
Orange oak, almond appliances, laminate with rolled edges, a fluorescent light box — we replace the finishes that date the room and keep anything still worth keeping.
Not enough storage
Counters covered with things that have nowhere else to go? Taller uppers, a pantry wall, deep drawers and corner pull-outs give everything a place.
New appliances won't fit
We size cabinet openings for the appliances you actually want — counter-depth fridge, 30- or 36-inch range, built-in microwave drawer — and run the gas, power and venting they need.
What the project covers
- Demolition and protectionFloor protection, dust walls and daily cleanup; old cabinets, counters and debris hauled away.
- 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.
- Electrical and lightingDedicated appliance circuits, GFCI outlets, recessed lights, pendants and under-cabinet LEDs.
- Drywall and paintWall repair after demolition, primer and paint on walls and ceiling.
- Permits and inspectionsWe pull the permit when the work needs one and meet the inspector at each stage.
- Range hood ventingA hood ducted to the outside, sized for your range, with a proper exterior cap.
Finishes and options
Quartz countersConsistent color, no sealing and easy cleaning; keep hot pans on a trivet.
Granite and quartziteEach slab is unique — pick yours at the yard. Periodic sealing keeps it stain resistant.
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Hardwood flooringRuns continuously from kitchen to living areas; can be sanded and refinished later.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSlab doors with no frame — easy to wipe down and a natural fit for modern kitchens.
Kitchen Remodeling before and after — Park Ridge homes
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Park Ridge
A 1950s ranch in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. What we started with: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls, laminate with an aluminum edge band, 9-inch vinyl floor tiles and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The reason for the call: worn-out cabinets and a kitchen that no longer worked. After: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. Work included demolition and protection, plumbing and gas, plus electrical and lighting.
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
This one is a 1950s ranch in Des Plaines. Before: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. The main complaint was tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. Finished kitchen: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. Work included flooring, electrical and lighting, plus permits and inspections.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →Before
AfterGlenview kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
This one is a 1960s ranch near The Park. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. The reason for the call: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. The result: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered demolition and protection, electrical and lighting, plus permits and inspections.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glenview →
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen design & layout planning
Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in two-tone, white quartz counters and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1950s ranch, Park Ridge
New cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Park Ridge →From first visit to final walk-through
- In-home consultationWe measure the room, look at the walls, wiring and plumbing and listen to what isn't working.
- Design and written estimateLayout drawings, material choices and a line-item estimate you can compare.
- Ordering and permitsWe place cabinet and counter orders and submit permit drawings while you wait for delivery.
- ConstructionTear-out, rough-ins, inspections, cabinet install, counter templating, tile and fixtures.
- Final walk-throughWe adjust every door and drawer, finish the punch list and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Park Ridge homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We follow lead-safe work practices — plastic containment, no dry sanding and HEPA cleanup — on homes built before 1978.
Is it worth keeping my 1950s 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 you remove a wall to open the kitchen?
Yes, after we confirm what the wall carries. Load-bearing walls need a beam sized by an engineer and a permit — we handle both.
Do you also remodel bathrooms and basements?
Kitchens are our specialty; we can discuss adjoining rooms during the estimate.
Park Ridge contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
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 kitchen remodel 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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Other kitchen services in Park Ridge
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.