Painted trim in a home built before 1978
We treat paint on older window parts as possibly lead-based and work lead-safe from removal to final cleanup.
Serving Park Ridge & nearby Des Plaines, Glenview
Kitchen Window Replacement in Park Ridge, IL
A new window over the sink in your Park Ridge kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Kitchen remodels across Park Ridge ZIP 60068
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen window problems we fix in Park Ridge
The window over the sink is the one you look through and reach for every day, and in many Park Ridge kitchens it is also the oldest and hardest to open. We replace kitchen windows, in the same opening or a larger one, and finish the trim inside and out.
Window painted shut or broken hardware
Old windows painted shut or with broken locks and cranks are a common reason to replace. New units come with working hardware and easy cleaning.
Noise from the street or yard
A tighter, double-pane window and a sealed installation make a kitchen quieter.
Drafts and cold air at the sink
Drafty kitchen windows waste heat and fog up. Replacement with insulated glass and a sealed installation fixes both.
Fogged or cloudy glass
Fog trapped inside double-pane glass will not go away. We look at the frame and recommend new glass or a new window.
Rotted sill or frame
Wood sills near the faucet take a beating. We replace the damaged wood and use materials that handle moisture better.
Hard to open over the sink
If you have to lean over the sink and fight the sash, the window type is the problem. Casements and sliders are much easier to reach.
Old aluminum or single-pane windows
Single-pane glass and bare aluminum frames are the least efficient windows in a house. Replacing the kitchen one is a good start.
What's included
- Measuring the openingWe measure the rough opening and check for square, level and rot.
- Protecting the kitchenWe protect the kitchen and set up containment for older paint.
- Opening repair or reframingRotted sills are replaced and, for a larger window, the opening is reframed with a new header.
- Exterior trim and cappingExterior trim, capping or brick mold is installed and sealed.
- Interior trim and stoolWe install interior trim ready for paint or stain.
- Wall patchingWe repair the wall surfaces disturbed during removal.
- Check and cleanupWe test the window, lock and screen, then clean up.
Choices you'll make
Double-hung windowsA traditional look with two sashes that move up and down; harder to reach over a counter.
Garden windowsA garden window adds a small greenhouse over the sink.
Vinyl framesLow maintenance and moisture resistant, common for replacement windows.
Casement windowsHinged at the side and opened with a crank, easy to reach over a sink.
Wood and clad-wood framesWood inside for a traditional look, often with aluminum or vinyl cladding outside.
Kitchen Window Replacement before and after — Park Ridge homes
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen window replacement
The site: a 1960s ranch in Park Ridge. Before: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant exterior trim and capping, interior trim and stool, plus check and cleanup.
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen window replacement
A postwar Cape Cod in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. What we started with: stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included protecting the kitchen, interior trim and stool, plus check and cleanup.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterKitchen Window Replacement in a postwar Cape Cod, Glenview
This one is a postwar Cape Cod near The Park. What we started with: stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: an old window that let in cold air at the counter. The result: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included protecting the kitchen, opening repair or reframing, plus interior trim and stool.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Glenview →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Park Ridge
What changed: 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
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, 1950s ranch: accessible kitchen remodeling
What changed: a lowered black honed granite counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Park Ridge →From first visit to final walk-through
- Visit and measureAt the visit we check the opening and talk through window types.
- Estimate and approvalsWe send an itemized price and confirm any permits or reviews.
- Window orderedWe order the unit built to your opening.
- Install and trimMost same-size replacements are done in a day; enlargements take longer.
- Final checkOperation, seals and trim are checked with you before we leave.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Park Ridge homeowners
How long does kitchen window replacement take?
One day on site for a same-size replacement, after the window arrives.
Permit for a bigger window in Park Ridge?
Enlarging an opening involves the wall's framing, so a permit is typically required. We handle the application.
Do you need a permit to replace a kitchen window in Illinois?
It depends on the town. Some require a permit for any window replacement; most require one when the opening size changes. We check Park Ridge's rules.
Can I make my kitchen window bigger?
Usually, yes. We check what is in the wall, plan a new header and handle the exterior and interior finish.
Can you replace just the glass?
When only the seal has failed, new glass may be enough. Old or rotted frames usually need full replacement.
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 window 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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