Single-family homes with yard to spare
Homes with a deep backyard can often take a larger addition, with the kitchen expanding into it and a mudroom or eating area alongside.
Serving Plainfield & nearby Bolingbrook, Naperville
Kitchen Additions in Plainfield, IL
Bump-outs and rear additions that give your Plainfield kitchen the room it's missing, from zoning check to finished cabinets.
- Kitchen remodels across Plainfield ZIP 60544, 60585, 60586, 60543
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
When a Plainfield kitchen needs more room, not just new cabinets
We build kitchen additions and bump-outs for Plainfield homes where the kitchen has run out of room. One contractor coordinates the drawings, permit, excavation, framing, roofing, mechanical work and the new kitchen inside it.
Zoning and setback questions
Setbacks, lot coverage and sometimes floor-area limits decide how far you can build out. We confirm them early with the village's zoning rules.
No room for a pantry
Food stacked on counters and in the basement means the kitchen is short of storage. An addition can hold a walk-in or a wall of pantry cabinets.
A back door or deck in the way
We handle what's already outside the kitchen wall: the door, stairs, deck, downspouts and anything buried near the footing.
More appliances than the electrical panel can take
Before we add circuits, we confirm the electrical service can carry them. Panel upgrades are part of the plan when they're required.
Kitchen too small for an island or table
If you eat standing at the counter because there's no space for chairs, adding floor area is the honest fix, and a bump-out is often enough.
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.
No spot for a mudroom or drop zone
Coats, shoes and backpacks pile up on kitchen chairs when the back door opens straight into the cooking area. A rear addition can put a bench, hooks and lockers between the yard and the kitchen.
Everything in a kitchen addition
- Feasibility and zoning checkWe review the lot, setbacks, coverage limits and existing structure before design starts.
- Design and permit drawingsDrawings for the addition and the new kitchen, prepared for plan review and construction.
- 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.
- Plumbing, electrical and HVACRough-in for the sink, appliances, lighting, outlets and heating and cooling.
- Grading, gutters and drainageWe restore the yard around the addition and make sure rainwater drains away from it.
- Insulation and drywallWalls and ceiling insulated to current energy code, then drywall, tape and finish.
Finishes and options
Matching exterior materialsBrick, siding and trim sourced to match the house as closely as possible.
Rear kitchen additionA full room added at the back, giving the kitchen space to grow and room for more.
Full foundation vs. slab vs. piersFoundation choice depends on the existing house and whether you want basement space under the addition.
Bump-outA modest extension of the kitchen wall that adds depth without a full addition.
Cantilevered bump-outFor a small projection, framing that hangs off the existing floor can avoid digging, if the structure supports it.
What the work looks like in Plainfield homes
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In progress
AfterA Plainfield 2000s two-story with an open kitchen: before and after
A 2000s two-story with an open kitchen in Plainfield, a typical kitchen for Plainfield. The kitchen as it was: maple shaker cabinets with an orange-amber finish, speckled brown granite with full-bullnose edges and recessed cans and two mini pendants. The reason for the call: no room for a table, an island or more cabinets. Finished kitchen: 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 satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, natural maple hardwood 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 plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
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AfterA Bolingbrook 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story near Westbury. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: a kitchen too small for the family to eat in. After: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. On site this meant permits and plan review, plumbing, electrical and HVAC, plus grading, gutters and drainage.
Kitchen Additions in Bolingbrook →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Naperville
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Downtown Naperville. What we started with: 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. What bothered the owners most: 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 framing and roof tie-in, plumbing, electrical and HVAC, plus insulation and drywall.
Kitchen Additions in Naperville →
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AfterBefore and after: a 2000s two-story with an open kitchen in Plainfield
Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in pale sage, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Plainfield →
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AfterA Plainfield newer open-plan house: before and after
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 Plainfield →How your kitchen addition goes
- Site visit and feasibilityWe look at the kitchen, the house and the lot, and check the zoning limits that apply.
- Design and estimateDrawings for the addition and kitchen, plus a written, itemized estimate.
- Permit and plan reviewWe submit to the village and respond to plan review until the permit is issued.
- Building the shellWe build and close in the addition while your kitchen stays in use.
- Connecting and finishingWe open the old wall, finish the mechanical work and install the new kitchen.
Kitchen Additions questions from Plainfield homeowners
How long does plan review take?
That depends on the village's workload and how complete the submission is. We plan the schedule with review time built in.
Is a bump-out enough, or do I need a full addition?
If you need room for an island, a nook or a pantry wall, a bump-out of a few feet is often enough. A new dining area plus more cabinets usually calls for a full addition.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen addition in Plainfield?
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.
How long does a kitchen addition take?
Expect months, not weeks. The exact timeline depends on size, foundation type and the village's review.
What kind of Plainfield homes do you work in?
In Plainfield we see Greek Revival and Upright and Wing cottages. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Does Plainfield require a licensed plumber for kitchen addition?
Village adopts the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does kitchen addition need a Plainfield building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Village of Plainfield Building & Code Enforcement, phone (815) 439-2937. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need historic review for kitchen addition in Plainfield?
Plainfield has locally reviewed areas, including Downtown Historic District (approved Sept 19, 2011, Lockport Street and Route 59 to James Street). Exterior changes there can need review; interior-only work usually does not. We check before anything changes on the outside.
Do I need a Plainfield-registered contractor for kitchen addition?
Village business license ($25 annually) applies to corporate, retail and home businesses. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Plainfield?
Yes. Our crews work across Plainfield — ZIP 60544, 60585, 60586, 60543 — and nearby Bolingbrook, Naperville, Aurora.
Working in Plainfield
- Many Plainfield homes were built after 2000, so cabinet boxes and plumbing are usually solid and an update moves fast.
- Most Plainfield homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Downtown Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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