Soffit above the uppers
Many 1970s kitchens have a boxed soffit over the wall cabinets. During replacement we check what is inside and, where possible, run the new uppers higher.
Serving Roselle & nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Roselle, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Roselle and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Local crews working in Roselle ZIP 60172
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Roselle
Replacing kitchen cabinets is mostly about what you don't see: a straight base line, wall cabinets screwed into studs, fillers scribed to crooked walls. Our Roselle crew handles the tear-out, the install and the trim work, and leaves the kitchen ready for countertops.
Cabinets that don't match after a patch job
When previous repairs left odd colors and different hardware, matching is no longer realistic. New cabinets give you a single, consistent look.
Peeling thermofoil or failing edges
Thermofoil that bubbles from heat and laminate edges that peel are hard to repair. If the cabinets are tired underneath as well, we replace the whole set.
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.
Cabinets bought, no one to install them
Ordered cabinets online or picked up flat-pack boxes from a store? We assemble and install them, check every box against the plan and flag damage before it's on the wall.
Wall cabinets pulling off the wall
Upper cabinets loaded with dishes are heavy. If yours are tilting forward or the screws are showing, we re-hang or replace them with screws driven into studs.
Boxes are falling apart
Once particleboard crumbles around the hinge screws and the frames separate, no amount of tightening keeps the doors straight. We replace the boxes themselves.
Layout that fights you every day
A dishwasher that blocks the only drawer, a corner nobody can reach, a fridge door that hits the wall — new cabinets let us change where things go, not only how they look.
Everything in a cabinet replacement
- Protection and tear-outWe protect the house, disconnect the sink and appliances, remove the old boxes and take the debris with us.
- Wall and floor prepWe mark framing, find the floor's high point and fix damaged wall sections before the first box goes in.
- Base cabinets set levelLower boxes leveled, clamped and joined into one straight run, then secured to the framing.
- Wall cabinets hung on studsWall cabinets hung plumb and anchored into the framing with cabinet screws.
- Fillers, panels and scribingScribed fillers and finished end panels that close every gap and keep doors from hitting the wall.
- Trim and toe kicksCrown molding, light rail and toe kicks installed so the cabinets look built-in.
- Ready for countertopsThe base run is left level and solid for the countertop template, with sink and appliance openings checked.
Materials and options
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsWe assemble and install RTA cabinets you bought yourself and check every box for damage first.
Stock, semi-custom and custom linesWe install all three tiers: ready-made stock, semi-custom with more options, and fully custom when the room needs it.
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 boxesPlywood boxes hold screws better and handle moisture better than particleboard, which matters most at the sink.
Door stylesShaker, slab, raised-panel or inset — the door style sets the look, and we install any of them.
Kitchens like yours in Roselle: before and after
Before
In progress
AfterRoselle kitchen, raised ranch: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
This one is a raised ranch in Roselle. Before: medium-brown stained oak cabinets with wide frames and harvest-gold laminate. The main complaint was dated cabinets in a layout that no longer worked. After: new cabinets in light sand beige with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters. Work included base cabinets set level, wall cabinets hung on studs, plus fillers, panels and scribing.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bloomingdale
The site: a 1980s two-story near Old Town Bloomingdale. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: wall cabinets that stopped well short of the ceiling. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. On site this meant wall cabinets hung on studs, trim and toe kicks, plus ready for countertops.
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Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1990s two-story colonial, Schaumburg
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near International Village. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The reason for the call: peeling cabinet fronts on boxes that were wearing out. The result: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters. The job covered wall cabinets hung on studs, fillers, panels and scribing, plus ready for countertops.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Roselle
What changed: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with satin brass pulls and creamy quartzite-look quartz counters.
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Before
AfterCountertop Fabrication & Installation in a raised ranch, Roselle
Bright white quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Roselle →From first visit to final walk-through
- Visit and measurementsWe look at the old cabinets, measure the room and talk through what you want to change.
- 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 installationOld cabinets out, walls prepped, new boxes set level, hung on studs and trimmed.
- Adjustment and walk-throughWe fine-tune every door, clean up and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Roselle homeowners
How long does kitchen cabinet installation take?
Removing the old cabinets and installing a typical kitchen usually takes a few working days once the cabinets are on site. Countertops follow after templating.
Do you install cabinets I bought myself?
Yes — just send us the order list. We confirm it matches the room and flag missing or damaged pieces before install day.
Can you replace lower cabinets with drawers?
Yes. New drawer bases with full-extension slides usually hold more than door-and-shelf cabinets of the same width.
How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets?
Cabinet quality, run length and the work around them — removal, trim, counters — set the price. We measure first and then put a detailed estimate in writing.
Can I swap upper cabinets for open shelves?
We can. Open shelving needs solid anchoring, so we fasten the brackets into studs and finish the wall behind them.
Does cabinet replacement need a Roselle building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning), phone 630-671-2821. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Roselle contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village via Cloudpermit and be licensed: surety bond, certificate of insurance naming the Village, $75 fee. We take care of that before work starts.
What does Roselle ask for on electrical work?
Plumbing, electrical and roofing contractors must hold either a state or local license; general contractor and all subs must hold a Village license. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Can Roselle bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Flood Brothers takes one bulk item per week at no charge; appliances (white goods) collected for a fee. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Roselle?
It depends on the scope. Roselle's rule in short: Permit required for projects including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical and plumbing work; also water heater, roof, HVAC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Roselle?
Yes. Our crews work across Roselle — ZIP 60172 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Schaumburg.
Working in Roselle
- A lot of Roselle kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Roselle homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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