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 Roselle & nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park
Kitchen Remodeling in Roselle, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Roselle — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Local crews working in Roselle ZIP 60172
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen problems we solve in Roselle
Most Roselle homeowners call us about one thing that bothers them every day: a cramped layout, worn-out cabinets or a dark, closed kitchen. We plan the whole room around how you cook, then handle cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting and the trades behind the walls.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
Grout lines that never come clean and a buzzing light box are typical in 1970s 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.
No place to sit
We find room for seating — an island, a peninsula or a counter-height bar — with enough knee space and aisle clearance to actually use it.
Cabinets are falling apart
Sagging drawer bottoms, doors that won't close and a swollen sink base are signs the boxes have failed. New cabinets with plywood boxes and soft-close hardware are the real fix.
No counter space
When the coffee maker, toaster and mixer leave no room to work, we plan longer runs, a peninsula or an island and give small appliances their own home.
New appliances won't fit
Today's appliances are bigger and need more power and venting. We build the openings, circuits and ducts around the models you choose.
Small kitchen that feels cramped
We plan small kitchens around storage and light — the two things that make them feel bigger.
What the project covers
- Design and layoutMeasured drawings, 3D views and an appliance plan, so you see the kitchen before anything is ordered.
- Demolition and protectionDust barriers, covered floors and a clean site at the end of every day; we haul away everything we remove.
- CountertopsQuartz, granite, quartzite or butcher block, templated after the cabinets are set.
- Electrical and lightingCircuits for the range, microwave and dishwasher, code-compliant outlets and layered lighting.
- Drywall and paintWall repair after demolition, primer and paint on walls and ceiling.
- Permits and inspectionsPermit applications, scheduled inspections and sign-off are part of the job, not extras.
- Range hood ventingA hood ducted to the outside, sized for your range, with a proper exterior cap.
Finishes and options
Granite and quartziteNatural stone slabs you choose in person; heat resistant, sealed once a year or so.
Luxury vinyl plankA waterproof floor that handles spills and dogs and installs over most subfloors.
Hardwood flooringRuns continuously from kitchen to living areas; can be sanded and refinished later.
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Quartz countersEngineered stone that never needs sealing and resists stains — the everyday workhorse.
What the work looks like in Roselle homes
Before
AfterA Roselle raised ranch: before and after
This one is a raised ranch in Roselle. Before: dark stained oak cabinets with wide face frames and a scalloped wood valance over the sink, harvest-gold laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a large fluorescent light box. The main complaint was a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. The result: cabinets in light greige with brushed nickel bar pulls, light marble-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. On site this meant design and layout, electrical and lighting, plus permits and inspections.
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bloomingdale
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Old Town Bloomingdale. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip, beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The main complaint was a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. After: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. Work included electrical and lighting, drywall and paint, plus range hood venting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bloomingdale →Before
AfterA Hanover Park 1970s split-level: before and after
The site: a 1970s split-level near Ontarioville. The kitchen as it was: dark stained oak cabinets with wide face frames and a scalloped wood valance over the sink, harvest-gold laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a large fluorescent light box. The main complaint was a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. After: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. Work included design and layout, countertops, plus electrical and lighting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Roselle
A new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, dark soapstone-look quartz counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Roselle →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a raised ranch, Roselle
What changed: new cabinets in light sand beige with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Roselle →The project, step by step
- 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 permitsCabinets are ordered — lead times are often several weeks — and we file the permit.
- 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 Roselle 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 1970s 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.
What does a kitchen remodel cost?
It depends mostly on the cabinet line, whether plumbing or walls move, and the counters you choose. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
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.
How long will a remodeled kitchen last?
The structure lasts for decades; surfaces like paint and grout need occasional care.
Do I need a Roselle-registered contractor for kitchen remodel?
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.
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.
Does kitchen remodel 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.
Does Roselle require a licensed electrician for kitchen remodel?
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.
Does Roselle require a licensed plumber for kitchen remodel?
Plumbers provide a State plumber's license in place of the $75 Village fee; bond and insurance still required. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel 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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Other kitchen services in Roselle
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.