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 Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Schaumburg, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Schaumburg and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Local crews working in Schaumburg ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Schaumburg
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 Schaumburg crew handles the tear-out, the install and the trim work, and leaves the kitchen ready for countertops.
Condo delivery and building rules
Building management usually wants paperwork before work starts. We supply it, book delivery times and protect common areas while the cabinets come in.
Doors that won't line up
Gaps that taper from top to bottom and doors that rub their neighbors usually trace back to boxes set out of level. We start over with a straight, shimmed base line.
Boxes are falling apart
If you glue the same drawer back together every few months, the cabinet is worn out. We tear out the tired boxes and set new ones built to last.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Lower cabinets with a single shelf waste space and hurt your back. Drawer bases with full-extension slides let you see and reach every pan.
Cabinets bought, no one to install them
Plenty of homeowners buy their own cabinets and hire us just for the install. We handle assembly, leveling, fillers and hardware so the job looks professional.
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
A slow drip under the sink turns a particleboard floor soft and bubbly. We find and stop the leak, then install a new sink base, ideally with a plywood box.
What the project covers
- Measuring and site checkWe measure walls, ceiling height and appliance openings and check floor level before anything is ordered.
- Protection and tear-outFloors and doorways covered, appliances pulled, old cabinets and counters removed and hauled away.
- 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.
- Fillers, panels and scribingFillers and end panels cut and scribed to uneven walls so doors clear walls and appliances.
- Trim and toe kicksFinish trim at the top and bottom of the run, matched to the cabinet color.
- Doors, drawers and hardwareEvery door and drawer adjusted for even gaps, with knobs and pulls drilled from a jig.
Choices you'll make
Stock, semi-custom and custom linesStock cabinets come in set sizes and ship fastest; semi-custom adds sizes and finishes; custom is built to your room and usually takes longest.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesParticleboard keeps the price down; plywood holds up longer near water. Many owners choose plywood at least for the sink base.
Door stylesShaker, slab, raised-panel or inset — the door style sets the look, and we install any of them.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsWe assemble and install RTA cabinets you bought yourself and check every box for damage first.
Framed and frameless cabinetsA face frame adds rigidity and a traditional look, while frameless construction gives easier access to the full box.
What the work looks like in Schaumburg homes
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AfterSchaumburg kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
A 1980s two-story near International Village, a typical kitchen for Schaumburg. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. What bothered the owners most: cabinets coming apart at the edges. The result: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters. On site this meant measuring and site check, fillers, panels and scribing, plus trim and toe kicks.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1970s split-level in Roselle
A 1970s split-level in Roselle, a typical kitchen for Roselle. The kitchen as it was: medium-brown stained oak cabinets with wide frames and harvest-gold laminate. The reason for the call: old cabinets with too few drawers and a lot of wasted space. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in light sand beige with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters. The job covered measuring and site check, wall and floor prep, plus fillers, panels and scribing.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Roselle →
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Itasca
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Itasca. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The reason for the call: wall cabinets that stopped well short of the ceiling. After: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. Work included measuring and site check, wall and floor prep, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Itasca →
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AfterSchaumburg kitchen, 1980s two-story: custom kitchen cabinets
What changed: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in charcoal gray with polished nickel pulls and dark soapstone-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Schaumburg →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Schaumburg
Dark soapstone-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Schaumburg →How your cabinet replacement goes
- Visit and measurementsAn in-home visit to measure, check the floor and walls and hear what isn't working.
- 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 installationRemoval, prep, leveling, hanging and trim — usually a few days for a typical kitchen.
- Adjustment and walk-throughDoors and drawers adjusted, hardware on, and a walk-through before countertops are templated.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Schaumburg homeowners
Can you install cabinets in a condo building?
We do condo installs regularly: paperwork for the association, scheduled deliveries and protected hallways.
Can you replace cabinets without removing the countertop?
Wall cabinets, yes. Base cabinets almost always mean the countertop comes off; stone may crack during removal, so many owners plan new counters with new bases.
Do I need a permit to replace kitchen cabinets?
A like-for-like cabinet swap often doesn't need one, but moving plumbing or adding circuits usually does. Rules differ by village, so we check with Schaumburg before we start.
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 I swap upper cabinets for open shelves?
Yes. We remove selected uppers, patch the wall and mount shelves on hidden brackets or cleats anchored to the framing.
Schaumburg contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village; out-of-town contractor license $125/year (includes $10 Schaumburg Business Association fee), runs through Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Schaumburg building permit for cabinet replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Permitting Division (Permit Services), phone (847) 923-4420. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What kind of Schaumburg homes do you work in?
In Schaumburg we see 1950s-60s suburban subdivisions and 1960s multifamily. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Can you do cabinet replacement in a Schaumburg condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do you work in my part of Schaumburg?
Yes. Our crews work across Schaumburg, including Weathersfield, International Village, Woodfield area, Olde Schaumburg Centre — ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195 — and nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park.
Working in Schaumburg
- A lot of Schaumburg kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- Live in the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
WeathersfieldInternational VillageWoodfield areaOlde Schaumburg CentreTown Square
ZIP 60193ZIP 60173ZIP 60194ZIP 60195
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