Soffits above the cabinets
Removing the soffit gains a full row of storage. Sometimes it hides a duct or a vent stack — we check before demolition and plan around it.
Serving Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Kitchen Remodeling in Schaumburg, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Schaumburg — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- 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
Kitchen problems we solve in Schaumburg
A kitchen remodel in Schaumburg usually starts with one complaint — no counter space, cabinets that are falling apart, or a room that is closed off from the rest of the house. We fix the cause, not just the look: layout, storage, lighting, wiring and plumbing, then the finishes you see every day.
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.
Condo rules and fixed risers
We handle the association paperwork, insurance certificates and elevator bookings, and plan the layout around plumbing stacks that have to stay where they are.
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.
Two people can't cook at once
A tight work triangle means bumping hips at the sink. We re-plan the zones — prep, cooking, cleanup — so two people can work without crossing paths.
The kitchen is dark
One ceiling fixture leaves you working in your own shadow. We plan recessed lights, pendants over the island and LED under-cabinet strips on separate switches and dimmers.
Not enough storage
We add tall pantry cabinets, deep drawers for pots, pull-outs for spices and trays, and cabinets that run to the ceiling instead of stopping a foot short.
New appliances won't fit
A 36-inch refrigerator, a panel-ready dishwasher or a range hood that vents outside often needs new cabinet openings, a new circuit or a duct run. We plan for them from day one.
What's included
- CountertopsStone or wood counters measured on the installed cabinets, with sink and cooktop cut-outs.
- Backsplash and tileSubway, zellige, slab or large-format tile with clean edges and outlets set flush with the tile.
- FlooringLuxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood, tied into the rooms around the kitchen.
- Electrical and lightingDedicated appliance circuits, GFCI outlets, recessed lights, pendants and under-cabinet LEDs.
- Drywall and paintPatching, new drywall where walls open, and finished paint so the room is ready to use.
- Range hood ventingA hood ducted to the outside, sized for your range, with a proper exterior cap.
- Project managementA single point of contact who schedules the trades and keeps you informed.
Finishes and options
Quartz countersEngineered stone that never needs sealing and resists stains — the everyday workhorse.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSeamless doors in wood veneer or matte laminate for a modern, minimal look.
Hardwood flooringRuns continuously from kitchen to living areas; can be sanded and refinished later.
Granite and quartziteNatural stone slabs you choose in person; heat resistant, sealed once a year or so.
Luxury vinyl plankWaterproof, warm underfoot and forgiving on uneven subfloors — popular in busy kitchens.
Kitchens like yours in Schaumburg: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Schaumburg
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Weathersfield. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines, oak parquet and a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: worn-out cabinets and a kitchen that no longer worked. After: cabinets in deep olive with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. On site this meant drywall and paint, range hood venting, plus project management.
Before
AfterRoselle kitchen, 1970s tract home: kitchen remodeling
The site: a 1970s tract home in Roselle. What we started with: 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. What bothered the owners most: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. After: 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 backsplash and tile, electrical and lighting, plus drywall and paint.
Kitchen Remodeling in Roselle →Before
AfterHoffman Estates kitchen, 1970s tract home: kitchen remodeling
This one is a 1970s tract home in Hoffman Estates. 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. Finished kitchen: 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. On site this meant electrical and lighting, drywall and paint, plus range hood venting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1980s two-story, Schaumburg
Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in light warm taupe, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1990s two-story colonial, Schaumburg
Finished: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Schaumburg →How your kitchen remodel goes
- In-home consultationWe measure the room, look at the walls, wiring and plumbing and listen to what isn't working.
- Design and written estimateA drawn plan, a materials list and a written, itemized quote.
- Ordering and permitsCabinets are ordered — lead times are often several weeks — and we file the permit.
- ConstructionDemolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspections, then cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
- Final walk-throughWe adjust every door and drawer, finish the punch list and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Schaumburg homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We assume older painted surfaces may contain lead and work lead-safe: containment, HEPA vacuums and careful cleanup.
Do you work with condo associations?
Yes. We provide the insurance certificate, follow the building's work hours and book the elevator for deliveries.
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.
Can you remove a wall to open the kitchen?
Yes, after we confirm what the wall carries. Load-bearing walls need a beam sized by an engineer and a permit — we handle both.
Do you help with design and choosing materials?
We handle the design: layout, appliance plan, cabinet style, counters and tile, with samples you can see at home.
Do Schaumburg condo associations need to approve kitchen remodel?
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.
What is the Schaumburg building department phone number?
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.
Does a Schaumburg historic district affect kitchen remodel?
Schaumburg has locally reviewed areas, including Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District. Exterior changes there can need review; interior-only work usually does not. We check before anything changes on the outside.
Schaumburg plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen remodel?
Village does not license plumbers or roofers; State of Illinois license applies and a copy is provided before permit issuance. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
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.
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.
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