Lead paint on older walls
Tearing out painted plaster in an older house can release lead dust. Our crews contain the area and clean with HEPA vacuums.
Serving Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Kitchen Wall Removal & Structural Assessment in Schaumburg, IL
We find out what your Schaumburg kitchen wall carries, then open it safely with an engineered beam and a permit.
- Kitchen remodels across Schaumburg ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Walls that close in Schaumburg kitchens, and what it takes to remove them
Taking out the wall between the kitchen and the dining or family room is one of the most requested changes in Schaumburg homes. Before any demolition we find out whether the wall is load-bearing and what runs through it, then remove it with an engineer-sized beam, a permit and proper temporary support.
Walls in condo buildings
We check the building plans, get the association's approval and have an engineer review any condo wall before removal.
Loads that need support down to the foundation
Point loads at the beam ends need a continuous path to the ground. We add posts, blocking or a new footing in the basement as the engineer specifies.
Posts where you don't want them
Sometimes a post is unavoidable. We try to put it at the end of a peninsula or inside a cabinet run so it disappears into the design.
A narrow doorway that bottlenecks traffic
One small doorway between the kitchen and the dining room means everyone squeezes through the same spot with plates. Widening it or removing the wall fixes the jam.
Patching floors and ceilings
The finish work is what you see afterward: a level ceiling, a patched floor and painted walls without seams.
Kitchen layout after the wall is gone
Once the wall goes, the cabinets that were on it go too. We plan the new layout, often with an island or peninsula, at the same time as the structural work.
Closed-off kitchen
If the cook can't see the family room or the kids at the table, a wall is usually the reason. Removing it, or most of it, connects the kitchen to the rest of the house.
Everything in a kitchen wall removal
- Structural assessmentWe inspect the wall, the framing above and below it and what runs inside it.
- Permit and inspectionsWe file the permit with the engineer's documents and schedule the inspections.
- Protection and lead-safe setupDust walls, floor protection and lead-safe containment on older homes.
- Temporary shoringTemporary support walls on both sides carry the load while the wall is removed and the beam set.
- Beam and post installationThe engineered beam set, joists connected with hangers and posts bearing on solid support.
- Records for resaleYou keep the permit, the engineer's letter and the inspection sign-off for future buyers.
- Lighting and outlets in the new openingLights and switches placed for the new open layout.
Materials and options
LVL beamsLaminated veneer lumber sized by the engineer; often used for flush beams.
Steel beamsA steel beam carries more load in less depth, which can avoid a dropped beam or a post.
Wrapped and decorative beamsWe wrap visible beams in drywall, trim or stained wood to suit the room.
Dropped beamHangs below the ceiling; simpler to install and sometimes required by span or load.
Flush beamSits within the ceiling joists for a flat, uninterrupted ceiling.
Kitchens like yours in Schaumburg: before and after
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AfterSchaumburg kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen wall removal & structural assessment
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Schaumburg, a typical kitchen for Schaumburg. The kitchen as it was: 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. The main complaint was a dark kitchen cut off from the rest of the house. The result: the wall removed and a flush beam in the ceiling, the kitchen open to the next room, cabinets in powder blue with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, large-format light stone-look porcelain tile flooring through both rooms and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included structural assessment, permit and inspections, plus lighting and outlets in the new opening.
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AfterA Roselle 1970s tract home: before and after
A 1970s tract home in Roselle, a typical kitchen for Roselle. The kitchen as it was: white painted cabinets with yellowed paint and dated scalloped trim, white laminate with brown flecks and a fluorescent box light. The reason for the call: a dark kitchen cut off from the rest of the house. After: the wall removed and a flush beam in the ceiling, the kitchen open to the next room, cabinets in cobalt blue with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, black honed granite counters, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through both rooms and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. Work included structural assessment, protection and lead-safe setup, plus beam and post installation.
Kitchen Wall Removal & Structural Assessment in Roselle →
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AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Itasca
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Nordic Park, a typical kitchen for Itasca. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above, white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam and two hanging glass pendants. The main complaint was a kitchen walled off from the rest of the house. After: the wall removed and a flush beam in the ceiling, the kitchen open to the next room, cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, black honed granite counters, light oak hardwood flooring through both rooms and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. On site this meant protection and lead-safe setup, beam and post installation, plus lighting and outlets in the new opening.
Kitchen Wall Removal & Structural Assessment in Itasca →
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AfterSchaumburg kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen design & layout planning
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 →
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AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Schaumburg
What changed: a lowered charcoal concrete-look quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with brushed nickel bar pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Schaumburg →The project, step by step
- Assessment visitWe look at the wall, the attic or basement and what's inside, and talk about the open layout you want.
- Engineering and estimateBeam design when needed and a line-item quote for the structural and finish work.
- PermitWe submit the permit with the engineer's documents and wait for approval.
- Removal and beamShoring, utility reroutes, demolition and beam installation, followed by inspection.
- Finish workWe patch, paint and clean up so the open space is ready to use.
Kitchen Wall Removal & Structural Assessment questions from Schaumburg homeowners
Can I remove a kitchen wall in a condo?
It depends on the building. We check with the association and an engineer before planning removal.
What happens to the floor where the wall was?
We patch it to match or, if the floors differ, run new flooring through the open space.
Will removing the wall affect heating and cooling?
Possibly, if ducts run through it. We reroute them and adjust register locations for the new open space.
How do I know if a wall is load-bearing?
Common signs are ceiling joists that rest on top of it, a beam or wall directly below it, or another wall stacked above it. Only an inspection confirms it.
Will the ceiling be flat after the wall is gone?
We aim for a flat ceiling with a flush beam where the structure allows. Otherwise a wrapped beam looks deliberate.
Do Schaumburg condo associations need to approve kitchen wall removal?
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 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.
Does a Schaumburg historic district affect kitchen wall removal?
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.
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.
Do I need a Schaumburg-registered contractor for kitchen wall removal?
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.
WeathersfieldInternational VillageWoodfield areaOlde Schaumburg CentreTown Square
ZIP 60193ZIP 60173ZIP 60194ZIP 60195
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Other kitchen services in Schaumburg
Kitchen Design & Layout PlanningLayouts, 3D plans and material picks before work starts.
Accessible Kitchen RemodelingKitchens that work for every age and ability.
Kitchen AdditionsBump-outs that add room for an island or dining area.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.