Painted trim in a home built before 1978
Removing a window in a pre-1978 home disturbs painted trim that may contain lead. We follow EPA lead-safe work practices: containment, careful removal and HEPA cleanup.
Serving Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Kitchen Window Replacement in Schaumburg, IL
A new window over the sink in your Schaumburg kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Kitchen remodels across Schaumburg ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen window problems we fix in Schaumburg
A fogged, drafty or stuck window over the sink is worth fixing on its own, without a full remodel. We measure, order the right unit, remove the old one cleanly and install and trim the new window in your Schaumburg home.
Windows in a condo building
In a condo, the window may be a common element. We check the association's rules before ordering.
Condensation on the glass
Water running down the glass in winter often means cold glass. A modern insulated window and good ventilation reduce it.
Old aluminum or single-pane windows
We swap old metal-frame windows for insulated units that keep frost and condensation off the glass.
Interior trim and stool damaged
If the casing is cracked or swollen, we replace it as part of the window job.
Window too low for a new backsplash or faucet
When a remodel changes counter height or backsplash, the window may need to move. We coordinate the opening with the new kitchen.
Hard to open over the sink
Over a deep counter, a crank handle or a sliding sash is easier to use than lifting a heavy bottom sash.
Garden or bay window
Garden windows add a shelf of space beyond the wall. They need careful flashing and support, which we include.
What's included
- Permits and approvalsWhen the opening changes or the town requires it, we handle the permit; historic or association review is checked first.
- Protecting the kitchenWe protect the kitchen and set up containment for older paint.
- Removing the old windowWe take out the old window carefully and haul it away.
- Opening repair or reframingWe repair the opening or resize it with proper framing.
- Flashing and waterproofingWe flash the opening so rain cannot get behind the window.
- Wall patchingWe repair the wall surfaces disturbed during removal.
- Check and cleanupEvery part is checked with you and the kitchen is left clean.
Materials and options
Sliding windowsSashes glide sideways with little effort, good for wide, short openings.
Awning windowsAwning windows vent air even during a drizzle.
Casement windowsHinged at the side and opened with a crank, easy to reach over a sink.
Fiberglass frames and insulated glassInsulated low-E glass in a fiberglass or composite frame keeps the kitchen comfortable.
Double-hung windowsDouble-hungs suit older homes but need a stretch over the sink to open.
Before and after: kitchens near Schaumburg
Before
AfterA Schaumburg two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near International Village, a typical kitchen for Schaumburg. What we started with: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: an old window that let in cold air at the counter. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. The job covered permits and approvals, opening repair or reframing, plus flashing and waterproofing.
Before
AfterA Roselle 1970s split-level: before and after
A 1970s split-level in Roselle, a typical kitchen for Roselle. Before: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: an old window that let in cold air at the counter. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. The job covered permits and approvals, wall patching, plus check and cleanup.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Roselle →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1980s two-story, Schaumburg
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
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Schaumburg
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 →
Before
AfterKitchen Additions in a 1990s two-story colonial, Schaumburg
What changed: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Additions in Schaumburg →From first visit to final walk-through
- Visit and measureWe look at the window, measure the opening and discuss styles.
- Estimate and approvalsYou get a written estimate; we check permit and approval needs.
- Window orderedWe order the unit built to your opening.
- Install and trimRemoval, installation and trim usually take a day for a same-size window.
- Final checkWe test the window and walk through the job with you.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Schaumburg homeowners
Can I replace my condo kitchen window?
Yes in many buildings, once the association signs off.
How long does kitchen window replacement take?
A same-size window is usually installed in a day. Ordering the window takes longer than installing it.
What affects the cost of a kitchen window?
Style, material, size changes and repairs to the opening. All of it goes in the written estimate.
Can you replace just the glass?
Yes in some cases. We tell you whether glass or a whole window makes more sense.
Do you need a permit to replace a kitchen window in Illinois?
It depends on the town. Some require a permit for any window replacement; most require one when the opening size changes. We check Schaumburg's rules.
Do I need historic review for kitchen window replacement in Schaumburg?
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.
Do I need a Schaumburg-registered contractor for kitchen window replacement?
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.
Can you do kitchen window 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.
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.
Schaumburg building permit for kitchen window 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.
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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