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 Skokie & nearby Evanston, Park Ridge
Kitchen Window Replacement in Skokie, IL
A new window over the sink in your Skokie kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Kitchen remodels across Skokie ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen window problems we fix in Skokie
We install new kitchen windows: a casement you can crank open over the faucet, a slider, a double-hung or a garden window. In Skokie we handle same-size replacements, larger openings with a new header, and the permits and lead-safe prep those jobs can need.
Garden or bay window
A garden window pushes out from the wall and gives plants and light more room over the sink. We install it in a properly sized and flashed opening.
Window too low for a new backsplash or faucet
If the old sill sits right on the counter, splashing water reaches it. A raised sill or a new window size solves that.
Old aluminum or single-pane windows
Aluminum frames conduct cold and sweat in winter. A vinyl, fiberglass or wood window with insulated glass is warmer and quieter.
Rotted sill or frame
A soft, dark sill means water has been getting in. We check how far the rot goes and repair the opening before the new window goes in.
Noise from the street or yard
If traffic or neighbors are loud through the kitchen window, a modern sealed unit helps.
Fogged or cloudy glass
Fog trapped inside double-pane glass will not go away. We look at the frame and recommend new glass or a new window.
Want a bigger window over the sink
If the kitchen feels dark, widening or lowering the window can help. We check the wall structure and what the change involves first.
Everything in a kitchen window replacement
- Measuring the openingExact measurements decide whether an insert or a full-frame window fits best.
- Permits and approvalsWhen the opening changes or the town requires it, we handle the permit; historic or association review is checked first.
- Protecting the kitchenCounters, sink and floor are covered, and dust is contained.
- Removing the old windowWe take out the old window carefully and haul it away.
- Flashing and waterproofingSill pan, flashing tape and sealant keep water out of the wall.
- Setting and insulating the windowWe fasten the unit, adjust it to operate smoothly and fill gaps with low-expansion foam.
- Check and cleanupEvery part is checked with you and the kitchen is left clean.
Choices you'll make
Garden windowsBox-shaped windows that project out from the wall with a glass shelf area.
Awning windowsHinged at the top, they open outward and can stay open in light rain.
Wood and clad-wood framesWood inside for a traditional look, often with aluminum or vinyl cladding outside.
Vinyl framesVinyl frames do not need painting and handle humidity well.
Fiberglass frames and insulated glassInsulated low-E glass in a fiberglass or composite frame keeps the kitchen comfortable.
Before and after: kitchens near Skokie
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Skokie
The site: a 1950s ranch in Skokie. Before: stainless double sink. The main complaint was fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant permits and approvals, protecting the kitchen, plus setting and insulating the window.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a prewar brick bungalow in Evanston
The site: a prewar brick bungalow in Evanston. Before: white porcelain double-drainboard sink. The reason for the call: a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant permits and approvals, setting and insulating the window, plus check and cleanup.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Park Ridge
This one is a postwar bi-level in Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. The result: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant measuring the opening, flashing and waterproofing, plus check and cleanup.
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Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1960s ranch, Skokie
A new layout with an island, cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers, black honed granite counters and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Skokie →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Skokie
What changed: a lowered charcoal concrete-look quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in pale sage uppers and light gray lowers with satin brass 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 Skokie →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 trimMost same-size replacements are done in a day; enlargements take longer.
- Final checkOperation, seals and trim are checked with you before we leave.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Skokie homeowners
What is the best window over a kitchen sink?
Most owners pick a casement or a slider over the sink because they open easily.
Permit for a bigger window in Skokie?
Yes, changing the size of a window opening usually needs a permit. We include it in the plan.
Is winter a bad time to replace a window?
No. We replace one window at a time and close the opening quickly.
How long does kitchen window replacement take?
Most installs take a day; enlarged openings take a few days.
Can I make my kitchen window bigger?
Usually, yes. We check what is in the wall, plan a new header and handle the exterior and interior finish.
Does kitchen window replacement need a Skokie building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division (www.skokiepermits.com), phone (847) 933-8223. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Skokie-registered contractor for kitchen window replacement?
Many contractors must be registered and insured with the Village each year; permits are not issued unless all listed contractors are registered and insured. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen window replacement in Skokie?
It depends on the scope. Skokie's rule in short: Electrical work and plumbing or electrical system changes need a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division.
Do you work in my part of Skokie?
Yes. Our crews work across Skokie — ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203 — and nearby Evanston, Park Ridge, Glenview.
Working in Skokie
- A lot of Skokie kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Skokie homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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