Soffit above the uppers
A soffit steals the top of the wall. Before ordering, we open it up to see if it hides a duct or pipe, then plan taller wall cabinets or a neat finished box.
Serving St. Charles & nearby Geneva, West Chicago
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in St. Charles, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in St. Charles and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Kitchen remodels across St. Charles ZIP 60174, 60175
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in St. Charles
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 St. Charles crew handles the tear-out, the install and the trim work, and leaves the kitchen ready for countertops.
Too many doors, not enough drawers
Kneeling to dig pots out of a deep base is no fun. We swap door-and-shelf bases for deep drawer stacks that bring everything up to you.
Wall cabinets pulling off the wall
A gap opening between an upper cabinet and the wall is a warning sign — it may be hung on drywall anchors instead of studs. We remove it and fasten new cabinets into the framing.
Wasted space in the corner
That dark corner cabinet nobody opens can become usable storage with a swing-out or carousel unit in the new layout.
Boxes are falling apart
Drawer bottoms that drop out, face frames pulling loose and hinges that won't hold a screw mean the boxes are finished. New cabinets with sturdier construction are the lasting fix.
Layout that fights you every day
A dishwasher that blocks the only drawer, a corner nobody can reach, a fridge door that hits the wall — new cabinets let us change where things go, not only how they look.
Cabinets bought, no one to install them
Ordered cabinets online or picked up flat-pack boxes from a store? We assemble and install them, check every box against the plan and flag damage before it's on the wall.
Swollen sink base from an old leak
Sink cabinets take the most water of any box in the kitchen. When the floor of yours is swollen or stained, we replace it and make sure the plumbing above is dry.
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-outWe protect the house, disconnect the sink and appliances, remove the old boxes and take the debris with us.
- Wall and floor prepWe mark framing, find the floor's high point and fix damaged wall sections before the first box goes in.
- 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.
- Ready for countertopsThe base run is left level and solid for the countertop template, with sink and appliance openings checked.
Choices you'll make
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsFlat-pack cabinets can work well if they are assembled square and installed carefully; we do both.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesPlywood boxes hold screws better and handle moisture better than particleboard, which matters most at the sink.
Door stylesClean Shaker doors are the most requested, with slab fronts for modern kitchens and raised panels for traditional ones.
Framed and frameless cabinetsA face frame adds rigidity and a traditional look, while frameless construction gives easier access to the full box.
Stock, semi-custom and custom linesWe install all three tiers: ready-made stock, semi-custom with more options, and fully custom when the room needs it.
What the work looks like in St. Charles homes
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1980s two-story, St. Charles
This one is a 1980s two-story in St. Charles. 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: too little storage under an old soffit. Finished kitchen: 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, trim and toe kicks, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
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AfterGeneva kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
This one is a 1980s two-story near Mill Creek. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The reason for the call: sagging, chipped cabinets that were past saving. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters. The job covered protection and tear-out, fillers, panels and scribing, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Geneva →
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AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago. Before: 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. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters. The job covered fillers, panels and scribing, trim and toe kicks, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in West Chicago →
Before
AfterA St. Charles 1980s two-story: before and after
Built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with matte black pulls and charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in St. Charles →
Before
AfterA St. Charles two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
Finished: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in St. Charles →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 installationOld cabinets out, walls prepped, new boxes set level, hung on studs and trimmed.
- Adjustment and walk-throughWe fine-tune every door, clean up and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from St. Charles homeowners
How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets?
It depends on how many cabinets you need, the line you choose, how much trim and fillers the room takes and whether counters come off too. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
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.
Will my kitchen be usable during the work?
Partly. The fridge can usually stay running nearby, but the sink waits for countertops. We give you the sequence in advance.
How long does kitchen cabinet installation take?
Expect a few days of work for an average kitchen, more for large runs or lots of trim. We put the schedule in writing before tear-out.
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.
What happens to the old appliance in St. Charles?
Hauler Lakeshore Recycling Systems, 844-633-3577: call before refuse day; items and appliances under 50 lb need one sticker each. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Does cabinet replacement need a St. Charles building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development, 2 E. Main St., phone (630) 377-4406. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a St. Charles-registered contractor for cabinet replacement?
No registration fee; contractor requirements (general contractor certificate of insurance, with City as certificate holder) must be submitted before a permit is issued. We take care of that before work starts.
What does St. Charles ask for on electrical work?
Electrical contractors must be licensed in an Illinois municipality (good standing evidence) and provide a $10,000 surety bond payable to the City. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in St. Charles?
It depends on the scope. St. Charles's rule in short: Permits required for construction, alteration, repair or demolition of any structure; major residential projects including remodels require 5 sets of drawings. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development, 2 E. Main St..
Do you work in my part of St. Charles?
Yes. Our crews work across St. Charles — ZIP 60174, 60175 — and nearby Geneva, West Chicago, Batavia.
Working in St. Charles
- A lot of St. Charles kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most St. Charles homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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