2000s openings sized for old appliances
Cabinets from the 2000s were built around appliance sizes that have since grown. We resize those openings rather than replacing every cabinet.
Serving Tinley Park & nearby Orland Park, Woodridge
Kitchen Cabinet Modification in Tinley Park, IL
We cut, resize and rebuild the cabinets you already have in Tinley Park so a new fridge, range or dishwasher fits and the kitchen works better.
- Installers working in Tinley Park ZIP 60477, 60487
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Cabinet changes Tinley Park owners ask us for
Most kitchens in Tinley Park were built around appliances that are smaller than what stores sell today. We modify the existing cabinets so a taller fridge, a wider range or a panel-ready dishwasher fits, and we finish the cut edges so the change looks original.
New refrigerator is too tall for the opening
Many newer fridges are taller than the cabinet above the old one allows. We raise or shorten that upper cabinet and reset it so the new unit slides in with proper air space.
No place for the microwave
We can build a microwave shelf into a tall pantry, a base cabinet or the space above the range, depending on your model and wiring.
Uppers that stop short of the ceiling
A gap above the wall cabinets collects dust and wastes storage. We add short stacked cabinets or tall trim so the uppers run to the ceiling.
Want a counter-depth or built-in look
Tall end panels on both sides and a deep box over the top make an ordinary refrigerator read as built-in. We match the panels to your doors.
Panel-ready dishwasher or fridge
If you want the dishwasher to disappear into the cabinets, we make a matching front and attach it so it lines up with the drawers beside it.
Fridge opening too narrow
Width usually comes from the fillers and panels beside the fridge. We find where the space can be taken and rebuild a clean finished edge.
Base cabinets with doors instead of drawers
We rebuild door-style base cabinets into two or three deep drawers, with fronts made to match the rest of the kitchen.
Included with the install
- Protecting the counters and floorCounters, floors and nearby cabinets are covered before we start cutting.
- Removing doors, fillers or a cabinetDoors, fillers or a whole cabinet come out carefully so the neighbors are not damaged.
- Raising or shortening uppersUpper cabinets over the fridge or range are lifted or cut down and reattached to the wall framing.
- Panels, fillers and trimFinished panels and trim cover every cut edge and new side.
- Hardware and soft-close partsHinges, slides and pulls on changed cabinets are replaced or reset to match the rest.
- Coordinating other tradesIf an outlet, water line or gas line has to move, we schedule a licensed trade around our work.
- Appliance fit check and cleanupWe confirm the appliance fits with the needed clearances, then clean the work area.
Options to choose from
Microwave and spice pull-out insertsShelf kits, pull-out spice racks and tray dividers that fit modified openings.
Cabinet-grade plywoodUsed for rebuilt sides, bottoms and shelves because it holds screws well and resists sagging.
Matching face frame stockWe use the same wood species as your frames when we rebuild an edge.
Drawer boxes and slidesWe fit sturdy drawer boxes with slides rated for heavy pots.
Moldings and fillersCrown, scribe molding, applied door trim and filler strips in matching profiles.
Before and after: kitchens near Tinley Park
Before
Installed
DetailTinley Park kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet modification
A 1990s two-story colonial in Tinley Park, a typical kitchen for Tinley Park. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and black appliances. The main complaint was an appliance upgrade the old cabinets could not take. The result: the opening widened and the upper cabinet raised, a panel added, a new refrigerator fitting flush. On site this meant raising or shortening uppers, coordinating other trades, plus appliance fit check and cleanup.
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Modification in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Orland Park
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Orland Park. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and almond appliances. The main complaint was cabinets built around appliances that no longer exist. Finished kitchen: the opening widened and the upper cabinet raised, a panel added, a new refrigerator fitting flush. On site this meant removing doors, fillers or a cabinet, raising or shortening uppers, plus appliance fit check and cleanup.
Kitchen Cabinet Modification in Orland Park →
Before
AfterA Woodridge 1980s condo: before and after
A 1980s condo near The Ridge, a typical kitchen for Woodridge. Before: white raised-panel thermofoil cabinets and white appliances. The main complaint was an appliance upgrade the old cabinets could not take. After: the opening widened and the upper cabinet raised, a panel added, a new refrigerator fitting flush. The job covered panels, fillers and trim, coordinating other trades, plus appliance fit check and cleanup.
Kitchen Cabinet Modification in Woodridge →
Before
AfterTinley Park kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: accessible kitchen remodeling
A lowered warm walnut butcher block counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in pale mint green 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 two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Tinley Park →
Before
AfterTinley Park kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Tinley Park →How the install goes
- Visit and measureAt the visit we measure the openings and check how the cabinets are built.
- Plan and estimateWe explain the approach, any limits on finish matching and the price in writing.
- Parts preparedAnything custom is built ahead so the on-site time stays short.
- On-site workCutting, rebuilding and fitting usually take a day or two, depending on the change.
- Fit checkWe check clearances and door swings with you before we leave.
Kitchen Cabinet Modification questions from Tinley Park homeowners
Can you add a microwave shelf to my cabinets?
We can. A lower shelf in a base or pantry cabinet keeps it within reach and off the counter.
Will the new parts match my cabinets?
We aim for a close match and show you a sample when the finish is aged or discontinued.
Can you modify existing kitchen cabinets?
In most kitchens, yes. Face-frame and frameless cabinets can both be resized, though the method differs.
Do I need new countertops if you resize a cabinet?
It depends. Making room for a wider range often means cutting the counter; raising an upper cabinet does not touch it.
Can my cabinets be cut for a bigger fridge?
Often, yes. Most of the time we raise or shorten the cabinet above and remove a filler or narrow cabinet beside it.
Do I need a Tinley Park-registered contractor for cabinet modification?
Village contractor license required for all contractors; $100/year general, $50/year subcontractor. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for cabinet modification in Tinley Park?
It depends on the scope. Tinley Park's rule in short: Permit required before construction, alteration or repair; extensive remodeling needs a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Department (Community Development).
Do you work in my part of Tinley Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Tinley Park — ZIP 60477, 60487 — and nearby Orland Park, Woodridge, Bolingbrook.
Working in Tinley Park
- A lot of Tinley Park kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Tinley Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Department (Community Development) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Cabinet Modification nearby
Other kitchen services in Tinley Park
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer RepairHinges, drawer slides and water-damaged sink bases fixed.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet OrganizersRoll-out shelves and organizers built to fit your existing cabinets.
Accessible Kitchen RemodelingKitchens that work for every age and ability.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.