Soffits above the cabinets
Removing the soffit gains a full row of storage. Sometimes it hides a duct or a vent stack — we check before demolition and plan around it.
Serving Tinley Park & nearby Orland Park, Woodridge
Kitchen Remodeling in Tinley Park, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Tinley Park — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Kitchen remodels across Tinley Park ZIP 60477, 60487
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen problems we solve in Tinley Park
Most Tinley Park homeowners call us about one thing that bothers them every day: a cramped layout, worn-out cabinets or a dark, closed kitchen. We plan the whole room around how you cook, then handle cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting and the trades behind the walls.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
Tile counters with stained grout and a fluorescent box overhead are two quick wins: new stone and flush LED lights.
Kitchen cut off from the family room
A kitchen that faces a wall while the family is in the next room — we look at opening up the wall or turning the layout so the cook faces the room.
Dated look
If the kitchen still says 1990, we change what dates it: cabinet doors, counters, backsplash, lighting and hardware, plus flooring that ties into the rest of the floor.
No place to sit
We find room for seating — an island, a peninsula or a counter-height bar — with enough knee space and aisle clearance to actually use it.
Cabinets are falling apart
Particleboard that has swollen under the sink, loose face frames and drawers held together with glue — once the boxes go, paint won't save them. We replace them and fix the leak that caused it.
Not enough storage
Wall cabinets to the ceiling, a pantry pull-out, deep pot drawers and a corner solution that actually opens — storage is usually the first thing we fix in the plan.
Two people can't cook at once
A tight work triangle means bumping hips at the sink. We re-plan the zones — prep, cooking, cleanup — so two people can work without crossing paths.
What the project covers
- Design and layoutWe measure, draw the layout and walk you through 3D views and material samples before work starts.
- Demolition and protectionFloor protection, dust walls and daily cleanup; old cabinets, counters and debris hauled away.
- CabinetsNew cabinet boxes and doors in the style you choose, leveled, anchored and adjusted.
- CountertopsQuartz, granite, quartzite or butcher block, templated after the cabinets are set.
- FlooringLuxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood, tied into the rooms around the kitchen.
- Plumbing and gasSink, faucet, dishwasher and ice-maker lines, plus gas line changes by licensed trades.
- Range hood ventingA hood ducted to the outside, sized for your range, with a proper exterior cap.
Materials and options
Granite and quartziteNatural stone slabs you choose in person; heat resistant, sealed once a year or so.
Quartz countersEngineered stone that never needs sealing and resists stains — the everyday workhorse.
Luxury vinyl plankA waterproof floor that handles spills and dogs and installs over most subfloors.
Shaker cabinetsThe most requested door style: a flat center panel with a simple frame. Works painted or in wood.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSlab doors with no frame — easy to wipe down and a natural fit for modern kitchens.
Kitchens like yours in Tinley Park: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Tinley Park
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Tinley Park. 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, beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. What bothered the owners most: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. After: 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. On site this meant design and layout, demolition and protection, plus plumbing and gas.
Before
AfterA Woodridge 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial near Seven Bridges, a typical kitchen for Woodridge. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip, beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. Finished kitchen: cabinets in soft white with brushed nickel bar pulls, black honed granite counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included demolition and protection, flooring, plus range hood venting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Woodridge →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bolingbrook
A 1990s two-story colonial near Heritage Creek, a typical kitchen for Bolingbrook. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above, white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam, 12-inch beige ceramic tile and two hanging glass pendants. The reason for the call: a kitchen that looked and worked like it was decades old. The result: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. On site this meant demolition and protection, cabinets, plus flooring.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterA Tinley Park 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Tinley Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Tinley Park
Finished: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Tinley Park →How your kitchen remodel goes
- In-home consultationWe measure the room, look at the walls, wiring and plumbing and listen to what isn't working.
- Design and written estimateLayout drawings, material choices and a line-item estimate you can compare.
- Ordering and permitsWe place cabinet and counter orders and submit permit drawings while you wait for delivery.
- ConstructionTear-out, rough-ins, inspections, cabinet install, counter templating, tile and fixtures.
- Final walk-throughPunch-list fixes, final cleaning and a walk-through before we call the job done.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Tinley Park homeowners
Is it worth keeping my 2000s layout?
If it works for you, yes. Keeping the plumbing and gas in place leaves more budget for what you see.
Do you help with design and choosing materials?
Yes. We draw the layout, show 3D views and help you pick cabinets, counters, tile and lighting that work together.
Can you remove a wall to open the kitchen?
Often. We check whether the wall is load-bearing and what runs through it, get an engineered beam size when needed and pull the permit.
Do you also remodel bathrooms and basements?
Our focus is kitchens, but many clients add a bathroom or basement project. Ask and we'll tell you what we can take on.
Can I keep my appliances?
Yes — tell us the model numbers and we size the cabinets around them, or leave room for upgrades.
Tinley Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Village contractor license required for all contractors; $100/year general, $50/year subcontractor. We take care of that before work starts.
What kind of Tinley Park homes do you work in?
In Tinley Park we see More than 11,000 housing units built 1970-1994. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Does kitchen remodel need a Tinley Park building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building Department (Community Development), phone 708-444-5100. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Tinley Park require a licensed plumber for kitchen remodel?
Current plumbing license copies must be submitted before permit issuance; letter of intent with all plumbing permit applications. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does Tinley Park require a licensed electrician for kitchen remodel?
Changing electric service must be done by a licensed electrical contractor. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel 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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Other kitchen services in Tinley Park
Kitchen Design & Layout PlanningLayouts, 3D plans and material picks before work starts.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.