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 Warrenville & nearby Winfield, Wheaton
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Warrenville, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Warrenville and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Local crews working in Warrenville ZIP 60555, 60563
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Warrenville
Some Warrenville homeowners need a full set of new cabinets in a new layout; others bought cabinets and need them put in right. Either way we take out what is there, prepare the walls and floor, and hang every box plumb with doors and drawers adjusted before we leave.
Layout that fights you every day
When cooking means walking around an open dishwasher door or a cabinet that can't fully open, the problem is the layout. A replacement is the moment to rearrange the run.
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.
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.
Wall cabinets pulling off the wall
Upper cabinets loaded with dishes are heavy. If yours are tilting forward or the screws are showing, we re-hang or replace them with screws driven into studs.
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.
Peeling thermofoil or failing edges
Thermofoil that bubbles from heat and laminate edges that peel are hard to repair. If the cabinets are tired underneath as well, we replace the whole set.
What's included
- Measuring and site checkWe measure walls, ceiling height and appliance openings and check floor level before anything is ordered.
- Base cabinets set levelLower boxes leveled, clamped and joined into one straight run, then secured to the framing.
- Wall cabinets hung on studsUpper cabinets lifted onto a temporary ledger and screwed into studs, not drywall anchors.
- Fillers, panels and scribingFillers and end panels cut and scribed to uneven walls so doors clear walls and appliances.
- Trim and toe kicksCrown molding, light rail and toe kicks installed so the cabinets look built-in.
- Doors, drawers and hardwareHinges and slides tuned so reveals are even, hardware mounted in straight lines.
- Ready for countertopsWe hand off a flat, rigid base line for templating and reconnect what we can once the tops are in.
Materials and options
Door stylesShaker, slab, raised-panel or inset — the door style sets the look, and we install any of them.
Soft-close hinges and dovetail drawersLook for soft-close hardware and dovetail or dowel-joined drawers — they last far longer than stapled ones.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsWe assemble and install RTA cabinets you bought yourself and check every box for damage first.
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.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesPlywood boxes hold screws better and handle moisture better than particleboard, which matters most at the sink.
Before and after: kitchens near Warrenville
Before
In progress
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1980s two-story, Warrenville
This one is a 1980s two-story near Saddle Ridge. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: wall cabinets that stopped well short of the ceiling. 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. On site this meant wall cabinets hung on studs, fillers, panels and scribing, plus doors, drawers and hardware.
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1980s two-story, Winfield
A 1980s two-story in Winfield, a typical kitchen for Winfield. The kitchen as it was: 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: worn-out cabinets that no longer closed properly. After: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters. On site this meant base cabinets set level, fillers, panels and scribing, plus trim and toe kicks.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Winfield →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in West Chicago
The site: a 1980s two-story in West Chicago. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The reason for the call: cabinets coming apart at the edges. After: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters. On site this meant base cabinets set level, wall cabinets hung on studs, plus ready for countertops.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in West Chicago →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Warrenville
Finished: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in pale sage with brushed nickel bar pulls and warm walnut butcher block counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Warrenville →
Before
AfterCountertop Fabrication & Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Warrenville
What changed: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Warrenville →How your cabinet replacement goes
- Visit and measurementsWe look at the old cabinets, measure the room and talk through what you want to change.
- Cabinet plan and written estimateYou get a cabinet plan and a written quote that lists every part of the job.
- Ordering and deliveryCabinets are ordered; lead time depends on the line, and we inspect every box when it arrives.
- Tear-out and installationRemoval, prep, leveling, hanging and trim — usually a few days for a typical kitchen.
- Adjustment and walk-throughDoors and drawers adjusted, hardware on, and a walk-through before countertops are templated.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement questions from Warrenville homeowners
What's the difference between stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets?
Stock comes in fixed sizes and finishes and ships fastest. Semi-custom adds more sizes, finishes and options. Custom is built to the exact room and usually has the longest lead time.
Do you remove and haul away the old cabinets?
We do. The old cabinets and counters leave with us, and the room is swept before installation starts.
Do I need a permit to replace kitchen cabinets?
Usually only when plumbing or electrical work is involved. We confirm the Warrenville requirements during the estimate and pull the permit if needed.
Do you install cabinets I bought myself?
Yes. We install cabinets from stores, online sellers and flat-pack brands, including assembly when needed. We check every box before it goes on the wall.
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.
Which Warrenville homes do you most often see for cabinet replacement?
In Warrenville we see older 'old neighborhood' with mixed housing styles near Galusha Avenue, Large wooded-lot homes near Cantigny and 1970s subdivisions. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
What does Warrenville ask for on electrical work?
Kitchen permits require a copy of the electrician's license; owner-performed work is exempt. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Warrenville contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
City requires every business operating in Warrenville to hold a business license ($75, calendar year). ask city to confirm. We take care of that before work starts.
What happens to the old appliance in Warrenville?
Garbage hauler is Groot (630-892-9294). Bulk items over 50 lb: first item free, additional items 5 stickers each. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
What is the Warrenville building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Building Division, phone 630-393-9050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for cabinet replacement in Warrenville?
It depends on the scope. Warrenville's rule in short: A permit is required for remodeling or renovation of a kitchen. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Warrenville?
Yes. Our crews work across Warrenville, including Summerlakes, Fox Hollow, Warrenville Lakes, Timber Creek — ZIP 60555, 60563 — and nearby Winfield, Wheaton, Naperville.
Working in Warrenville
- A lot of Warrenville kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Warrenville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department, Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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