Soffits above the cabinets
Soffits waste the top foot of the wall. We open them up, deal with any duct inside and run cabinets to the ceiling.
Serving West Chicago & nearby Winfield, Carol Stream
Kitchen Remodeling in West Chicago, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in West Chicago — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Local crews working in West Chicago ZIP 60185
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen problems we solve in West Chicago
We remodel West Chicago kitchens from the studs out or keep the layout and replace everything in it — whichever solves your problem. One crew coordinates design, demolition, plumbing, electrical, cabinets and counters, so you have one schedule and one point of contact.
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
If you can't see the family room or the backyard from the sink, we look at opening a wall or moving the sink to a window or an island.
Small kitchen that feels cramped
Taller cabinets, a counter-depth fridge, lighter colors and a peninsula instead of an island make a small kitchen work harder.
No counter space
Groceries end up on the stove and there is nowhere to roll out dough. We add working surface by extending a cabinet run, adding a peninsula or reclaiming a blind corner.
The kitchen is dark
Good kitchen light comes in layers: recessed cans for the room, pendants over the island and under-cabinet LEDs on the counters. We wire all three on their own controls.
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
Kids doing homework while you cook need a place to sit. We fit an island or peninsula with proper overhang and clearance.
What's included
- CabinetsStock, semi-custom or custom cabinets, installed level and plumb with soft-close doors and drawers.
- CountertopsQuartz, granite, quartzite or butcher block, templated after the cabinets are set.
- Backsplash and tileSubway, zellige, slab or large-format tile with clean edges and outlets set flush with the tile.
- FlooringNew flooring under and around the kitchen — LVP, tile or hardwood — with clean transitions.
- Plumbing and gasSink, faucet, dishwasher and ice-maker lines, plus gas line changes by licensed trades.
- Electrical and lightingDedicated appliance circuits, GFCI outlets, recessed lights, pendants and under-cabinet LEDs.
- Project managementOne project manager, a written timeline and updates at every phase.
Materials and options
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Luxury vinyl plankWaterproof, warm underfoot and forgiving on uneven subfloors — popular in busy kitchens.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSeamless doors in wood veneer or matte laminate for a modern, minimal look.
Quartz countersEngineered stone that never needs sealing and resists stains — the everyday workhorse.
Granite and quartziteNatural stone slabs you choose in person; heat resistant, sealed once a year or so.
Kitchens like yours in West Chicago: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago, a typical kitchen for West Chicago. 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: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. After: 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 cabinets, plumbing and gas, plus project management.
Before
AfterWinfield kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen remodeling
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield. 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 main complaint was a kitchen that looked and worked like it was decades old. Finished kitchen: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered countertops, backsplash and tile, plus plumbing and gas.
Kitchen Remodeling in Winfield →Before
AfterA Carol Stream 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream. Before: 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: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. After: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered cabinets, backsplash and tile, plus project management.
Kitchen Remodeling in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterWest Chicago kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen design & layout planning
What changed: a new layout with an island, cabinets in light warm taupe, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in West Chicago →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in West Chicago
What changed: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in West Chicago →The project, step by step
- 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.
- ConstructionDemolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspections, then cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
- Final walk-throughPunch-list fixes, final cleaning and a walk-through before we call the job done.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from West Chicago homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We assume older painted surfaces may contain lead and work lead-safe: containment, HEPA vacuums and careful cleanup.
Is it worth keeping my 1990s layout?
Often yes — keeping plumbing and gas where they are saves time and money. We change the layout only where it fixes a real problem.
Can we live at home during the remodel?
Usually. We close off the kitchen with dust barriers and set up a temporary kitchen corner so daily life keeps going.
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.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Weeks, not months, for most same-layout projects once materials are on site. Bigger changes such as walls or plumbing moves take longer. You get the schedule in writing.
West Chicago building permit for kitchen remodel: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
West Chicago contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors and subcontractors working in West Chicago must be registered with the City (insurance, licensing and bonding are checked). We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel in West Chicago?
It depends on the scope. West Chicago's rule in short: West Chicago requires a building permit for certain home improvement and remodeling projects; the city publishes an Additions & Remodeling permit guide with a submittal checklist. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of West Chicago?
Yes. Our crews work across West Chicago — ZIP 60185 — and nearby Winfield, Carol Stream, St. Charles.
Working in West Chicago
- A lot of West Chicago kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most West Chicago homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in West Chicago
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.