Soffit above the uppers
Removing a 1970s soffit can add a full row of storage. If something inside has to stay, we size the cabinets around it and trim it cleanly.
Serving Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Wheaton, IL
We tear out worn-out kitchen cabinets in Wheaton and install new ones level, square and anchored to the studs.
- Local crews working in Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Cabinet problems we replace and fix in Wheaton
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 Wheaton crew handles the tear-out, the install and the trim work, and leaves the kitchen ready for countertops.
Cabinets that don't match after a patch job
One replaced door here, a mismatched base there — after years of patches the kitchen looks pieced together. A full replacement brings everything back to one finish and one style.
Peeling thermofoil or failing edges
Vinyl film lifting near the oven and edge banding curling off doors and shelves can't be painted. When the boxes are worn too, replacement makes more sense than new doors.
Wasted space in the corner
A blind corner base with a door you have to crawl into hides half its storage. New cabinets can use a corner pull-out, a lazy Susan or a drawer layout instead.
Doors that won't line up
If you keep adjusting hinges and the doors still look uneven, the boxes themselves are twisted. New cabinets set plumb and level solve it for good.
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
Painting can't move a sink base or widen a drawer stack. If the arrangement itself is wrong, we redraw it and install new cabinets in the right spots.
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.
What's included
- Measuring and site checkA full set of measurements, a level check across the floor and a look at plumbing and outlet locations.
- 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 prepStuds located and marked, high spots found, drywall patched where old cabinets came off.
- Base cabinets set levelBase cabinets shimmed level from the high spot, screwed together and fastened to the wall.
- 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.
- Ready for countertopsWe hand off a flat, rigid base line for templating and reconnect what we can once the tops are in.
Finishes and options
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.
Ready-to-assemble cabinetsFlat-pack cabinets can work well if they are assembled square and installed carefully; we do both.
Soft-close hinges and dovetail drawersSoft-close hinges and full-extension slides are standard on most lines today; dovetail drawer boxes are a sign of solid construction.
Door stylesShaker, slab, raised-panel or inset — the door style sets the look, and we install any of them.
Plywood vs. particleboard boxesPlywood boxes hold screws better and handle moisture better than particleboard, which matters most at the sink.
Kitchens like yours in Wheaton: before and after
Before
In progress
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
The site: a 1980s two-story near Downtown Wheaton. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was 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. The job covered fillers, panels and scribing, trim and toe kicks, plus ready for countertops.
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn postwar Cape Cod: before and after
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Glen Ellyn. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and laminate with an aluminum edge band. What bothered the owners most: worn-out cabinets that no longer closed properly. Finished kitchen: new cabinets in warm taupe with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters. On site this meant measuring and site check, protection and tear-out, plus wall and floor prep.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterA Winfield 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in 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. The job covered protection and tear-out, wall and floor prep, plus ready for countertops.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Winfield →
Before
AfterWheaton kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: custom kitchen cabinets
Finished: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in charcoal gray with polished nickel pulls and dark soapstone-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
Charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Wheaton →The project, step by step
- 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 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 Wheaton homeowners
What's the difference between stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets?
Stock means set sizes filled in with fillers; semi-custom offers more widths and depths; custom matches the room to the inch and takes longer to build.
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.
Can I swap upper cabinets for open shelves?
Sure — a few open shelves can break up a long run. We install them on concealed supports tied into the framing.
Can you replace lower cabinets with drawers?
Yes. Drawer bases are a common upgrade: deep drawers for pots, a narrow stack for utensils, and pull-outs where doors used to be.
How long does kitchen cabinet installation take?
Removing the old cabinets and installing a typical kitchen usually takes a few working days once the cabinets are on site. Countertops follow after templating.
Does Wheaton require a licensed electrician for cabinet replacement?
Electrical contractors must submit a copy of their electrical license to register. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a Wheaton-registered contractor for cabinet replacement?
Yes: contractors register online with the City; $75 fee, renewed annually. We take care of that before work starts.
Wheaton building permit for cabinet replacement: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building & Code Enforcement Department, phone 630-260-2050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Wheaton?
Yes. Our crews work across Wheaton, including Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton Center, Danada Square area — ZIP 60189, 60187 — and nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights.
Working in Wheaton
- A lot of Wheaton kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wheaton homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Downtown WheatonWheaton CenterDanada Square area
ZIP 60189ZIP 60187
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