Painted trim in a home built before 1978
Removing a window in a pre-1978 home disturbs painted trim that may contain lead. We follow EPA lead-safe work practices: containment, careful removal and HEPA cleanup.
Serving Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Kitchen Window Replacement in Wheaton, IL
A new window over the sink in your Wheaton kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Local crews working in Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen window problems we fix in Wheaton
A fogged, drafty or stuck window over the sink is worth fixing on its own, without a full remodel. We measure, order the right unit, remove the old one cleanly and install and trim the new window in your Wheaton home.
Want a bigger window over the sink
Enlarging the opening lets in more light and a better view. It means a new header, wall work inside and out, and usually a permit.
Hard to open over the sink
If you have to lean over the sink and fight the sash, the window type is the problem. Casements and sliders are much easier to reach.
Interior trim and stool damaged
The trim and stool around a kitchen window take water and wear. We replace them with the window and finish them to match the room.
Rotted sill or frame
Splashes from the sink and condensation rot wood sills over time. We remove the rotted parts and install a window with a durable frame and a sealed sill.
Window painted shut or broken hardware
A crank that spins without opening the sash or a lock that will not latch is often harder to fix than to replace.
Drafts and cold air at the sink
If you feel a draft over the sink in winter, the window and the gaps around it are the likely cause. We insulate and seal the new frame to the opening.
Window too low for a new backsplash or faucet
A tall faucet or a new backsplash can run into a low sill. We can raise the sill, change the window size or choose a unit that fits the new layout.
Everything in a kitchen window replacement
- Measuring the openingExact measurements decide whether an insert or a full-frame window fits best.
- Protecting the kitchenCounters, sink and floor are covered, and dust is contained.
- Removing the old windowThe old sash and frame come out without damaging the walls more than necessary.
- Opening repair or reframingWe repair the opening or resize it with proper framing.
- Flashing and waterproofingSill pan, flashing tape and sealant keep water out of the wall.
- Wall patchingDrywall or plaster around the window is patched and blended.
- Check and cleanupWe test the window, lock and screen, then clean up.
Materials and options
Double-hung windowsA traditional look with two sashes that move up and down; harder to reach over a counter.
Garden windowsA garden window adds a small greenhouse over the sink.
Sliding windowsSliders open with a light push and suit wide spaces above a sink.
Awning windowsHinged at the top, they open outward and can stay open in light rain.
Casement windowsHinged at the side and opened with a crank, easy to reach over a sink.
Kitchen Window Replacement before and after — Wheaton homes
Before
AfterKitchen Window Replacement in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Wheaton
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wheaton. Before: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included opening repair or reframing, flashing and waterproofing, plus check and cleanup.
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen window replacement
This one is a 1960s ranch in Glen Ellyn. Before: stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. On site this meant measuring the opening, flashing and waterproofing, plus check and cleanup.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights. Before: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: an old window that let in cold air at the counter. After: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included measuring the opening, opening repair or reframing, plus flashing and waterproofing.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterA Wheaton two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
Finished: 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 Wheaton →
Before
AfterAccessible Kitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Wheaton
Finished: a lowered charcoal concrete-look quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy 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 a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →The project, step by step
- Visit and measureWe look at the window, measure the opening and discuss styles.
- Estimate and approvalsYou get a written estimate; we check permit and approval needs.
- Window orderedThe window is ordered to size; lead times vary by maker.
- Install and trimRemoval, installation and trim usually take a day for a same-size window.
- Final checkOperation, seals and trim are checked with you before we leave.
Kitchen Window Replacement questions from Wheaton homeowners
What is the best window over a kitchen sink?
For reach, a casement with a crank or a slider. For an older home's style, a double-hung may still be the right choice.
Permit for a bigger window in Wheaton?
Yes, changing the size of a window opening usually needs a permit. We include it in the plan.
What affects the cost of a kitchen window?
Style, material, size changes and repairs to the opening. All of it goes in the written estimate.
Can I make my kitchen window bigger?
Yes, in most walls. It takes framing work and a permit.
Do you need a permit to replace a kitchen window in Illinois?
It depends on the town. Some require a permit for any window replacement; most require one when the opening size changes. We check Wheaton's rules.
Do I need a Wheaton-registered contractor for kitchen window replacement?
Yes: contractors register online with the City; $75 fee, renewed annually. We take care of that before work starts.
What is the Wheaton building department phone number?
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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