Kitchen Additions in Wood Dale, IL

When a Wood Dale kitchen needs more room, not just new cabinets

If you have already tried every layout on paper and the room is still too small, an addition may be the answer. We check what your Wood Dale lot and zoning allow, design the new space with the kitchen, and build both as one project.

Single-family homes with yard to spare

Homes with a deep backyard can often take a larger addition, with the kitchen expanding into it and a mudroom or eating area alongside.

A 1960s kitchen on a slab or crawlspace

Whether your 1960s house has a basement, crawlspace or slab decides how we build the new foundation and run pipes into it.

Kitchen too small for an island or table

There is no layout that puts a table in a kitchen that is two feet too short. An addition along the back wall adds that missing depth.

More appliances than the electrical panel can take

New space and new appliances can overload an older panel. We size the electrical work for the whole kitchen, not just the addition.

The addition has to match the house

We plan the exterior as carefully as the kitchen: matching brick or siding, a roof pitch that ties in and windows that fit the existing style.

No spot for a mudroom or drop zone

If the side door dumps everyone into the kitchen, the new space can include a small entry with storage, keeping boots and bags out of the work zone.

No room for a pantry

If groceries live on the dining table, the kitchen needs more storage than its walls can hold. An addition gives the pantry a home.

Heating and cooling the new space

We plan heating and cooling for the added space from the start, including floor or duct options when the existing system can't reach.

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Everything in a kitchen addition

Feasibility and zoning checkWe review the lot, setbacks, coverage limits and existing structure before design starts.
Design and permit drawingsFloor plans, elevations and structural details, sealed by a licensed architect or engineer when the village requires it.
Framing and roof tie-inFloor, walls and roof framed and tied into the existing structure, with flashing at every joint.
Grading, gutters and drainageWe restore the yard around the addition and make sure rainwater drains away from it.
Insulation and drywallWalls and ceiling insulated to current energy code, then drywall, tape and finish.
Opening the existing wallThe old exterior wall removed or opened with a beam sized by an engineer, usually near the end of the job.
The new kitchenCabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring and lighting installed across the old and new space.

Materials and options

Banquettes and built-in seatingBuilt-in benches along the new windows make a compact eating nook with storage underneath.

Matching exterior materialsCladding and roofing chosen so the addition reads as part of the original home.

Bump-outA modest extension of the kitchen wall that adds depth without a full addition.

Full foundation vs. slab vs. piersWe match the foundation type to the house and the size of the addition, always below frost depth.

Cantilevered bump-outA short extension supported by the floor framing instead of a new foundation, when the joists and codes allow it.

Kitchen Additions before and after — Wood Dale homes

Kitchen Additions in a postwar ranch / cape cod / bi-level — before — Wood Dale kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen additions

A postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls, laminate with an aluminum edge band and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The main complaint was no space to eat together and too little daylight. Finished kitchen: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, light oak hardwood flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered design and permit drawings, grading, gutters and drainage, plus the new kitchen.

Kitchen Additions in a postwar ranch / cape cod / bi-level — in progress — Wood Dale kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen additions

A postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls, laminate with an aluminum edge band and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The main complaint was no space to eat together and too little daylight. Finished kitchen: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, light oak hardwood flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered design and permit drawings, grading, gutters and drainage, plus the new kitchen.

Kitchen Additions project in Itasca, before — Before and after: a 1980s two-story in Itasca

The site: a 1980s two-story near Walnut Street downtown. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and a brass chandelier over the nook. The main complaint was a kitchen that had run out of space. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included design and permit drawings, grading, gutters and drainage, plus the new kitchen.
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Kitchen Additions project in Itasca, after — Before and after: a 1980s two-story in Itasca

The site: a 1980s two-story near Walnut Street downtown. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and a brass chandelier over the nook. The main complaint was a kitchen that had run out of space. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included design and permit drawings, grading, gutters and drainage, plus the new kitchen.
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Kitchen Additions project in Elk Grove Village, before — Elk Grove Village kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen additions

A postwar Cape Cod in Elk Grove Village, a typical kitchen for Elk Grove Village. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate and a dome ceiling light. The main complaint was no space to eat together and too little daylight. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in pale mint green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered feasibility and zoning check, design and permit drawings, plus framing and roof tie-in.
Kitchen Additions in Elk Grove Village →

Kitchen Additions project in Elk Grove Village, after — Elk Grove Village kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen additions

A postwar Cape Cod in Elk Grove Village, a typical kitchen for Elk Grove Village. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate and a dome ceiling light. The main complaint was no space to eat together and too little daylight. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in pale mint green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered feasibility and zoning check, design and permit drawings, plus framing and roof tie-in.
Kitchen Additions in Elk Grove Village →

Kitchen Design & Layout Planning project near Wood Dale, before — Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1960s ranch, Wood Dale

Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in warm white shaker, light gray quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
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Kitchen Design & Layout Planning project near Wood Dale, after — Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1960s ranch, Wood Dale

Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in warm white shaker, light gray quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Wood Dale →

Accessible Kitchen Remodeling project near Wood Dale, before — A Wood Dale 1960s ranch: before and after

A lowered black honed granite counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Wood Dale →

Accessible Kitchen Remodeling project near Wood Dale, after — A Wood Dale 1960s ranch: before and after

A lowered black honed granite counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Wood Dale →

From first visit to final walk-through

Site visit and feasibilityWe look at the kitchen, the house and the lot, and check the zoning limits that apply.
Design and estimateDrawings for the addition and kitchen, plus a written, itemized estimate.
Permit and plan reviewPermit application, review comments and approval before any digging.
Building the shellWe build and close in the addition while your kitchen stays in use.
Connecting and finishingWe open the old wall, finish the mechanical work and install the new kitchen.

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Kitchen Additions questions from Wood Dale homeowners

Will the addition match the rest of the house?

Yes, as closely as materials allow. Where an exact match isn't available, we choose a deliberate, complementary finish.

How long does a kitchen addition take?

Design and permitting often take a couple of months, and construction usually several more. We give you a written schedule after the design.

Is a bump-out enough, or do I need a full addition?

A bump-out solves a depth problem; a full addition solves a size problem. We'll show you which one your kitchen has.

What does a kitchen addition cost?

There's no honest number without seeing the house and lot. We send a detailed estimate that separates the addition from the kitchen work.

Does a bump-out need a foundation?

Most do. A small cantilevered bump-out can sometimes be supported by the floor framing, depending on joist direction, size and code. We'll tell you which applies.

Does Wood Dale require a licensed electrician for kitchen addition?

Electrical contractors must register with the City (insurance certificate, fee/bond per fee schedule); city adopts the 2014 National Electrical Code with local amendments. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.

Wood Dale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?

All contractors (general, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc.) must register with the City before a permit is issued. Requires Certificate of Insurance ($2,000,000 public liability) naming the City, state license/IDPH registration if applicable. We take care of that before work starts.

Wood Dale plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen addition?

Plumbing contractors must register with the City and provide current State license/IDPH registration if applicable; city adopts the Illinois Plumbing Code 2014 with local amendments. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.

Wood Dale building permit for kitchen addition: where do I apply?

Permits go through Community Development Department (https://my.wooddale.com), phone 630-766-5133. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.

Do I need a permit for kitchen addition in Wood Dale?

It depends on the scope. Wood Dale's rule in short: A permit is required for any alteration or repair of a building. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.

Do you work in my part of Wood Dale?

Yes. Our crews work across Wood Dale — ZIP 60191 — and nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Addison.

Working in Wood Dale

A lot of Wood Dale kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
Most Wood Dale 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.

ZIP 60191