Soffits above the cabinets
Removing the soffit gains a full row of storage. Sometimes it hides a duct or a vent stack — we check before demolition and plan around it.
Serving Wood Dale & nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village
Kitchen Remodeling in Wood Dale, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Wood Dale — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Kitchen remodels across Wood Dale ZIP 60191
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen problems we solve in Wood Dale
A kitchen remodel in Wood Dale usually starts with one complaint — no counter space, cabinets that are falling apart, or a room that is closed off from the rest of the house. We fix the cause, not just the look: layout, storage, lighting, wiring and plumbing, then the finishes you see every day.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
We replace tile or laminate counters with quartz or granite and swap the fluorescent box for recessed LEDs — two changes that make the kitchen feel new.
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.
Two people can't cook at once
A tight work triangle means bumping hips at the sink. We re-plan the zones — prep, cooking, cleanup — so two people can work without crossing paths.
No place to sit
An island or peninsula with a 12–15 inch overhang gives you stools for coffee and homework. We check the clearances so seating doesn't block the walkway.
New appliances won't fit
We size cabinet openings for the appliances you actually want — counter-depth fridge, 30- or 36-inch range, built-in microwave drawer — and run the gas, power and venting they need.
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.
Cabinets are falling apart
Hinges ripping out of particleboard, warped doors and a sink base soft from old leaks mean the cabinets are done. We replace them with sturdier boxes and fix the cause of the damage.
What's included
- Design and layoutMeasured drawings, 3D views and an appliance plan, so you see the kitchen before anything is ordered.
- Demolition and protectionDust barriers, covered floors and a clean site at the end of every day; we haul away everything we remove.
- CountertopsStone or wood counters measured on the installed cabinets, with sink and cooktop cut-outs.
- FlooringNew flooring under and around the kitchen — LVP, tile or hardwood — with clean transitions.
- Drywall and paintWall repair after demolition, primer and paint on walls and ceiling.
- Range hood ventingWe run the duct for a vented hood through the wall or roof and seal it against drafts.
- Project managementOne project manager, a written timeline and updates at every phase.
Materials and options
Luxury vinyl plankA waterproof floor that handles spills and dogs and installs over most subfloors.
Shaker cabinetsThe most requested door style: a flat center panel with a simple frame. Works painted or in wood.
Granite and quartziteNatural stone slabs you choose in person; heat resistant, sealed once a year or so.
Quartz countersEngineered stone that never needs sealing and resists stains — the everyday workhorse.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSeamless doors in wood veneer or matte laminate for a modern, minimal look.
Kitchen Remodeling before and after — Wood Dale homes
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1960s ranch, Wood Dale
The site: a 1960s ranch in Wood Dale. The kitchen as it was: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate, vinyl in a checker pattern and a dome ceiling light. What bothered the owners most: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. Finished kitchen: cabinets in soft white with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a blue handmade-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included design and layout, demolition and protection, plus range hood venting.
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Itasca
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near North Side. 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. The main complaint was a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. Finished kitchen: 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. Work included design and layout, countertops, plus project management.
Kitchen Remodeling in Itasca →Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Elk Grove Village
This one is a 1950s ranch in Elk Grove Village. Before: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate, vinyl in a checker pattern and a dome ceiling light. The reason for the call: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. The result: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. Work included design and layout, range hood venting, plus project management.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a postwar bi-level, Wood Dale
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 →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Wood Dale
New cabinets in warm taupe with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Wood Dale →From first visit to final walk-through
- 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.
- ConstructionTear-out, rough-ins, inspections, cabinet install, counter templating, tile and fixtures.
- Final walk-throughPunch-list fixes, final cleaning and a walk-through before we call the job done.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Wood Dale homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We follow lead-safe work practices — plastic containment, no dry sanding and HEPA cleanup — on homes built before 1978.
Is it worth keeping my 1960s 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?
Most families do. We seal the work area with dust walls and help you set up a temporary kitchen with the fridge and a microwave in another room.
How long will a remodeled kitchen last?
With quality boxes and proper installation, 20 years or more is normal for the main components.
Do you help with design and choosing materials?
We handle the design: layout, appliance plan, cabinet style, counters and tile, with samples you can see at home.
Does kitchen remodel need a Wood Dale building permit, and who files it?
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.
Can Wood Dale bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler Flood Brothers (exclusive franchise): bulk items by request, white goods (appliances) and electronics by appointment; call (630) 261-0400. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
What does Wood Dale ask for on electrical work?
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 plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen remodel?
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.
Do I need a Wood Dale-registered contractor for kitchen remodel?
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.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel 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.
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Other kitchen services in Wood Dale
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.