Painted trim in a home built before 1978
Old window trim and sashes are a common source of lead paint. We contain the work area inside and out and clean up with HEPA equipment.
Serving Wood Dale & nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village
Kitchen Window Replacement in Wood Dale, IL
A new window over the sink in your Wood Dale kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- Kitchen remodels across Wood Dale ZIP 60191
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen window problems we fix in Wood Dale
The window over the sink is the one you look through and reach for every day, and in many Wood Dale kitchens it is also the oldest and hardest to open. We replace kitchen windows, in the same opening or a larger one, and finish the trim inside and out.
Old aluminum or single-pane windows
We swap old metal-frame windows for insulated units that keep frost and condensation off the glass.
Hard to open over the sink
Over a deep counter, a crank handle or a sliding sash is easier to use than lifting a heavy bottom sash.
Fogged or cloudy glass
Moisture between the panes means the insulated glass seal has failed. Depending on the frame, we replace the glass unit or the whole window.
Garden or bay window
A garden window pushes out from the wall and gives plants and light more room over the sink. We install it in a properly sized and flashed opening.
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.
Want a bigger window over the sink
If the kitchen feels dark, widening or lowering the window can help. We check the wall structure and what the change involves first.
Noise from the street or yard
Newer insulated windows usually cut outside noise noticeably compared with single-pane glass.
What the project covers
- Measuring the openingWe measure the rough opening and check for square, level and rot.
- Permits and approvalsWe find out what the town or association requires before ordering.
- Removing the old windowWe take out the old window carefully and haul it away.
- Opening repair or reframingRotted sills are replaced and, for a larger window, the opening is reframed with a new header.
- Setting and insulating the windowWe fasten the unit, adjust it to operate smoothly and fill gaps with low-expansion foam.
- Wall patchingWe repair the wall surfaces disturbed during removal.
- Check and cleanupWe test the window, lock and screen, then clean up.
Choices you'll make
Casement windowsCasements seal tightly and are simple to open across a counter.
Fiberglass frames and insulated glassFiberglass frames are strong and stable; double or triple panes with low-E coatings insulate better.
Vinyl framesLow maintenance and moisture resistant, common for replacement windows.
Wood and clad-wood framesClad-wood windows match older interiors while staying low-maintenance outside.
Garden windowsBox-shaped windows that project out from the wall with a glass shelf area.
Before and after: kitchens near Wood Dale
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale. The kitchen as it was: stainless 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. On site this meant removing the old window, opening repair or reframing, plus setting and insulating the window.
Before
AfterAn Itasca 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story near Walnut Street downtown. What we started with: white double sink. The main complaint was an old window that let in cold air at the counter. The result: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included measuring the opening, removing the old window, plus check and cleanup.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Itasca →
Before
AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen window replacement
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Elk Grove Village. What we started with: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: a drafty window that was hard to open over the sink. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. The job covered permits and approvals, wall patching, plus check and cleanup.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Wood Dale
What changed: 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
AfterA Wood Dale postwar Cape Cod: before and after
What changed: 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 →The project, step by step
- Visit and measureAt the visit we check the opening and talk through window types.
- Estimate and approvalsYou get a written estimate; we check permit and approval needs.
- Window orderedWe order the unit built to your opening.
- 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 Wood Dale homeowners
Do you need a permit to replace a kitchen window in Illinois?
Permit rules are local. Changing the opening size usually needs one; a same-size swap may not. We find out before we start.
Is winter a bad time to replace a window?
No. We replace one window at a time and close the opening quickly.
What frame material holds up best in a kitchen?
Moisture-resistant frames like vinyl or fiberglass are practical over a sink.
Can you replace just the glass?
Sometimes. If the frame is in good shape, a new insulated glass unit can replace a fogged one.
What affects the cost of a kitchen window?
The unit itself and the work around it. After we measure, you get an itemized estimate.
What is the Wood Dale building department phone number?
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 Wood Dale-registered contractor for kitchen window replacement?
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 window replacement 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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