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.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Kitchen Remodeling in Chicago & the Suburbs
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Chicagoland — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Local crews working in the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen problems we solve in Chicagoland
We remodel Chicagoland kitchens from the studs out or keep the layout and replace everything in it — whichever solves your problem. One crew coordinates design, demolition, plumbing, electrical, cabinets and counters, so you have one schedule and one point of contact.
Not enough storage
Counters covered with things that have nowhere else to go? Taller uppers, a pantry wall, deep drawers and corner pull-outs give everything a place.
The kitchen is dark
One ceiling fixture leaves you working in your own shadow. We plan recessed lights, pendants over the island and LED under-cabinet strips on separate switches and dimmers.
New appliances won't fit
A 36-inch refrigerator, a panel-ready dishwasher or a range hood that vents outside often needs new cabinet openings, a new circuit or a duct run. We plan for them from day one.
Cabinets are falling apart
Particleboard that has swollen under the sink, loose face frames and drawers held together with glue — once the boxes go, paint won't save them. We replace them and fix the leak that caused it.
No counter space
When the coffee maker, toaster and mixer leave no room to work, we plan longer runs, a peninsula or an island and give small appliances their own home.
Two people can't cook at once
If one person has to step aside every time the other opens the fridge, the zones are wrong. We separate prep, cooking and cleanup so the kitchen works for two.
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.
What's included
- 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.
- FlooringLuxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood, tied into the rooms around the kitchen.
- Electrical and lightingDedicated appliance circuits, GFCI outlets, recessed lights, pendants and under-cabinet LEDs.
- Permits and inspectionsPermit applications, scheduled inspections and sign-off are part of the job, not extras.
- 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
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSlab doors with no frame — easy to wipe down and a natural fit for modern kitchens.
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Hardwood flooringTies the kitchen to the rest of the floor and can be refinished as it wears.
Granite and quartziteNatural stone slabs you choose in person; heat resistant, sealed once a year or so.
Luxury vinyl plankWaterproof, warm underfoot and forgiving on uneven subfloors — popular in busy kitchens.
Kitchen Remodeling across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Prewar towns
Old wiring and too few outlets
If the microwave and toaster trip the breaker together, the kitchen needs new circuits. We add dedicated appliance circuits, GFCI outlets and replace old wiring we find behind the walls.
Postwar suburbs
Is it worth keeping my 1970s layout?
If the layout works, keeping it lets the budget go to cabinets and counters. We suggest changes only where they pay off.
Warrenville, Park Ridge, Arlington Heights, Geneva, Wood Dale, Oak Brook
Condo and townhome towns
Condo rules and fixed risers
We handle the association paperwork, insurance certificates and elevator bookings, and plan the layout around plumbing stacks that have to stay where they are.
Oak Park, Schaumburg, Mount Prospect, Itasca, Glendale Heights, Woodridge
Kitchen Remodeling before and after in Chicago-area homes
Before
AfterBartlett kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen remodeling
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bartlett. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines, oak parquet and a brass chandelier over the nook. What bothered the owners most: cabinets that were falling apart. The result: cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered countertops, flooring, plus range hood venting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bartlett →
Before
AfterA Batavia 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Batavia, a typical kitchen for Batavia. What we started with: 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 reason for the call: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. The result: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. Work included countertops, electrical and lighting, plus range hood venting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Batavia →Before
AfterPalatine kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen remodeling
A 1980s two-story in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. Before: 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. After: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. The job covered demolition and protection, countertops, plus permits and inspections.
Kitchen Remodeling in Palatine →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.
- ConstructionDemolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspections, then cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
- Final walk-throughPunch-list fixes, final cleaning and a walk-through before we call the job done.
Before you start: kitchen remodel questions
What does a kitchen remodel cost?
It depends mostly on the cabinet line, whether plumbing or walls move, and the counters you choose. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Can you remove a wall to open the kitchen?
Yes, after we confirm what the wall carries. Load-bearing walls need a beam sized by an engineer and a permit — we handle both.
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.
Do you also remodel bathrooms and basements?
We concentrate on kitchens and the rooms around them, like the dining area and mudroom.
Can I keep my appliances?
Yes. Give us the model numbers and we plan the cabinets around them, or around the upgrades you plan to make.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
Kitchen Remodeling near you
Pick your town for local details, ZIP codes and nearby projects.
DuPage County
Cook County
Kane County
Lake County
Will County
McHenry County
Helpful guides
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Costs and budgetingKitchen Remodel Cost in Chicago: Budget Breakdown, Cost per Square Foot and LaborKitchen remodel cost is driven by scope more than size. National cost guides put a typical project between about $14,600 and $41,600, with an average…3 min read
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Running the projectKitchen Remodel Timeline & Checklist: How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take?How long does a kitchen remodel take? For a same-layout kitchen, construction usually runs about four to eight weeks once cabinets and materials are…3 min read
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Running the projectKitchen Remodel Permits: Do I Need a Permit to Remodel My Kitchen?Usually yes. Kitchen work that touches plumbing, electrical wiring, gas lines, ventilation or the structure almost always needs a permit and…3 min read