Interior trim and stool damaged
New windows need clean interior trim. We install casing and a stool or a tiled return, ready for paint.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Kitchen Window Replacement in Chicago & the Suburbs
A new window over the sink in your Chicagoland kitchen that opens easily, seals tight and fits the trim around it.
- 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 window problems we fix in Chicagoland
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 Chicagoland home.
Want a bigger window over the sink
A larger window is a bigger job than a same-size swap: framing, exterior finish and interior trim all change. We plan it all together.
Fogged or cloudy glass
Fog trapped inside double-pane glass will not go away. We look at the frame and recommend new glass or a new window.
Drafts and cold air at the sink
Drafty kitchen windows waste heat and fog up. Replacement with insulated glass and a sealed installation fixes both.
Old aluminum or single-pane windows
We swap old metal-frame windows for insulated units that keep frost and condensation off the glass.
Window painted shut or broken hardware
Old windows painted shut or with broken locks and cranks are a common reason to replace. New units come with working hardware and easy cleaning.
Condensation on the glass
We replace cold, sweating windows with insulated units so less moisture forms and the sill stays dry.
Noise from the street or yard
If traffic or neighbors are loud through the kitchen window, a modern sealed unit helps.
What's included
- Measuring the openingWe measure the rough opening and check for square, level and rot.
- Permits and approvalsWhen the opening changes or the town requires it, we handle the permit; historic or association review is checked first.
- 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.
- Setting and insulating the windowThe window is set plumb and level, shimmed and insulated around the frame.
- Interior trim and stoolInside, new casing and a stool or return finish the window.
Choices you'll make
Casement windowsCasements seal tightly and are simple to open across a counter.
Wood and clad-wood framesWood inside for a traditional look, often with aluminum or vinyl cladding outside.
Awning windowsHinged at the top, they open outward and can stay open in light rain.
Sliding windowsSliders open with a light push and suit wide spaces above a sink.
Fiberglass frames and insulated glassInsulated low-E glass in a fiberglass or composite frame keeps the kitchen comfortable.
Kitchen Window Replacement 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
Do I need approval to change a kitchen window in a Berwyn and Oak Park historic district?
Some villages review exterior changes to homes in historic districts. We check whether your home falls under that review before ordering.
Condo and townhome towns
Windows in a condo building
Many condo associations control exterior windows. We work within the association's rules on style, color and approval.
Schaumburg, Glendale Heights, Lombard, Woodridge, Itasca, Arlington Heights
Kitchen Window Replacement before and after in Chicago-area homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Woodridge
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Woodridge. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The reason for the call: an old window that let in cold air at the counter. Finished kitchen: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. Work included permits and approvals, protecting the kitchen, plus interior trim and stool.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Woodridge →
Before
AfterA Hanover Park raised ranch: before and after
A raised ranch near Ontarioville, a typical kitchen for Hanover Park. The kitchen as it was: 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 measuring the opening, removing the old window, plus setting and insulating the window.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Park Ridge
The site: a 1950s ranch in Park Ridge. What we started with: stainless double sink. The main complaint was fogged glass and peeling paint on the window over the sink. The result: a new larger double-hung window over the sink with clean white trim. The job covered opening repair or reframing, setting and insulating the window, plus interior trim and stool.
Kitchen Window Replacement in Park Ridge →The project, step by step
- Visit and measureWe look at the window, measure the opening and discuss styles.
- Estimate and approvalsWe send an itemized price and confirm any permits or reviews.
- 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 checkWe test the window and walk through the job with you.
Questions about kitchen window replacement
Insert or full-frame replacement?
If the frame is sound, an insert is less disruptive. If it is rotted or you want a different size, full-frame is better.
Is winter a bad time to replace a window?
Windows can be installed year-round; the kitchen is open to the outside only briefly.
Can you replace just the glass?
Sometimes. If the frame is in good shape, a new insulated glass unit can replace a fogged one.
Permit for a bigger window in Chicagoland?
Yes, changing the size of a window opening usually needs a permit. We include it in the plan.
What frame material holds up best in a kitchen?
Moisture-resistant frames like vinyl or fiberglass are practical over a sink.
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 Window Replacement near you
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DuPage County
Cook County
Kane County
Lake County
Will County
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