Kitchen Remodeling in Downers Grove, IL

Kitchen remodeling in Downers Grove, starting with what to keep

Not every kitchen needs to be gutted. When the cabinet boxes are sound, a refresh replaces the backsplash, counters, sink and faucet, lighting, paint and hardware while the cabinets stay put. When they are not, we replace the cabinets in the same layout and adjust plumbing and electrical to match, or rework the layout entirely. We tell you plainly which camp your kitchen is in, and the estimate covers every trade from demo to paint.

We work across Downers Grove from I-88 and I-355, on Ogden Avenue, Butterfield Road and the streets around Main Street and the Metra station downtown. The town has a wide mix of houses, and the kitchens in them vary just as much. Before we recommend anything, we open the sink base to look for old leaks, check that the drawers run and the boxes are square, and see whether the existing counters are what is holding the cabinets together. That last one matters, because some cabinets lose their stiffness once the top comes off, and you want to know that before a refresh, not during it.

What a Downers Grove kitchen refresh or remodel includes

Cabinet condition check

We inspect boxes, face frames, drawer slides and the sink base to tell you whether a refresh makes sense.

New counters

Old tops come off carefully, and we coordinate templating and install with the fabricator.

Backsplash tile

We prep the wall, set the tile, grout and seal it, and extend outlet boxes so the covers sit flat.

Sink and faucet

A new undermount or drop-in sink goes in with new supply lines, shutoffs and drain.

Lighting upgrades

Under-cabinet lights, a new fixture over the sink or recessed lighting, wired and switched.

Paint and hardware

Walls, ceiling and trim get painted, and new pulls and knobs go on lined up with a template.

How we take on a kitchen in Downers Grove

A free visit gets you a written estimate, and for a refresh it lists each piece so you can see what you are choosing. If the old counter comes off and shows damage underneath, we write up the repair with a price and wait for you to approve it. We book the work in order, so the sink is out only between the old top coming off and the new one going in. When it is done, we go over the kitchen with you and adjust whatever needs it.

A plain call on refresh or replace
Every piece listed on the estimate
Counter templating handled by us
Sink out only as long as the tops take
Damage found is priced before repair
Liability insurance certificate on request

Kitchen Remodeling estimate in Downers Grove

Tell us about the project and we will set a time to look at it.

FAQ

Kitchen Remodeling in Downers Grove: questions

How long does a kitchen refresh take?

The work itself takes a few days. New counters have lead time after templating, so the sink is out between removing the old top and installing the new one, and we plan the rest of the work around that window. A cabinet replacement usually takes two to three weeks.

Does a refresh in Downers Grove need a permit?

Usually not, if the work stays cosmetic. Adding circuits, moving plumbing or opening walls brings in a village permit, and we pull it and schedule the inspections.

Do you do kitchens in other towns nearby?

Yes, including Westmont, Lisle and Lombard.

Can we keep our appliances?

Yes. We disconnect them, protect them while we work and reconnect them when the new counters and backsplash are in. If a new range or dishwasher needs a different connection, we adjust it.

How do I start?

Call or text (815) 585-1750. A few photos of the cabinets and counters let us tell you whether a refresh is a fit before we come out.

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Kitchen Remodeling in Downers Grove