DuPage County · Service area
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling in Darien, IL
Guardian Surface Pros remodels kitchens and bathrooms for homeowners in Darien. Darien sits just south of Downers Grove and Clarendon Hills near I-55, with established neighborhoods of ranches, split-levels and two-story homes.
Darien, IL
Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling and Walk-In Showers in Darien
Darien sits just south of Downers Grove and Clarendon Hills near I-55, with established neighborhoods of ranches, split-levels and two-story homes. Many Darien homes date from the 1960s and 1970s and have kept their original layout.
Kitchens in Darien
Darien kitchen remodels usually open the kitchen to the family room and replace original cabinets and counters. Our kitchen remodeling service in Darien covers the full job, including new cabinets and stone countertops.
Bathrooms in Darien
Darien bathroom projects commonly include tub-to-shower conversions and updating original hall baths. See our bathroom remodeling page for Darien, or read about tub-to-shower conversions and walk-in showers.
Suburban remodels in Darien usually give us room to work — driveway space for deliveries and a garage or side yard for staging — which keeps the house cleaner and the schedule tighter.
We also work in nearby Burr Ridge, Downers Grove, Clarendon Hills and Naperville.
Remodeling homes in DuPage County and the west suburbs
Homes in DuPage County and the nearby west suburbs span more than a century of building. Near the historic downtowns of towns like Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst, Wheaton, Western Springs and La Grange, many houses were built before 1940, with plaster walls, older wiring and kitchens at the back of the house. Postwar neighborhoods in Downers Grove, Darien and Clarendon Hills are full of ranches and split-levels. And much of Naperville, Oak Brook and Burr Ridge was built between the 1970s and the 2000s, with larger rooms and builder-grade finishes now ready for an update.
Each era brings its own remodeling questions. Older homes need careful work around plaster, trim and old plumbing. Mid-century homes often have walls between the kitchen and living areas that owners want gone. Newer homes usually have a good layout and finishes that simply look dated. We plan for whichever one you have.
Planning a kitchen remodel in Darien: ventilation and appliances
A range hood that vents outside is worth planning for, especially with gas cooking. Hood size and fan capacity should match the range, and the duct route decides where the hood can go. Appliance specs — panel-ready refrigerators and dishwashers, built-in ovens, wine columns — should be chosen before cabinets are ordered, because the cabinet sizes are built around them.
Planning a bathroom remodel in Darien: planning the budget
Bathroom budgets are driven mostly by three things: whether the layout changes, how much tile goes into the room, and the fixtures you choose. Keeping the toilet, vanity and shower drain where they are keeps plumbing simple. Tiling floor to ceiling, adding a bench, niches and glass, or moving to a curbless shower all add labor and material.
Older bathrooms add one more variable: what is behind the walls. Old galvanized supply lines, cast-iron drains and water damage are common in pre-1970s homes. Planning a small allowance for surprises means they do not derail the job when the walls come open.
Why Darien homeowners call us
- One plan for the whole room. Layout, cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures and lighting are planned together, not left to separate trades.
- Built from the inside out. Waterproofing, level cabinets, venting and wiring get the same attention as the finishes.
- Clear written scope. You see what is included, and what is not, before work starts.
- Hidden damage shown to you. If we find rot or water damage behind a wall, you see it before it is repaired.
Getting to Darien
Darien is about 9 miles in a straight line from Naperville, a short drive across DuPage County. We schedule walkthroughs around your time, and you can text photos first so the visit is focused on your questions.
Getting ready for your Darien remodel
- Take photos of the room and text them to us before the walkthrough.
- Make a list of what you like and dislike about the current room.
- Save a few pictures of kitchens or bathrooms you like, even from magazines or online.
- Think about how long you plan to stay in the home — it affects how much to invest.
- For condos, get a copy of your building's remodeling rules.
- Plan where you will cook or shower while the room is out of service.
What we remodel in Darien
- Kitchen Cabinet Installation: New kitchen cabinets installed level, square and to the ceiling — as part of a full remodel or on their own.
- Countertop Installation: Quartz, granite, quartzite and marble countertops for kitchens and bathrooms.
- Tile & Backsplash Installation: Kitchen backsplashes and tile work set straight, clean and properly finished at every edge.
- Shower Remodeling: Walk-in showers, curbless showers and tiled shower rebuilds with the waterproofing done right.
- Tub-to-Shower Conversion: Take out the tub you never use and put in a walk-in shower in the same space.
- Bathroom Vanity Installation: New bathroom vanities, tops, sinks, faucets and mirrors — single, double or floating.
Services we offer in Darien
Remodeling questions from Darien homeowners
Do you remodel kitchens and bathrooms in Darien?
Yes. Darien is part of our regular service area, along with nearby Burr Ridge, Downers Grove, Clarendon Hills.
What kind of remodeling projects are common in Darien?
Darien kitchen remodels usually open the kitchen to the family room and replace original cabinets and counters. Darien bathroom projects commonly include tub-to-shower conversions and updating original hall baths.
How do I start?
Call or text (630) 888-2161. Send photos of the room if you can, and we will set up a walkthrough at your home.
Can you open my Darien kitchen to the family room?
Often, yes. If the wall is load-bearing it needs a properly sized beam, and anything inside it has to be rerouted. We check this at the walkthrough.
Do Darien homeowners convert tubs to walk-in showers?
It is one of the most common bathroom projects we are asked about. A standard tub alcove makes a comfortable walk-in shower.
Can you remodel a kitchen and bathroom at the same time?
Yes. One plan, one crew and one schedule is simpler than two separate jobs.
What happens if you find damage behind the walls?
We show it to you before it is repaired and explain what it adds to the job.
Do I need to pick all materials before you start?
Cabinets, counters, fixtures and tile should be chosen before ordering. Paint colors and some hardware can wait.
How long will my remodel take?
It depends on scope and material lead times. You get a schedule with the written estimate.
Darien, IL service area
Guardian Surface Pros serves Darien and the surrounding area.
Phone: (630) 888-2161
Planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel?
Call or text us to set up a walkthrough. Send a few photos of the space and we will come prepared.