Kitchen Remodeling · Lemont, IL
Kitchen Remodeling in Lemont, IL
Kitchen Remodeling for homeowners in Lemont. Kitchen remodels in Lemont range from careful updates in historic homes to reworking large newer kitchens.
Lemont, IL
Kitchen Remodeling in Lemont: Kitchen Remodels, Cabinet, Countertop, Tile & Backsplash
Lemont has a historic downtown along the I&M Canal, older homes on its hills, and newer custom homes and golf communities nearby. Lemont ranges from historic stone and frame homes near downtown to large newer builds on the edges of town.
Kitchen remodels in Lemont range from careful updates in historic homes to reworking large newer kitchens. Guardian Surface Pros plans the whole kitchen with you — layout, materials, fixtures and lighting — and builds it in the right order so the finish work sits on a solid base. Learn more on our main kitchen remodeling page, or see everything we do in Lemont.
Kitchens that fit the house
A kitchen should look like it belongs in the home around it. In an older house in Glen Ellyn or La Grange that often means inset or beaded cabinet doors, classic tile and hardware that suits the trim in the rest of the house. In a 2000s home in Naperville or Orland Park it might mean clean shaker doors, quartz and a bigger island. In a Lincoln Park greystone or a Gold Coast condo it usually means making every inch of a tighter footprint work harder.
We plan the kitchen with the rest of the first floor in mind: sight lines from the family room, how the floor transitions between rooms, and whether trim and paint should carry through. That is what makes a remodel feel finished rather than dropped in.
Layout changes and opening up walls
Many homes in older suburbs like Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst and La Grange were built with the kitchen closed off from the rest of the house. Removing or widening that wall is often the single change that makes the biggest difference. Whether a wall can come out depends on what it carries — a load-bearing wall needs a properly sized beam and posts, and sometimes the plumbing vent or ductwork inside it has to be rerouted.
We look at that during the walkthrough so you know early whether the layout you want is simple, possible with some structural work, or better handled another way.
Choosing the right scope for your Lemont kitchen
| Project size | What is usually included | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh | New counters, backsplash, hardware, lighting and paint; cabinets stay | Kitchens with solid layout and cabinets |
| Mid-range remodel | New cabinets and counters in the same layout, new sink, fixtures and flooring | Dated kitchens that work well |
| Full remodel | Layout change, walls opened, new everything including electrical and ventilation | Closed-off or poorly laid-out kitchens |
Thinking about the bathroom too? We also handle bathroom remodeling in Lemont, and many owners do both in one project.
Kitchen Remodeling near Lemont
We also do kitchen remodeling in Burr Ridge, Palos Park, Orland Park and Naperville.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lemont: questions
Do you do kitchen remodeling in Lemont?
Yes. Lemont is in our regular service area. Call or text (630) 888-2161 to set up a walkthrough.
What kitchen projects are most common in Lemont?
Kitchen remodels in Lemont range from careful updates in historic homes to reworking large newer kitchens.
Do you work in condos and high-rises?
Yes. Condo work in Chicago means working with building management on hours, elevator reservations, insurance paperwork and sometimes restrictions on what can be moved. Bring your building's rules to the walkthrough.
What adds the most value in a kitchen remodel?
Layout and storage make the biggest difference in daily use. Cabinets to the ceiling, a well-sized island and good lighting are the upgrades owners notice most.
Should the flooring go in before or after the cabinets?
It depends on the floor. Tile and many hardwoods can go in first; some floating floors should go in after. We decide this when the scope is set.
Can you match my existing floors or trim?
Often, yes. Bring it up at the walkthrough so we can look at what is there and plan the transition.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
It depends on scope and on lead times for cabinets and stone. Ordering usually takes longer than the construction itself, which is why materials are ordered before demolition starts. We give you a schedule with the estimate once the scope is set.
Can we keep using the kitchen during the remodel?
Not during a full remodel. Most families set up a temporary kitchen in another room with the refrigerator, a microwave and a small counter. We plan the sequence so the time without a working kitchen is as short as possible.
How it works
How your Lemont kitchen remodel runs
- WalkthroughWe visit, measure the room and talk through how you use the kitchen and what you want changed.
- Design and scopeLayout, cabinet plan, counters, tile, lighting and appliances are pinned down in writing.
- EstimateYou get a written estimate that lists what is and is not included.
- OrderingCabinets, stone and fixtures are ordered so the schedule is set around real lead times.
- Demo and rough-inOld kitchen out, then plumbing, electrical and ventilation are roughed in and inspected where required.
- Install and finishCabinets, templating and counters, backsplash, fixtures, trim and a final walkthrough with you.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lemont, IL
Guardian Surface Pros serves Lemont and nearby towns.
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.