Kitchen Remodeling · Orland Park, IL
Kitchen Remodeling in Orland Park, IL
Kitchen Remodeling for homeowners in Orland Park. Orland Park kitchen remodels typically update a solid layout with new cabinets, stone counters and better lighting.
Orland Park, IL
Kitchen Remodeling in Orland Park: Kitchen Remodels, Cabinet, Countertop, Tile & Backsplash
Orland Park is a large southwest suburb around Orland Square, with neighborhoods built mostly from the 1970s through the 2000s. Orland Park has many production-built homes with builder-grade kitchens and baths that are now 20 to 40 years old.
Orland Park kitchen remodels typically update a solid layout with new cabinets, stone counters and better lighting. 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 Orland Park.
Cabinets
Cabinets are usually the largest line item in a kitchen remodel. The main choices are stock, semi-custom and custom. Stock cabinets come in fixed sizes and finishes and are the fastest to get. Semi-custom lines add more sizes, door styles and interior options. Custom cabinetry is built to the room, which matters in older homes where walls are rarely square and ceilings vary.
Beyond the boxes, the details that make a kitchen easy to live in are inside the doors: deep drawers for pots instead of lower shelves, pull-out trash and recycling, tray dividers, a spice pull-out next to the range, and cabinets that run to the ceiling so there is no dust shelf on top.
Backsplash, flooring and lighting
Backsplash tile is where a kitchen gets its personality — subway tile, zellige, large-format porcelain slabs, or the countertop material run up the wall. Flooring has to handle water and traffic; porcelain tile, engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl plank are the common picks, and the choice affects whether the floor goes in before or after the cabinets.
Lighting is the most under-planned part of most kitchens. A good plan layers recessed ceiling light for general use, under-cabinet light for the counters, and pendants over the island or sink. Adding circuits for new appliances is often required once you move to a larger range, a second oven or an induction cooktop.
Choosing the right scope for your Orland Park 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 Orland Park, and many owners do both in one project.
Kitchen Remodeling near Orland Park
We also do kitchen remodeling in Palos Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills and Lemont.
Kitchen Remodeling in Orland Park: questions
Do you do kitchen remodeling in Orland Park?
Yes. Orland Park is in our regular service area. Call or text (630) 888-2161 to set up a walkthrough.
What kitchen projects are most common in Orland Park?
Orland Park kitchen remodels typically update a solid layout with new cabinets, stone counters and better lighting.
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 Orland Park 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 Orland Park, IL
Guardian Surface Pros serves Orland Park 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.