Kitchen Remodeling · Palos Hills, IL
Kitchen Remodeling in Palos Hills, IL
Kitchen Remodeling for homeowners in Palos Hills. In Palos Hills, the most common kitchen project is replacing original cabinets and counters and opening the kitchen toward the living area.
Palos Hills, IL
Kitchen Remodeling in Palos Hills: Kitchen Remodels, Cabinet, Countertop, Tile & Backsplash
Palos Hills sits among the Palos forest preserves and is home to Moraine Valley Community College, with neighborhoods of ranches, raised ranches and condos. Many Palos Hills homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s and still have their original kitchen layout and bathrooms.
In Palos Hills, the most common kitchen project is replacing original cabinets and counters and opening the kitchen toward the living area. 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 Palos Hills.
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.
Planning the budget
The easiest way to keep a kitchen budget under control is to decide early where the money matters most to you. For some owners it is the cabinetry, because it is what you touch every day. For others it is the stone, the range or the lighting. Spending on the pieces you care about and choosing solid, simpler options everywhere else is how most good kitchens come together.
The other big budget lever is the layout. Keeping the sink, range and dishwasher roughly where they are keeps plumbing and gas work simple. Moving them is often worth it, but it should be a decision, not a surprise. A written scope that lists what is included, and what is not, is the best protection against change orders later.
Choosing the right scope for your Palos Hills 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 Palos Hills, and many owners do both in one project.
Kitchen Remodeling near Palos Hills
We also do kitchen remodeling in Palos Park, Palos Heights, Orland Park and Burr Ridge.
Kitchen Remodeling in Palos Hills: questions
Do you do kitchen remodeling in Palos Hills?
Yes. Palos Hills is in our regular service area. Call or text (630) 888-2161 to set up a walkthrough.
What kitchen projects are most common in Palos Hills?
In Palos Hills, the most common kitchen project is replacing original cabinets and counters and opening the kitchen toward the living area.
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.
Do I need to pick everything before you start?
Cabinets, countertops, appliances and the sink should be chosen before ordering, because everything else is sized around them. Paint colors and some hardware can wait until later in the job.
Can you remove the wall between my kitchen and family room?
Often, yes. If the wall is load-bearing it needs a beam sized for the load, and anything running inside it — ductwork, plumbing vents, wiring — has to be rerouted. We check this at the walkthrough.
Is quartz or granite better?
Quartz is uniform and needs no sealing. Granite and quartzite are natural stone with unique patterns and need periodic sealing. Both hold up well in a family kitchen; it mostly comes down to the look you want.
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.
How it works
How your Palos Hills 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 Palos Hills, IL
Guardian Surface Pros serves Palos Hills 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.