Cabinet refacing only
Replace doors, drawer fronts, and visible cabinet surfaces. Keep existing boxes. Best for sound 1985+ cabinet boxes.
Transform your kitchen into the heart of your home. From cabinet replacement and countertop installation to complete kitchen redesigns, our expert team delivers stunning results that combine beauty with functionality.

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A kitchen remodel is consistently the single most impactful home improvement project a Chicagoland homeowner can undertake. According to the National Association of Realtors, a mid-range kitchen renovation recoups 75 percent or more of its cost at resale — and on the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs, that number can climb even higher because buyers in these markets expect updated, move-in-ready kitchens.
At CrestLine Home Pro we approach every kitchen project with a design-first philosophy. Before any demolition begins, we walk through your current kitchen, take measurements, discuss how you cook and entertain, and create a detailed plan that addresses storage, workflow, and aesthetics. Whether you want a classic white-shaker look, a bold two-tone palette, or a modern European slab-door design, our team has the finish carpentry skills and vendor relationships to bring your vision to life on budget and on schedule.
We self-perform the majority of the work — framing, drywall, cabinetry, countertop templating, tile backsplash, painting, trim, and fixture installation — so you deal with one team, one point of contact, and one clear timeline instead of juggling multiple contractors. Electrical and plumbing rough-ins are handled by our licensed in-house specialists, and every project is permitted and inspected per your municipality's requirements.
From a quick cabinet-refacing refresh that takes under two weeks to a complete gut renovation with custom cabinetry, quartz waterfall islands, and under-cabinet LED lighting, we scale our approach to match your goals, your home's architecture, and your budget.






We visit your home, take measurements, discuss your goals and budget, and present design options including cabinet styles, countertop materials, and layout improvements.
You receive a fixed-price proposal with an itemized scope, material selections, a projected timeline, and a 3D rendering so you can visualize the finished kitchen before we start.
Our crew protects your home with dust barriers, removes existing cabinets and surfaces, and completes all electrical, plumbing, and structural work behind the walls.
Cabinets, countertops, tile, flooring, fixtures, and appliances go in according to the approved plan. We coordinate every trade for a seamless, efficient build.
We walk through the completed kitchen with you, punch-list any details, and ensure everything meets our standards and yours before we consider the project complete.
Get a free, no-obligation estimate. We respond within 24 hours with a fixed-price proposal.
Not every project requires the same scope. Below are the sub-services we deliver across Chicagoland for kitchen remodeling — from limited refresh to full custom — with typical pricing and timeline so you can match the right scope to your budget and goals.
Replace doors, drawer fronts, and visible cabinet surfaces. Keep existing boxes. Best for sound 1985+ cabinet boxes.
Spray-paint existing cabinet doors and frames in factory-quality finish. Lowest-cost cabinet refresh.
Swap counters without touching cabinets. Common with refacing or repainting projects.
Add new tile backsplash with countertop replacement. Visual transformation for under $10K.
Remove peninsula, add island, relocate sink. Includes plumbing and electrical work.
Demo to studs, new everything. Includes possible structural changes and full system replacement.
Below are the three project tiers we deliver most often for kitchen remodeling. Each represents a different budget, scope, and finished result. Most Chicagoland homeowners land in the middle tier — but knowing all three helps you understand where your project fits.
$15,000 – $30,000
Same layout, new surfaces. Cabinet refacing or repainting, new quartz counters, fresh tile backsplash, updated fixtures, paint. Most popular for 1990s-2010s Chicagoland kitchens with sound layouts.
$35,000 – $65,000
Replace cabinets entirely, upgrade appliances, possibly tweak layout. Most-common scope across Chicagoland — dramatic transformation without full gut renovation expense.
$70,000 – $120,000+
Full layout change — moving plumbing, electrical, possibly walls. Custom cabinetry, waterfall island, paneled appliances, integrated range hood. Tier-1 North Shore market standard.
Material selection drives 40-60% of your project cost and 100% of long-term satisfaction. Below are the trade-offs we walk every client through during the design phase — with our honest recommendations based on Chicagoland project experience.
Our Recommendation
For Chicagoland mid-market ($35-65K projects), Kraftmaid semi-custom delivers the best combination of customization, finish quality, and price. For Tier-1 North Shore work or kitchens requiring non-standard dimensions, custom inset is worth the premium.
Our Recommendation
Engineered quartz is the right answer for ~80% of Chicagoland kitchens — best ROI, lowest maintenance, family-friendly. Quartzite for those wanting natural stone aesthetic with reasonable durability. Marble only for pastry-focused or Tier-1 historic renovations where patina is welcomed.
The recurring errors we see on jobs we've been called in to fix. Worth checking against any contractor proposal:
Pro tips developed across hundreds of CrestLine projects — items most homeowners don't think to ask about:
Chicagoland kitchen projects involve realities most national contractor franchises don't understand. Pre-1960 North Shore homes often hide galvanized supply lines, knob-and-tube wiring, and undersized panels behind kitchen walls. 1970s-1990s NW Suburbs homes often have particleboard cabinets that cannot be refaced. Chicago city kitchens face plumbing code requirements (copper not PEX), strict electrical code (EMT conduit not Romex), and condo board approvals. We've handled all three regions across 110+ kitchen projects since 2023, including the failures we've watched out-of-state franchises produce when they didn't account for these factors.
Every CrestLine kitchen project includes a written 1-year workmanship warranty covering all installed work — cabinets, countertops, tile, plumbing, electrical, paint, trim. Manufacturer warranties on appliances (typically 1-2 years), cabinets (5-10 year limited), countertops (10-year for quartz; lifetime for some natural stone), and faucets (lifetime for Kohler/Moen) are registered for you. Warranty callbacks responded to within 5 business days, typically same-week resolution.
Every kitchen project is covered by CrestLine's $2 million general liability policy. Every W-2 employee carries workers' compensation through the State of Illinois. Certificate of insurance available on request. We never use 1099 subcontractors for kitchen work — every craftsman on your project is a CrestLine employee covered by our policies, which means if anyone is hurt on your property it is our insurance not your homeowner's policy that responds.
CrestLine completely transformed our outdated 1990s kitchen. New shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and a stunning tile backsplash. The crew was meticulous about protecting our floors and cleaned up every single day. Couldn't be happier with the result.
We had our galley kitchen opened up and a new island installed. The team handled plumbing relocation, new lighting, and custom cabinetry all in one project. Finished on schedule and the quality is outstanding.
Great kitchen renovation overall. New countertops, sink, and cabinet refacing look amazing. There was a slight delay waiting on the custom hardware, but the team communicated well throughout. Would recommend.
We saved for two years for this kitchen remodel and CrestLine made every dollar worth it. Beautiful soft-close cabinets, gorgeous quartz island, and the under-cabinet lighting they suggested really completed the look. Our neighbors keep asking who did the work!
Second time using CrestLine — first was a bathroom, now the kitchen. Ripped out old laminate counters and dated oak cabinets. New white shaker cabinets, butcher block island top, and a farmhouse sink. The demolition crew was surprisingly fast and neat. Total transformation in under three weeks.
CrestLine remodeled our kitchen on a tight budget and it looks like we spent twice what we did. Cabinet refacing instead of full replacement was a genius suggestion. New countertops, hardware, and a tile backsplash completed the transformation. Smart, honest team.

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