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Kitchen Remodeling in Chicago, IL

Compare 3 local kitchen remodeling pros. Typical service: $13280–$33200.

Top Kitchen Remodeling Companies in Chicago

  1. 1.Ballroom Baths & Home Design

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +17735037694Website

  2. 2.CG Master Remodelers

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +13122135703

  3. 3.All Star Remodeling

    +17082701624

Kitchen Remodeling Cost in Chicago

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Chicago
Minor kitchen remodel$13,280–$33,200/job
Mid-range kitchen remodel$33,200–$79,680/job
Cabinet refacing$5,312–$13,280/job
Countertop replacement$2,656–$6,640/job

Kitchen Remodeling prices in Chicago run about 33% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving Chicago, rated 5.0★ on average across 10 customer reviews.

Chicago Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Chicago's weather means for scheduling kitchen remodeling.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 27
Annual precipitation
39.09"
Heating degree days
5,989
Cooling degree days
1,045
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.2°31.5°2.06"
Feb21.7°35.8°1.94"
Mar30.9°46.8°2.72"
Apr41.7°59.2°3.64"
May51.6°70.2°4.13"
Jun62.1°79.9°4.06"
Jul67.5°84.2°4.01"
Aug66.2°82.1°3.99"
Sep57.5°75.3°3.31"
Oct45.7°62.8°3.24"
Nov34.5°48.6°3.42"
Dec22.7°35.3°2.57"

NOAA station data 5.14 miles from Chicago.

Permits & Regulations in IL

  • Illinois has no statewide painting or general contractor license; licensing is municipal
  • Chicago requires contractor registration for work that needs a permit
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: No state painting or remodeling license; local licensing

Sources: idfpr.illinois.gov, www.epa.gov

Kitchen Remodeling FAQs for Chicago

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Chicago?

A minor kitchen remodel in Chicago typically runs $13280-$33200; a full mid-range remodel costs considerably more.

How many kitchen remodelers serve Chicago?

We track 3 kitchen remodeling companies serving Chicago.

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in Chicago, IL?

In IL, Illinois has no statewide painting or general contractor license; licensing is municipal. Moving walls, plumbing or wiring in a Chicago kitchen generally needs a permit; replacing cabinets and counters in place usually does not.

Is kitchen remodeling in Chicago more expensive than average?

Kitchen remodeling labor in Chicago runs about +32.8% versus the national average.

What is the cheapest way to update a kitchen in Chicago?

Cabinet refacing and new counters cost a fraction of the $13280-$33200 a minor Chicago remodel runs, because the layout and plumbing stay where they are.

Does a kitchen remodeler in IL need a license?

In IL, Illinois has no statewide painting or general contractor license; licensing is municipal. Electrical and plumbing changes in a Chicago kitchen need the licensed trades regardless.

When is the best time to remodel a kitchen in Chicago?

Interior work runs year-round, but Chicago summer highs near 84F make a kitchen out of service harder to live without, and contractors book up in spring.

How many quotes should I get for a kitchen remodel in Chicago?

Three is typical, and with 3 kitchen remodelers serving Chicago that is realistic; compare scope line by line, not just the total.