Old kitchens must come out clean and safe first. This happens before new cabinets or floors go in.
If you're planning a kitchen remodel, demo comes first. We see this a lot near downtown New Lenox. These homes have plaster walls and old wiring. Homes in Spencer's Crossing and Bradshaw Farms have old cabinets too. Those cabinets are now 20 to 25 years old. Tearing things out the wrong way can hurt pipes or wires. It can even damage the floor below. Demo work needs a plan, not just a hammer. Hidden wires and walls matter a lot.[1] We handle the mess and dust. We also handle permit questions for you. You won't have to guess what's safe to pull out.
Cabinets, counters, flooring, and sometimes walls all come out. This happens before your new kitchen design goes in.
Older homes near downtown often have plaster walls and old wiring. These need careful removal.
Old oak cabinets from the 1990s and 2000s come out fast. We just need to know your new layout first.
Opening up a kitchen to a dining room means checking for load-bearing walls. We do this before anything comes down.
Old laminate counters and tile backsplashes need careful removal. We don't want to crack the surfaces underneath.
Clay soil in Will County can shift and leave floors uneven. We check this during teardown.
A rushed job can crack pipes or hurt wires. It can also damage floors you wanted to keep. We've done teardowns from Cedar Road to Cherry Hill. We know what to check before any wall comes down. Fast, careful work now saves you time and cash later.
Call now. We'll walk you through your kitchen demo before your remodel starts.
Here's what happens from your first call to a clean kitchen.
We look at your kitchen and talk about what's coming out. We check for load-bearing walls, old wiring, and pipes first.
We seal off the work area to keep dust out of your home. Then we remove cabinets, counters, floors, or walls based on your plan.
We clear out all the junk and check the floor and walls for issues. Your kitchen is ready for the next step of your remodel.
Demo pricing depends on your kitchen size, what's coming out, and if walls or pipes are involved. Older homes near downtown often take more time. They have plaster walls and old wiring. Newer homes in Bradshaw Farms usually go faster. We give you a quote before any work starts, so there are no surprises on your bill. Permits may add cost if your project needs structural or electrical changes, per Village rules.
These guys were great from start to finish!! They said they were going to be finished in a timely manner and they killed it. They were very respectful on time and always kept me updated. I just can’t say enough about this project it was a kitchen remodel, Bill was amazing we had an idea and he made it come true. What an amazing team he has !!!!!!!
Bill was fantastic to work with. I had an idea in mind what I wanted for my small laundry room, but unsure how to make it all work. His idea to add a deep, panty-like cabinet to fit vacuums, mops, and ironing board worked out perfectly. The pull-out drawers for soaps, the steamer, the iron, and many other essentials have been so convenient for storage. I will use him for my next project.
Thank you so much for your excellent work. I will definitely use your services for my next project.
After another contractor flaked out, Bill went above and beyond to finish our kitchen remodel. He didn’t stop until we were completely satisfied. He is unmatched when it comes to customer satisfaction.
We are extremely pleased to have discovered RBI. Initially, we were set on re-facing, but something felt off. Once we met Bill, everything changed. They made a minor reconfiguration that enhanced the functionality of my kitchen. They provided us with high-quality all-wood cabinetry and finishes that we thought were beyond our budget. Bill also sourced a stunning quartz countertop for us. Remarkably, the total cost was almost the same as the re-facing option. Additionally, they painted our kitchen, upgraded our electrical system, repaired our tile floor, installed new lighting, and assisted us in acquiring a new microwave hood and dishwasher. The products, craftsmanship, and pricing were all excellent. We had a fantastic experience!
Here are answers to the questions New Lenox homeowners ask us most.
Most kitchen demos cost between $1,500 and $6,000. The price depends on kitchen size, wall removal, and plumbing or wiring work. We give you a firm quote before we start, so you know the cost upfront.
Most kitchens in New Lenox take one to two days to demo. Older homes with plaster walls or hidden wires can take a bit longer. We'll give you a time guess during your walkthrough.
We don't think that's a good idea. DIY demo often damages pipes, wires, or floors. Those are costly to fix. A pro crew knows what to protect and what's safe to remove.
It depends on the work. New Lenox needs a permit for jobs with electrical, plumbing, or wall removal. Simple jobs, like swapping cabinets without moving pipes, usually don't need one.
We book up fast from January through April. Fall and winter months often have more open slots. Call now and we'll give you our next open date.
Old cabinets, cracked counters, or a layout that doesn't work are common signs. If your kitchen was built in the 1990s or earlier, it may need new wiring or pipes too. We check all of this during our walkthrough.
We haul away everything we remove. This includes cabinets, flooring, and old counters. You won't need to get your own dumpster. Your kitchen is left clean and ready for the next step.
