Kitchen Renovation in Portage Park, Chicago
in Portage Park.
From bungalows near the park to Georgians close to Six Corners, we renovate kitchens all over Portage Park.
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Kitchen Renovation in Portage Park
Portage Park takes its name from the big park at Irving Park Road and Central Avenue, with its pool, fields and fieldhouse. We are based about two miles southwest.
The neighborhood is part of Chicago’s Bungalow Belt. Brick bungalows and Georgians fill the side streets, and many kitchens are closed off and dated.
This page is about kitchen renovation in Portage Park. It covers new cabinets, refacing, counters and open layouts for the homes you find here.
Tell us about your kitchen. We will set up a free visit at a time that works for you.
Kitchen Renovation Across Portage Park
Here is what we see most in each part of the neighborhood.
Portage Park & Irving Park Road
Bungalows on the blocks around the park. Long, narrow kitchens gain a lot from better storage.
Six Corners
Homes near the Irving Park, Cicero and Milwaukee shopping area. Opening the kitchen to the dining room is popular.
Milwaukee Avenue & the Portage Theater
Older homes and flats near the theater. Two-flat kitchens often get renovated one unit at a time.
Belmont & Central Avenue
The south edge of the neighborhood. Many owners reface cabinets and add new counters.
Dunning, to the West
Past Austin Avenue.
Belmont Cragin, to the South
Across Belmont Avenue.
Remodeling Services in Portage Park
Everything we do for homes in Portage Park, from one room to the whole house.
Home Remodeling in Portage Park
Portage Park is part of Chicago's Bungalow Belt, with brick bungalows and Georgians on nearly every side street. We remodel whole floors, finish basements, update two-flat units near the Portage Theater and add aging-in-place features for long-time owners.
Our home remodeling services →Bathroom Remodeling in Portage Park
Bungalows around the park at Irving Park Road and Central Avenue usually have one bath on the main floor. We turn old tubs into walk-in showers, replace worn tile and vanities, and can add a second bath in the basement.
Our bathroom remodeling services →Kitchen Remodeling in Portage Park
Near Six Corners, owners often want the closed kitchen opened to the dining room, while blocks by Belmont and Central Avenue lean toward refacing cabinets and new counters. We plan both, and long, narrow bungalow kitchens gain better storage either way.
Our kitchen remodeling services →General Contracting in Portage Park
Two-flats near Milwaukee Avenue and the Portage Theater are often renovated one unit at a time. We plan permits, water and power shut-offs and dumpster space, and we also remove load-bearing walls, repair porches and build decks and additions.
Our general contracting services →Flooring in Portage Park
Bungalow Belt homes in Portage Park often mix wood living rooms with tiled kitchens and bare basements. We refinish or install hardwood, set new tile after leveling the floor and lay LVP in basements, with smooth transitions from room to room.
Our flooring services →Kitchen Projects We Build in Portage Park
Typical kitchen projects here include:
- New cabinets, counters and backsplash
- Opening a wall between the kitchen and dining room
- An island or peninsula with seating
- Cabinet refacing when the layout already works
See more on our kitchen remodeling page.
Plans That Fit Portage Park Home Styles
- Bungalows: long, narrow kitchens at the back of the house. Smart storage makes them work much harder.
- Georgians: a separate kitchen and dining room. Opening the wall gives one bright, shared space.
- Raised ranches: the kitchen sits on the main level, often with room for an island.
- Two-flats: two kitchens stacked. We plan the work so the other unit keeps its water and power.
What We Check Before the Cabinets Go In
Older homes often need work behind the walls first. We:
- Check if a wall is load-bearing before we open it
- Add circuits so new appliances do not trip breakers
- Run a range hood vent to the outside
- Level floors so cabinets and counters sit straight
Permits and Scheduling in Chicago
- Most remodels that move plumbing, wiring or walls need a City of Chicago building permit.
- We prepare the plans, file the permit and book the inspections.
- Two-flat owners: we plan work hours and water shut-offs so the other unit is not surprised.
- We plan street or alley space for the dumpster and deliveries before work starts.
Kitchen Renovations: Before and After
Real kitchens renovated by the HQ Carpentry team, shown before, in progress and after. See more in our project gallery.
We Come to You in Portage Park
You never need to come to us. The free estimate, the planning and the whole build happen at your Portage Park home.
Our crews are based on Chicago’s Northwest Side, about two miles from the park, so we can get to you quickly.
Call (773) 968-3606 or send the form, and we will book a visit at a time that works for you.
Book a free home visit →How Your Portage Park Kitchen Comes Together
Free home visit
We see the space, listen to your plans and take measurements.
Written plan
You get a clear scope and timeline before any work starts.
Permits and build
We file the City of Chicago permit, then build with a clean, safe work area.
Final walkthrough
We check every detail with you before we call the job done.
Why a Local Kitchen Remodeler Helps in Portage Park
Close by
We are based a short drive away on Belmont Avenue. Quick visits and fast answers.
Knows these homes
Bungalow Belt kitchens have their own walls, wiring and venting limits.
One team
The same crew plans, builds and checks your kitchen from start to finish.
Portage Park Kitchen Renovation FAQ
Portage Park is part of Chicago, so work that moves plumbing, wiring or walls usually needs a City of Chicago permit. We handle it for you.
Refacing keeps your cabinet boxes and adds new doors, drawer fronts and hardware. New cabinets let you change the layout.
Often, yes. We check if the wall is load-bearing first. If it is, we plan a beam so it can come out safely.
Most kitchen renovations take several weeks once cabinets arrive. You get a written timeline before we start.
Most visits happen within a few days. Call us or use the form, and we will find the soonest time.
Check Availability in Portage Park
Call us at (773) 968-3606 or send the form at the top of this page. We are available Monday through Friday 7 AM to 7 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM.
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