• Detailed plans showing the scope of work, materials, and layout changes will be required.
• It’s best to work with a licensed contractor who understands Chicago’s building codes and can prepare proper documentation.
• Also, we have reputable architects and structural engineers who can help you through the standard plan review process. 

Applications are submitted to the Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB) either online through the Chicago ePlan portal or in person at the DOB office.

You’ll need to include:

• Project plans and specifications
• Contractor license information
• Permit fees (vary depending on scope and value of the remodel)

• The DOB reviews your submission for compliance with local codes including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural regulations.
• This can take anywhere from a few days to a few months depending on the project complexity.

• Once approved, you’ll receive your permit and can begin work legally.
• Make sure the permit is posted visibly at the job site during construction.

• Licensed inspectors will visit during key phases (electrical rough-in, plumbing, framing, final inspection) to verify code compliance.
• Passing inspections is required before the project can be signed off and completed.

• After all work and inspections are complete, you’ll receive a final sign-off from the DOB confirming the remodel meets all regulations.

We offer a 3-year warranty on our labor. Materials are based on the manufacturer.

The permits and inspection requirements vary greatly based on what you want to do. That said, we pull all necessary permits—from building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical—to meet Chicago code requirements. We also schedule the inspections with the Department of Buildings, so you don’t have to worry about compliance.
That said, if you ever need to complain about how slow the process is, we are here to listen and grumble right back about what they can do better to make your project go faster.

If you are just replacing finishes like cabinets and countertops it could be a few days once you receive the materials.

Keep in mind, that materials today sometimes could take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to be delivered. The longer process is the full gut kitchen remodel.

With permits, schedule, and material, it could take anywhere from 4-8 weeks on average. The key is knowing what you want before the work starts.

If you don't know the finishes and other materials ahead of time, it could slow down the process.

Therefore, the answer to how long does a kitchen remodel takes is often up to when you when it comes to what you want for your remodel.

We primarily serve clients across Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods, including but not limited to River North, Uptown, Auburn Gresham, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Edgewater, Bronzeville, and Englewood. We also serve many Chicagoland suburbs including but not limited to Northbrook, Cicero, Dolton, Evanston, Lincolnwood, and Oak Park.

By being cool as a cucumber. We get that unexpected issues aren’t unusual in rehabs. We proactively communicate through your dedicated project manager, outlining any change orders with updated timelines and transparent pricing—so there are no surprises.

There are several steps we take to protect your home during a kitchen remodel.

First, we place flooring paper on the route to your kitchen to minimize problems.

Second, we do move and cover furniture as necessary to ensure everything is protected. While we are not movers, we can help you move some larger items out of the way.

Third, one of the best ways to protect your kitchen is for you to move the smaller items yourself. We encourage you to remove all china and delicates from the kitchen before we start. We can help you if necessary but want to ensure it is out of the way during construction.

Fourth, we clean up after ourselves. It is so revolutionary in construction that we had to mention it,

While some things are out of your control with a kitchen remodel (contractor availability, permits, material delivery, etc.), there are several items you can tackle.

For example, know what materials you want ahead of time. Share everything with the contractor, to ensure you are on the same page.

The worst is a specific high-end luxury appliance that doesn't fit with your new electrical or plumbing setup.

Furthermore, you want to get the architect involved early to get the permits needed for some gut kitchen rehabs.

Finally, are you looking to remodel a home you live in now and in the future? Maybe remodeling in July will be challenging because everyone is moving then.

However, will there be more availability from contractors and lighter competition on materials in the winter. We often see in Chicago a slowdown around the holidays and new year. If your kitchen remodel is not time sensitive keep that in mind.

Yes! We offer a free 30-minute consultation or on-site estimate for Chicago properties. We’ll review your project goals and discuss scope, timelines, and budget—all at no cost to you.
One exception- you must have the property under contract or own it at the time of the estimate. The idea of “hey just check out this property (and then the next 50 properties you maybe, kind of, sort of want to buy”) just make it impossible for us to do these estimates for free.
Finally, we will not be held hostage by insurance company estimate requests.

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