The Grayslake kitchen you've been planning since the kids were small deserves a remodeler who has been here since 1968.

A kitchen remodel in Grayslake costs between $25,000 and $150,000 depending on scope, finish level, and whether structural changes are involved. Most Grayslake kitchens we build run $40,000 to $60,000 for a full renovation maintaining the existing layout. Tier 1 refresh-and-replace projects run $25,000 to $40,000. Tier 3 projects with wall removal run $60,000 to $85,000. Estate-scale Grayslake kitchens with premium materials can exceed $100,000.

The most common Grayslake kitchen remodel project is a full renovation maintaining the existing footprint, with new semi-custom American-made cabinetry, quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash, new flooring, full lighting redesign, and updated appliances. This project type runs $40,000 to $60,000 and accounts for the majority of kitchen remodels we run in 1990s and 2000s Grayslake subdivisions including College Trail, Wooded Glen, Meadows of Grayslake, Asters on Almond, and similar.

Most Century kitchen projects in Grayslake take six to nine weeks of on-site work after demolition begins, with an additional four to six weeks of pre-construction design and selections. Tier 1 refresh projects run shorter (four to six weeks on site). Tier 3 projects involving wall removal and structural engineering may add two to four weeks to the pre-construction phase.

Refacing makes sense when the existing cabinet boxes are structurally sound, the layout is already working, and budget is tightly constrained. For most Grayslake kitchens built between 1990 and 2010 where the boxes are basic builder-grade and the layout often needs adjustment, full replacement typically delivers a better long-term outcome than refacing. We can walk through both options during your free consultation and will tell you honestly which path makes sense for your specific kitchen.

For Tier 1 Grayslake projects, JSI Cabinetry and US Cabinet Depot offer real American-made cabinetry at value-tier pricing. For Tier 2 projects (most common), Woodland Cabinetry or Kith Kitchens deliver semi-custom flexibility at mid-tier pricing. For Tier 3 and Tier 4 projects, Wellborn Forest's Premier and Estate lines offer furniture-grade construction. We recommend the line that fits your project's pricing tier and design direction.

New kitchen cabinets typically account for 30 to 40 percent of a Grayslake kitchen remodel budget. In a $50,000 mid-range Grayslake kitchen, expect to allocate $15,000 to $20,000 to cabinetry, including doors, drawers, hardware, and installation. Stock cabinets (JSI, US Cabinet Depot) run $100 to $200 per linear foot. Semi-custom cabinets (Woodland, Kith, Wellborn) run $200 to $400 per linear foot.

Whether to remove the wall depends on its structural role, your home's original floor plan, and your preferences for open versus partially-separated living. Many 1990s and 2000s Grayslake homes already have partially open floor plans with a half-wall or breakfast bar transition. Removing the remaining wall creates a fully open sightline. Load-bearing walls require structural engineering, a beam to replace the wall's load function, and additional permitting, which can add $8,000 to $20,000 to the project depending on span.

Yes. Century works regularly in Saddlebrook Farms, Carillon North, and other Grayslake active adult communities. Kitchen projects in these communities often involve accessibility considerations such as comfort-height cabinetry, pull-out shelving, improved task lighting, and barrier-free design. We coordinate with HOA requirements where applicable and incorporate aging-in-place design elements when clients request them.

Yes. Century pulls permits and coordinates inspections with the Village of Grayslake Building Department for every project that requires them. Permits for Grayslake kitchen remodels typically run $200 to $700 depending on scope.

Yes. Century employs licensed plumbers, electricians, and carpenters directly. We do not subcontract these critical trades to outside companies.

Century Kitchens & Bath provides a written limited lifetime warranty on all products and services purchased through us, signed by the owner.

Century's showroom is at 33978 N. Hwy 45, Unit C, Third Lake, IL 60030, approximately five miles north of downtown Grayslake's Center Street straight up Route 45. The Third Lake address shares the 60030 ZIP code with Grayslake. In-home consultations are available throughout Grayslake.

Century Kitchens & Bath is owned and operated by Steve Donato. The company was founded in 1968 and is veteran-owned. Direct phone line: (847) 395-3418.