Kedzie Windows supplies and installs windows, patio doors and complete commercial storefront systems in Des Plaines. We work with apartment owners, condo associations, HOAs and property managers on replacement and new installation, including coordinated work around occupied residences. Free site visits and estimates are available.
Keep building records and replacement phases connected
For a Des Plaines property manager, the most useful starting document is a window list tied to the building’s unit identifiers. Include prior replacements, common areas and any patio doors in the proposed work. If records come from several owners or managers, reconcile them before treating a missing entry as a window that has never been replaced.
For a larger occupied building, separate the scope decision from the access arrangements. The same manager may handle both, but a unit approved for replacement is not automatically ready for entry. Keep those two statuses visible, especially when the project will be completed through several phases.
What the local housing data tells an owner
CMAP’s community snapshot reports that 19.7% of Des Plaines housing units are in structures with 20 or more units and 49.7% are in housing built from 1940 through 1969, using 2020–2024 American Community Survey estimates. CMAP housing snapshot
These are estimates of housing units, not counts of apartment buildings or condo associations. Housing age does not establish window age or condition. Use the figures as context for planning; define your project from the property’s actual openings, records and needs.
A local check before scheduling work
Des Plaines provides building and permit services through Community and Economic Development. Use that resource to confirm the project’s classification and requirements; identify window replacement, patio doors and any commercial work distinctly in the description. Des Plaines Building and Permits
Services for your property
Apartment Window Replacement · Patio Doors · Commercial Windows
More service details: Window Replacement · Condo & HOA Window Replacement · Commercial Storefronts
We provide supply and installation together. Our scope is full replacement and new installation, with phased projects reviewed individually. Standalone single-window or single-patio-door work is outside our scope, except that individual residents may participate in an association-coordinated program. A complete commercial storefront can be a single project. Repair-only work and customer-supplied installation are not offered.
We handle the entire permit process
If your project in Des Plaines requires a permit, Kedzie Windows handles the entire process from start to finish, including the application, communication with the municipality and required inspections. You never have to deal with the city—we take care of it for you.
Local permit resources for Des Plaines
The official links below explain the local requirements. For your Kedzie Windows project, our team handles the permit process on your behalf.
Permit authority: Community and Economic Development — Building and Permits. Official department contact and guidance.
Application starting point: Open building permit instructions and Customer Self Service Portal.
Municipal phone: 847-391-5380 · Municipal email: permits@desplainesil.gov
The permit process is digital. For a building-wide replacement, ask how affected units should be described and grouped before submitting the full project.
When confirming permit requirements, we provide the municipality with the property details and proposed scope, including any changes to openings or framing. For an association program, we explain whether the work covers one residence, several units or multiple buildings.
We prepare and submit the application, coordinate any owner or association authorization needed, communicate with the municipality and arrange required inspections through completion. The municipality determines the applicable requirements and approvals; our team manages the process for you.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to replace my windows in Des Plaines?
Yes. Des Plaines’ published construction information identifies exterior window replacement as work requiring a permit. Describe the complete project and any changes to openings when applying. A contractor website’s claim that all same-size replacements are exempt should not replace the City’s own guidance.
Des Plaines construction information in its 2023–2024 municipal report · Des Plaines Building and Permits
Do I need a permit to replace my patio door in Des Plaines?
Yes. The City’s published construction information includes exterior-door replacement among permit-required work. Identify the patio-door replacement as exterior work and note any opening changes. For a building-wide program, confirm how the City wants the affected units grouped in the application.
Des Plaines construction information in its 2023–2024 municipal report · Des Plaines Building and Permits
Permit information checked September 15, 2026. We confirm the requirements for your property and scope before work begins.
Request a free estimate
Tell us about your Des Plaines project. We respond within one business day. For general questions, contact Kedzie Windows.
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