Kedzie Windows supplies and installs windows, patio doors and complete commercial storefront systems in Oak Park. 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.
Resolve preservation questions before a replacement vote
For an Oak Park board or owner, confirm the property’s designation before turning a replacement preference into an approved building program. Keep the existing window arrangement and prior alteration records available for that discussion. A property-wide appearance decision should reflect the applicable review path, not only the preference of the first participating residence.
Once the scope is appropriate, create a participation list and identify who will communicate with residents. If work is phased, preserve the decisions that later phases need to follow. Do not describe a restoration-only need as a Kedzie replacement project; our work is full replacement and new installation.
What the local housing data tells an owner
CMAP’s community snapshot reports that 25.4% of Oak Park housing units are in structures with 20 or more units and 59.3% are in housing built before 1940, 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
Oak Park provides historic-district and landmark mapping and reviews permit work through its preservation process. The review path differs by designation. Its architectural guidance favors retaining and repairing historic features where appropriate, so replacement should not be presented as the automatic answer for a historic window. Architecture review guidelines. Oak Park historic preservation maps and review resources
Services for your property
Condo & HOA Window Replacement · Patio Doors · Window Replacement
More service details: Commercial Windows · Apartment 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park
The official links below explain the local requirements. For your Kedzie Windows project, our team handles the permit process on your behalf.
Permit authority: Development Services — Permit & Development Division. Official department contact and guidance.
Application starting point: Open VillageView to apply for a permit.
Municipal email: permits@oak-park.us
Create a VillageView account before submitting. For designated properties, confirm the preservation submission as well as the window/door permit and required inspections.
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 Oak Park?
Yes. Oak Park includes window replacement in its permit process. Its February 24, 2026 replacement guideline requires an inspection after the work and an inspection before structural changes are concealed. A landmark or historic-district property also needs the applicable preservation review; association approval does not replace either municipal step.
Oak Park window and door replacement guidelines, February 2026 · Oak Park 2026 permit categories
Do I need a permit to replace my patio door in Oak Park?
Yes. Oak Park’s window-and-door replacement guidance covers exterior-door replacement, including a patio-door project. The current guideline calls for a completed-work inspection and inspection of structural changes before concealment. If the property has a historic designation, confirm the appearance-review requirements before settling on the replacement.
Oak Park window and door replacement guidelines, February 2026 · Oak Park 2026 permit categories
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 Oak Park project. We respond within one business day. For general questions, contact Kedzie Windows.
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