Door sagging or hanging crooked
A door that droops or rubs its neighbor usually needs a hinge adjustment or a new hinge. If the screws have pulled out, we repair the wood so they hold again.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Addison, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Addison kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Repairs across Addison ZIP 60101
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Addison
When one or two things in the kitchen are broken, a repair is the sensible fix. We come to your Addison home, find out why the door, drawer or box failed and fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Drawer box coming apart
Weak drawer boxes are common in builder cabinets. A new plywood or dovetail box can go behind the original front so nothing looks different.
Loose or cracked face frame
Face frames can separate from the box or crack at a joint. We reglue, clamp and fasten them so the frame is tight again.
Broken shelf pins and clips
Missing or broken shelf supports leave shelves wobbling or tilted. We replace them with the right size for your cabinets.
Stripped hinge screw holes
Hinges that keep pulling loose need a stronger mount, not longer screws. We rebuild the spot and rehang the door.
Peeling thermofoil or edge banding
Edge banding that has come off can be reapplied. Large thermofoil failures near heat usually mean a new door.
Door won't stay closed
Doors that drift open often have worn hinge springs or a cabinet that is no longer level. We replace hinges or adjust the box so doors close and stay shut.
Sagging shelves
If a shelf has dipped in the middle, flipping it rarely lasts. A stiffer shelf or a center support fixes it.
What the repair visit covers
- DiagnosisWe find out why the door, drawer or box failed before deciding on the fix.
- Checking for active leaksWater damage repairs wait until the leak is stopped; we check the area with you first.
- Removing damaged partsWe take out only what is damaged and keep the sound parts.
- Repairing hinge mountsWe rebuild worn hinge locations so doors stay adjusted.
- Hinges and adjustmentWe set every door we touch so it lines up with its neighbors.
- Drawer slidesWe fit new slides sized to the drawer depth and weight.
- Testing and cleanupEach repair is tested in front of you and the work area is left clean.
Common fixes and parts
Full-extension slidesBall-bearing or undermount slides that open the whole drawer and carry heavy loads.
Drawer boxesReplacement boxes sized exactly to the opening and your slides.
Mat for the sink baseWe can add a protective tray under the sink to keep small leaks from reaching the wood.
Hinge repair plates and plugsRepair plates and plugs restore holding power where screws have pulled out.
Wood fillers, glue and touch-up finishesRepair materials and finish markers blended to the color you have.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair before and after — Addison homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Addison
The site: a 1980s two-story in Addison. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white double sink. The main complaint was worn, damaged cabinet parts that needed fixing. After: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included checking for active leaks, repairing hinge mounts, plus drawer slides.
Before
AfterA Wood Dale two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wood Dale. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: a door hanging crooked and a soft cabinet floor. Finished kitchen: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included checking for active leaks, removing damaged parts, plus drawer slides.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterItasca kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet & drawer repair
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near The Ranchettes. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: broken cabinets they wanted fixed, not replaced. The result: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. The job covered checking for active leaks, removing damaged parts, plus drawer slides.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Itasca →
Before
AfterAddison kitchen, 1950s ranch: cabinet refinishing & staining
Wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a natural light oak tone, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Addison →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Addison
New five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in sage green with matte black pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Addison →How the repair goes
- Tell us what's brokenA short description and a couple of photos help us plan the visit.
- Visit and diagnosisWe inspect the cabinet and explain what failed and how we will fix it.
- RepairMost repairs are done the same visit; special parts may need a second trip.
- Test and clean upDoors and drawers are tested, adjusted and the area is cleaned.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair questions from Addison homeowners
Is it cheaper to refinish or replace cabinets?
Keeping the boxes almost always costs less. We fix the broken parts so a refinish lasts.
How long does a cabinet repair take?
Most repairs take a few hours. Sink base rebuilds or custom drawer boxes may take a day or need a return visit.
Can you add soft-close while repairing?
Often. We can swap hinges and slides for soft-close ones during the repair.
Should I repair or replace my cabinets?
We will tell you which makes sense after looking. Most kitchens we see only need repairs.
Can damaged kitchen cabinets be repaired?
In most cases. We look at the damage and tell you honestly whether a repair will last.
Do I need a permit for cabinet repair in Addison?
It depends on the scope. Addison's rule in short: Addison's Building Division states building permits are required by code for all work; most applications are reviewed within 10 business days through the online portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Addison?
Yes. Our crews work across Addison — ZIP 60101 — and nearby Wood Dale, Itasca, Villa Park.
Working in Addison
- A lot of Addison kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Addison homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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