Drawer falls off its track
A drawer that drops or jumps the track usually has a broken roller, a bent slide or a loose mounting screw. We replace the slides as a pair.
Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Arlington Heights, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Arlington Heights kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Repairs across Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Arlington Heights
Most broken cabinets in Arlington Heights kitchens do not need replacing. A stripped hinge, a drawer that drops off its slide or a sink base swollen from a slow leak can be repaired, and we do those repairs with parts that match what you have.
Stripped hinge screw holes
Particleboard sides lose their grip around hinge screws over time. We fill and redrill the holes or add a hinge repair plate so the door stays put.
Door won't stay closed
If a door swings open on its own, the hinge has lost its tension or the cabinet has shifted. We find which and fix it.
Cracked or split cabinet door
A split panel or broken door joint can often be glued and clamped. When it cannot, we make or source a replacement door in the same style.
Sagging shelves
Particleboard shelves bow under dishes over time. We replace them with plywood shelves or add support at the back.
Water damage at the dishwasher
Swollen edges beside the dishwasher are a sign of past leaks. We repair or replace the affected panels after the source is fixed.
Peeling thermofoil or edge banding
Lifting vinyl film or loose edge banding can sometimes be reglued if it is caught early. Badly peeled doors are replaced.
Drawers that stick or grind
A grinding drawer usually means the rollers or ball bearings are worn out. Replacement slides make it glide again.
Where we look first
- DiagnosisWe find out why the door, drawer or box failed before deciding on the fix.
- Checking for active leaksUnder the sink we check for drips and dampness so a repaired cabinet does not get wet again.
- Rebuilding the cabinet floorWe install a moisture-resistant bottom in water-damaged cabinets.
- Hinges and adjustmentWorn hinges are replaced with matching or upgraded soft-close ones and adjusted for even gaps.
- Drawer box repair or replacementLoose boxes are reglued and reinforced, or a new box is built behind the existing front.
- Finish touch-upWe color-match touch-ups so the repair is as unnoticeable as possible.
- Testing and cleanupWe open and close every repaired door and drawer, then clean up.
Repair options
Wood fillers, glue and touch-up finishesWood glue, filler and touch-up stains or paint matched to your cabinets.
Drawer boxesReplacement boxes sized exactly to the opening and your slides.
Concealed and soft-close hingesWe match your hinge type or upgrade to soft-close concealed hinges.
Mat for the sink baseWe can add a protective tray under the sink to keep small leaks from reaching the wood.
Full-extension slidesBall-bearing or undermount slides that open the whole drawer and carry heavy loads.
Kitchens like yours in Arlington Heights: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Arlington Heights
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white double sink. The reason for the call: worn, damaged cabinet parts that needed fixing. Finished kitchen: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included hinges and adjustment, finish touch-up, plus testing and cleanup.
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was broken cabinets they wanted fixed, not replaced. The result: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included hinges and adjustment, drawer box repair or replacement, plus testing and cleanup.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Arlington Heights
What changed: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a natural light oak tone, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, postwar bi-level: cabinet door & drawer front replacement
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in light greige with matte black pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Arlington Heights
What changed: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Arlington Heights →How the repair goes
- Tell us what's brokenDescribe the problem or send photos so we bring likely parts.
- Visit and diagnosisOn site we find the cause and confirm the repair with you.
- RepairWe fix what we can right away and return if a part has to be ordered.
- Test and clean upWe check every repaired part with you and leave the kitchen tidy.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair questions from Arlington Heights homeowners
Can you repair cabinets in a condo building?
Yes. Most repairs are quiet and quick, which suits building rules on hours and noise.
Can damaged kitchen cabinets be repaired?
In most cases. We look at the damage and tell you honestly whether a repair will last.
Can you add soft-close while repairing?
In many cases. It depends on your hinge style and drawer construction.
Can you replace drawer slides on old cabinets?
In most cabinets, yes. Wooden runners can also be rebuilt or converted to metal slides.
Do you repair just one cabinet?
We do. A few small repairs can usually be handled in one visit.
Can you do cabinet repair in an Arlington Heights condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for cabinet repair in Arlington Heights?
It depends on the scope. Arlington Heights's rule in short: Remodel permit applications (shown here via a basement remodel checklist dated 2020) require a building permit application, plans and a contractor proposal; plumbing and electrical permit applications are added if applicable. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Life Safety Department.
Do you work in my part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Arlington Heights — ZIP 60004, 60005 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Arlington Heights
- A lot of Arlington Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building & Life Safety Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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