Drawers that stick or grind
We clean, adjust or replace the slides, and plane the box if it rubs, so the drawer opens smoothly.
Serving Aurora & nearby Batavia, Warrenville
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Aurora, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Aurora kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Repairs across Aurora ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Aurora
Most broken cabinets in Aurora 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.
Door sagging or hanging crooked
Sagging is a sign the hinge or its mounting has given way. We reset it, and if the screw holes are stripped, we plug and redrill them.
Door won't stay closed
We replace tired self-closing hinges and check the cabinet for level so doors latch properly again.
Cracked or split cabinet door
Cracked doors are repaired when the crack is clean and the parts line up. Badly damaged doors are replaced and finished to match.
Water damage at the dishwasher
We rebuild cabinet sides and kick boards damaged by dishwasher leaks so the edges are flat and sealed again.
Peeling thermofoil or edge banding
We reattach small areas of loose banding and tell you honestly when a thermofoil door is past repair.
Sagging shelves
Heavy plates and cans make long shelves sag. We swap them for thicker material and new shelf pins.
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.
What the repair visit covers
- 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.
- Removing damaged partsSwollen bottoms, broken slides and failed hinges come out cleanly without harming the rest of the cabinet.
- Drawer slidesWe fit new slides sized to the drawer depth and weight.
- Frames, panels and shelvesLoose face frames are secured, damaged panels replaced and sagging shelves swapped out.
- 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.
Parts we replace
Mat for the sink baseA waterproof liner on the new floor helps catch drips in the future.
Hinge repair plates and plugsRepair plates and plugs restore holding power where screws have pulled out.
Full-extension slidesSmooth slides rated for pots and dishes, with soft-close options.
Drawer boxesPlywood or dovetail boxes built to fit behind your existing fronts.
Shelving and shelf supportsStiffer shelf panels and matching supports that will not bow.
Before and after: kitchens near Aurora
Problem
Fixed
DetailKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Aurora
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Riddle Highlands, a typical kitchen for Aurora. 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 main complaint was a sink base ruined by a slow leak. After: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included diagnosis, checking for active leaks, plus frames, panels and shelves.
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a 1990s two-story colonial, Batavia
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Batavia. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white double sink. What bothered the owners most: worn, damaged cabinet parts that needed fixing. The result: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. On site this meant checking for active leaks, removing damaged parts, plus frames, panels and shelves.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Batavia →
Before
AfterAurora kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: cabinet refinishing & staining
Wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Aurora →
Before
AfterCabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in a 1980s two-story, Aurora
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in muted blue-gray with satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Aurora →
Before
AfterAn Aurora 1980s two-story: before and after
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Aurora →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 Aurora homeowners
Can damaged kitchen cabinets be repaired?
Most damage is repairable. Replacement only makes sense when the box itself is badly swollen, rotted or structurally failed.
Can you fix a cabinet door that won't close?
Almost always. We adjust or replace the hinge and repair the screw holes if needed.
Can a cracked cabinet door be repaired?
If the break is clean, yes. Shattered or warped doors are better replaced with a matching new one.
Do you repair just one cabinet?
Yes. Single-door and single-drawer repairs are a normal part of our work.
What affects the cost of cabinet repair?
Labor time and parts drive the price. After we look, you get a written estimate with each repair listed.
Do I need a permit for cabinet repair in Aurora?
It depends on the scope. Aurora's rule in short: Interior remodels, structural changes and interior plumbing always need a permit; electrical/mechanical may. We handle the permit when one is needed with Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora.
Do you work in my part of Aurora?
Yes. Our crews work across Aurora, including Near Eastside, Tanner, Riddle Highlands, Palace Street — ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503 — and nearby Batavia, Warrenville, Naperville.
Working in Aurora
- A lot of Aurora kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Aurora homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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