Broken shelf pins and clips
Shelf pins come in many sizes. We match the hole size and replace the broken ones so shelves sit level.
Serving Batavia & nearby Geneva, St. Charles
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Batavia, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Batavia kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Technicians covering Batavia ZIP 60510, 60539
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Batavia
We repair kitchen cabinets and drawers: doors that sag or will not close, slides that grind, drawer boxes coming apart and cabinet floors damaged by water. In Batavia we usually fix the problem in one visit, with parts brought along or ordered to fit.
Peeling thermofoil or edge banding
Edge banding that has come off can be reapplied. Large thermofoil failures near heat usually mean a new door.
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.
Drawer falls off its track
When the drawer tips forward as you open it, the slides are failing. We fit new ones and adjust them so the drawer runs level.
Loose or missing pulls and knobs
We tighten, refit or replace pulls and knobs and fill oversized holes so they stay secure.
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.
Drawer box coming apart
If the drawer bottom has fallen out or the corners have spread, we either repair the box or replace it with a sturdier one behind your existing front.
Where we look first
- Removing damaged partsSwollen bottoms, broken slides and failed hinges come out cleanly without harming the rest of the cabinet.
- 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 box repair or replacementWe repair failing drawer boxes or replace them while keeping your fronts.
- Frames, panels and shelvesLoose face frames are secured, damaged panels replaced and sagging shelves swapped out.
- Finish touch-upRepaired areas are filled, sanded and touched up to blend with the existing finish.
- Testing and cleanupEach repair is tested in front of you and the work area is left clean.
Repair options
Mat for the sink baseA waterproof liner on the new floor helps catch drips in the future.
Concealed and soft-close hingesWe match your hinge type or upgrade to soft-close concealed hinges.
Shelving and shelf supportsThicker shelves and metal pins in the right size for your cabinets.
Drawer boxesPlywood or dovetail boxes built to fit behind your existing fronts.
Plywood cabinet floorsSink bases get a plywood bottom that will not swell like the original.
Kitchens like yours in Batavia: before and after
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DetailBatavia kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen cabinet & drawer repair
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia. Before: 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. Finished kitchen: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included removing damaged parts, drawer box repair or replacement, plus finish touch-up.
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a 1980s two-story, St. Charles
This one is a 1980s two-story in St. Charles. The kitchen as it was: 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. On site this meant repairing hinge mounts, hinges and adjustment, plus finish touch-up.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in St. Charles →
Before
AfterA Batavia 1980s two-story: before and after
Wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Batavia →
Before
AfterBatavia kitchen, 1980s two-story: cabinet door & drawer front replacement
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in muted blue-gray with satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Batavia →
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AfterBatavia kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Batavia →The repair visit
- 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.
- RepairWe fix what we can right away and return if a part has to be ordered.
- Test and clean upDoors and drawers are tested, adjusted and the area is cleaned.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair questions from Batavia 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.
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.
Can you find matching hinges or hardware?
Often. Many hinge styles are still made. When yours is not, we fit an equivalent that works with your doors.
What affects the cost of cabinet repair?
The number of items, parts needed, whether water damage is involved and finish matching. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Do I need a permit for cabinet repair in Batavia?
It depends on the scope. Batavia's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction; a Residential Alteration handout is available. We handle the permit when one is needed with City of Batavia Community & Economic Development - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Batavia?
Yes. Our crews work across Batavia — ZIP 60510, 60539 — and nearby Geneva, St. Charles, West Chicago.
Working in Batavia
- A lot of Batavia kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Batavia homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Downtown Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Kitchen Cabinet ModificationCabinets resized for new appliances, panels and fillers.
Cabinet Refinishing & StainingRe-stained wood cabinets with the grain still showing.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front ReplacementReplacement doors and drawer fronts in any style.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.