Sagging shelves
Particleboard shelves bow under dishes over time. We replace them with plywood shelves or add support at the back.
Serving Bolingbrook & nearby Woodridge, Naperville
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Bolingbrook, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Bolingbrook kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Repairs across Bolingbrook ZIP 60440, 60490
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Bolingbrook
When one or two things in the kitchen are broken, a repair is the sensible fix. We come to your Bolingbrook home, find out why the door, drawer or box failed and fix the cause, not just the symptom.
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.
Loose or missing pulls and knobs
Spinning knobs and loose pulls often need new screws or a repair to a worn hole. We match missing hardware where it is still made.
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.
Cracked or split cabinet door
We fix cracked door panels and loose door frames, and touch up the finish so the repair is hard to spot.
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.
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.
Swollen sink base floor
A slow leak under the sink turns a particleboard cabinet floor soft and puffy. We cut out the damaged bottom and install a new plywood floor.
Where we look first
- Checking for active leaksWater damage repairs wait until the leak is stopped; we check the area with you first.
- Removing damaged partsSwollen bottoms, broken slides and failed hinges come out cleanly without harming the rest of the cabinet.
- Rebuilding the cabinet floorA new plywood floor is cut to fit, supported and sealed in the sink base.
- Repairing hinge mountsStripped holes are plugged or fitted with repair plates so hinges hold.
- Hinges and adjustmentWe set every door we touch so it lines up with its neighbors.
- Drawer slidesOld slides are replaced in pairs and adjusted to run level and smooth.
- Drawer box repair or replacementLoose boxes are reglued and reinforced, or a new box is built behind the existing front.
Repair options
Drawer boxesReplacement boxes sized exactly to the opening and your slides.
Wood fillers, glue and touch-up finishesRepair materials and finish markers blended to the color you have.
Full-extension slidesBall-bearing or undermount slides that open the whole drawer and carry heavy loads.
Shelving and shelf supportsThicker shelves and metal pins in the right size for your cabinets.
Plywood cabinet floorsPlywood holds up to moisture far better than the particleboard most sink bases started with.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair before and after — Bolingbrook homes
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DetailA Bolingbrook 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near Heritage Creek, a typical kitchen for Bolingbrook. Before: 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: 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 checking for active leaks, hinges and adjustment, plus drawer slides.
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AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Naperville
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Naperville. What we started with: 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. After: 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 box repair or replacement.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Naperville →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a 2000s open-plan home, Plainfield
This one is a 2000s open-plan home in Plainfield. The kitchen as it was: gray shaker cabinets and white farmhouse sink. The reason for the call: a door hanging crooked and a soft cabinet floor. After: 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 drawer slides.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Plainfield →
Before
AfterBolingbrook kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: cabinet refinishing & staining
Wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterBolingbrook kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: cabinet door & drawer front replacement
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in muted blue-gray with satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Bolingbrook →The repair visit
- 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.
- 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 Bolingbrook homeowners
Is it cheaper to refinish or replace cabinets?
Refinishing or painting sound cabinets is usually far less expensive than replacement. Repairs first, finish second.
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.
Can a cracked cabinet door be repaired?
Many can. We check the crack and tell you whether repair or replacement is the better choice.
Should I repair or replace my cabinets?
We will tell you which makes sense after looking. Most kitchens we see only need repairs.
Can water-damaged sink base cabinets be repaired?
Usually. The cabinet floor is cut out and rebuilt in place, so the counter and sink stay where they are.
Do I need a permit for cabinet repair in Bolingbrook?
It depends on the scope. Bolingbrook's rule in short: Permits are required for new construction, renovations, additions, alterations and repairs and must be obtained before work starts. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook.
Do you work in my part of Bolingbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Bolingbrook, including Westbury, Colonial Village, Heritage Creek — ZIP 60440, 60490 — and nearby Woodridge, Naperville, Lisle.
Working in Bolingbrook
- A lot of Bolingbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bolingbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
WestburyColonial VillageHeritage Creek
ZIP 60440ZIP 60490
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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.