Lipped doors on 1980s cabinets
Lip-edged doors from that era need a different hinge than modern overlay doors. We measure the frames and choose the hinge and overlay before ordering.
Serving Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Buffalo Grove, IL
Made-to-measure cabinet doors and drawer fronts for your Buffalo Grove kitchen, hung on the cabinet boxes you already have.
- Crews working in Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Door and drawer problems we fix in Buffalo Grove
New doors are the most direct way to change how cabinets look when the boxes are fine. In Buffalo Grove we measure every opening, have doors and drawer fronts made in the style you choose, and install them with new hinges and pulls.
Want glass-front uppers
Glass inserts in selected uppers show off dishes and add light. We finish the cabinet interior so it looks right through the glass.
Pet or kid damage on lower doors
Scratched and chewed lower doors get new replacements; we discuss whether to do all doors so the finish matches.
Laminate doors chipped at the edges
Loose edge strips and chips on laminate doors are a sign to replace the fronts rather than patch them.
Thermofoil peeling off the doors
Vinyl wrap that bubbles and peels near the oven cannot be painted or reglued for long. We replace those doors with painted MDF or wood.
A modern, handle-free look
For a sleek kitchen we make flat slab doors and drawer fronts and fit them full overlay over the frames.
Old exposed hinges
If your hinges sit on the outside of the doors, we switch to hidden hinges with the new doors and adjust each one for even gaps.
Doors that no longer match after an addition
When the doors on an addition never matched the originals, replacing all of them is the clean fix.
What the work covers
- Measuring every openingEach door and drawer opening is measured, with the overlay and hinge type recorded.
- Hinge boringHinge cups are bored in the right place for your cabinet type and overlay.
- Removing old doors and frontsWe take off the old fronts and hardware and leave nothing behind.
- Hanging doors and fixing drawer frontsDoors are hung and adjusted; new drawer fronts are screwed to the drawer boxes and aligned.
- Pulls and knobsKnobs and pulls are installed in a consistent layout across the kitchen.
- Optional glass doors and trimWe can include a few glass doors and new trim while we are installing.
- Final adjustmentHinges are tuned so gaps are even and every door closes softly.
Finishes we offer
Inset, partial and full overlayInset doors sit inside the frame, overlay doors sit on top; we match your boxes.
Concealed soft-close hingesHidden hinges that adjust for perfect gaps and close the door gently.
Paint-grade MDFMDF panels stay flat and do not show cracks at the joints when painted.
Solid hardwoodHardwood doors for stain, with frames that hold hinge screws firmly.
Rigid thermofoil and laminateEasy-clean surfaces for solid colors and wood looks; kept away from direct oven heat.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement before and after — Buffalo Grove homes
Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1980s two-story: cabinet door & drawer front replacement
The site: a 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was vinyl wrap lifting off the doors near the oven. The result: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in muted blue-gray with satin brass pulls. The job covered removing old doors and fronts, pulls and knobs, plus optional glass doors and trim.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Arlington Heights
This one is a postwar bi-level in Arlington Heights. Before: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. What bothered the owners most: dated doors on cabinet boxes that were still solid. The result: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in light greige with matte black pulls. The job covered removing old doors and fronts, pulls and knobs, plus optional glass doors and trim.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterA Lake Zurich 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Lake Zurich. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: doors in a style they had grown tired of. Finished kitchen: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in pale sage with polished nickel pulls. On site this meant hanging doors and fixing drawer fronts, optional glass doors and trim, plus final adjustment.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterA Buffalo Grove 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors in warm white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Buffalo Grove
Finished: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Buffalo Grove →How your door replacement goes
- Measure and chooseWe measure every opening and help you choose style, material, color and hardware.
- Doors are builtDoors and fronts are made to your sizes and finished, while your kitchen stays as it is.
- Frames preparedFace frames and ends are prepped and painted or stained to match the new fronts.
- Install and alignWe hang the doors, mount the fronts and align the whole kitchen, usually in a day or two.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement questions from Buffalo Grove homeowners
What door styles are popular now?
Shaker in its classic or slim-frame form is what most owners pick, with slab doors for a modern look. Natural wood tones are showing up more often too.
Can you make doors for bathroom vanities?
Yes, and adding the vanity to the kitchen order keeps the finish identical.
How long does cabinet door replacement take?
Doors take a few weeks to make; installation is usually one or two days, plus time to finish the frames.
Can you replace just one or two doors?
We can, and on painted cabinets the match is easy. On aged stain a single new door may read slightly different.
Will new doors match my existing cabinet boxes?
We paint or stain the face frames and exposed ends to match the new doors, so they look like one piece.
Buffalo Grove contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors working in the Village must register annually; $75 per trade, no fee for state-licensed contractors. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for door replacement in Buffalo Grove?
It depends on the scope. Buffalo Grove's rule in short: Permit required to replace or modify a kitchen, including replacing cabinetry; replacing a sink or faucet needs a plumbing permit even in the same location; electrical must meet the 2017 NEC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services.
Do you work in my part of Buffalo Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Buffalo Grove, including The Highlands, Green Knolls, Windfield, Didier Farms — ZIP 60089 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine, Lake Zurich.
Working in Buffalo Grove
- A lot of Buffalo Grove kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Buffalo Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The HighlandsGreen KnollsWindfieldDidier Farms
ZIP 60089
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement nearby
Other kitchen services in Buffalo Grove
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Kitchen Cabinet ModificationCabinets resized for new appliances, panels and fillers.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.