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.
Serving Carol Stream & nearby Glendale Heights, Winfield
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Carol Stream, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Carol Stream kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Technicians covering Carol Stream ZIP 60188
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Carol Stream
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 Carol Stream we usually fix the problem in one visit, with parts brought along or ordered to fit.
Stripped hinge screw holes
Hinges that keep pulling loose need a stronger mount, not longer screws. We rebuild the spot and rehang the door.
Drawer box coming apart
Stapled drawer boxes loosen at the corners and drop their bottoms. We reglue and reinforce the joints or build a new box to the same size.
Sagging shelves
If a shelf has dipped in the middle, flipping it rarely lasts. A stiffer shelf or a center support fixes it.
Peeling thermofoil or edge banding
Edge banding that has come off can be reapplied. Large thermofoil failures near heat usually mean a new door.
Drawers that stick or grind
We clean, adjust or replace the slides, and plane the box if it rubs, so the drawer opens smoothly.
Door won't stay closed
Doors that drift open often have worn hinge springs or a cabinet that is no longer level. We replace hinges or adjust the box so doors close and stay shut.
Drawer falls off its track
Old roller slides wear and crack. New full-extension slides, sized to the drawer, make it run straight and stay on.
What the repair visit covers
- 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.
- Hinges and adjustmentWorn hinges are replaced with matching or upgraded soft-close ones and adjusted for even gaps.
- Drawer slidesWe fit new slides sized to the drawer depth and weight.
- Drawer box repair or replacementLoose boxes are reglued and reinforced, or a new box is built behind the existing front.
- Finish touch-upRepaired areas are filled, sanded and touched up to blend with the existing finish.
- Testing and cleanupWe open and close every repaired door and drawer, then clean up.
Common fixes and parts
Mat for the sink baseWe can add a protective tray under the sink to keep small leaks from reaching the wood.
Full-extension slidesSmooth slides rated for pots and dishes, with soft-close options.
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.
Drawer boxesReplacement boxes sized exactly to the opening and your slides.
Kitchens like yours in Carol Stream: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: broken cabinets they wanted fixed, not replaced. Finished kitchen: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. The job covered removing damaged parts, hinges and adjustment, plus finish touch-up.
Before
AfterA Glendale Heights two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was a sink base ruined by a slow leak. Finished kitchen: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. On site this meant removing damaged parts, drawer slides, plus testing and cleanup.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterA Carol Stream two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
What changed: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterCarol Stream kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: cabinet door & drawer front replacement
New five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in muted blue-gray with satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterA Carol Stream 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Carol Stream →The repair visit
- Tell us what's brokenDescribe the problem or send photos so we bring likely parts.
- 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 upWe check every repaired part with you and leave the kitchen tidy.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair questions from Carol Stream homeowners
Can you repair cabinets in a condo building?
Yes. Small repairs fit easily into condo work-hour rules.
Can water-damaged sink base cabinets be repaired?
Yes, once the leak is fixed. We replace the swollen bottom and any damaged sides with plywood and seal it.
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 you replace drawer slides on old cabinets?
Yes. We measure the drawer and the opening and fit slides that suit them, often upgrading to full-extension.
Is it cheaper to refinish or replace cabinets?
If the cabinets are solid, repair and refinish is typically the less expensive route.
Do Carol Stream condo associations need to approve cabinet repair?
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 Carol Stream?
It depends on the scope. Carol Stream's rule in short: Permit required for most remodeling; exempt only if no structural change and no alteration or relocation of plumbing, heating or electrical; fixture swaps without piping changes are exempt. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Carol Stream?
Yes. Our crews work across Carol Stream — ZIP 60188 — and nearby Glendale Heights, Winfield, Bloomingdale.
Working in Carol Stream
- A lot of Carol Stream kitchens date from the 1980s. 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 Community Development Department, Building Permits & Inspections handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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