Peeling thermofoil or edge banding
Lifting vinyl film or loose edge banding can sometimes be reglued if it is caught early. Badly peeled doors are replaced.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Des Plaines, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Des Plaines kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Technicians covering Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Des Plaines
When one or two things in the kitchen are broken, a repair is the sensible fix. We come to your Des Plaines home, find out why the door, drawer or box failed and fix the cause, not just the symptom.
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.
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.
Sagging shelves
Particleboard shelves bow under dishes over time. We replace them with plywood shelves or add support at the back.
Loose or cracked face frame
A gap between the frame and the cabinet side means the joint has failed. We close it, secure it and touch up the finish.
Door won't stay closed
We replace tired self-closing hinges and check the cabinet for level so doors latch properly again.
Broken shelf pins and clips
Wobbly shelves are often just missing pins. We bring replacements and check every shelf while we are there.
Drawer falls off its track
A drawer that drops or jumps the track usually has a broken roller, a bent slide or a loose mounting screw. We replace the slides as a pair.
Where we look first
- Checking for active leaksUnder the sink we check for drips and dampness so a repaired cabinet does not get wet again.
- Rebuilding the cabinet floorA new plywood floor is cut to fit, supported and sealed in the sink base.
- Repairing hinge mountsWe rebuild worn hinge locations so doors stay adjusted.
- 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.
- 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.
Repair options
Plywood cabinet floorsSink bases get a plywood bottom that will not swell like the original.
Hinge repair plates and plugsMetal plates and hardwood plugs give stripped hinge spots a solid mount.
Wood fillers, glue and touch-up finishesWood glue, filler and touch-up stains or paint matched to your cabinets.
Shelving and shelf supportsThicker shelves and metal pins in the right size for your cabinets.
Full-extension slidesSmooth slides rated for pots and dishes, with soft-close options.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair before and after — Des Plaines homes
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DetailKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Des Plaines
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Des Plaines. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: broken cabinets they wanted fixed, not replaced. The result: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included repairing hinge mounts, drawer slides, plus frames, panels and shelves.
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AfterKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Park Ridge
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Park Ridge. 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 door hanging crooked and a soft cabinet floor. Finished kitchen: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included checking for active leaks, rebuilding the cabinet floor, plus finish touch-up.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Park Ridge →
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AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village, a typical kitchen for Elk Grove Village. Before: 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. Finished kitchen: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included drawer slides, drawer box repair or replacement, plus finish touch-up.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines 1960s ranch: before and after
What changed: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a natural light oak tone, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Des Plaines →
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AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Des Plaines
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in light greige with matte black pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Des Plaines →From diagnosis to fixed
- 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 upWe check every repaired part with you and leave the kitchen tidy.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair questions from Des Plaines homeowners
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?
Scope, materials and any custom parts. We itemize the estimate in writing so you can choose what to fix.
Can damaged kitchen cabinets be repaired?
Usually, yes. Hinges, slides, drawer boxes, frames and water-damaged floors can all be fixed without replacing the cabinet.
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.
How long does a cabinet repair take?
Most repairs take a few hours. Sink base rebuilds or custom drawer boxes may take a day or need a return visit.
Do I need a permit for cabinet repair in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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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.