Lipped doors on pre-1940 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 Elgin & nearby St. Charles, Bartlett
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Elgin, IL
Made-to-measure cabinet doors and drawer fronts for your Elgin kitchen, hung on the cabinet boxes you already have.
- Serving Elgin ZIP 60123, 60124, 60120, 60140
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Door and drawer problems we fix in Elgin
We replace kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts in Elgin, and only those. Each door is built to the size of its opening, bored for hinges and hung on your existing boxes; the frames are then painted or stained so the old and new parts read as one kitchen.
Old exposed hinges
Visible, sagging hinges go away with new doors. We bore each door for concealed hinges that fit your face frames.
Laminate doors chipped at the edges
Chipped laminate cannot be repainted well. We replace the doors and drawer fronts and leave the boxes in place.
Warped doors that won't close flat
A door that twisted or bowed will not sit flat against the frame no matter how the hinges are set. A new, stable door fixes the gap.
A modern, handle-free look
Slab doors with finger pulls or edge profiles give a clean, minimal front. We check the overlay so doors still clear each other.
Pet or kid damage on lower doors
Damage usually stays on the lower doors. We can replace just those, though matching an old finish exactly is hard, so a full set looks best.
Swollen doors by the sink or dishwasher
Doors swollen from steam or a leak are replaced with sealed doors that hold up better in that spot.
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.
What's included
- Measuring every openingEach door and drawer opening is measured, with the overlay and hinge type recorded.
- Door and finish selectionYou choose style, material and color from samples held up against your counters and floor.
- Hinge boringDoors are bored for concealed hinges that fit your face frames or frameless boxes.
- Finishing the face framesWe paint or stain the existing boxes on site so they match the new fronts.
- 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.
Materials and finishes
Glass insertsGlass panels in the door frame to show dishes or add light.
Shaker doorsA flat recessed center panel with a square frame, the most versatile style for any house.
Rigid thermofoil and laminateEasy-clean surfaces for solid colors and wood looks; kept away from direct oven heat.
Inset, partial and full overlayInset doors sit inside the frame, overlay doors sit on top; we match your boxes.
Slab and flat-panel doorsPlain slab doors in painted MDF, wood veneer or laminate for a minimal look.
Before and after: kitchens near Elgin
Before
AfterCabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in a 1980s two-story, Elgin
This one is a 1980s two-story near Downtown. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was 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. The job covered measuring every opening, door and finish selection, plus finishing the face frames.
Before
AfterSt. Charles kitchen, 1980s two-story: cabinet door & drawer front replacement
This one is a 1980s two-story in St. Charles. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: peeling thermofoil doors. Finished kitchen: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in muted blue-gray with satin brass pulls. On site this meant hinge boring, finishing the face frames, plus final adjustment.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in St. Charles →
Before
AfterA Bartlett 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: arched raised-panel doors that dated the kitchen. After: new flat slab doors with a thin edge and drawer fronts in light greige with brushed nickel bar pulls. The job covered hinge boring, finishing the face frames, plus final adjustment.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Bartlett →
Before
AfterAn Elgin 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors in warm white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Elgin →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Elgin
New cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Elgin →How the job goes
- Measure and chooseA visit to size each door and drawer and pick the look from samples.
- Doors are builtProduction happens off-site; your current doors stay on until the new ones arrive.
- 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 Elgin homeowners
Will new doors match my existing cabinet boxes?
Yes. Finishing the boxes on site is part of the job, not an extra afterthought.
Can you make doors for bathroom vanities?
Yes, and adding the vanity to the kitchen order keeps the finish identical.
What door styles are popular now?
Plain Shaker, narrow-rail Shaker and slab doors, in warm whites, greens and natural wood.
Do you sell unfinished doors I can paint myself?
Our service is doors made, finished and installed by us, so we do not supply loose unfinished doors.
Can you replace drawer fronts too?
Yes. Where the front is part of the drawer box itself, we fit a new box or a matching false front.
Do I need a Elgin-registered contractor for door replacement?
City requires a notarized letter of intent from all licensed contractors; general contractors submit one for each licensed subcontractor. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for door replacement in Elgin?
It depends on the scope. Elgin's rule in short: No kitchen-specific rule; interior remodeling (including kitchens) uses the general Remodeling Permit Application. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building permits), City of Elgin, 150 Dexter Court.
Do you work in my part of Elgin?
Yes. Our crews work across Elgin, including Gifford Park, West Side, Downtown — ZIP 60123, 60124, 60120, 60140 — and nearby St. Charles, Bartlett, Hoffman Estates.
Working in Elgin
- A lot of Elgin kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elgin homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Spring-Douglas Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Gifford ParkWest SideDowntown
ZIP 60123ZIP 60124ZIP 60120ZIP 60140
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement nearby
Other kitchen services in Elgin
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.