Stripped hinge screw holes
When the screws spin without tightening, the material around them is gone. A hardwood plug or a repair plate gives the hinge something solid to bite into.
Serving Elgin & nearby St. Charles, Bartlett
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Elgin, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Elgin kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Repairs across Elgin ZIP 60123, 60124, 60120, 60140
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Elgin
Most broken cabinets in Elgin kitchens do not need replacing. A stripped hinge, a drawer that drops off its slide or a sink base swollen from a slow leak can be repaired, and we do those repairs with parts that match what you have.
Drawers that stick or grind
We clean, adjust or replace the slides, and plane the box if it rubs, so the drawer opens smoothly.
Drawer box coming apart
Weak drawer boxes are common in builder cabinets. A new plywood or dovetail box can go behind the original front so nothing looks different.
Water damage at the dishwasher
A leaking dishwasher can swell the cabinet sides and the toe-kick next to it. We replace the damaged parts and finish them to match.
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.
Cracked or split cabinet door
A split panel or broken door joint can often be glued and clamped. When it cannot, we make or source a replacement door in the same style.
Broken shelf pins and clips
Wobbly shelves are often just missing pins. We bring replacements and check every shelf while we are there.
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.
What the repair visit covers
- Removing damaged partsWe take out only what is damaged and keep the sound parts.
- Rebuilding the cabinet floorWe install a moisture-resistant bottom in water-damaged cabinets.
- Repairing hinge mountsWe rebuild worn hinge locations so doors stay adjusted.
- Hinges and adjustmentWe set every door we touch so it lines up with its neighbors.
- Drawer box repair or replacementWe repair failing drawer boxes or replace them while keeping your fronts.
- Frames, panels and shelvesLoose face frames are secured, damaged panels replaced and sagging shelves swapped out.
- Testing and cleanupWe open and close every repaired door and drawer, then clean up.
Parts we replace
Concealed and soft-close hingesAdjustable hidden hinges, with soft-close where the cabinet allows.
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.
Hinge repair plates and plugsRepair plates and plugs restore holding power where screws have pulled out.
Drawer boxesPlywood or dovetail boxes built to fit behind your existing fronts.
What the work looks like in Elgin homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailAn Elgin two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elgin. The kitchen as it was: 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: 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. On site this meant rebuilding the cabinet floor, hinges and adjustment, plus drawer box repair or replacement.
Before
AfterA Hoffman Estates 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Hoffman Estates. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white double sink. The main complaint was worn, damaged cabinet parts that needed fixing. The result: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included repairing hinge mounts, hinges and adjustment, plus frames, panels and shelves.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterAn Elgin 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Elgin →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Elgin
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in pale sage with polished nickel pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Elgin →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Elgin
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elgin →How the repair goes
- Tell us what's brokenA short description and a couple of photos help us plan the visit.
- 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 upWe check every repaired part with you and leave the kitchen tidy.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair questions from Elgin homeowners
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.
Can you replace drawer slides on old cabinets?
Usually. Even old side-mount slides can be replaced with modern ones of the right length.
Can damaged kitchen cabinets be repaired?
Most damage is repairable. Replacement only makes sense when the box itself is badly swollen, rotted or structurally failed.
Is it cheaper to refinish or replace cabinets?
Keeping the boxes almost always costs less. We fix the broken parts so a refinish lasts.
Do you repair just one cabinet?
Yes. Bring us a list and we will fix everything in one trip if we can.
Do I need a permit for cabinet repair 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
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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.