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 Glendale Heights & nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Glendale Heights, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Glendale Heights kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Repairs across Glendale Heights ZIP 60139
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Glendale Heights
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 Glendale Heights we usually fix the problem in one visit, with parts brought along or ordered to fit.
Cracked or split cabinet door
Cracked doors are repaired when the crack is clean and the parts line up. Badly damaged doors are replaced and finished to match.
Drawers that stick or grind
A grinding drawer usually means the rollers or ball bearings are worn out. Replacement slides make it glide again.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swollen sink base floor
A slow leak under the sink turns a particleboard cabinet floor soft and puffy. We cut out the damaged bottom and install a new plywood floor.
What the repair visit covers
- Checking for active leaksUnder the sink we check for drips and dampness so a repaired cabinet does not get wet again.
- Removing damaged partsWe take out only what is damaged and keep the sound parts.
- 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 slidesOld slides are replaced in pairs and adjusted to run level and smooth.
- Finish touch-upWe color-match touch-ups so the repair is as unnoticeable as possible.
- Testing and cleanupEach repair is tested in front of you and the work area is left clean.
Repair options
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.
Drawer boxesPlywood or dovetail boxes built to fit behind your existing fronts.
Plywood cabinet floorsPlywood holds up to moisture far better than the particleboard most sink bases started with.
Mat for the sink baseA waterproof liner on the new floor helps catch drips in the future.
Before and after: kitchens near Glendale Heights
Problem
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DetailGlendale Heights kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet & drawer repair
The site: a 1980s two-story in Glendale Heights. Before: 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. Work included rebuilding the cabinet floor, drawer slides, plus finish touch-up.
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bloomingdale
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Old Town Bloomingdale. 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 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 finish touch-up.
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Before
AfterAddison kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen cabinet & drawer repair
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Addison. The kitchen as it was: 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 hinges and adjustment, drawer slides, plus testing and cleanup.
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Before
AfterCabinet Refinishing & Staining in a 1980s two-story, Glendale Heights
Finished: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterA Glendale Heights 1980s two-story: before and after
New five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in muted blue-gray with satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Glendale Heights →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 upDoors and drawers are tested, adjusted and the area is cleaned.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair questions from Glendale Heights homeowners
Can you repair cabinets in a condo building?
We do. We follow the building's work hours and protect common areas when we bring tools in.
Should I repair or replace my cabinets?
If the issues are a few doors, drawers or a sink base, repair. If the whole kitchen is falling apart, replacement is better value.
Can you add soft-close while repairing?
Yes. When we replace hinges or slides, soft-close versions are usually an easy upgrade.
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 you fix a cabinet door that won't close?
Almost always. We adjust or replace the hinge and repair the screw holes if needed.
Do Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights?
It depends on the scope. Glendale Heights's rule in short: Permits required for most construction projects; a Residential Remodel/Alteration application exists; call Community Development if unsure. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Glendale Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Glendale Heights — ZIP 60139 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Addison.
Working in Glendale Heights
- A lot of Glendale Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. 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 handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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