Stripped hinge screw holes
Hinges that keep pulling loose need a stronger mount, not longer screws. We rebuild the spot and rehang the door.
Serving Highland Park & nearby Northbrook, Glenview
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Highland Park, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Highland Park kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Technicians covering Highland Park ZIP 60035
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Highland Park
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 Highland Park we usually fix the problem in one visit, with parts brought along or ordered to fit.
Peeling thermofoil or edge banding
Edge banding that has come off can be reapplied. Large thermofoil failures near heat usually mean a new door.
Water damage at the dishwasher
Swollen edges beside the dishwasher are a sign of past leaks. We repair or replace the affected panels after the source is fixed.
Swollen sink base floor
If the bottom of your sink cabinet sags or crumbles, it can usually be rebuilt in place without replacing the cabinet or the counter.
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.
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.
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.
Broken shelf pins and clips
Wobbly shelves are often just missing pins. We bring replacements and check every shelf while we are there.
Where we look first
- DiagnosisEvery repair starts with finding the cause, whether it is a part, a leak or a shifted cabinet.
- Rebuilding the cabinet floorWe install a moisture-resistant bottom in water-damaged cabinets.
- Repairing hinge mountsStripped holes are plugged or fitted with repair plates so hinges hold.
- Hinges and adjustmentWe set every door we touch so it lines up with its neighbors.
- Drawer slidesOld slides are replaced in pairs and adjusted to run level and smooth.
- Drawer box repair or replacementLoose boxes are reglued and reinforced, or a new box is built behind the existing front.
- Testing and cleanupEach repair is tested in front of you and the work area is left clean.
Parts we replace
Wood fillers, glue and touch-up finishesWood glue, filler and touch-up stains or paint matched to your cabinets.
Shelving and shelf supportsStiffer shelf panels and matching supports that will not bow.
Mat for the sink baseWe can add a protective tray under the sink to keep small leaks from reaching the wood.
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.
Kitchens like yours in Highland Park: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailHighland Park kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen cabinet & drawer repair
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Highland Park, a typical kitchen for Highland Park. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: a door hanging crooked and a soft cabinet floor. The result: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. On site this meant hinges and adjustment, drawer slides, plus testing and cleanup.
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a 1990s two-story colonial, Glenview
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near The Park. 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. The main complaint was a door hanging crooked and a soft cabinet floor. After: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. On site this meant drawer slides, drawer box repair or replacement, plus testing and cleanup.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Glenview →
Before
AfterHighland Park kitchen, 1960s ranch: cabinet refinishing & staining
What changed: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a natural light oak tone, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Highland Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Highland Park
What changed: new flat slab doors in a matte finish and long slim pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Highland Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1960s ranch, Highland Park
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Highland Park →The repair visit
- 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.
- RepairWe fix what we can right away and return if a part has to be ordered.
- Test and clean upDoors and drawers are tested, adjusted and the area is cleaned.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair questions from Highland Park homeowners
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.
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 a cracked cabinet door be repaired?
If the break is clean, yes. Shattered or warped doors are better replaced with a matching new one.
Do you repair just one cabinet?
We do. A few small repairs can usually be handled in one visit.
How long does a cabinet repair take?
Usually one visit. Ordered parts or new doors take longer.
Do you work in my part of Highland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Highland Park, including Ravinia District, Downtown Highland Park, Port Clinton, St. John's — ZIP 60035 — and nearby Northbrook, Glenview, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Highland Park
- A lot of Highland Park kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Highland Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Ravinia DistrictDowntown Highland ParkPort ClintonSt. John's
ZIP 60035
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Cabinet Door & Drawer Front ReplacementReplacement doors and drawer fronts in any style.
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