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.
Serving Lake Zurich & nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Lake Zurich, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Lake Zurich kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Repairs across Lake Zurich ZIP 60047
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Lake Zurich
When one or two things in the kitchen are broken, a repair is the sensible fix. We come to your Lake Zurich home, find out why the door, drawer or box failed and fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Sagging shelves
Heavy plates and cans make long shelves sag. We swap them for thicker material and new shelf pins.
Swollen sink base floor
Water-damaged sink bases are one of our most common repairs. Once the leak is fixed, we replace the floor and any swollen side panels with moisture-resistant material.
Door won't stay closed
If a door swings open on its own, the hinge has lost its tension or the cabinet has shifted. We find which and fix it.
Broken shelf pins and clips
Wobbly shelves are often just missing pins. We bring replacements and check every shelf while we are there.
Stripped hinge screw holes
Hinges that keep pulling loose need a stronger mount, not longer screws. We rebuild the spot and rehang the door.
Drawer falls off its track
When the drawer tips forward as you open it, the slides are failing. We fit new ones and adjust them so the drawer runs level.
Loose or missing pulls and knobs
We tighten, refit or replace pulls and knobs and fill oversized holes so they stay secure.
Where we look first
- Checking for active leaksWater damage repairs wait until the leak is stopped; we check the area with you first.
- Removing damaged partsSwollen bottoms, broken slides and failed hinges come out cleanly without harming the rest of the 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.
- Frames, panels and shelvesWe fix frames, side panels and shelves so the cabinet is solid again.
Repair options
Wood fillers, glue and touch-up finishesWood glue, filler and touch-up stains or paint matched to your cabinets.
Concealed and soft-close hingesAdjustable hidden hinges, with soft-close where the cabinet allows.
Mat for the sink baseA waterproof liner on the new floor helps catch drips in the future.
Drawer boxesPlywood or dovetail boxes built to fit behind your existing fronts.
Plywood cabinet floorsSink bases get a plywood bottom that will not swell like the original.
Kitchens like yours in Lake Zurich: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailA Lake Zurich 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Lake Zurich. Before: 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 sink base ruined by a slow leak. After: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. On site this meant checking for active leaks, removing damaged parts, plus repairing hinge mounts.
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AfterKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Palatine
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: a sink base ruined by a slow leak. After: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. On site this meant removing damaged parts, rebuilding the cabinet floor, plus frames, panels and shelves.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Palatine →
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AfterAn Arlington Heights two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights. What we started with: 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. After: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. The job covered checking for active leaks, rebuilding the cabinet floor, plus drawer slides.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Lake Zurich
What changed: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterA Lake Zurich two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
New five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in pale sage with polished nickel pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Lake Zurich →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 upDoors and drawers are tested, adjusted and the area is cleaned.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair questions from Lake Zurich homeowners
Do you repair just one cabinet?
Yes. Bring us a list and we will fix everything in one trip if we can.
What affects the cost of cabinet repair?
Labor time and parts drive the price. After we look, you get a written estimate with each repair listed.
Can you find matching hinges or hardware?
We match what we can and suggest a close replacement when the original is discontinued.
Can you add soft-close while repairing?
Often. We can swap hinges and slides for soft-close ones during the repair.
How long does a cabinet repair take?
Hinge and slide fixes are quick. Water damage repairs take longer because the area must be dry.
Do I need a permit for cabinet repair in Lake Zurich?
It depends on the scope. Lake Zurich's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling (kitchen, bath, basement). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department).
Do you work in my part of Lake Zurich?
Yes. Our crews work across Lake Zurich — ZIP 60047 — and nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights.
Working in Lake Zurich
- A lot of Lake Zurich kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Lake Zurich homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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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.