Drawer box coming apart
If the drawer bottom has fallen out or the corners have spread, we either repair the box or replace it with a sturdier one behind your existing front.
Serving Northbrook & nearby Glenview, Highland Park
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Northbrook, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Northbrook kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Technicians covering Northbrook ZIP 60062
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Northbrook
When one or two things in the kitchen are broken, a repair is the sensible fix. We come to your Northbrook home, find out why the door, drawer or box failed and fix the cause, not just the symptom.
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.
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.
Broken shelf pins and clips
Missing or broken shelf supports leave shelves wobbling or tilted. We replace them with the right size for your cabinets.
Peeling thermofoil or edge banding
We reattach small areas of loose banding and tell you honestly when a thermofoil door is past repair.
Drawers that stick or grind
A grinding drawer usually means the rollers or ball bearings are worn out. Replacement slides make it glide again.
Door won't stay closed
Doors that drift open often have worn hinge springs or a cabinet that is no longer level. We replace hinges or adjust the box so doors close and stay shut.
Sagging shelves
If a shelf has dipped in the middle, flipping it rarely lasts. A stiffer shelf or a center support fixes it.
Where we look first
- Rebuilding the cabinet floorA new plywood floor is cut to fit, supported and sealed in the sink base.
- 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 slidesWe fit new slides sized to the drawer depth and weight.
- Drawer box repair or replacementWe repair failing drawer boxes or replace them while keeping your fronts.
- Frames, panels and shelvesWe fix frames, side panels and shelves so the cabinet is solid again.
- Finish touch-upWe color-match touch-ups so the repair is as unnoticeable as possible.
Parts we replace
Drawer boxesPlywood or dovetail boxes built to fit behind your existing fronts.
Hinge repair plates and plugsRepair plates and plugs restore holding power where screws have pulled out.
Plywood cabinet floorsSink bases get a plywood bottom that will not swell like the original.
Concealed and soft-close hingesWe match your hinge type or upgrade to soft-close concealed hinges.
Full-extension slidesSmooth slides rated for pots and dishes, with soft-close options.
Kitchens like yours in Northbrook: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Northbrook
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Techny. Before: 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. Finished kitchen: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. The job covered hinges and adjustment, drawer slides, plus frames, panels and shelves.
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a 1980s two-story, Glenview
This one is a 1980s two-story near The Park. 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 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. Work included repairing hinge mounts, drawer box repair or replacement, plus frames, panels and shelves.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Glenview →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Northbrook
What changed: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Northbrook →
Before
AfterCabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in a 1950s ranch, Northbrook
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in sage green with matte black pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Northbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Northbrook
Finished: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Northbrook →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 upWe check every repaired part with you and leave the kitchen tidy.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair questions from Northbrook homeowners
Can you find matching hinges or hardware?
Often. Many hinge styles are still made. When yours is not, we fit an equivalent that works with your doors.
Can you add soft-close while repairing?
Yes. When we replace hinges or slides, soft-close versions are usually an easy upgrade.
Should I repair or replace my cabinets?
Repair if the boxes are sound and the problems are hardware or isolated damage. Replace if many boxes are failing or you want a new layout.
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 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 Northbrook?
It depends on the scope. Northbrook's rule in short: Village lists separate permit types: Single Family Alterations - Interior, Electrical (new wiring/outlets), and Plumbing (new fixtures). We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Planning Services.
Do you work in my part of Northbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Northbrook, including Techny, Downtown Northbrook — ZIP 60062 — and nearby Glenview, Highland Park, Mount Prospect.
Working in Northbrook
- A lot of Northbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Northbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Planning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
TechnyDowntown Northbrook
ZIP 60062
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