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Serving Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Palatine, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Palatine kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Technicians covering Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Palatine
Most broken cabinets in Palatine 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.
Loose or cracked face frame
Cracked stiles and rails are glued, reinforced and filled, or replaced with matching wood when the damage is too much.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Loose or missing pulls and knobs
If one pull is missing, we look for a match or suggest a new set that uses the same hole spacing.
Where we look first
- DiagnosisEvery repair starts with finding the cause, whether it is a part, a leak or a shifted cabinet.
- Checking for active leaksWater damage repairs wait until the leak is stopped; we check the area with you first.
- Repairing hinge mountsStripped holes are plugged or fitted with repair plates so hinges hold.
- Drawer slidesWe fit new slides sized to the drawer depth and weight.
- Drawer box repair or replacementLoose boxes are reglued and reinforced, or a new box is built behind the existing front.
- Frames, panels and shelvesLoose face frames are secured, damaged panels replaced and sagging shelves swapped out.
- Finish touch-upWe color-match touch-ups so the repair is as unnoticeable as possible.
Common fixes and parts
Concealed and soft-close hingesAdjustable hidden hinges, with soft-close where the cabinet allows.
Shelving and shelf supportsThicker shelves and metal pins in the right size for your cabinets.
Wood fillers, glue and touch-up finishesWood glue, filler and touch-up stains or paint matched to your cabinets.
Mat for the sink baseA waterproof liner on the new floor helps catch drips in the future.
Full-extension slidesSmooth slides rated for pots and dishes, with soft-close options.
Kitchens like yours in Palatine: before and after
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DetailPalatine kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet & drawer repair
This one is a 1980s two-story in Palatine. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: broken cabinets they wanted fixed, not replaced. The result: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. On site this meant diagnosis, checking for active leaks, plus drawer box repair or replacement.
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AfterAn Arlington Heights two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: 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 diagnosis, drawer slides, plus frames, panels and shelves.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterLake Zurich kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet & drawer repair
A 1980s two-story in Lake Zurich, a typical kitchen for Lake Zurich. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was broken cabinets they wanted fixed, not replaced. Finished kitchen: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. The job covered checking for active leaks, repairing hinge mounts, plus finish touch-up.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine
What changed: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Palatine →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Palatine
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in muted blue-gray with satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Palatine →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.
- 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 Palatine homeowners
Can you repair cabinets in a condo building?
Yes. Small repairs fit easily into condo work-hour rules.
Can you find matching hinges or hardware?
We match what we can and suggest a close replacement when the original is discontinued.
How long does a cabinet repair take?
Most repairs take a few hours. Sink base rebuilds or custom drawer boxes may take a day or need a return visit.
Do you repair just one cabinet?
We do. A few small repairs can usually be handled in one visit.
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.
Do Palatine 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 Palatine?
It depends on the scope. Palatine's rule in short: A permit is required to remodel a kitchen or to add/alter the electrical system. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- A lot of Palatine 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 - Building Permits & Inspections 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.