Builder-grade cabinets wearing early
In houses from the 2000s, the first failures are usually stapled drawers and soft hinge mounts. Those parts are easy to replace.
Serving Plainfield & nearby Bolingbrook, Naperville
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Plainfield, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Plainfield kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Repairs across Plainfield ZIP 60544, 60585, 60586, 60543
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Plainfield
Most broken cabinets in Plainfield 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.
Sagging shelves
Heavy plates and cans make long shelves sag. We swap them for thicker material and new shelf pins.
Drawers that stick or grind
Sticking drawers can come from worn slides, a box that has swelled or a cabinet that has shifted. We diagnose which and fix that part.
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.
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 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.
Drawer box coming apart
Stapled drawer boxes loosen at the corners and drop their bottoms. We reglue and reinforce the joints or build a new box to the same size.
Where we look first
- DiagnosisWe find out why the door, drawer or box failed before deciding on the fix.
- 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 box repair or replacementWe repair failing drawer boxes or replace them while keeping your fronts.
- 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.
- Testing and cleanupEach repair is tested in front of you and the work area is left clean.
Common fixes and parts
Wood fillers, glue and touch-up finishesRepair materials and finish markers blended to the color you have.
Hinge repair plates and plugsMetal plates and hardwood plugs give stripped hinge spots a solid mount.
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.
Concealed and soft-close hingesWe match your hinge type or upgrade to soft-close concealed hinges.
Kitchens like yours in Plainfield: before and after
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DetailA Plainfield 2000s two-story with an open kitchen: before and after
This one is a 2000s two-story with an open kitchen in Plainfield. What we started with: gray shaker cabinets and white farmhouse sink. The reason for the call: 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 repairing hinge mounts, drawer box repair or replacement, plus frames, panels and shelves.
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AfterA Bolingbrook two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Colonial Village, a typical kitchen for Bolingbrook. 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 reason for the call: 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. Work included diagnosis, repairing hinge mounts, plus frames, panels and shelves.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Bolingbrook →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Naperville
A 1990s two-story colonial near Downtown Naperville, a typical kitchen for Naperville. 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. After: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included diagnosis, drawer box repair or replacement, plus testing and cleanup.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Naperville →
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AfterCabinet Refinishing & Staining in a newer open-plan house, Plainfield
What changed: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a rich even medium-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Plainfield →
Before
AfterPlainfield kitchen, 2000s two-story with an open kitchen: cabinet door & drawer front replacement
Finished: new flat slab doors with a thin edge and drawer fronts in light greige with brushed nickel bar pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Plainfield →The repair visit
- Tell us what's brokenDescribe the problem or send photos so we bring likely parts.
- 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 Plainfield homeowners
Do you repair just one cabinet?
Yes. Single-door and single-drawer repairs are a normal part of our work.
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.
Can you replace drawer slides on old cabinets?
Usually. Even old side-mount slides can be replaced with modern ones of the right length.
Should I repair or replace my cabinets?
We will tell you which makes sense after looking. Most kitchens we see only need repairs.
Can you find matching hinges or hardware?
Usually. Bring us a sample or a photo and we will source a match.
Do you work in my part of Plainfield?
Yes. Our crews work across Plainfield — ZIP 60544, 60585, 60586, 60543 — and nearby Bolingbrook, Naperville, Aurora.
Working in Plainfield
- Many Plainfield homes were built after 2000, so cabinet boxes and plumbing are usually solid and an update moves fast.
- Most Plainfield homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Downtown Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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