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 Skokie & nearby Evanston, Park Ridge
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Skokie, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Skokie kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Repairs across Skokie ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Skokie
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 Skokie we usually fix the problem in one visit, with parts brought along or ordered to fit.
Loose or cracked face frame
A gap between the frame and the cabinet side means the joint has failed. We close it, secure it and touch up the finish.
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.
Loose or missing pulls and knobs
We tighten, refit or replace pulls and knobs and fill oversized holes so they stay secure.
Sagging shelves
Heavy plates and cans make long shelves sag. We swap them for thicker material and new shelf pins.
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.
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.
Water damage at the dishwasher
We rebuild cabinet sides and kick boards damaged by dishwasher leaks so the edges are flat and sealed again.
What we check and fix
- DiagnosisWe find out why the door, drawer or box failed before deciding on the fix.
- Repairing hinge mountsStripped holes are plugged or fitted with repair plates so hinges hold.
- Hinges and adjustmentWorn hinges are replaced with matching or upgraded soft-close ones and adjusted for even gaps.
- Drawer slidesWe fit new slides sized to the drawer depth and weight.
- 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.
- Testing and cleanupWe open and close every repaired door and drawer, then clean up.
Parts we replace
Full-extension slidesBall-bearing or undermount slides that open the whole drawer and carry heavy loads.
Drawer boxesPlywood or dovetail boxes built to fit behind your existing fronts.
Concealed and soft-close hingesWe match your hinge type or upgrade to soft-close concealed hinges.
Plywood cabinet floorsSink bases get a plywood bottom that will not swell like the original.
Mat for the sink baseA waterproof liner on the new floor helps catch drips in the future.
Before and after: kitchens near Skokie
Problem
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DetailSkokie kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet & drawer repair
A 1990s two-story colonial in Skokie, a typical kitchen for Skokie. 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 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 drawer slides, finish touch-up, plus testing and cleanup.
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a prewar foursquare, Evanston
The site: a prewar foursquare in Evanston. The kitchen as it was: dark stained 1970s oak cabinets with heavy frames and white porcelain sink. The reason for the call: 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 diagnosis, drawer slides, plus frames, panels and shelves.
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AfterNorthbrook kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet & drawer repair
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Downtown Northbrook. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: 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. The job covered repairing hinge mounts, drawer slides, plus finish touch-up.
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Before
AfterSkokie kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: cabinet refinishing & staining
Wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a natural light oak tone, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Skokie →
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AfterSkokie kitchen, 1960s ranch: cabinet door & drawer front replacement
New five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in light greige with matte black pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Skokie →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.
- 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 Skokie homeowners
Can a cracked cabinet door be repaired?
Often. Clean cracks and loose joints are glued and clamped, then touched up.
Is it cheaper to refinish or replace cabinets?
Refinishing or painting sound cabinets is usually far less expensive than replacement. Repairs first, finish second.
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.
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 damaged kitchen cabinets be repaired?
In most cases. We look at the damage and tell you honestly whether a repair will last.
Do I need a permit for cabinet repair in Skokie?
It depends on the scope. Skokie's rule in short: Electrical work and plumbing or electrical system changes need a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division.
Do you work in my part of Skokie?
Yes. Our crews work across Skokie — ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203 — and nearby Evanston, Park Ridge, Glenview.
Working in Skokie
- A lot of Skokie kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Skokie homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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