Water damage at the dishwasher
A leaking dishwasher can swell the cabinet sides and the toe-kick next to it. We replace the damaged parts and finish them to match.
Serving West Chicago & nearby Winfield, Carol Stream
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in West Chicago, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in West Chicago kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Technicians covering West Chicago ZIP 60185
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in West Chicago
Most broken cabinets in West Chicago 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 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.
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.
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.
Cracked or split cabinet door
We fix cracked door panels and loose door frames, and touch up the finish so the repair is hard to spot.
Broken shelf pins and clips
Shelf pins come in many sizes. We match the hole size and replace the broken ones so shelves sit level.
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.
Door won't stay closed
We replace tired self-closing hinges and check the cabinet for level so doors latch properly again.
What we check and fix
- DiagnosisEvery repair starts with finding the cause, whether it is a part, a leak or a shifted cabinet.
- Removing damaged partsWe take out only what is damaged and keep the sound parts.
- 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.
- 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.
- Testing and cleanupEach repair is tested in front of you and the work area is left clean.
Common fixes and parts
Drawer boxesReplacement boxes sized exactly to the opening and your slides.
Plywood cabinet floorsSink bases get a plywood bottom that will not swell like the original.
Full-extension slidesBall-bearing or undermount slides that open the whole drawer and carry heavy loads.
Hinge repair plates and plugsRepair plates and plugs restore holding power where screws have pulled out.
Mat for the sink baseWe can add a protective tray under the sink to keep small leaks from reaching the wood.
What the work looks like in West Chicago homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago, a typical kitchen for West Chicago. Before: 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: broken cabinets they wanted fixed, not replaced. After: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. The job covered rebuilding the cabinet floor, repairing hinge mounts, plus drawer slides.
Before
AfterWinfield kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet & drawer repair
This one is a 1980s two-story in Winfield. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was 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 rebuilding the cabinet floor, repairing hinge mounts, plus drawer box repair or replacement.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Winfield →
Before
AfterCabinet Refinishing & Staining in a 1990s two-story colonial, West Chicago
Finished: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in West Chicago →
Before
AfterCabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in a 1990s two-story colonial, West Chicago
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in muted blue-gray with satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in West Chicago →
Before
AfterWest Chicago kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in soft white with brushed nickel bar pulls, black honed granite counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in West Chicago →From diagnosis to fixed
- 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 West Chicago homeowners
What affects the cost of cabinet repair?
Scope, materials and any custom parts. We itemize the estimate in writing so you can choose what to fix.
Do you repair just one cabinet?
Yes. Bring us a list and we will fix everything in one trip if we can.
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.
Can you replace drawer slides on old cabinets?
Yes. We measure the drawer and the opening and fit slides that suit them, often upgrading to full-extension.
Can you find matching hinges or hardware?
We match what we can and suggest a close replacement when the original is discontinued.
Do I need a permit for cabinet repair in West Chicago?
It depends on the scope. West Chicago's rule in short: West Chicago requires a building permit for certain home improvement and remodeling projects; the city publishes an Additions & Remodeling permit guide with a submittal checklist. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of West Chicago?
Yes. Our crews work across West Chicago — ZIP 60185 — and nearby Winfield, Carol Stream, St. Charles.
Working in West Chicago
- A lot of West Chicago kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most West Chicago homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in West Chicago
Kitchen Cabinet ModificationCabinets resized for new appliances, panels and fillers.
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.