Drawer falls off its track
Old roller slides wear and crack. New full-extension slides, sized to the drawer, make it run straight and stay on.
Serving Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Wheaton, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Wheaton kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Technicians covering Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Wheaton
Most broken cabinets in Wheaton 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.
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.
Sagging shelves
Heavy plates and cans make long shelves sag. We swap them for thicker material and new shelf pins.
Door sagging or hanging crooked
A door that droops or rubs its neighbor usually needs a hinge adjustment or a new hinge. If the screws have pulled out, we repair the wood so they hold again.
Swollen sink base floor
A slow leak under the sink turns a particleboard cabinet floor soft and puffy. We cut out the damaged bottom and install a new plywood floor.
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.
Cracked or split cabinet door
Cracked doors are repaired when the crack is clean and the parts line up. Badly damaged doors are replaced and finished to match.
Drawers that stick or grind
We clean, adjust or replace the slides, and plane the box if it rubs, so the drawer opens smoothly.
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 leaksUnder the sink we check for drips and dampness so a repaired cabinet does not get wet again.
- Removing damaged partsWe take out only what is damaged and keep the sound parts.
- Rebuilding the cabinet floorWe install a moisture-resistant bottom in water-damaged cabinets.
- 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.
Common fixes and parts
Plywood cabinet floorsPlywood holds up to moisture far better than the particleboard most sink bases started with.
Wood fillers, glue and touch-up finishesRepair materials and finish markers blended to the color you have.
Concealed and soft-close hingesWe match your hinge type or upgrade to soft-close concealed hinges.
Hinge repair plates and plugsRepair plates and plugs restore holding power where screws have pulled out.
Full-extension slidesSmooth slides rated for pots and dishes, with soft-close options.
Before and after: kitchens near Wheaton
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DetailKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a 1990s two-story colonial, Wheaton
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Wheaton Center. Before: 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. Work included diagnosis, removing damaged parts, plus frames, panels and shelves.
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AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet & drawer repair
A 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. 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. What bothered the owners most: a sink base ruined by a slow leak. The result: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included diagnosis, hinges and adjustment, plus frames, panels and shelves.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
Finished: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Wheaton
What changed: 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 Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
Finished: cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →How the repair goes
- 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 Wheaton homeowners
Is it cheaper to refinish or replace cabinets?
Keeping the boxes almost always costs less. We fix the broken parts so a refinish lasts.
Can you find matching hinges or hardware?
We match what we can and suggest a close replacement when the original is discontinued.
Do you repair just one cabinet?
We do. A few small repairs can usually be handled in one visit.
What affects the cost of cabinet repair?
Labor time and parts drive the price. After we look, you get a written estimate with each repair listed.
Can a cracked cabinet door be repaired?
Many can. We check the crack and tell you whether repair or replacement is the better choice.
Do you work in my part of Wheaton?
Yes. Our crews work across Wheaton, including Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton Center, Danada Square area — ZIP 60189, 60187 — and nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights.
Working in Wheaton
- A lot of Wheaton kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wheaton homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Downtown WheatonWheaton CenterDanada Square area
ZIP 60189ZIP 60187
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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.