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.
Serving Wood Dale & nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Wood Dale, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Wood Dale kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Technicians covering Wood Dale ZIP 60191
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Wood Dale
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 Wood Dale 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.
Sagging shelves
Heavy plates and cans make long shelves sag. We swap them for thicker material and new shelf pins.
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.
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.
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.
Stripped hinge screw holes
Hinges that keep pulling loose need a stronger mount, not longer screws. We rebuild the spot and rehang the door.
Drawers that stick or grind
A grinding drawer usually means the rollers or ball bearings are worn out. Replacement slides make it glide again.
What we check and fix
- 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.
- Removing damaged partsWe take out only what is damaged and keep the sound parts.
- Repairing hinge mountsWe rebuild worn hinge locations so doors stay adjusted.
- Drawer box repair or replacementWe repair failing drawer boxes or replace them while keeping your fronts.
- 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.
Parts we replace
Wood fillers, glue and touch-up finishesWood glue, filler and touch-up stains or paint matched to your cabinets.
Full-extension slidesBall-bearing or undermount slides that open the whole drawer and carry heavy loads.
Concealed and soft-close hingesWe match your hinge type or upgrade to soft-close concealed hinges.
Plywood cabinet floorsPlywood holds up to moisture far better than the particleboard most sink bases started with.
Mat for the sink baseWe can add a protective tray under the sink to keep small leaks from reaching the wood.
Kitchens like yours in Wood Dale: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailWood Dale kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet & drawer repair
A 1980s two-story in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was 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. The job covered checking for active leaks, removing damaged parts, plus repairing hinge mounts.
Before
AfterAn Itasca 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near The Ranchettes, a typical kitchen for Itasca. 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 a sink base ruined by a slow leak. After: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included diagnosis, checking for active leaks, plus testing and cleanup.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Itasca →
Before
AfterAn Elk Grove Village 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Elk Grove Village. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white double sink. The main complaint was worn, damaged cabinet parts that needed fixing. The result: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. The job covered checking for active leaks, drawer box repair or replacement, plus testing and cleanup.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterA Wood Dale postwar Cape Cod: before and after
Finished: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Wood Dale
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in light greige with matte black pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Wood Dale →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.
- 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 Wood Dale homeowners
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 add soft-close while repairing?
In many cases. It depends on your hinge style and drawer construction.
Can you replace drawer slides on old cabinets?
Usually. Even old side-mount slides can be replaced with modern ones of the right length.
Can you fix a cabinet door that won't close?
Yes. It is usually a worn hinge, a loose mounting or a door that needs adjustment.
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.
Do I need a permit for cabinet repair in Wood Dale?
It depends on the scope. Wood Dale's rule in short: A permit is required for any alteration or repair of a building. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Wood Dale?
Yes. Our crews work across Wood Dale — ZIP 60191 — and nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Addison.
Working in Wood Dale
- A lot of Wood Dale kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wood Dale 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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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.