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 Woodridge & nearby Downers Grove, Lisle
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Woodridge, IL
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Woodridge kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Technicians covering Woodridge ZIP 60517, 60439
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Woodridge
Most broken cabinets in Woodridge 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.
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.
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.
Water damage at the dishwasher
Swollen edges beside the dishwasher are a sign of past leaks. We repair or replace the affected panels after the source is fixed.
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.
Cracked or split cabinet door
A split panel or broken door joint can often be glued and clamped. When it cannot, we make or source a replacement door in the same style.
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.
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 leaksWater damage repairs wait until the leak is stopped; we check the area with you first.
- Removing damaged partsSwollen bottoms, broken slides and failed hinges come out cleanly without harming the rest of the cabinet.
- Rebuilding the cabinet floorA new plywood floor is cut to fit, supported and sealed in the sink base.
- Repairing hinge mountsStripped holes are plugged or fitted with repair plates so hinges hold.
- Drawer slidesWe fit new slides sized to the drawer depth and weight.
- Testing and cleanupWe open and close every repaired door and drawer, then clean up.
Parts we replace
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.
Concealed and soft-close hingesAdjustable hidden hinges, with soft-close where the cabinet allows.
Wood fillers, glue and touch-up finishesWood glue, filler and touch-up stains or paint matched to your cabinets.
Hinge repair plates and plugsRepair plates and plugs restore holding power where screws have pulled out.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair before and after — Woodridge homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a 1990s two-story colonial, Woodridge
A 1990s two-story colonial near Seven Bridges, a typical kitchen for Woodridge. What we started with: 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: broken cabinets they wanted fixed, not replaced. Finished kitchen: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included removing damaged parts, repairing hinge mounts, plus drawer slides.
Before
AfterA Downers Grove 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near Denburn Woods, a typical kitchen for Downers Grove. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and solid-surface integrated 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 diagnosis, repairing hinge mounts, plus testing and cleanup.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Downers Grove →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Lisle
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Four Lakes Village. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white double sink. What bothered the owners most: worn, damaged cabinet parts that needed fixing. Finished kitchen: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. On site this meant removing damaged parts, rebuilding the cabinet floor, plus repairing hinge mounts.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Lisle →
Before
AfterWoodridge kitchen, 1980s two-story: cabinet refinishing & staining
Finished: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Woodridge →
Before
AfterA Woodridge 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
New five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in pale sage with polished nickel pulls.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Woodridge →How the repair goes
- Tell us what's brokenDescribe the problem or send photos so we bring likely parts.
- Visit and diagnosisWe inspect the cabinet and explain what failed and how we will fix it.
- RepairWe fix what we can right away and return if a part has to be ordered.
- Test and clean upDoors and drawers are tested, adjusted and the area is cleaned.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair questions from Woodridge homeowners
Can you repair cabinets in a condo building?
We do. We follow the building's work hours and protect common areas when we bring tools in.
Can a cracked cabinet door be repaired?
If the break is clean, yes. Shattered or warped doors are better replaced with a matching new one.
Can you find matching hinges or hardware?
Often. Many hinge styles are still made. When yours is not, we fit an equivalent that works with your doors.
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.
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.
Do Woodridge condo associations need to approve cabinet repair?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for cabinet repair in Woodridge?
It depends on the scope. Woodridge's rule in short: Permits are required for alterations that move or add walls, and for all electrical and plumbing work (and all HVAC work). We handle the permit when one is needed with Village of Woodridge Community Development Department (Building Permits).
Do you work in my part of Woodridge?
Yes. Our crews work across Woodridge, including Seven Bridges, The Ridge — ZIP 60517, 60439 — and nearby Downers Grove, Lisle, Bolingbrook.
Working in Woodridge
- A lot of Woodridge kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Village of Woodridge Community Development Department (Building Permits) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
Seven BridgesThe Ridge
ZIP 60517ZIP 60439
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