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.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Chicago & the Suburbs
Sagging doors, broken drawers and swollen sink bases in Chicagoland kitchens, repaired so the cabinets you have keep working.
- Technicians covering the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Cabinet and drawer problems we repair in Chicagoland
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 Chicagoland we usually fix the problem in one visit, with parts brought along or ordered to fit.
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.
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.
Water damage at the dishwasher
We rebuild cabinet sides and kick boards damaged by dishwasher leaks so the edges are flat and sealed again.
Broken shelf pins and clips
Missing or broken shelf supports leave shelves wobbling or tilted. We replace them with the right size for your cabinets.
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.
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.
What we check and fix
- 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 mountsStripped holes are plugged or fitted with repair plates so hinges hold.
- Drawer slidesOld slides are replaced in pairs and adjusted to run level and smooth.
- Drawer box repair or replacementLoose boxes are reglued and reinforced, or a new box is built behind the existing front.
- Frames, panels and shelvesLoose face frames are secured, damaged panels replaced and sagging shelves swapped out.
- Finish touch-upRepaired areas are filled, sanded and touched up to blend with the existing finish.
Repair options
Hinge repair plates and plugsRepair plates and plugs restore holding power where screws have pulled out.
Plywood cabinet floorsPlywood holds up to moisture far better than the particleboard most sink bases started with.
Drawer boxesReplacement boxes sized exactly to the opening and your slides.
Concealed and soft-close hingesAdjustable hidden hinges, with soft-close where the cabinet allows.
Wood fillers, glue and touch-up finishesRepair materials and finish markers blended to the color you have.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Prewar towns
Older wood cabinets worth saving
Older cabinets were often built in place from solid lumber. We repair them carefully rather than replacing them with something weaker.
Condo and townhome towns
Can you repair cabinets in a condo building?
Yes. Most repairs are quiet and quick, which suits building rules on hours and noise.
Itasca, Glendale Heights, Oak Park, Palatine, Lisle, Carol Stream
Problem and fix: recent repairs
Before
AfterAn Addison 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Addison. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and white double sink. The main complaint was worn, damaged cabinet parts that needed fixing. After: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. Work included repairing hinge mounts, drawer slides, plus frames, panels and shelves.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Addison →
Before
AfterA St. Charles 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in St. Charles. 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 main complaint was broken cabinets they wanted fixed, not replaced. The result: the same sink base with a new plywood floor, new soft-close hinges, door aligned. The job covered removing damaged parts, rebuilding the cabinet floor, plus drawer box repair or replacement.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in St. Charles →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: 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 rebuilding the cabinet floor, repairing hinge mounts, plus drawer slides.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair in Mount Prospect →The repair visit
- 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 upDoors and drawers are tested, adjusted and the area is cleaned.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair: common questions
Can you fix a cabinet door that won't close?
Almost always. We adjust or replace the hinge and repair the screw holes if needed.
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?
Keeping the boxes almost always costs less. We fix the broken parts so a refinish lasts.
Can you add soft-close while repairing?
Often. We can swap hinges and slides for soft-close ones during the repair.
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.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Repair near you
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