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Cabinet Repair for Doors, Hinges and Drawers
Sagging doors, broken hinges, sticking drawers and loose handles fixed, so the cabinets you already have work like they should.
- Written quote before any work
- Repair first, not replace
- Insured handyman company
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Cabinet repair fixes the parts of a cabinet that wear out, such as hinges, drawer slides, handles and small areas of damaged wood, without replacing the cabinet itself. Csiszer Property Maintenance, an insured handyman company serving Essex County and Union County, NJ, does it for homeowners and landlords with doors that sag, drawers that stick or handles that keep coming loose. Several cabinets can be fixed in one visit.
What Is Cabinet Repair?
Cabinet repair replaces or adjusts the working parts of a cabinet, from the hinge to the drawer slide, and fixes minor damage to the wood. It's part of our wood repair and carpentry services, and it's the step before any replacement.
Most cabinets outlast their hardware. Boxes stay solid for decades while hinges loosen, screws strip out of particleboard and drawer slides wear down. A door that hangs crooked or a drawer that drops off its track usually means one part failed, not the whole cabinet, and fixing that part costs far less than new cabinets.
The trick is knowing which part. Modern concealed hinges have three adjustment screws that people often turn the wrong way; older kitchens in Essex County may have face-frame hinges or wood drawer runners that need a different fix. Seasonal humidity in New Jersey also makes wood doors swell in summer and rub, so the adjustment is made with that in mind.
Cabinet hinge replacement
Broken or worn hinges replaced with the matching style and overlay, in the same holes when possible.
Cabinet door repair
Sagging, crooked or rubbing doors adjusted so the gaps are even and the door closes flat.
Drawer slide replacement
Worn side-mount or undermount slides replaced with the right length so drawers glide again.
Drawer repair
Loose drawer boxes, fronts and bottoms glued, fastened or rebuilt so they hold weight again.
Handle and pull replacement
Loose handles tightened and new pulls drilled with a template so they line up across the run.
Minor wood repair
Stripped screw holes, split edges and small chips repaired so hardware holds and edges stay smooth.
When You Need Cabinet Repair: 6 Signs
You need cabinet repair when a door, drawer or handle stops working the way it should. These are the six problems we fix most.
A door sags or hangs crooked
An uneven gap at the top or a door that sits lower than its neighbor points to a loose or worn hinge.
A door won't stay closed
Doors that swing open or bounce back usually have a worn soft-close or self-closing hinge.
A drawer sticks or falls off its track
Bent, worn or loose slides make a drawer drag, tilt or drop out when you pull it open.
A hinge pulled out of the cabinet
Screws that tore out of particleboard leave a hole that needs filling before a hinge can hold again.
Handles keep coming loose
A handle that spins or wobbles needs the right screw length, or a new pull if the threads are worn.
Doors rub each other in summer
Wood doors swell in humid New Jersey summers. An adjustment gives them room without new gaps in winter.
How Our Cabinet Repair Works, Step by Step
Our cabinet repair takes five steps: photos or a description, a review, a written quote, the repair itself, and a final adjustment and cleanup.
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Send photos and your town
Text or upload a photo of each door or drawer, a close-up of the hinge from inside the cabinet and the handle or pull.
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We identify the parts
We check the hinge style, the overlay, the slide type and any wood damage. If photos aren't enough, we schedule a visit first, at no charge.
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Get a written quote and pick a day
You get a written quote before anything is booked. Approve it and choose a weekday between 8 AM and 5 PM.
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Repair hinges, slides and wood
Stripped holes are filled, worn hinges and slides are replaced, handles are fastened and small wood damage is repaired.
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Adjust and clean up
Every door is adjusted for even gaps, every drawer is tested, and the area is cleaned up before we leave.
What's Included in Cabinet Repair
Every cabinet repair includes the hardware, the adjustment and minor wood repair. The only things left out are jobs New Jersey or federal rules reserve for a licensed or certified pro.
Included
- Hinge adjustment and replacement
- Drawer slide replacement and drawer repair
- Handle and pull replacement
- Minor wood repair and cleanup
Not included: needs a licensed or certified pro
- Leaks under the sink, faucets or drains: a licensed master plumber
- Disconnecting a dishwasher or disposal: a licensed plumber
- Hardwired under-cabinet lights or outlets: a licensed electrician
How Much Does Cabinet Repair Cost?
Cabinet repair cost depends on the number of doors and drawers, the hinge type and the parts needed. Photos help us review the job, and the price is in writing before anything is scheduled.
Cabinet repairs are priced by the job, so the quote covers parts, the repair and the final adjustment. The biggest swings come from how many pieces need work and whether the parts are standard: a common concealed hinge is a quick swap, while an older face-frame hinge or a discontinued slide takes more fitting.
Grouping repairs is the easiest way to get more from one visit. Add every sagging door, sticking drawer and loose handle in the kitchen and bathrooms to the same request, and they're quoted together.
| Factor | How it affects the price | Example |
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| Number of doors and drawers | Each piece is repaired and adjusted on its own | One door vs. a whole kitchen |
| Hinge type | Standard concealed hinges swap fast; older or specialty hinges take more fitting | A concealed hinge vs. an inset face-frame hinge |
| Parts | Soft-close hinges and full-extension slides cost more than basic parts | Basic hinges vs. soft-close upgrades |
| Wood damage | Stripped holes and split edges need filling before hardware holds | An adjustment vs. a torn-out hinge |
| Hardware changes | New pulls with different spacing mean new holes and a template | Same-size pulls vs. a new hole spacing |
| Other jobs in the same visit | Grouping small jobs gets more done for one trip | Cabinet repair plus new trim in the hallway |
For hinge types and the adjustments that fix most doors, read cabinet door won't close.
Cabinet Repair Mistakes That Make It Worse
Most failed cabinet fixes come from the wrong screw, the wrong part or the wrong adjustment. Here's what to avoid, how to choose repair or replacement, and how to get ready.
Six Common Cabinet Repair Mistakes
Six mistakes cause most repeat cabinet repairs: turning the wrong hinge screw, longer screws in stripped holes, mixing hinge overlays, the wrong slide length, oiling wood drawer runners and drilling pulls without a template.
Turning the wrong hinge screw
Concealed hinges have separate screws for side, depth and height. Turning the mounting screw loosens the door.
Longer screws in stripped holes
A longer screw can poke through the cabinet side. The hole is filled first so the original screw holds.
Mixing hinge overlays
A hinge with a different overlay makes the door sit off its neighbors, even if the cup fits the hole.
Wrong slide length
A slide that's too short stops the drawer early; too long and the drawer won't close all the way.
Oiling wood drawer runners
Spray oil attracts dust and gums up old wood runners. Paraffin wax lets them glide cleanly.
Drilling pulls without a template
Pulls measured by eye end up a little off on every drawer. A template keeps the whole run in line.
Repair or Replace Your Cabinets: How to Decide
Repair when the boxes are solid and only the moving parts fail; replace when the boxes are damaged or the layout changes. New cabinets are handled as cabinet installation.
Repair them when
- The boxes are dry, square and solid
- The problem is hinges, slides or handles
- You like the layout and the look
- Only a few pieces are damaged
Replace them when
- The boxes are swollen or falling apart
- Water damage spread beyond one panel
- You want a different layout
- Most doors and drawers are failing at once
Before Your Cabinet Repair Visit: A Quick Checklist
Six small things help the right parts come to the visit. Want to finish the room too? Add trim installation or board and batten installation to the request.
- Photograph each hinge from inside the cabinet
- Photograph each problem door open and closed
- Measure the length of any drawer with a bad slide
- Measure pull hole spacing, center to center
- Count every door and drawer that needs work
- Empty the cabinets that will be repaired
Why Choose Csiszer Property Maintenance for Cabinet Repair
Choose us for cabinet repair because one insured team fixes the hardware and the wood, and you see the price in writing first.
Insured in kitchens and rentals
Hinges, drawer slides, handles and damaged wood are repaired by an insured handyman company, in homes and rentals.
Turnover repairs quoted together
Photos of each rental unit's cabinet problems are reviewed and quoted together, alongside other turnover jobs.
Repair before replace
If the boxes are solid, you hear that first. Replacement is only suggested when repair won't last.
Parts identified from photos
Hinge style, overlay and slide type are checked from your photos before the visit.
Many repairs in one visit
Kitchen, bathroom and laundry cabinets can be fixed together, alongside other small jobs.
Stripped holes filled, not upsized
Stripped hinge holes are filled and re-drilled, not fixed with longer screws that bring the sag back.
Cabinet Repair Questions, Answered Straight
These are the questions people ask most before a cabinet repair. For other woodwork, see all our carpentry services.
How much does cabinet repair cost in New Jersey?
It depends on the number of doors and drawers, the hinge type and the parts needed. Send photos of each problem and the hinge, or describe it. If the photos show enough, you get a written quote; if the cabinet needs a closer look, we visit first, at no charge. Either way, the price is in writing before anything is scheduled.
My cabinet door won't close. Can it be fixed?
Usually, yes. Most modern cabinet hinges have adjustment screws for side, height and depth, and a worn or broken hinge is replaced. Our guide Cabinet Door Won't Close? Hinge Types and Fixes shows the common causes.
Can you paint or refinish my cabinets?
No. Cabinet painting and refinishing are not services Csiszer Property Maintenance offers. We repair the hardware and the wood, so doors, drawers and handles work the way they should.
Is it worth fixing a sagging cabinet door?
Yes. A sagging door is usually a loose or stripped hinge screw or a worn hinge. Stripped holes are filled and re-drilled or the hinge is replaced, then the door is adjusted so the gaps are even again.
Can you replace drawer slides?
Yes. Side-mount and undermount slides are replaced with the right length and type, and older wood runners are repaired or waxed so the drawer glides again. A photo of the slide and the drawer length helps.
Can you match my existing hinges?
Send a photo of the hinge from inside the cabinet and one of the door closed. The hinge style and how far the door overlaps the frame decide the replacement, so the new hinge fits the same holes when possible.
The cabinet floor under my sink is swollen. Can you repair it?
Yes, once the leak is fixed. A licensed plumber repairs the leak first, the area dries out, and then the damaged cabinet floor is replaced or covered with a new panel.
Should I repair or replace my cabinets?
It depends on the boxes. If the boxes are solid and only doors, hinges, drawers or handles fail, repair costs less and keeps the kitchen as it is. If the boxes are swollen, broken or you want a new layout, cabinet installation is the better fit.
Can you replace handles and pulls?
Yes. Loose handles are tightened or replaced, and new pulls are drilled with a template so they line up. If the new pulls have a different hole spacing, measure the old ones first, because the old holes may show.
Who repairs cabinets in rental units in Essex County, NJ?
Csiszer Property Maintenance, an insured handyman company serving Essex County and Union County, NJ, repairs cabinets in rental units. Landlords and property managers often group cabinet repair with other turnover jobs in one visit. Share photos or a short description of each unit's problems, and they're reviewed and quoted together.
Still have a question about your cabinets?
Send it with a photo. We answer by phone, text or email, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Related Carpentry Services
If a railing is loose, the walls look plain or the trim is damaged, one of these fits in the same visit.
Wainscoting Installation
Board and batten, panels and chair rail that add character to plain walls.
Trim Installation
Baseboards, crown molding and door casing cut to fit, coped and caulked.
A wobbly banister too? Our stair railing repair service can go in the same visit.
Request a Free Cabinet Repair Quote in Essex & Union County
Send a photo of the door or drawer, the hinge from inside the cabinet, the handle and your town, or describe the problem, and request your free cabinet repair quote. We review it: if the photos show enough, you get a written quote; if the cabinet needs a closer look, we schedule a visit first, at no charge.
- Call or text (551) 343-7074
- Text photos to (551) 343-7074
- csiszerpm@gmail.com
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Insured
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