Cabinet repair

Cabinet repair across San Diego County

Not every cabinet problem requires a full refacing or replacement project. Sagging shelves, damaged box corners, water-damaged base panels, and failing hinge hardware can often be repaired at a fraction of the cost of new cabinets. We connect San Diego homeowners with insured local cabinet crews that diagnose the damage honestly, repair what can be repaired, and tell you when replacement is the better investment.

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Cabinet repair crew replacing a water-damaged cabinet base panel under a kitchen sink in a San Diego home

What's included in this service?

Diagnose the source and extent of cabinet damage before recommending repair versus refacing versus replacement
Repair or replace damaged cabinet box corners and joint blocks that have lost structural integrity
Replace sagging or warped shelf boards with new cut-to-size panels in the correct material thickness
Replace water-damaged base panels under sink cabinets, including treatment for any residual moisture in the cabinet cavity
Repair or replace damaged hinge hardware, drawer slides, and face frame members
Re-glue and clamp loose joints and reinforce them with interior corner blocks for long-term stability

When do you need this service?

Under-sink cabinet base panel is swollen, crumbling, or visibly water-damaged from a past or current leak
Shelves are sagging under normal load and need reinforcement or replacement
Cabinet box joints are loose and doors no longer hang square because the box itself has racked
Hinge hardware is failing and doors cannot be adjusted to close flush or hang plumb
A specific cabinet section has damage that should be repaired before a refacing project begins

What do homeowners ask about Cabinet repair?

Should I repair my cabinets or replace them?

Repair makes sense when the damage is localized and the boxes are otherwise structurally sound. Replace when the damage is widespread, when the box material is low-grade particleboard that has absorbed water throughout, or when the repair cost approaches the cost of new cabinets. The crews we refer give you an honest assessment of both options and the cost difference so you can make an informed decision.

Can a water-damaged cabinet base panel be replaced without replacing the whole cabinet?

In most cases, yes. The base panel of a kitchen sink cabinet is typically a separate piece of material set into the bottom of the box. It can be removed and replaced with a new panel cut to size in marine-grade plywood or a moisture-resistant material. If the water damage extends into the box sides or the toe kick framing, the repair scope expands. The source of the water needs to be confirmed fixed before any repair work starts.

My cabinet door hinges keep coming loose. Is this a repair or a replacement?

Hinge screws that repeatedly back out of the cabinet box are usually a sign that the mounting area has lost its holding power, either because the material has stripped or because the hinge was never properly mounted. The fix is typically to re-mount the hinge with longer screws into solid material, or to install a hinge mounting plate that distributes the load over a larger area. If the hinge body itself is bent or the soft-close damper has failed, replacing the hinge is the cleaner solution.

Can cabinet repair be done before a refacing project?

Yes, and it should be. Cabinet repair is a prerequisite for a quality refacing job. New door fronts and veneer on a structurally compromised box will not hang or seal correctly and the result will look off. The crews we refer identify and price repair work at the refacing estimate so all structural issues are addressed before new materials go on.