Cabinets & Countertops
Cabinets and countertops covers designing, building or refacing cabinetry and fabricating and installing counters in kitchens, baths, and other rooms. Precise measurement and fit drive quality, and it is priced per linear foot.
How cabinets & countertops is done
- Measure the space and design the layout
- Order or build stock, semi-custom, or custom cabinets
- Install and level the cabinet boxes
- Template the counters after cabinets are set
- Fabricate and install the countertops
- Install hardware, backsplash, and adjust doors
What homeowners should know
- Understand the difference between stock, semi-custom, and custom
- Consider refacing to save cost if boxes are sound
- Choose counter material for durability and maintenance
- Confirm counters are templated after cabinets are installed
- Ask about soft-close hardware and drawer quality
Permits, timelines & things to consider
- Usually no permit unless plumbing or electrical moves
- Cabinet grade and counter material drive cost per linear foot
- Countertop fabrication adds a lead-time gap after templating
- Custom cabinetry has longer lead times
- Refacing is a lower-cost alternative to full replacement
Frequently asked questions
What is cabinet refacing?
Refacing keeps the existing cabinet boxes and replaces doors, drawer fronts, and veneer, giving a new look at lower cost than full replacement.
Why are counters measured after cabinets are installed?
Fabricators template the exact installed dimensions so the counters fit precisely, which adds a short gap before the counters arrive.
What is the difference between stock and custom cabinets?
Stock cabinets come in set sizes at lower cost, semi-custom offers more options, and custom is built to exact specs at the highest price; pricing is per linear foot.