Frequently Asked Questions

HomeGuide's 2026 figures put custom cabinets at about $500 to $1,200 per linear foot installed, or roughly $15,000 to $30,000 for an average-sized kitchen. Wood species, door style, finish, interior accessories and how much the layout changes all move the price. We give you a written, itemized number after measuring.

Most of the time goes into design and building, not installation. Plan on a few weeks for design and approvals, then several weeks for the cabinets to be built and finished, depending on size and finish. Installation of a typical kitchen takes a few days, with countertops templated after the cabinets are set.

Custom makes the most sense when the room has odd dimensions, you want to use every inch of wall or ceiling height, or you want a material or finish not offered in a catalog. In a standard rectangular kitchen, a good semi-custom line can look very similar for less. We will show you both where they make sense.

For most indoor rooms, plywood boxes with sealed edges and a factory-cured finish hold up well. Particleboard can swell if water reaches a raw edge, so we avoid it under sinks and in wet rooms. Outdoors, stainless steel, polymer (HDPE) and marine-grade materials are the usual choices.

Under the city's guide to HB 803, cabinet replacement under $7,500 on a single-family home may be exempt from a building permit, but only after you file a request and get written approval. Condos, flood hazard properties and any plumbing, electrical, gas or structural work are not covered. We confirm what your project needs at the estimate.

Usually yes. Many Fort Lauderdale condo associations require an application, a scope of work and contractor documents before kitchen or bath work begins, and they set rules for work hours and elevator use. Check your building's rules early; we can supply the drawing and scope they ask for.

Often, yes. Because the doors are made to order, we can copy an existing profile and come close on stain or paint color. Older finishes may have aged or faded, so we show you samples next to the existing cabinets before anything is built.

HomeGuide lists custom kitchen cabinets at about $15,000 to $30,000 for an average-sized kitchen, and $500 to $1,200 per linear foot installed. Wood species, painted versus stained finish, ceiling height and interior accessories move the number. We price your kitchen after measuring it.

Design and approvals usually take a few weeks, and building the cabinets takes several more depending on size and finish. Removal and installation typically take a few days, with countertops following once they are templated on the installed cabinets.

It is rarely practical. Stone tops are usually damaged or cracked when they are lifted off old cabinets, and the new layout often changes their size. If you want to reuse them, we can look, but plan on new countertops in most cases.

Both work if they are finished properly. Painted cabinets do best on MDF panels, which move less than solid wood and are less likely to show cracks at joints. Stained cabinets use solid wood frames with floating panels so the wood can move with the seasons.

HomeGuide lists custom vanities at about $1,000 to $4,000 installed, and Inch Calculator puts a 42- to 60-inch custom vanity with top, sink and faucet at roughly $3,000 to $8,000. Width, materials and the top you choose matter most.

Plywood boxes with sealed edges hold up well in most bathrooms. In rooms without good ventilation or where splashing is heavy, marine-grade plywood or PVC boxes are worth considering. We avoid raw particleboard in vanities.

Yes, when it is anchored to solid blocking or studs in the wall. We check what is behind the drywall before committing to a floating design, and add blocking if the wall is open.

In a house, usually, with a plumbing permit to move the drain and supply lines. In a condo, moving a sink often affects shared risers and needs association approval, and some buildings do not allow it.

Fixr lists a national average of about $3,500 for a custom closet, with most projects between $2,500 and $5,000, with reach-ins around $1,200 to $5,000 and walk-ins around $5,000 to $10,000. Material and the number of drawers make the biggest difference.

Keep air moving and humidity down. Ventilated shelving and louvered doors help, as does leaving space between clothes and the back wall. Keep the air conditioning running even when you travel, and consider a small dehumidifier in closets without a vent.

Melamine and laminate are stable, easy to clean and less expensive, which makes them a good choice for most closets. Wood veneer or painted wood costs more and suits a closet meant to look like furniture. Both need sealed edges in humid rooms.

Plywood, PVC or powder-coated steel cabinets handle heat and damp much better than particleboard. Mounting them on a rail or legs keeps them off a floor that may get wet.

Published national figures vary widely: HomeGuide lists about $1,500 to $9,000, and Fixr puts most projects at $5,000 to $15,000. Size, wood and finish, glass doors and any electrical work make the difference.

Usually the wall, with the cabinet built around it. That keeps the weight on the structure and lets you change the TV later. We size the opening with some extra room for a larger screen.

We leave open space behind equipment, use vented backs or grilles, and add a quiet fan in closed cabinets that hold a receiver or game console.

Yes. We anchor into concrete block or poured concrete with masonry fasteners. In condos, we confirm the association's rules on drilling into walls and ceilings first.

HomeGuide lists about $5,000 to $13,000 for an average-sized kitchen, or $150 to $450 per linear foot depending on material. Forbes Home puts the average job at about $6,925. Laminate costs least and solid wood most.

Usually. HomeGuide says refacing typically costs 50 to 75 percent less than replacing cabinets, because the boxes stay and countertops and plumbing are usually left in place.

Once the doors are made, the on-site work for a typical kitchen usually takes a few days, and you can use the kitchen through most of it. Making the doors takes longer than the install.

Not until the damage is fixed. A swollen or soft sink base should be replaced, and the leak repaired first. If several boxes are damaged, replacing the cabinets is often the better choice.

316 stainless steel and marine-grade polymer (HDPE) both hold up well near salt water. 316 resists chloride corrosion better than 304 stainless. Polymer does not rust at all but should be installed with room to expand in heat.

HomeGuide lists outdoor cabinets with drawers at about $900 to $4,000 in materials, and Fixr puts built-in BBQ cabinets and countertops at $400 to $600 per foot. Stainless grade, size and appliance cutouts drive the price.

Lower grades can show rust spots or tea staining near salt water. 316 stainless resists it much better, and rinsing with fresh water every so often helps remove salt deposits.

The cabinets alone are not the issue; gas lines, plumbing and new electrical circuits need permits and licensed trades. Covered structures and HOA rules may also apply. We confirm what your project needs at the estimate.