Changing your cabinet can dramatically change your kitchen and increase your home value. However, the costs of materials and the installation can influence in your decision to replace your cabinet. In this blog post and video below, you will find all the expenses of installing the new cabinet.
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Kind of Cabinets
The style and material of the cabinet can significantly change the cost. Here are some options that you can choose about cabinets:
Stock Cabinets: This is one of the best-selling cabinets. It has affordable options, costing between $ 60 – $200 per linear foot.
Semi-Custom Cabinets: This is the type of cabinet that can be customized. The prices are around $100 to $650 per linear foot.
Custom Cabinets: This kind of cabinet is one of the most searched for, and people can customize it to different shapes, sizes, colours, and more. However, the price can vary from $ 500 to $ 1200 per linear foot.
Materials
The material can play a crucial role in terms of prices. There are high-quality materials and low-quality materials, so if you want a cabinet for the long term, you need high-quality materials. These are the prices related to the materials:
- Laminate: $70 to $200 per linear foot
- Wood Veneer: $90 to $250 per linear foot
- Solid Wood: $200 to $450 per linear foot
- Stainless Steel: $400 to $1,200 per linear foot
Labor Costs
The labour costs include the installation and maybe the design. We recommend that our customers take free design consultations. Also, it is essential to mention that the installation requires expertise and, in some cases, can be complex. So, labour costs are around $50 and $ 250 per hour for professional installation. Usually, the labour costs range from $2000 to $5000.
Additional Costs
Don’t forget that there are additional costs that involve cabinet replacement costs. These are some of those costs:
Hardware: Handles, knobs, and pulls are between $2 to $50 per piece.
Countertops: If you want to replace your counter, the price can be between $50-$200 per square foot.
Backsplash: A backplash can be a good option if your cabinet is for something other than an island countertop. We usually recommend the same material for the countertop and backsplash. However, the price per square foot can be $20 to $50 for tiles.
Plumbing and Electrical: The cabinet installation involves plumbing and electrical fixtures, ranging from $500 to $3000.
Total Cabinet Replacement Cost
Based on the aforementioned factors, the total cost for cabinet replacement can range from $5000 to $25000, or even more. The price depends strictly on the size of the kitchen or bathroom if you need it for a vanity. This project is usually complex.
Ideas to Save Money
Create a Detailed Plan: Having a plan is a good idea; we usually help our customers by recommending specific datelines, materials and reasonable packages. In this way, our customers can plan with reasonable prices.
Considering Refacing: If your cabinet is in excellent condition, refacing can be a cost-effective alternative.
Conclusion
We hope that this article has been helpful. Making decisions about renovating your kitchen and home can be challenging. If you need more details, please call us or visit our showroom for a free appointment.
