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Kitchen remodeling with cabinet installation and refacing in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $4,500 and $14,000 depending on whether you’re replacing boxes, refacing existing frames, or doing a mix of both. Refacing alone usually lands between $4,500 and $9,000 for an average 10×10 kitchen, while full replacement with new cabinet boxes runs $7,000 to $14,000. You’ll get a written price from us before any work starts, not a verbal range that shifts once the old cabinets are on the floor.
We’re Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, and we handle cabinet work as part of our broader Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale services. If your cabinet boxes are solid but the doors and drawer fronts look tired, refacing gets you a new kitchen face at roughly half the cost of full replacement. If the boxes are water-damaged, sagging, or built from particleboard that’s seen one too many South Florida humidity cycles, new installation is the honest answer. Trevor Nash runs our Fort Lauderdale operation, and he’d rather tell you which path makes sense than sell you the more expensive one. Call (754) 551-2922 to talk through what you’re working with.
Every cabinet job we do carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If a hinge binds, a door goes out of alignment, or a drawer track fails inside that year, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s not a verbal commitment. It’s printed on your project paperwork before we start.
When You Need Cabinet Installation & Refacing
You’ll know it’s time when you’re doing any of the following:
- Your cabinet doors won’t stay closed or aligned. Hinges wear out, especially in kitchens near the Intracoastal where salt air accelerates metal fatigue. If you’re adjusting the same door every month, the hinge or the door itself has given up.
- The cabinet boxes are swollen or soft at the bottom. Fort Lauderdale humidity and the occasional dishwasher leak do real damage to particleboard boxes. Press on the shelf under your sink. If it flexes or flakes, the substrate is shot, and new cabinet boxes are the right call.
- You like your kitchen layout but hate how it looks. Refacing swaps the doors, drawer fronts, and veneer while keeping the existing boxes in place. It’s the right move when the bones are good and the face is dated.
- You’re doing a full kitchen remodel anyway. If you’re already replacing countertops and backsplash, fresh cabinet installation ensures everything lines up and seats correctly from day one.
- You bought a condo in buildings like Harbor Beach or Rio Vista with original 1980s cabinetry. Older units often have well-built wood frames that take refacing beautifully, saving you thousands versus new construction.
- Your drawers stick, grind, or fall off their tracks. This is often a sign of worn glides or a frame that’s shifted out of square. Sometimes it’s a simple fix; sometimes it means the cabinet has reached the end of its useful life. We’ll tell you which one it is.
Our Cabinet Installation & Refacing Process
Here’s how a cabinet job goes with us, from the first call to the final wipe-down:
- You call, a person answers. No voicemail maze. A live person picks up 24/7 at (754) 551-2922, gets your details, and sets a time for us to come look at your kitchen.
- We measure and assess the boxes. Trevor or one of our background-checked, uniformed technicians visits your home, checks the cabinet boxes for water damage and structural integrity, and measures everything twice. If the boxes are solid, we talk refacing. If they’re not, we show you why.
- You get a written price. Before any work starts, you get a written number that includes materials, labor, and the guarantee. That number does not change unless you ask for a change. No surprises at the end.
- We order and prep. Doors, drawer fronts, hinges, and veneer are ordered to spec. We work with recognized brands like KraftMaid and Wellborn for cabinet components, so the products carry their own warranties alongside our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
- Installation day. We show up in the window we gave you, in uniform, and protect your floors and counters before we start. Old doors come off, new hardware goes on, and everything gets adjusted so doors close square and drawers glide.
- Walkthrough and written guarantee. We walk the kitchen with you before we leave. Then you get the guarantee in writing, covering the installation for a full year. If anything fails inside that window, we come back and fix it free. No service call fee, no re-inspection charge.
Cabinet Installation & Refacing Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s what you can expect to pay for cabinet work in Fort Lauderdale as of this year. These are real ranges based on the kitchens we see in neighborhoods like Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, and Sailboat Bend.
| Scope | Typical Range | What Affects the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Refacing only (doors, drawer fronts, veneer) | $4,500 – $9,000 | Cabinet count, door style, hinge upgrades, veneer material |
| Full cabinet installation (new boxes, doors, hardware) | $7,000 – $14,000 | Cabinet line (stock vs. semi-custom), layout changes, soft-close upgrades |
| Partial replacement (island, sink base, one wall) | $2,000 – $5,000 | Number of cabinets, matching existing finish, plumbing disconnects |
Three things move the number up or down: the cabinet line you choose, whether the kitchen design & layout changes, and the condition of what’s behind the cabinets. Water-damaged drywall or outdated plumbing shutoffs sometimes need attention before new cabinets can go in properly, and we’ll flag that during the assessment so it’s in the written price, not sprung on you mid-job.
Cabinets & countertops refacing runs cheaper than full replacement because the boxes stay put. If your boxes are plywood or solid wood and square, refacing gives you brand-new doors, soft-close hinges, and a fresh veneer for about half the cost of tearing everything out. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinet lines, both of which stand behind their products with manufacturer warranties that layer on top of our own one-year installation guarantee.
Every project starts with a free estimate. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll come measure, assess, and hand you a written price you can hold us to.
Why Fort Lauderdale Kitchens Need Cabinet Work Done Right
Fort Lauderdale is not like other Florida markets. Homes here sit in a humid, salt-tinged environment for decades. We see specific failure patterns that newer contractors from outside the area miss: hinge corrosion within a mile of the beach, swelling along sink bases from hard water and old plumbing, veneer peeling on cabinets that face east windows and take morning sun year-round. In older neighborhoods like Poinsettia Heights and Croissant Park, we regularly find cabinet boxes built from particleboard that has absorbed decades of ambient moisture and lost its structural grip. Refacing those boxes is throwing money away. Installing new plywood boxes is the honest fix.
We also deal with condo realities: freight elevator scheduling, HOA installation windows, and parking permits. Our Fort Lauderdale team has done cabinet work in buildings across Las Olas and Galt Mile, so we handle the logistics without making you coordinate with your association. You tell us the building rules; we build the schedule around them.
Refacing vs. New Installation: How to Decide
The honest way to decide is to look at your boxes. If they’re plywood or solid wood, square, and dry, refacing is a smart play. You get a new kitchen look, new hardware, and soft-close everything for about half the cost of full replacement. If the boxes are particleboard and they’ve been wet, or if they’ve shifted out of square, refacing won’t fix the underlying problem. You’ll spend thousands and still have a cabinet that sags.
We’ll show you what we’re seeing during the assessment. If your boxes are worth refacing, we’ll say so and quote it. If they’re not, we’ll explain exactly why and quote new installation instead. You get the same written price either way, before anything gets pulled off the wall.
Refacing typically takes 2 to 4 days. Full installation runs 3 to 6 days depending on the number of cabinets and whether plumbing or electrical needs adjustment. We’ll give you the timeline in writing along with the price.
FAQs – Cabinet Installation & Refacing
How much does cabinet refacing cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Cabinet refacing in Fort Lauderdale typically costs $4,500 to $9,000 for an average 10×10 kitchen, depending on door style, hinge hardware, and veneer material. Call (754) 551-2922 for a free in-home assessment and a written price for your specific kitchen.
Is it cheaper to reface or replace kitchen cabinets?
Refacing is almost always cheaper than full replacement, usually running 40% to 60% less, because the cabinet boxes stay in place and only doors, drawer fronts, hardware, and veneer get swapped. But if your boxes are water-damaged or made of particleboard that’s lost its integrity, refacing is wasted money. We’ll tell you which path makes sense before you commit to either.
How long does cabinet installation take?
Full kitchen remodeling with cabinet installation in Fort Lauderdale typically takes 3 to 6 days, and refacing typically takes 2 to 4 days. The exact timeline depends on cabinet count, whether plumbing disconnects are needed, and building access rules for condos. Your written quote includes a defined schedule so you know when we’ll be in and out.
Do you guarantee your cabinet work?
Yes. Every cabinet installation and refacing project comes with our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If a hinge binds, a door goes out of alignment, or a drawer track fails inside that year, we come back and fix it at no charge, with no service call fee. That guarantee is printed on your project paperwork before work starts.
Can you match my existing cabinet color if I’m only replacing part of the kitchen?
In most cases yes. We work with cabinet brands like KraftMaid and Wellborn that offer extensive finish libraries, so we can usually match or get very close to your existing color and door profile. The best way to know for sure is to have us look at the kitchen in person. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll come assess what’s possible.
What You Get With Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale
We operate to The Kingswell Way, a standard set in 2004 that every Penhallow location follows. Say the price before the work. Show up in the window we gave. Leave the place cleaner than we found it. And stand behind the job for a full year in writing.
That means a few specific things for your cabinet project:
- A written price before any work starts. Not an estimate range, not a verbal ballpark. A number on paper you can hold us to.
- A real arrival window. We tell you when we’ll be there, and that’s when we show up. If something changes, you hear from us, not the other way around.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians. Every person who walks into your home has passed a background check and arrives in a Penhallow uniform. You know exactly who’s in your kitchen.
- The 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails inside a year, we fix it at no charge. If a repair fails, the second visit is free. No service call, no re-inspection fee, no fine print.
- A clean job site. We protect your floors and counters, and we clean up before we leave. You shouldn’t find screws in your hallway or adhesive on your backsplash.
Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale is independently owned and operated as part of the Kingswell family of companies. Trevor Nash leads our local team, and he’s the one who signs off on your written price and your written guarantee.
If you’re ready to talk about whether refacing or new installation is right for your kitchen, call (754) 551-2922. A live person answers, day or night, and we’ll set a time to come look at your cabinets. The estimate is free. The price you get is the price you’ll pay. And the guarantee is in writing before a single cabinet gets pulled.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.
