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Cabinet installation and refacing in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $185 to $420 per linear foot for new cabinet installation, while refacing usually lands between $95 and $230 per linear foot depending on materials, door style, and whether you’re keeping the existing cabinet boxes. Most full kitchen cabinet projects in this area take three to seven working days once materials arrive, and refacing can often be done in two to four days. Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale delivers a written price before any work starts, so you’ll know the full cost before a single cabinet door comes off its hinges.
Fort Lauderdale kitchens carry a lot of humidity. That’s the reality of living between the Everglades and the Atlantic, and it shapes every cabinet decision we make here. Plywood boxes hold up better than particleboard in this climate, and doors with a proper catalyzed finish resist the swelling and peeling we see on cheaper factory cabinets after a few Augusts. Whether you’re replacing cabinets as part of a full Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale or just refreshing the look with refacing, we build for salt air, high humidity, and daily use. Call (754) 354-3720 to talk through your options.
Since 2004, Mason Remodeling has operated as part of the Threshold Group family of home-service companies. Every crew member who walks through your door in Fort Lauderdale has been background-checked, identity-verified, and arrives in a clean marked uniform with a photo ID badge. You’ll receive the technician’s name and photo before the visit. Isaac Pruett leads our Fort Lauderdale team, and he holds every project to the same standard regardless of size.
When You Need Cabinet Installation & Refacing
You’ll know it when you see it. Here are the most common reasons Fort Lauderdale homeowners call us:
- Water damage and swelling. Cabinet bases under the sink or near the dishwasher absorb moisture over time. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, particleboard swells, laminate peels, and doors stop closing square. If the cabinet box is still solid, refacing may be enough. If the box is compromised, replacement is the honest fix.
- Doors that won’t stay closed or aligned. Hinges wear out. Soft-close mechanisms fail. When every door in the kitchen sits slightly off, it’s usually a sign the cabinet structure has shifted. New doors with modern hardware solve it, whether you reface or install new.
- A kitchen layout that fights you. Older Fort Lauderdale homes, especially in neighborhoods like Victoria Park, Rio Vista, and Coral Ridge, often have kitchens built around a single narrow run of cabinets. If you’re opening a wall or moving the sink, new cabinet installation gives you a chance to fix the storage problem rather than just dress it up.
- You’re selling or renting. Buyers in Fort Lauderdale notice a dated kitchen immediately. Refacing with new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware can transform the room at roughly half the cost of full replacement, and it’s often the fastest path to a competitive listing.
- The finish is beyond cleaning. Years of cooking grease, salt air, and Florida sun will take the finish off almost any cabinet door. If the surface is chalky, peeling, or permanently sticky, new doors or full installation are the realistic options.
- Drawers stick, bind, or fall off their tracks. Old drawer slides fail. Replacing them piecemeal rarely works well because the new hardware doesn’t match the old mounting points. A complete cabinet installation or refacing project addresses every drawer at once.
Our Cabinet Installation & Refacing Process
Here’s how the work actually goes, step by step. This process is the same whether you’re in Sailboat Bend, Tarpon River, or anywhere else in Fort Lauderdale.
- Call and talk to a live person. When you call (754) 354-3720, a live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No call trees, no voicemail loops. You’ll describe what you’re seeing and what you want changed.
- Measurement and written price. Isaac Pruett or a senior installer measures your existing kitchen, checks the condition of the cabinet boxes, and talks through material choices. Then you receive a written price for the full project before any work begins. Not a verbal estimate. Not a range that grows. A written price on paper (or email) that says exactly what the job costs.
- Material selection and ordering. We work with cabinet manufacturers including KraftMaid and Wellborn, plus surface partners like Cambria and Silestone if you’re doing counters at the same time. You’ll choose door style, finish, hardware, and any custom storage inserts. We order once you approve the written price.
- Installation or refacing. On installation day, your technician arrives in a uniform with a photo ID badge. You already know their name and what they look like from the pre-visit notification. They’ll protect your floors, remove old cabinets or old doors and drawers, and install the new work. For refacing, this means new doors, drawer fronts, veneers, and hardware on your existing boxes. For installation, it means new boxes leveled and anchored to the studs, then doors and hardware.
- Cleanup and walkthrough. We remove all debris, sweep the work area, and walk through the finished kitchen with you. You’ll check that every door opens and closes correctly, every drawer slides smooth, and every hinge is adjusted. If anything is off, it gets fixed before we leave.
- Written guarantee and follow-up. Every completed project comes with a written guarantee stating exactly what is covered, what is excluded, and for how long. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise applies: if the work is not right within one year of completion, we make it right at no cost to you. If an installation or repair fails, you get a free second visit, no dispute process, no conditions.
Cabinet Installation & Refacing Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s what you can expect to pay in the Fort Lauderdale market for cabinet work in 2025. These are honest ranges, not quotes. Your written price depends on materials, size, and whether you’re refacing or replacing. Every price below reflects typical residential kitchens in this area.
| Scope of Work | Typical Range (Fort Lauderdale) | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing, laminate doors | $95 – $160 per linear foot | New laminate doors and drawer fronts, veneer on box faces, new hinges and pulls, basic crown trim |
| Cabinet refacing, wood doors | $140 – $230 per linear foot | New solid wood doors and drawer fronts, veneer on box faces, soft-close hinges, hardware, crown trim |
| New stock cabinets, installed | $185 – $260 per linear foot | Stock boxes, doors, drawers, hardware, installation, basic trim |
| New semi-custom cabinets, installed | $260 – $360 per linear foot | Semi-custom boxes and doors (KraftMaid, Wellborn), soft-close throughout, installation, trim |
| New custom or full-custom cabinets | $360 – $420+ per linear foot | Custom boxes, specified finishes, specialty storage, installation, full trim package |
What moves the price in Fort Lauderdale specifically:
- Humidity-rated materials. Plywood boxes cost more than particleboard but survive this climate far better. We recommend plywood for any cabinet that sits near a sink, dishwasher, or exterior wall. In Fort Lauderdale, that’s most of them.
- Cabinet box condition. Refacing only works if the boxes are square, dry, and solidly mounted. If water has swelled the bases or the boxes are out of square, installation costs more but prevents a refacing job from failing in two years.
- Kitchen layout and access. Some older Fort Lauderdale condo buildings have tight elevator access or narrow stairwells. Moving full cabinet boxes up three flights costs more than a ground-level single-family home installation.
- Drawer hardware and storage inserts. Soft-close undermount slides, roll-out trays, and pull-out trash units add cost but make daily use significantly better. We’ll price every option separately so you decide what’s worth it.
Every estimate we give in Fort Lauderdale is a written price delivered before the first tool leaves the truck. Call (754) 354-3720 for a free estimate, and we’ll measure, talk materials, and hand you a number you can plan around.
FAQs – Cabinet Installation & Refacing
How much does cabinet refacing cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Cabinet refacing in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $95 and $230 per linear foot, which means a 20-linear-foot kitchen runs roughly $1,900 to $4,600 depending on whether you choose laminate or wood doors and what hardware you select. Refacing costs about half to two-thirds of full replacement because the existing cabinet boxes stay in place. Call (754) 354-3720 for a written price based on your actual kitchen measurements.
Is it cheaper to reface or replace kitchen cabinets?
Refacing is almost always cheaper than full replacement, typically running 40% to 60% of the cost of installing new cabinets. However, refacing only saves money if your cabinet boxes are structurally sound and square. If the boxes are water-damaged, out of square, or falling apart, refacing will fail early and you’ll pay twice. We’ll inspect your cabinets in person and tell you honestly whether refacing is a smart investment or a short-term patch.
How long does cabinet installation take in Fort Lauderdale?
Full cabinet installation typically takes three to seven working days once materials arrive, and refacing usually takes two to four days. Material lead time varies: stock cabinets often arrive in two to four weeks, while semi-custom from KraftMaid or Wellborn can take four to eight weeks. Before you commit, you’ll receive a schedule with clear dates, and our crew will show up on time, uniformed, with photo ID. Call (754) 354-3720 to get a timeline for your kitchen.
Can you install new cabinets over my existing tile floor?
Yes, we can install new cabinets over existing tile if the tile is in good condition and properly set, but it’s not always the best choice. In Fort Lauderdale kitchens, we often see tile that has loosened from moisture or slab movement, and new cabinets need a stable, level base. We’ll check the floor during measurement and let you know if the tile needs repair or if installation over it will work fine. It’s part of the written estimate, not a surprise charge later.
Do you reface cabinets with water damage near the sink?
We can reface cabinets with minor cosmetic damage near the sink, but not if the cabinet box itself is swollen, delaminated, or rotted. Water-damaged boxes lose structural integrity, and new doors won’t fix a box that’s falling apart. If the sink base is compromised, we’ll replace that cabinet box and reface or match the rest of the kitchen. The honest answer during measurement saves you from paying for a reface that fails in a year. Call (754) 354-3720 if you’re seeing swelling or peeling under the sink, and we’ll take a look.
What cabinet brands do you install?
We install and work with cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn, both of which offer stock and semi-custom lines with finishes designed to hold up in coastal climates. For surfaces, we partner with Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone when counters are part of the project. We also work with CWS for window and door packages when a kitchen remodel includes more than cabinets. You’ll see every material option with real samples before you commit, and the price for each option is written down in your estimate.
Who’s Coming to Your Home in Fort Lauderdale
The Threshold Standard is the name of our process for how we vet and present every crew member. It’s not a marketing phrase; it’s a named, trademarked procedure we follow on every job. Before any technician arrives, you receive their name and photo. When they knock, they’re in a clean, marked uniform and they show a photo ID badge at the door. Every technician is background-checked and identity-verified. You will never wonder who is standing in your kitchen.
Isaac Pruett, our owner, personally oversees cabinet installation and refacing projects in Fort Lauderdale. He has seen every complication this climate and this housing stock can throw at a kitchen, and he handles it without drama. If something about your project worries you, ask him. He’ll give you a straight answer.
Ready to Talk Cabinets? Let’s Get You a Written Price
Cabinet installation and refacing are decisions you’ll live with for fifteen years or more, so get the facts before you commit. Call (754) 354-3720 and a live person will answer, day or night. We’ll schedule a measurement, walk through your options, and hand you a written price before any work starts. No surprises, no growing invoices, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on the finished work. That’s how we’ve done it in Fort Lauderdale since 2004.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.
