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Cabinet installation in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $4,000 and $13,000 for a standard kitchen in 2026. That range covers labor, materials, and the removal and disposal of existing cabinets in most single-family homes across the city. Smaller jobs like a bathroom vanity run lower, while full custom kitchens with islands and pantry walls can push past the top of that range.
If you’re planning a kitchen update and want a firm number before any work begins, call (754) 354-3720 for a free, written estimate. We price every project up front, in writing, before a single tool leaves the truck.
Cabinet Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how the numbers break down for Fort Lauderdale homes, using what we’ve seen across Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, and the neighborhoods around Las Olas.
| Line Item | Typical Range | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Stock cabinet installation (10×10 kitchen) | $4,000 – $6,500 | Base and wall cabinets, basic hinges, laminate or veneer finish |
| Semi-custom cabinet installation | $6,500 – $9,500 | Plywood boxes, soft-close hinges, dovetail drawers, more finish options |
| Full custom kitchen cabinets | $9,000 – $13,000 | Custom sizing, premium woods, built-in organizers, island and pantry |
| Cabinet refacing | $2,500 – $5,000 | New doors and drawer fronts, veneer over existing boxes |
| Bathroom vanity cabinet installation | $800 – $3,000 | Single or double vanity, includes plumbing disconnect and reconnect |
| Cabinet hardware installation (per cabinet) | $8 – $25 | Knobs, pulls, soft-close dampers |
| Old cabinet removal and disposal | $300 – $800 | Demolition, haul-away, dump fees |
Labor in Fort Lauderdale runs higher than the Florida average because of two things: the age of our housing stock and the humidity. Homes built in the 1970s and earlier often have walls that are nowhere near plumb, which means more shimming, scribing, and fitting. And South Florida moisture demands cabinet materials that won’t warp when the AC cycles off for a week in August. We routinely specify plywood boxes instead of particleboard for exactly that reason.
What Affects Cabinet Installation Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
- Cabinet grade: Stock, semi-custom, and custom differ by thousands of dollars. Stock cabinets from KraftMaid or Wellborn arrive in fixed sizes. Custom shops build to your wall dimensions, which matters in older Fort Lauderdale homes where nothing is square.
- Kitchen size and layout: A 10×10 galley kitchen in a Harbor Beach condo runs far less than an open-plan kitchen with a 9-foot island in Coral Ridge. More linear feet of cabinetry means more boxes, more hardware, more labor.
- Material and finish: Thermofoil and laminate are the entry point. Painted maple, cherry, and oak sit in the middle. Exotic woods and conversion varnish push the number up. Cabinet finishes that hold up to salt air and humidity cost more than what works in a dry climate.
- Soft-close hardware and drawer glides: Blum or similar undermount glides and soft-close hinges feel great and add $15 – $40 per cabinet opening. It adds up fast across 20 or 30 doors and drawers.
- Old cabinet removal and disposal: If your existing cabinets are glued to the drywall or the walls crumble behind them, demolition takes longer. Dump fees in Broward County run $60 – $120 per load depending on weight.
- Electrical and plumbing work: Moving outlets, adding under-cabinet lighting, or relocating a sink means pulling in an electrician or plumber. Those trades charge $85 – $150 per hour in this market.
Stock vs. Semi-Custom vs. Custom: What Should You Actually Buy in Fort Lauderdale?
Most of the kitchens we install in Fort Lauderdale use semi-custom cabinets. Here’s why that matters in this specific market.
Stock cabinets
Lowest cost: $4,000 – $6,500 installed for an average kitchen. You get fixed widths in 3-inch increments. If your wall is 47 inches and the cabinet is 45, you fill the gap with a filler strip. That’s fine in newer homes with predictable dimensions, but in a 1960s ranch in Plantation Park or a 1940s cottage in Sailboat Bend, those filler strips multiply until the kitchen starts to look like a patch job.
Semi-custom cabinets
You get more width and depth options, better construction, and real plywood boxes at $6,500 – $9,500. This is the sweet spot for Fort Lauderdale homes. You can specify a cabinet that actually fits a 47-inch wall, choose a finish that holds up to bathroom-level humidity if the kitchen is adjacent to a pool door, and still avoid the long lead times and price of full custom.
Custom cabinets
$9,000 – $13,000 and up. Built to the eighth of an inch, any species, any finish. If you have a 1920s home in Colee Hammock with curved walls or an oddly angled breakfast nook, custom is the only way to get a built-in look. Lead times run 8 – 14 weeks.
We carry KraftMaid and Wellborn lines at specification grade, which means we can offer semi-custom pricing without the boutique upcharge. That’s a specific advantage in Broward County, where several cabinet-only shops quote custom prices for what is essentially semi-custom work.
Cabinet Installation vs. Refacing in Fort Lauderdale
If your cabinet boxes are structurally sound, refacing costs $2,500 – $5,000 and gives you new doors, drawer fronts, and veneer. It runs roughly half the cost of new semi-custom cabinets. But there’s a catch specific to our climate: if the boxes have absorbed moisture over 20 years of Florida humidity, refacing won’t fix swollen sides or soft bottoms. In a home near the Intracoastal or on a canal in Las Olas Isles, we sometimes open a cabinet box during the estimate and find the back panel delaminating from salt air. At that point, new cabinets are the honest recommendation, not an upsell.
How to Save on Cabinet Installation
- Keep the existing layout: Moving a sink or stove means moving plumbing and electrical, which adds $500 – $2,000. If the kitchen works functionally, keep the footprint.
- Choose semi-custom over custom: You’ll get most of the fit and finish at roughly 70% of the price in most Fort Lauderdale projects we quote.
- Buy cabinet hardware yourself: Knobs and pulls from big-box stores average $3 – $8 each. The same hardware through a cabinet showroom can run $15 – $25. We install whatever you buy, no upcharge.
- Ask about refacing before replacing: If the boxes are dry and solid, refacing saves thousands. A free estimate will tell you which path makes sense for your specific kitchen.
- Schedule during off-peak months: Remodeling slows slightly in late summer and early fall in Fort Lauderdale, after the snowbirds leave and before the holidays. You won’t get a discount because of a calendar, but you’ll often get faster scheduling and a more focused crew.
We offer free estimates on every cabinet installation in Fort Lauderdale. Call (754) 354-3720 and we’ll give you a written price that covers the full scope, with no verbal estimates that quietly grow on the final bill.
What to Expect When We Install Cabinets in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s what the process looks like with Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, because the person showing up at your door matters as much as the cabinets they’re carrying.
- You call and a person answers. Not a phone tree, not voicemail. A live person is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
- We confirm who is coming before the visit. Under the Threshold Standard, every technician is background-checked, identity-verified, and introduced to you by name and photo before they arrive. At the door, they show a photo ID badge and wear a clean marked uniform. If you’re home alone with young children or an older relative, you know exactly who to expect.
- We measure, assess, and hand you a written price before any work starts. That price covers demolition, materials, labor, and disposal. What’s on that paper is what you pay, period.
- Installation day. We remove the old cabinets, check the walls for plumb and level, correct what’s reasonable to correct, and install your new cabinets. We protect floors and counters, and we clean up before we leave.
- Written guarantee on every project. The terms are stated plainly, including what is covered, what is excluded, and for how long. And the 365-Day Done Right Promise means that if the work isn’t right within a year of completion, we make it right at no cost to you. Not a phone call, not a dispute process, not conditions.
FAQs – Cabinet Installation Cost
How much should I budget for cabinet installation in Fort Lauderdale?
Budget $4,000 – $13,000 for a standard kitchen, with most homeowners landing between $6,500 and $9,500 for semi-custom cabinets in this market. A bathroom vanity runs $800 – $3,000. Call (754) 354-3720 for a free written estimate on your specific kitchen.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace kitchen cabinets?
If the damage is limited to a few doors, hinges, or drawer glides, repair runs $150 – $500 and is the clear answer. But if the boxes themselves have water damage, swollen sides, or delaminating backs, replacement at $4,000 – $13,000 is the honest recommendation, especially in humid Fort Lauderdale where damaged particleboard keeps degrading.
How long does cabinet installation take in Fort Lauderdale?
Most cabinet installations take 2 – 4 days once the cabinets are on site. Custom orders add 8 – 14 weeks of lead time before installation begins. Refacing typically takes 3 – 5 days. We’ll give you a schedule in writing before work starts.
Can you install cabinets the same week I call?
Sometimes, yes, if you choose stock or in-stock semi-custom cabinets and we have a crew available. The fastest way to find out is to call (754) 354-3720. A live person answers around the clock, and we’ll tell you honestly what the schedule looks like.
Do you give free estimates for cabinet installation in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Every estimate is free and delivered as a written price before any work begins. No verbal estimates, no surprise invoices, no price that grows at the end of the job. Call (754) 354-3720 and we’ll schedule a visit with a technician whose name and photo you’ll receive before they arrive.
What guarantee comes with cabinet installation?
Every installation includes a written guarantee with plainly stated terms: what is covered, what is excluded, and for how long, measured from the completion date. If a repair or installation fails, we return at no charge. On top of that, the 365-Day Done Right Promise means that if the work isn’t right within a year of completion, we fix it at no cost to you.
Get a Written Price for Cabinet Installation in Fort Lauderdale
Whether you’re replacing cabinets in a 1950s kitchen in Poinsettia Heights or putting the finishing touches on a new build in Flagler Village, we’ll give you a written price before any work starts. No pressure, no vague estimates, no surprises at the final bill.
Call (754) 354-3720 today for your free cabinet installation estimate in Fort Lauderdale. A live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Pricing reflects the Fort Lauderdale market as of 2026. Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale offers free estimates – call (754) 354-3720.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, providing home remodeling and Cabinet Installation in Fort Lauderdale since 2004.
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