If this sounds familiar
"$115k for a 200sqft kitchen? That is outrageous!" One quote came in far above the others and nobody explained why. An itemized quote shows where the money goes.
"Current cabinets are in good shape, but ugly finish & hinges." The boxes are fine. It's the doors and the color you can't stand. That's a refacing or new-door conversation, not a full tear-out.
"The dealer won't talk to the manufacturer." A door split or a box failed, and each side points at the other. Know who owns the warranty before you buy.
What people worry about most, and what to do
"That is outrageous!"
Ask for a quote that separates cabinet boxes, doors, hardware, install, crown and trim, and any changes to plumbing or electrical. Ask what cabinet line it's based on. One Houzz reply on a $46,000 estimate for cabinets, island and counters said it "is actually pretty good" for a middle line. Context matters, so compare line by line.
Call (786) 627-5048Keep, reface or replace
Refacing keeps your boxes, refinishes the frames and adds new doors and hinges. It works when the boxes are sound and the layout stays. One homeowner said "75% of the time it's cheaper to put in new cabinets and countertops then to resurface them," so price both. If you're changing the layout or boxes are water-damaged, replacing is usually the honest answer.
Call (786) 627-5048Regretting the look
"White cabinets get a hard no from me," one homeowner wrote, still scrubbing pie filling off them. Others regret gray. See doors in your own kitchen light before you order, and think about who in the house will actually wipe them down.
Call (786) 627-5048What to hold any cabinet installer to
- An itemized quote that explains what drives the number.
- An honest keep, reface or replace answer.
- Doors and drawers aligned before the final payment.
- One party who owns the warranty.
- A detailed written contract and a reasonable first payment.
- Sealed boxes and moisture-resistant materials at the sink and dishwasher.
What moves the price of cabinets
One Miami homeowner said their kitchen came to about $55,000. Another homeowner got "$27000 for cabinets" in a big-box custom line. The swing comes from:
- Cabinet line. Stock, semi-custom and custom.
- Box material. Plywood and solid wood vs particleboard.
- Layout changes. Moving the sink or range adds plumbing and electrical.
- Extras. Crown, panels, pull-outs, an island.
- Change orders. One buyer turned down a contractor who wanted "$350 just for a small change in design." Ask what changes cost.
Humidity is the local test
In a humid house, water near the sink, dishwasher and stove does the damage. Buyers describe thermofoil "peeling up at the edges all around the stove" and veneer delaminating where water sat. Ask how the boxes and bottoms are sealed in those spots, and what they're made of.
In older concrete-block homes and in condos, walls aren't always straight. Ask how the installer will level and shim so doors line up.
What happens after you call
- Call (786) 627-5048, press 1, pick kitchen at the next prompt, and key in your ZIP code.
- We connect you with a remodeler who works in your part of Miami.
- They measure, look at your boxes and tell you whether keep, reface or replace makes sense.
- You get an itemized written quote and a delivery and install date.
- Install, then a walk-through to check alignment before the final payment.
Other things people ask about
Doors that don't line up. "One door is more than 1/8" higher than the other." Do a walk-through before final payment and list every gap.
Paid upfront, then nothing. Keep the first payment reasonable and get delivery dates in writing.
Painted cabinets that went wrong. "Previous owner painted oak cabinets and ruined them." Paint over a poor prep job peels; ask how surfaces are prepped.
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Questions people ask
Is $46,000 for a 13x13 kitchen, cabinets, island and counter tops, reasonable?
It can be, for a mid-range line. Ask for the quote itemized so you can see what's boxes, doors, counters and install.
Reface vs replace: is it worth it?
Refacing makes sense when the boxes are solid and the layout stays. Price both, because new cabinets sometimes cost about the same.
How much are change orders?
Ask before you sign. Some contractors charge a flat fee for any design change; that should be in the contract.
Why don't they seal the cabinet bottoms in kitchen and bath areas?
Some installers skip it. In a humid house, ask for it, especially under the sink and next to the dishwasher.
Find out whether to keep, reface or replace before you pay for new
Call (786) 627-5048 and we'll connect you with a remodeler who works in Miami. Press 1, then choose kitchen or bathroom and enter your ZIP code. Or get a written price online.