Cabinets
Cabinet repair, refacing and new cabinetry, done with a cabinetmaker’s eye.
I grew up in a custom cabinet shop. In cabinetry there’s no room for error — a door that’s an eighth of an inch off is a door you notice every day. That standard still shapes how we look at every cabinet job.
Sometimes the right answer is a few new hinges. Sometimes it’s new doors on solid boxes. Sometimes it’s a new kitchen. We’ll tell you which, and our trade partners will build and install it with care.
When it’s time
- Doors sag, won’t close square, or hinges keep pulling loose.
- Water damage under the sink — swollen, delaminating or soft panels.
- Drawers stick, fall off their slides or have broken boxes.
- The layout no longer works for how you cook and live.
When you don’t: Solid cabinet boxes in a layout you like don’t need to be torn out. New doors, hardware or a refinish can change the whole room.
How we do it
Check boxes, face frames, doors and hardware before recommending anything.
Repair or replace only what is failing.
Lay out new cabinets around how you actually use the space.
Install level, plumb and tight to the wall, with consistent reveals.
Good to know
Refinish, reface or replace
Refinishing changes the color. Refacing adds new doors and drawer fronts over existing boxes. Replacing is the right call when the boxes are damaged or the layout has to change.
Plywood vs. particleboard
Plywood boxes hold screws better and tolerate moisture far better than particleboard, especially under sinks.
Hardware makes a difference
Soft-close hinges and full-extension slides are inexpensive upgrades that make cabinets feel better every day.
What hail and wind do
Cabinets usually suffer from storms only when water gets inside, swelling base cabinets or staining the backs of upper boxes. If storm damage is found, it may be covered depending on your policy. Your insurance company makes that decision.
Questions
Can my existing cabinets be refaced?
Usually, yes, if the boxes and face frames are solid and square. Refacing puts new doors, drawer fronts and veneer over the existing boxes, and it costs considerably less than full replacement. If we find water damage or weak boxes, we’ll show you before recommending it.
Can you fix a swollen cabinet under my sink?
Yes. Water-swollen particleboard doesn’t shrink back, so the damaged floor or panels need to be replaced. We fix the leak first, then rebuild the damaged parts, often in plywood so they hold up better next time. The rest of the cabinet can usually stay.
Do you build custom cabinets?
Our trade partners build and install custom and semi-custom cabinetry. Custom fits unusual spaces and exact sizes; semi-custom offers many styles at a lower cost and shorter lead time. We’ll explain both and help you choose what fits your space and your budget.
Let’s take an honest look.
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll walk it with you. Calls and texts welcome — (512) 636-0889.
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