Custom Kitchen Cabinets done properly, from measurements to the final walkthrough.
Cabinets are usually the biggest single cost in a kitchen and the part you touch most every day.
We help you choose between stock, semi-custom and custom lines based on your room, your budget and how long you plan to stay.
San Diego has about 559,653 homes, and the typical one was built around 1978; 54% went up before 1980.
Exact measurements so every cabinet, filler and panel fits the room.
Samples of door styles, wood and paint finishes to see in your own light.
Cabinets set level and secured, with doors and drawers adjusted to close evenly.
What these items usually cost in California, labor included.
| Item | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Stock cabinets | $110–$330 | per linear foot |
| Semi-custom cabinets | $330–$720 | per linear foot |
| Custom cabinets | $560–$1,300 | per linear foot |
| Cabinet refacing (typical kitchen) | $5,000–$13,300 | per kitchen |
These are typical ranges, not a quote. A visit gives you an exact written price. Try the cost calculator.
Sources: Remodeling magazine Cost vs Value Report 2025; HomeAdvisor and Angi kitchen remodel cost guides (2025–2026); Fixr cabinet and countertop cost guides (2025); state price level from BEA Regional Price Parities 2024.
Kitchens take more daily wear than any other room, which is why careful measuring and installation pay off.
Done properly, the work lasts and the room works the way you planned it.
Call or send the form with a few photos if you have them.
We visit, measure and talk through layout, finishes and budget.
A layout and a written quote broken down by cabinets, counters, labor and the rest.
Materials ordered and the work dates confirmed.
Demolition, rough-in work, inspections where required, then the install.
We go through the finished kitchen with you before calling it done.
Semi-custom cabinets give you most of the sizes and finishes of custom, usually at a much lower price.
Plan storage around how you cook: deep drawers for pots often beat lower cabinets with shelves.
The City says minor work like painting and installing flooring or cabinets needs no permit (San Diego Municipal Code §129.0203), while plumbing, electrical and mechanical changes do, such as moving a sink, adding circuits or relocating a range. The City of San Diego Development Services Department issues building permits for addresses inside city limits. Questions go to the City of San Diego Development Services Department.
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Typical California prices: stock cabinets $110–$330 per linear foot; semi-custom cabinets $330–$720 per linear foot; custom cabinets $560–$1,300 per linear foot. The size of the job and your material choices set the final number.
Plan on 5–10 weeks for a project at this level. Material lead times are the main variable.
The City says minor work like painting and installing flooring or cabinets needs no permit (San Diego Municipal Code §129.0203), while plumbing, electrical and mechanical changes do, such as moving a sink, adding circuits or relocating a range. The City of San Diego Development Services Department issues building permits for addresses inside city limits. Questions go to the City of San Diego Development Services Department.
In California, any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials, or any job that needs a permit, must be done by a CSLB-licensed contractor. The limit was $500 until AB 2622 raised it in 2025. A CSLB license lookup takes a minute and shows whether the license is active and bonded.
Reface when the boxes are solid and you like the layout: it costs roughly half as much and takes days, not weeks. Replace when boxes are damaged, you want more storage or the layout is changing.
They cost about the same installed. Pick quartz for low upkeep and a uniform look, granite for natural veining and better tolerance of heat.
Tell us about the room and we will set up a walkthrough and a written quote.
Kitchen for homes and businesses across San Diego and nearby cities.