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Cabinet installation in Los Angeles typically runs $4,720 to $15,340 for a full kitchen, including removal of the old boxes, new cabinet set, and the finish carpentry that makes doors and drawers line up the way they should. A straightforward 10×10 kitchen with stock or semi-custom cabinets usually lands near the low end; a larger kitchen with custom cabinetry, an island, and full-height pantry runs to the top of that range and sometimes past it. The number depends mostly on cabinet line, kitchen size, and how much of the layout has to change.
We’re Penhallow Remodeling, and we put that number in writing before we pull a single cabinet. You’ll know before demo day what the job costs, who’s showing up, and what our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers. If you’ve had a contractor hand you a verbal ballpark that grew legs after demo, that’s exactly the problem we built our process around. Call (936) 259-2607 for a free estimate and you’ll get a written price you can hold us to.
What’s Included in a Typical Cabinet Installation?
When we quote cabinet installation in Los Angeles, the written price covers the full sequence, not just hanging boxes. Here’s what a standard job includes:
- Removal and disposal of existing cabinets and hardware.
- Layout and measurement to confirm the new cabinet plan matches the room’s actual walls, which in older LA homes are rarely perfectly square.
- Supply of the cabinet set from brands like KraftMaid and Wellborn, or custom lines when the layout calls for it.
- Installation of upper and lower cabinets, including shimming and leveling.
- Door, drawer, and hardware install with pulls, knobs, and soft-close hinges set correctly.
- Filler panels and trim to close gaps at walls, corners, and the ceiling line.
- Cleanup and haul-away of packaging and debris.
What’s often not included in a base cabinet price: countertops, backsplash, plumbing reconnection, and electrical work for new outlets or under-cabinet lighting. Those are separate line items, and we list them up front so nothing surprises you mid-project. If you want the full picture of a kitchen from bare walls to finished room, see our Cabinet Installation in Los Angeles page, which walks through the whole sequence.
Cabinet Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how the Los Angeles market breaks down by cabinet type and scope. These are the ranges we actually quote, not national averages pulled from a template.
| Scope | Typical Cost in Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Stock cabinets, small kitchen (10×10 or under) | $4,720 – $7,500 |
| Semi-custom cabinets, standard kitchen | $7,500 – $11,800 |
| Custom cabinetry, large kitchen with island | $11,800 – $15,340 |
| Upper cabinets only (no base change) | $2,400 – $5,900 |
| Cabinet refacing or new doors on existing boxes | $2,950 – $7,080 |
| Kitchen island cabinet install | $3,540 – $11,800 |
| Countertop installation (separate from cabinets) | $2,360 – $7,670 |
| Backsplash installation | $945 – $2,950 |
The biggest driver is the cabinet line itself. Stock cabinets come in fixed sizes and finish options; you’re working around their dimensions. Semi-custom lets you adjust width and depth to fit the room, which usually means less filler and a cleaner look. Custom cabinetry is built to the inch for your space, and it’s where the price climbs fastest. After that, it’s size: a 20-foot run of cabinets costs roughly twice a 10-foot run in materials and labor.
Labor in Los Angeles sits higher than most of the country because of local wage levels and the sheer number of older homes that need shimming, patching, and re-leveling. A cabinet box that drops into a new-build straight wall in 20 minutes can take an hour in a 1920s bungalow where the wall bows a half inch across the run. That’s real time, and it’s factored into every quote.
What Affects Cabinet Installation Pricing in Los Angeles
Six things move the number more than anything else. We’ll be honest about each one on your estimate.
- Cabinet line and material. Stock to custom is the single biggest swing. KraftMaid and Wellborn occupy the middle of the market and hold up well; fully custom shops push past our top range.
- Kitchen size and layout. A galley kitchen is faster to install than an L-shape or U-shape with corners, because corners need filler panels and careful alignment.
- Wall condition and age of the home. In older Los Angeles neighborhoods like Mid-Wilshire, Highland Park, and Boyle Heights, plaster walls, out-of-square framing, and settled floors mean more prep time. We account for that up front instead of billing you for it later.
- Plumbing and electrical changes. Moving a sink or adding outlets for under-cabinet lighting means coordinating a licensed plumber and electrician. That’s separate from cabinet labor.
- Countertop and backsplash included or not. Many homeowners pair the two jobs. Countertops in LA run $2,360 to $7,670 depending on material, and quartzes like Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone carry their own warranties alongside ours.
- Hardware and finish details. Soft-close hinges, pull-outs, lazy Susans, and premium pulls are small line items that add up across 20-plus doors and drawers.
How Long Does Cabinet Installation Take?
A standard kitchen cabinet install takes two to four days for the boxes and doors, with countertops templated afterward and installed roughly a week later if you’re doing stone. Larger kitchens or jobs that involve moving plumbing can stretch to a week or more. We give you a defined arrival window for each day, not a vague “sometime this week,” because that’s part of The Kingswell Way: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it.
If you’ve got a hard deadline, like a holiday or a move-in date, tell us when we quote. We’d rather flag a scheduling risk on day one than surprise you on day three.
How to Save on Cabinet Installation
There are legitimate ways to bring the number down without cutting corners on the parts that matter.
- Keep the existing layout if it works. Keeping the sink and range where they are avoids plumbing and electrical changes, which is often the difference between a mid-range and a high-range quote.
- Mix cabinet lines where it’s practical. Semi-custom uppers with stock bases in a pantry or utility area rarely show the difference and can shave real money off the total.
- Reface instead of replace if the boxes are solid. If your existing cabinet boxes are square and structurally sound, new doors and drawer fronts run $2,950 to $7,080, well under a full replacement.
- Bundle countertops and backsplash with the cabinet job. Doing the whole kitchen in one sequence saves setup and trip charges compared to hiring three separate trades.
- Get the written price before you commit. The single biggest savings is avoiding a change order after demo. A written number up front is the guarantee that what you agreed to is what you pay.
We offer free estimates, and you don’t have to decide anything while we’re standing in your kitchen. Call (936) 259-2607 and a real person answers, day or night.
Repair or Replace? What Makes Sense in an LA Kitchen
If your cabinet boxes are solid and the finish is the problem, refacing almost always wins on cost. If the boxes are water-damaged, sagging, or swollen from a slow leak under the sink, replacement is the better call. Water damage in cabinets is common in Los Angeles homes with older plumbing, and patching a delaminated box rarely lasts. We’ll tell you straight which one your kitchen needs; if refacing gets you five more good years, we’ll say so.
For the broader comparison of full kitchen scope, our home page links to the projects we handle, and the numbers there stay consistent with what you see here.
FAQs – Cabinet Installation Cost in Los Angeles
How much does cabinet installation cost in Los Angeles?
Cabinet installation in Los Angeles runs $4,720 to $15,340 for a full kitchen. Small kitchens with stock cabinets sit near the bottom; large kitchens with custom cabinetry and an island reach the top. Call (936) 259-2607 for a free written estimate built around your actual layout.
Is it cheaper to reface cabinets or replace them?
Refacing is usually cheaper, running $2,950 to $7,080 compared to $4,720 to $15,340 for full replacement. It only makes sense if the existing boxes are structurally sound and dry. If there’s water damage or sagging, replacement is the better spend. Call (936) 259-2607 and we’ll tell you which one your cabinets need.
Does cabinet installation include countertops?
No, countertops are typically a separate line item, running $2,360 to $7,670 in Los Angeles depending on material. We quote them together so you see the full kitchen number in one place. Call (936) 259-2607 and we’ll itemize both before work starts.
How long does a cabinet installation take in Los Angeles?
Most kitchen cabinet installs take two to four days, with countertops templated and installed roughly a week later if you’re using stone. Larger kitchens or jobs with plumbing changes run longer. We give a defined arrival window each day. Call (936) 259-2607 for a real timeline on your kitchen.
Can you install cabinets I bought myself?
Sometimes, yes, but be careful. We install cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn and other recognized lines because the fit and warranty are reliable. Cabinets bought online or from an unknown source often arrive with missing parts or sizes that don’t match the plan, which shifts cost to the install. Call (936) 259-2607 and we’ll tell you honestly whether your cabinets are worth installing.
What if something goes wrong after the install?
Every job comes with our 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing. If a door sags, a hinge fails, or anything we installed isn’t right within a year, we come back and fix it at no charge, and there’s no service call or re-inspection fee. Call (936) 259-2607 and a real person will schedule the return visit.
Why Homeowners Call Penhallow for Cabinet Work in Los Angeles
Penhallow Remodeling is led by Trevor Nash and operates under The Kingswell Guarantee, established in 2004. Every project gets a written price before any work begins, a real arrival window, and a clean job site. Our technicians are background-checked and arrive in uniform, so you know exactly who’s walking into your home. A live person answers the phone 24/7, not a voicemail maze. We’re part of the Kingswell family of companies, and each location is independently owned and operated.
Cabinets are one of the few remodeling jobs where a few millimeters decide whether the kitchen looks sharp or looks off, and that’s why we treat the install with the same care as the design. You get the written number up front, the guarantee in writing, and a crew that cleans up before it leaves. Trevor Nash personally stands behind the standard on every job.
Call (936) 259-2607 for a free estimate on your Los Angeles cabinet installation. You’ll get a written price, a real timeline, and a team that answers when you call. Everything we install is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise and our written guarantee, and the brands we use, from KraftMaid and Wellborn to Cambria and Kohler, are chosen because they hold up.
Pricing reflects the Los Angeles market as of 2026. Penhallow Remodeling offers free estimates – call (936) 259-2607.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling, serving Los Angeles.
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