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Cabinet installation in Orlando, FL typically runs $4,000 – $13,000 for a full kitchen, with most homeowners paying around $7,500 for mid-range cabinets in a standard 10×12-foot kitchen. The price covers removal of old cabinets, new cabinet installation, hardware mounting, and basic trim work. Smaller projects like a single vanity or a few upper cabinets can land closer to $800 – $3,000, while custom builds with premium materials regularly push past the $13,000 mark.
That’s the honest range. What actually determines where you land inside it comes down to cabinet line, kitchen size, whether you’re replacing or starting fresh, and how much prep work the existing walls need. Below, we break down exactly what drives the number on your written estimate, line by line.
Cabinet Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s where the money goes on a typical Orlando cabinet installation job. These ranges reflect what we see across the market in 2026, not national averages that may not apply to Central Florida labor rates and material costs.
| Line Item | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stock cabinets (material only) | $2,000 – $5,500 | KraftMaid and similar lines; 10 – 14 boxes for an average kitchen |
| Semi-custom cabinets (material only) | $5,000 – $9,000 | More depth and width options, better drawer hardware |
| Custom cabinets (material only) | $9,000 – $18,000+ | Built to your exact layout; uncommon but requested in Dr. Phillips and Winter Park |
| Labor for installation | $1,500 – $4,500 | Includes leveling, shimming, hanging, hardware, and trim |
| Old cabinet removal & disposal | $300 – $800 | Higher if the old cabinets were glued or screwed into lath and plaster |
| Wall prep and repair | $200 – $1,200 | Depends on drywall condition behind the old cabinets |
| Hardware (knobs, pulls, soft-close hinges) | $100 – $600 | Soft-close add-ons run $20 – $50 per hinge set |
| Trim, crown molding, and filler pieces | $300 – $1,000 | Needed to close gaps against ceilings and walls |
What drives the number up: plumbing or electrical work that has to move because the new cabinet layout changed, custom paint or stain matching, glass-front doors, rollout shelves, and cabinet lighting. In older Orlando homes, especially in Colonialtown or Delaney Park, we often find walls that are not square, which means more shimming and scribing time. That’s normal labor, but it adds hours.
What drives the number down: keeping your existing cabinet footprint, choosing stock sizes that match your current openings, and replacing doors and drawer fronts instead of the full cabinet boxes when the boxes are still sound.
At Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, the number we write on your estimate is the number on your invoice. No change orders unless you ask for something different. That’s how we’ve operated under the Kingswell standard since 2004.
What Affects Cabinet Installation Pricing in Orlando
- Cabinet line and construction. Stock cabinets from recognized trade brands like KraftMaid cost less than semi-custom Wellborn units. The difference shows up in drawer hardware, door material, and finish durability. You’ll see it in the price, and you’ll feel it in year five.
- Kitchen size and cabinet count. A 10×10 kitchen might need 10 – 12 boxes. A 14×16 kitchen in Baldwin Park might need 18 – 22. More boxes means more material and more hours hanging, leveling, and trimming.
- Existing wall condition. Homes built before 1980 in Orlando neighborhoods like Audubon Park often have plaster walls or drywall that has shifted. Removing old cabinets can expose cracks, soft spots, or out-of-plumb studs. Repairs are billable work, but a good contractor sees it coming and tells you before the job starts.
- Layout changes. Reusing the same footprint keeps labor lower. Moving a sink base, adding a peninsula, or expanding into a dining nook changes plumbing, electrical, and sometimes flooring. That’s a remodel, not just an install.
- Finish and extras. Painted, glazed, or specialty finishes cost more than standard stained or white thermofoil. Soft-close hinges, rollouts, dovetail drawer boxes, and under-cabinet lighting all add to the total. We’ll price each line separately so you can decide what stays and what goes.
- Permit requirements in Orlando and Orange County. If the job involves moving plumbing or electrical, code requires a permit. Simple cabinet swaps typically do not. We pull permits when they’re required and handle inspections. The permit cost is a line item, not a surprise.
Is It Cheaper to Refinish or Replace Cabinets?
Refinishing or refacing cabinets in Orlando runs $2,500 – $7,000 for a full kitchen, roughly 40 – 60% of the cost of installing new ones. If your cabinet boxes are solid, level, and well-built, refacing or repainting is a legitimate way to save. If the boxes are particleboard that has swollen from Central Florida humidity, you’re throwing good money at a failing structure. We’ll inspect the boxes during the estimate and give you a straight answer. Our job is to tell you when replacement is necessary and when refinishing will serve you fine. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll look at what you have.
Stock vs. Semi-Custom vs. Custom Cabinets in Orlando
Stock cabinets ($2,000 – $5,500 in materials) ship in fixed sizes and limited finishes. They’re fine for rental properties, flips, and budget-conscious kitchens. Lead time is short, usually 1 – 3 weeks.
Semi-custom cabinets ($5,000 – $9,000) give you width and depth flexibility, more door styles, and better drawer hardware. Most Orlando homeowners we work with land here because the price still fits a mid-range remodel and the cabinets hold up well.
Custom cabinets ($9,000 – $18,000+) are built to spec for odd walls, ceiling heights, and specific storage needs. A kitchen in Thornton Park with a sloped ceiling or a pantry wall that’s out of square is where custom earns its cost. Lead times run 6 – 12 weeks, sometimes longer for specialty finishes.
Whatever line you choose, we install them with the same standard. Background-checked, uniformed technicians on site, a defined arrival window, and a job site that’s cleaner when we leave than when we started.
How Long Does Cabinet Installation Take in Orlando?
A standard kitchen cabinet installation takes 2 – 4 days once the cabinets are delivered. Removal of old cabinets takes about a half day. Hanging, leveling, and trimming the new ones takes the rest. Crown molding, hardware, and final adjustments add a day. If the job includes countertop templating, that stretches the project across two visits: one for template and cabinet install, one for countertop placement after fabrication. Custom cabinet orders can add 6 – 12 weeks of lead time before install day arrives.
How to Save on Cabinet Installation
Saving money on cabinets isn’t about finding the cheapest bid in Orlando. It’s about avoiding expensive mistakes and unnecessary upgrades. Here’s what actually works.
- Keep the same footprint. Moving a sink or range adds plumbing and electrical costs fast. If the layout works, keep it. Your savings go straight to cabinet quality instead.
- Choose stock or semi-custom over custom. Stock KraftMaid lines installed well will outperform cheap custom boxes in a humid climate. Spend on hardware and soft-close where you touch it daily, not on exotic door profiles.
- Handle any water or termite issues before cabinet day. In Orlando’s climate, a slow sink leak can rot the base cabinet floor and subfloor underneath. Fixing that during demolition costs less than discovering it after the new cabinets are hung.
- Get a written price before any work starts. Estimates that come in verbal only tend to grow. Our written estimate locks the scope and the number. If something changes, we put that change in writing too, before any additional work begins.
- Ask about cabinet refacing as an option. If your boxes are solid, refacing doors and drawer fronts can save $4,000 – $6,000 versus a full replacement.
The most direct way to save is to know what the job costs before you sign. Our estimates are free. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll walk the kitchen, take measurements, and hand you a written number.
FAQs – Cabinet Installation Cost
How much does it cost to install kitchen cabinets in Orlando?
Kitchen cabinet installation in Orlando costs $4,000 – $13,000 on average, including materials and labor. Stock cabinet projects start near the low end; semi-custom and custom projects run higher. Call (850) 427-6454 for a written estimate specific to your kitchen.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace cabinets?
Minor repairs like tightening hinges, adjusting doors, or replacing a damaged drawer front run $150 – $600. Replacing an entire kitchen of cabinets runs $4,000 – $13,000. If the boxes are solid, repair wins. If the boxes are water-damaged or delaminating, replacement is the honest fix. We’ll tell you which applies to your cabinets.
Can you install cabinets the same day?
Installation itself takes 2 – 4 days for a full kitchen. The cabinets must be ordered, delivered, and inspected before installation starts. Stock cabinets can arrive in 1 – 3 weeks; custom orders run 6 – 12 weeks. We give a defined arrival window and installation schedule in writing before the project starts.
How much does it cost to install a bathroom vanity in Orlando?
Bathroom vanity installation in Orlando runs $800 – $3,000, including the vanity, faucet hookup, and P-trap replacement. The range depends on vanity size, whether plumbing needs to move, and the finish level of the countertop.
Does cabinet installation include removing old cabinets?
Yes, with Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, removal and disposal of old cabinets is included in the written estimate, typically $300 – $800 depending on volume and the condition of the walls behind them. You’ll see the line item clearly on your estimate.
Do I need a permit to install cabinets in Orlando?
A simple cabinet swap with no plumbing or electrical changes generally does not require a permit in Orlando or Orange County. If the project moves a sink, range, or lighting, a permit is required. We handle the permitting when it applies and pass the cost through as a line item.
Why Homeowners in Orlando Choose Penhallow Remodeling for Cabinet Installation
Most of the homeowners who call us have already had a bad experience with a contractor. A start date that slipped. A price that changed after demo. A cabinet door that was misaligned and never fixed. They don’t call looking for the cheapest bid. They call looking for someone who answers, shows up, and stands behind the work.
Here’s what that looks like in practice. Before any work starts, you get a written price. Not a range, not a verbal ballpark. A number you can hold us to. Our technicians arrive in uniform, background-checked, and on the day we said they’d arrive. A real person answers the phone 24 hours a day, every day, including weekends and holidays. If a problem comes up mid-installation, you’re not leaving voicemails.
Every cabinet installation we do carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s in writing. If a repair fails, the second visit is free too. No service call, no re-inspection fee. The Kingswell Way has been operating to this standard since 2004, and each location, including Orlando, is independently owned and operated as part of the Kingswell family of companies.
We install materials drawn from recognized trade brands: KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops, and Kohler and Moen fixtures. The products behind the promise are as solid as the promise itself.
Trevor Nash leads the Penhallow Remodeling Orlando team. Trevor is the one who walks your kitchen, takes the measurements, and puts the price in writing. If you’ve been burned before, this is what a straight answer feels like.
Ready for a written number? We handle the full project, from Cabinet Installation in Orlando to countertops, backsplash, and the full kitchen remodel. Start with our home page to see everything we do, or call now for a free estimate.
Get Your Free Cabinet Installation Estimate in Orlando
We’ll inspect your kitchen, measure the space, discuss cabinet options that fit your budget, and hand you a written price before any work starts. Estimates are free, and there’s no obligation. Call (850) 427-6454 today, or stop by our contact page. A real person will answer, day or night.
Pricing reflects the Orlando market as of 2026. Penhallow Remodeling Orlando offers free estimates – call (850) 427-6454.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, serving Orlando since the Kingswell standard began guiding every project.
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