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KraftMaid Construction in Orlando, FL | Penhallow Remodeling Orlando
We provide independent KraftMaid cabinet installation, refacing, and full kitchen remodeling across Orlando. What makes our KraftMaid work different here is simple: we deal with Florida humidity and hurricane code requirements on every job, and we’ve learned what actually holds up in this climate. Trevor Nash and our Penhallow Remodeling Orlando crew work on KraftMaid cabinetry in Orlando homes every week. Call (850) 427-6454 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Orlando Residents Choose Us for KraftMaid Service
We’re not a manufacturer-authorized service center, and we’re upfront about that. We’re an independent General Contractor - Orlando remodeling firm that installs and repairs KraftMaid cabinets the way a contractor actually sees them: hands-on, in real kitchens, with real humidity problems. Trevor Nash learned construction fundamentals at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and spent two decades on job sites before bringing Penhallow Remodeling to Orlando. He’s been in enough College Park bungalows to know what 1950s framing does to cabinet installation. Our techs are background-checked, uniformed, and we put a written price in front of you before anyone picks up a tool. That’s the Kingswell standard we’ve operated under since 2004. Give you the number first, then pick up the tool.
We source genuine KraftMaid hinges, slides, and touch-up kits through local supply partners when they’re available. When KraftMaid hardware has been discontinued, we use premium aftermarket equivalents with matching specs. And we’re honest about when repair stops making sense. If a cabinet box is swollen or delaminated from water damage, we’ll tell you replacement is the better call. We’d rather give you a straight answer than sell you a repair that fails in six months.
If you’re researching KraftMaid sales & service options, know that our independence means we work for you, not for a manufacturer’s warranty department.
Styles & brands we work with
Common KraftMaid Construction Problems We Solve in Orlando
- Face-frame joints loosening from humidity cycling. Orlando’s wet season runs June through November, and the repeated swell-and-shrink cycle works glue joints loose over time. Doors start to sag or bind against the frame. We re-glue, clamp, and reinforce the joint, then adjust the door for a square close.
- Thermofoil peeling on sink base cabinet doors. Constant steam and splash exposure hits the sink base hardest. We see peeling thermofoil on KraftMaid doors in Orlando kitchens regularly. When the substrate is sound, we can reface. When it’s not, we replace the door and match the finish.
- Soft-close hinge screws stripping out of particleboard side panels. Florida’s humidity softens particleboard over time, and the constant pull of a soft-close hinge eventually strips the mounting holes. We drill, fill with hardwood dowel, and remount the hinge so it sits true.
- Finish clouding on maple and cherry door fronts. This shows up in Orlando garages and laundry rooms where cabinets aren’t climate-controlled. The clear coat develops a whitish blush from trapped moisture. We assess whether the finish can be buffed out or needs a strip-and-refinish.
- Warped cabinet boxes from hidden water intrusion. Dishwasher leaks, supply line drips, and sink rim failures are common culprits in Orlando’s older concrete-block homes. By the time the homeowner notices, the cabinet box has often delaminated. We replace the damaged box and add a moisture barrier under the sink to slow future damage.
KraftMaid Service in Orlando: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s something specific to Orlando that most cabinet installers never mention: the city requires a Notice of Commencement for any permitted home improvement over $2,500. Most KraftMaid kitchen remodels cross that threshold. Our permits team files this as standard practice on every qualifying job. Fly-by-night cabinet installers often skip it, and that leaves the homeowner exposed to a lien risk if the installer’s suppliers or subcontractors go unpaid. If you’re in Orlando and someone quotes you a KraftMaid kitchen remodel without a permit or a Notice of Commencement, walk away. This isn’t paperwork for paperwork’s sake. It’s protection for your property title.
We’ve seen this play out in College Park, where a homeowner hired an unlicensed crew for a cabinet swap, skipped the permit, and later discovered a supplier lien against the house. That mistake cost thousands more than the original cabinet job. Our approach is different: written price, proper permits, Notice of Commencement filed, work done once.
Beyond the paperwork, Orlando’s climate shapes every KraftMaid installation we do. We specify moisture-resistant backer materials behind sink bases. We leave proper clearance for cabinet doors to move through humid summers without binding. And we account for slab-on-grade foundation settling, which is common in Orlando’s 1970s-2000s suburban tract homes. A cabinet line that’s installed dead level on a settled slab will show gaps within a year.
KraftMaid Models & Products We Service in Orlando
Our crews work regularly with KraftMaid Vantage, DuraKraft, Hawkins, and Lexington lines. Vantage and DuraKraft are the most common in Orlando’s mid-century and late-century homes, so we stock touch-up kits and replacement hardware for those lines locally when suppliers have them. Lexington shows up more often in newer Orlando subdivisions and custom builds. For obsolete KraftMaid hardware, we use premium aftermarket hinges and slides with identical specs. The difference matters: a cheap aftermarket hinge will sag on a full-height pantry door, but a properly spec’d one will hold for years. We also handle full kitchen remodeling and Orlando Bathroom Remodeling around KraftMaid cabinetry, including running new electrical and plumbing where the design calls for it.
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Here are the ranges we quote in Orlando for KraftMaid-related work. These are real numbers, not vague ballparks:
| Service | Orlando Price Range |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
What drives the cost up or down? Cabinet count, ceiling height, whether you need electrical or plumbing moved, and the condition of the existing walls and floor. A straight cabinet swap in a square Orlando kitchen runs on the lower end. An island with a new sink, disposal, and electrical runs higher. Every estimate we write includes a line-item breakdown, and it’s a fixed written price. No change orders unless you change the scope. Call (850) 427-6454 for a free estimate.
The field reality behind these numbers: our tech spent three days in a 1980s concrete-block home in College Park swapping out delaminated KraftMaid Vantage base cabinets after a dishwasher leak. We replaced the warped sink base cabinet, re-faced the adjacent DuraKraft uppers with new doors and veneer to match the existing finish, and added a moisture barrier under the sink to prevent recurrence. The homeowner now has a solid bank of cabinets that close square and match the original look. That job fell in the middle of the range, and the written price held from day one to final walkthrough.
Serving Orlando, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Orlando area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – KraftMaid Construction in Orlando
Yes, in most cases. We work with local paint and finish suppliers in Orlando who can custom-match older KraftMaid stains and clear coats. The challenge with 1990s finishes is that the original has aged with UV exposure and humidity, so a fresh-match color needs to be blended to the current, not the original, appearance. We usually refinish the surrounding doors or at minimum the adjacent panels so the new piece doesn’t stand out. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll assess your specific finish.
Both. We reface KraftMaid cabinet boxes with new doors, drawer fronts, and veneer when the boxes are structurally sound and the layout works for you. Refacing is often half the cost of a full replacement and keeps your kitchen functional with less demolition. If boxes are water-damaged or delaminated, we’ll recommend replacement instead. We’ll show you written pricing for both options before you decide.
Orlando’s humidity means KraftMaid cabinets need to acclimate to your home’s interior conditions before we install them, typically 48 to 72 hours. We also account for door and drawer movement through the wet season, leaving clearances that prevent binding when wood swells. MDF and particleboard components need proper sealing at cut edges and around the sink base. These are standard steps for our Orlando installs, because skipping them is how you get callbacks in August. If you need a repair for humidity-related cabinet issues, call (850) 427-6454 for an assessment.
Yes. On an Orlando slab-on-grade foundation, we can install a KraftMaid island that doesn’t require plumbing relocation. We anchor the island base to the slab using the proper mechanical fasteners, run electrical through the slab if the island needs an outlet, and leave the existing drain and supply lines where they are. If you want a sink in the island, that’s a different conversation, because cutting new plumbing into a slab is a bigger job. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll walk you through both scenarios with written pricing.
Yes. We remove your old KraftMaid cabinets, haul them away, and dispose of them properly. We also disconnect and cap plumbing and electrical before demo if your cabinets are coming out for a full remodel. In Orlando, we follow county waste guidelines for construction debris. Removal and disposal are always line-itemed in your written estimate, so there’s no surprise fee at the end.
Service Areas Near Orlando
Our KraftMaid service covers Orlando and the surrounding communities, including our full Orlando service area. We also serve KraftMaid service in Kissimmee and KraftMaid service in St. Cloud, plus Sanford and Deltona. If you’re within an hour of Orlando proper, we can usually schedule you within the week.
Book Your KraftMaid Service in Orlando Today
Call (850) 427-6454 for a free, written KraftMaid service estimate in Orlando. A live person answers 24/7. We’ll give you the number first, then pick up the tool. Text or call now and we’ll schedule a walkthrough at your convenience.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, serving Orlando since 2004.
