New cabinets, from our base in Stoneham
Kitchen cabinet installation north and west of Boston
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What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.
New kitchen cabinets set the calendar and much of the budget. See what installation costs here and how long cabinets take to arrive, then get a free estimate.
- Free estimates on every kitchen
- Cabinets alone or in a remodel
- 25 towns north and west of Boston
New kitchen cabinets, installed in the kitchen you have
Original cabinets in a 1960s cape or ranch sag, stick and run short on storage. We supply and install new kitchen cabinets as their own job, or as part of a full kitchen remodel with new counters, tile and fixtures.
Cabinets are the frame the rest of the kitchen sits on, so the install has to suit the house. Walls and floors in older houses here are rarely flat or square, and solid wood moves with the swing from dry winter heat to humid summers. Both shape how cabinets are set and fitted.
If you want more than new boxes in the same places, such as an island or an opened wall, see kitchen island installation and kitchen layout changes.
Stock vs semi custom cabinets, and semi custom vs custom kitchen cabinets
The tier you choose decides the wait and much of the cost. Any of them can come in a shaker door.
| Compared | Stock | Semi-custom | Custom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical wait to arrive | About 2 to 3 weeks | Often 16 weeks or more | Ask at the estimate |
| Effect on price | Lowest of the three | Between stock and custom | Adds 50 to 100 percent |
| Shaker door available | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built to your exact sizes | No | Partly, within set sizes | Yes |
| Special-order deposit | No | Often | Usually |
Lead times come from published 2026 figures: 8 to 14 weeks is typical, with one source citing 2 to 3 weeks for stock and 16 weeks or more for semi-custom. Massachusetts caps a deposit at one-third of the price unless materials are special-ordered, and custom cabinets usually qualify.
What your cabinet installation estimate should state
Kitchen cabinet installation cost depends on what is counted in. Your free estimate lists the work so you can compare like with like.
An estimate is not a final price. Older houses can hide problems behind walls, so leave room in the budget.
Listed in the estimate
- The cabinet tier, door style and finish
- Linear feet of base and wall cabinets
- Supplying the cabinets you choose
- Installing the cabinets
- Hardware, fillers and trim pieces
- Island cabinets, if you are adding one
- The expected wait for cabinets to arrive
Ask how these are handled
- Countertops, priced as their own line
- Appliances
- Plumbing and electrical connections
- Lead-safe work in houses built before 1978
- Testing of old floor tiles
From choosing samples to installed cabinets
The cabinet order sets the calendar for the whole kitchen, so it comes early.
Tell us about your kitchen
Use the form to give your town and say whether you want cabinets alone or a wider remodel.
Get your free estimate
We price the cabinets and the install at no cost to you.
Choose the cabinets
Pick the tier, door style, finish and hardware. The choice sets the lead time.
Wait for delivery
Cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks. Stock can be quicker, semi-custom often slower.
Check the delivery
Count the boxes against the order and look for damage before installation starts.
Install the cabinets
Cabinets go in, then counters, backsplash and fixtures follow.
Kitchen layers
Where cabinets sit in the kitchen
Cabinets rest on the floor and carry everything above them. Each layer has its own page.
Floor
Cracked or dated tile is worth replacing before new cabinets go on top of it. In older houses, know what is under the existing floor first.
Read about kitchen tile flooringCabinets
The boxes, doors and hardware that hold the kitchen together. They take the longest to arrive, so they set the schedule.
Get a free cabinet estimateCountertop
Counters are measured once the cabinets are in place. Quartz or granite is usually the first question.
Compare quartz and granite countertopsBacksplash
Tile on the wall between the counter and the wall cabinets. It finishes the line where the two meet.
Read about tile backsplash installationSink and faucet
The sink sits in the base cabinet and counter. On outside walls of older houses, cold winters matter.
Read about sinks and faucets
Questions about kitchen cabinet installation
Figures come from published local and national guides. Your estimate prices your kitchen.
How much should you pay to have kitchen cabinets installed?
Published guides put cabinet installation at about $6,189 on average, in a range of $1,935 to $10,765. By size: a small kitchen of 10 to 15 linear feet runs about $3,000 to $6,000, a medium one of 20 to 30 linear feet about $6,000 to $12,000, and 35 feet or more with an island $12,000 to $25,000 and up.
What is cabinet installation cost per linear foot?
Installed cabinets run about $100 to $1,200 per linear foot in published figures. With an average kitchen at 24 linear feet, that is roughly $2,400 to $28,000. Custom cabinets add 50 to 100 percent. Local contractors around Boston tend to quote well above national averages.
How long do kitchen cabinets take to arrive?
In 2026, published lead times are usually 8 to 14 weeks. One source cites about 2 to 3 weeks for stock cabinets and 16 weeks or more for semi-custom. If you want the kitchen done by the holidays, start in spring or early summer.
Is $30,000 enough for a kitchen remodel?
It can cover a refresh. Published Massachusetts figures put a refresh at about $25,000 to $45,000, and cabinets are often 30 to 40 percent of a kitchen budget. A layout change or full gut costs far more. Ask what any price includes: appliances, permits, lead-safe work and electrical upgrades.
Do you install custom kitchen cabinets near me?
We install new kitchen cabinets, including custom, in 25 towns north and west of Boston from our base in Stoneham. Check the list of towns below, then request a free estimate.
How big a deposit should I expect for new cabinets?
Massachusetts caps a deposit at one-third of the price unless materials are special-ordered. Custom cabinets are usually special-ordered, so a larger deposit can apply to them.
Does the weather here affect wood cabinets?
Yes. Solid wood moves with the swing from dry winter heat to humid summers. We take that into account when we plan cabinets for your kitchen.
Where we install kitchen cabinets
We work from Stoneham across towns north and west of Boston.
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Request my free cabinet estimate
Tell us your town, the cabinets you have now and what you want instead. Photos help.
- We read your request and the photos you send
- We come back to you to arrange your free estimate
- You get a price for the cabinets and the install
Step 1 of 6
What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.