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Cabinet installation in Austin, TX typically runs $4,000 to $13,000 for a standard kitchen, including labor and basic materials. The wide range comes down to cabinet quality (stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom), kitchen size, and whether you’re replacing existing cabinets or starting fresh. At Penhallow Remodeling Austin, we write your price down before any work starts, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
If you’re replacing cabinets in a 10×10 kitchen with mid-grade stock cabinets, expect to land around $6,000 to $9,000. A larger kitchen with semi-custom cabinets, soft-close hardware, and crown molding can push into the $10,000 to $13,000 range. Custom cabinetry for a gourmet kitchen with specialty storage can exceed $13,000, which is why we recommend a free estimate so you know exactly where your project falls.
Key Takeaways
- Typical cost: $4,000 – $13,000 for cabinet installation in Austin
- Labor portion: $1,500 – $4,000 depending on cabinet count and complexity
- Materials portion: $2,500 – $9,000 depending on cabinet line and finish
- Timeline: Most installations take 2 – 5 days; full kitchen remodels with cabinets run 2 – 6 weeks
- Cost drivers: kitchen size, cabinet type, finish, hardware, and whether walls need repair
- Free estimates: Call (325) 225-5429 for a written price before you commit
Cabinet Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)
The table below reflects what we’re seeing across Austin neighborhoods including Hyde Park, Mueller, Circle C, Allandale, and Cedar Park. These ranges assume a standard kitchen with 20 – 30 linear feet of cabinetry.
| Line Item | Cost Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stock cabinets (materials only) | $2,500 – $5,000 | KraftMaid stock lines; limited sizes and finishes |
| Semi-custom cabinets (materials only) | $5,000 – $9,000 | KraftMaid and Wellborn semi-custom; more sizes, finishes, and storage options |
| Custom cabinets (materials only) | $9,000 – $13,000+ | Built to spec; premium woods, specialty finishes |
| Labor (removal + installation) | $1,500 – $4,000 | Includes demo of old cabinets, leveling, shimming, and mounting |
| Hardware (knobs, pulls, hinges) | $200 – $800 | Soft-close hinges and full-extension slides add cost |
| Crown molding and trim | $300 – $1,200 | Optional but common in Austin remodels |
| Wall repair and prep | $200 – $700 | Drywall patching, shimming uneven walls, and paint touch-up |
What drives costs up in Austin specifically? Older homes in neighborhoods like Crestview and Brentwood often have uneven walls and floors, which means more shimming and leveling time. Homes built before 1980 may have plaster walls instead of drywall, which takes longer to work with. And if your kitchen has a soffit (the boxed-in area above older cabinets), removing it can add $500 – $1,500 depending on whether there’s plumbing or electrical hidden inside.
What brings costs down? Keeping your existing cabinet layout, choosing stock cabinet lines, reusing hardware that’s in good shape, and avoiding layout changes that require moving plumbing or electrical. We’ve installed cabinets in Mueller homes where the kitchen footprint stayed exactly the same, and the job came in well under $7,000 all-in.
What Affects Cabinet Installation Pricing in Austin
- Cabinet type (stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom): Stock cabinets from KraftMaid start around $100 – $200 per linear foot installed. Semi-custom runs $200 – $350 per linear foot. Custom cabinetry in Austin starts around $350 per linear foot and climbs from there. The type you choose is the single biggest price variable.
- Kitchen size and layout: A galley kitchen in a Hyde Park bungalow might have 15 linear feet of cabinetry, while a Circle C open-concept kitchen often has 30 – 40 linear feet. More cabinets means more materials and more labor hours.
- Demolition and disposal: Removing old cabinets costs $200 – $600 depending on how they were fastened and whether you have a disposal bin on site. Cabinets glued and nailed to plaster walls take longer to remove than ones screwed into drywall.
- Wall and floor conditions: Austin’s clay soil causes foundation movement, especially in older east-side neighborhoods. That means walls and floors are rarely perfectly level. We shim and level every cabinet run, and in extreme cases we may recommend having a foundation specialist look at the kitchen before cabinetry goes in.
- Hardware and accessories: Soft-close hinges, full-extension drawer slides, pull-out trash bins, lazy susans, and drawer organizers all add cost. A full suite of soft-close hardware on a 30-cabinet kitchen adds roughly $400 – $700.
- Finishes and materials: Painted finishes cost more than stained. MDF doors cost less than solid wood. Plywood boxes cost more than particleboard. We typically recommend plywood boxes for Austin’s humidity, since particleboard swells when exposed to moisture, and we’ve seen it warp after one humid summer.
How Much Does Cabinet Installation Cost in Austin? Labor vs. Materials
Labor for cabinet installation in Austin runs $50 – $100 per cabinet, or roughly $1,500 – $4,000 for a full kitchen. That includes leveling, shimming, mounting, alignment, and hardware installation. Materials typically represent 60 – 70% of the total job cost.
Some contractors quote labor by the linear foot. You’ll see $60 – $120 per linear foot for installation labor in Austin, with the higher end applying to homes with uneven walls or custom cabinetry that requires more precise fitting.
At Penhallow Remodeling Austin, we don’t give you a labor-only number. We give you a written all-in price that includes materials, labor, removal, disposal, hardware, and a written guarantee. That means the price you approve is the price on your final invoice. No surprise change orders, no “we found something behind the wall” phone calls that end with a bigger bill.
How to Save on Cabinet Installation
If your cabinet doors are in good shape but the boxes are failing, you may only need the boxes replaced, not the full cabinet run. That’s called a cabinet refacing or selective replacement, and it can cut your cost by 30 – 50%. In some Austin kitchens, we’ve been able to replace only the lower cabinets and keep the uppers, which kept a project under $5,000.
Other ways to keep costs down:
- Keep your layout as-is: Moving a sink or range means plumbing and electrical changes, which adds $1,000 – $3,000. Every foot of plumbing moved in an Austin slab foundation adds cost, since pipes run through the concrete.
- Choose stock cabinets with upgraded hardware: You can get the look of semi-custom by pairing stock KraftMaid cabinets with soft-close hinges and premium pulls. The savings can be $2,000 – $4,000.
- Reuse existing cabinet internals: Pull-out trays and organizers in good condition can transfer to new boxes.
- Skip crown molding initially: Crown molding can be added later without replacing the cabinets. It’s a $300 – $1,200 line item you can defer.
- Get a written quote before you compare contractors: A written number, not a verbal ballpark, lets you compare apples to apples. Call (325) 225-5429 for a free estimate and we’ll send you a written price before any work starts.
Is It Cheaper to Repair or Replace Cabinets?
Cabinet repair in Austin runs $150 – $800 for typical fixes like hinge replacement, drawer track repair, and loose face frames. Replacement runs $4,000 – $13,000 for a full kitchen. If your cabinet boxes are structurally sound, repair is almost always the cheaper option.
The tipping point comes when multiple cabinets are failing at once. We’ve seen kitchens in Allandale where four or five drawer boxes had cracked corners and the face frames were separating from the wall. Repairing each individually would have cost $600 – $1,000 total, but the cabinets were 25 years old and replacement made more sense long-term. A good rule of thumb: if repairs exceed 40 – 50% of replacement cost, and the cabinets are more than 20 years old, replacement is the better value.
At Penhallow Remodeling Austin, we’ll give you both options with real numbers and let you decide. Some remodels we recommend against. If your cabinets just need new hardware and a hinge adjustment, we’ll tell you that and charge you for the repair, not a replacement.
Kitchen Remodel Cost in Austin vs. Cabinet Installation Only
If you’re also replacing countertops, flooring, backsplash, or appliances, your kitchen remodel will run $14,000 – $45,000 in Austin. A small kitchen remodel with stock cabinets, laminate counters, and no layout changes can come in around $9,000 – $20,000. Cabinet installation alone is a $4,000 – $13,000 project.
Where the money goes in a full remodel:
- Cabinet installation: $4,000 – $13,000
- Countertop installation: $2,000 – $6,500
- Backsplash installation: $800 – $2,500
- Kitchen island installation: $3,000 – $10,000
We install Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops alongside our cabinet work. Cambria quartz carries its own lifetime warranty, which sits on top of our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If your countertop material fails during our guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the Kingswell standard we’ve operated under since 2004: written price before work starts, a real arrival window, and a written guarantee on every project.
How Long Does Cabinet Installation Take in Austin?
Cabinet installation alone typically takes 2 – 5 days for a standard kitchen, assuming cabinets are in stock. Semi-custom cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn have a 3 – 6 week lead time for manufacturing, plus installation time. Custom cabinets can take 6 – 12 weeks depending on the shop’s backlog.
In Austin’s summer months, we see two things happen: cabinet shops run longer lead times because of demand, and humidity changes the way wood behaves. We let our cabinet boxes acclimate in your home for 24 – 48 hours before installation during July and August, which prevents gaps and misalignment after the wood adjusts.
If you’re on a tight timeline, tell us during the estimate. We stock some KraftMaid lines that can be installed within two weeks, and we’ll give you an exact arrival window before we start. A real window, not “sometime next week.”
FAQs – Cabinet Installation Cost
How much does cabinet installation cost per cabinet in Austin?
Installation labor runs $50 – $100 per cabinet, or $60 – $120 per linear foot in the Austin market. Materials add another $100 – $400 per cabinet depending on the line, finish, and features. A 30-cabinet kitchen with mid-grade semi-custom cabinets and full installation typically lands between $9,000 and $12,000. Call (325) 225-5429 for a written quote specific to your kitchen, and we’ll give you the real number before any work starts.
Is it cheaper to buy cabinets from a big-box store and hire someone to install them?
Sometimes, but not always. Big-box cabinet lines can cost $2,000 – $4,000 for a standard kitchen, which is less than most semi-custom lines. However, installers who work with store-bought cabinets often charge more per hour for fitting and modification, and you’ll be responsible for any missing parts, damage, or measuring errors. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn lines because they carry manufacturer warranties, have consistent tolerances, and arrive without surprises. We’re happy to quote installation for cabinets you’ve already purchased, but we’ll also show you what our all-in material-and-labor price looks like before you buy.
Can you install cabinets the same day?
If the cabinets are on hand and your kitchen is prepped, installation can start the day you decide. We keep some stock KraftMaid lines available for quick turnaround, and our technicians arrive in uniform with a defined arrival window. Same-day starts are more common for smaller jobs, like a Cabinet Installation in Austin project in a single bathroom or a garage cabinet run. For full kitchens, we’ll give you a start date and a completion window in writing before work starts.
How much does a bathroom vanity installation cost in Austin?
A bathroom vanity installation in Austin runs $800 – $3,000, including the vanity, sink, faucet, and plumbing hookup. If you’re moving plumbing or replacing the shut-off valves, expect to be on the higher end of that range. We install vanities with Kohler, Moen, Delta, and Toto fixtures, and every vanity install includes a written guarantee. If the vanity or plumbing fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge.
Does cabinet installation include countertop removal and replacement?
Typically no. Cabinet installation and countertop installation are separate line items. Countertop installation in Austin runs $2,000 – $6,500, depending on material (laminate, granite, quartz, or butcher block) and square footage. We install Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone quartz, each with its own manufacturer warranty alongside our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If your countertops are being replaced at the same time as your cabinets, we sequence the work so your kitchen is down for the shortest possible window.
What’s included in your free estimate?
Our free estimate includes a written price, not a verbal range. We’ll measure your kitchen, discuss cabinet lines and finishes, and give you a number you can hold us to. That’s The Kingswell Way: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, and leave the place cleaner than we found it. Every Penhallow Remodeling Austin estimate also includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Call (325) 225-5429 to schedule yours.
Why Austin Homeowners Choose Penhallow Remodeling for Cabinet Installation
Austin is full of contractors who’ll give you a handshake and a “trust me” instead of a written number. We do it differently, and we’ve been doing it differently since the Kingswell brand was founded in 2004. Here’s what that means for your cabinet project:
- Written price before any work starts: Not an estimate range, not a verbal ballpark. A written number on a document with your name on it.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise: If your cabinet installation fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it. No service charge, no re-inspection fee. It’s in writing on every project.
- Free return visit if the repair fails: We don’t send you a bill for a second trip. If our work was wrong, we make it right on our dime.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians: You’ll know exactly who’s walking into your home, and they’ll arrive in a defined window, not “sometime between 8 and 6.”
- A live person answers the phone 24/7: No voicemail maze, no callback promise. Call (325) 225-5429 and a real human picks up.
We’re a general contractor serving Austin homeowners with kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and whole-home remodels. We don’t moonlight in roofing or fencing. Cabinets, countertops, bathrooms, and kitchens are what we do, and that focus means we’re good at it.
Trevor Nash leads the team at Penhallow Remodeling Austin, and he’s built the company around a simple idea: give homeowners the number in writing, show up when you said you would, and stand behind the work for a full year. If you’ve been burned before by a contractor who disappeared after demo day, you’ll notice the difference in the first conversation.
Ready to get a real number for your cabinet installation? Get started here or call (325) 225-5429 for a free estimate. We’ll measure, quote, and hand you a written number you can hold us to.
Pricing reflects the Austin market as of 2026. Penhallow Remodeling Austin offers free estimates – call (325) 225-5429.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Austin, serving Austin, TX since 2004.
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