YOUR GUIDE TO CABINET REFACING COSTS
IN IOWA & ILLINOIS
Transformations in 5 days or less.
Your kitchen is the heart of your home, and updating it is one of the smartest investments you can make. A well-planned cabinet refacing project will add significant resale value to your home and help you love your kitchen again.
Planning Your Kitchen Remodel Budget
Setting a realistic budget involves more than just deciding what you can spend right now. Cabinet refacing is much less expensive than a full remodel but is by no means a “cheap solution”.
Here’s what to consider:
- Average Costs: Most of our refacing projects land between $12,000 - $25,000
- Additional Upgrades: Adding countertops, backsplash, new drawer boxes, and under cabinet lights are additional options you have. Projects including all these typically range from $35,000 - $45,000
- Scope Determines Investment: The extent of your project significantly impacts the cost. If you like your countertops & backsplash there is no need to replace them - saving you a significant amount of money.
Where Your Cabinet Refacing Dollars Go
This is where the majority of your budget goes on a typical refacing project. The vast majority goes towards the new new products installed in your kitchen. The remainder goes towards labor and logistics items such as a dumpster, floor protection, etc.
- Doors, Drawer Fronts, & Refacing Stock: 65%
- Installation Labor: 25%
- Logistics (Dumpster, floor protection, etc): 10%
Factors That Influence Your Final Cost
Beyond basic materials and labor, several important factors affect your total investment:
- Number of Doors and Drawer Fronts: More doors means more materials have to be manufactured.
- Extra Cabinets: Occasionally, a cabinet or two may need replaced or added (such as a small island).
- Bonus Features: New drawer boxes with soft close glides, organizers such as roll trays and trash pullouts will influence the final cost
- Countertops & Backsplash: While not required - if you plan on replacing your countertops & backsplash this will add to the overall cost
- Flat Panel vs Raised Panel Doors: Raised panel doors feature a thicker middle section that helps prevent bowing/warping and makes the doors feel more solid but costs more than a flat panel door
Red Flags For Cabinet Refacing Projects
It might be tempting to go with the cheapest cabinet refacing bid, but be cautious of these red flags:
- Compromising on Quality: One of the most common practices is to sell Rigid Thermafoil Doors as solid hardwood. Most homeowners can't tell the different but RTF doors are prone to delamination and often fail within 5 years.
- A Different Method: Some places will sell "re-dooring" as refacing. While we still do re-dooring it's not the same as refacing. Re-dooring is just that: new doors and drawer fronts, paint the boxes. This is a cheaper method than refacing, which involves adding refacing stock to the cabinet boxes.
- Allowance Pricing: Contractors often use "allowance" pricing to artificially lower what you see as the project cost. You may sign a contract that say ok you have an allowance of $5,000 for new countertops. But you find out that you can only get laminate tops in that budget. Guess who has to cover the extra $4k to upgrade to quartz - You.
Cabinet Refacing Pricing
Standard Refacing
Starting At
$10,000
- Includes
- Small Kitchen
- New doors & drawer fronts
- Solid wood on cabinet boxes
- Soft close hinges
- Budget grade hardware
Deluxe Refacing
Starting At
$15,000
- Includes
- Moderate cabinet layout
- New doors and drawer fronts
- 1-2 minor organizers (cutlery insert, roll tray, etc)
- New drawer boxes
Premium Refacing
Starting At
$35,000+
- Includes
- Mid sized kitchen
- New countertops
- New sink & faucet
- New backsplash
- Under cabinet lighting
*Final pricing depends on project scope, materials selected, and site conditions.
Why Homeowners Choose Us
We're not just another cabinet store, we're your guide through every step of the process.
Reliable Lead Times
Cabinets and parts show up on time.
Refacing projects are done in 5 days or less with no stress.
Photorealistic 3-D Renderings
Need to see your kitchen before you buy? We offer realistic 3-D renderings.
Systematic, Low-Stress Design Process
We’ve built a clear framework that eliminates overwhelm. From showroom consultations to material selections, every step is organized, transparent, and designed to keep you informed.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Process
In Home Consultation
- What We Do:
- We bring the showroom to you
- See door samples, countertops, and hardware
- Professional advice on whether or not refacing is a good fit
- Identify opportunities to add organizers
Project Build
- What We Do:
- Quote sent within 5 days
- Projects complete in 5 days or less
- Crews are clean and courteous
Final Touches
- What We Do:
- Walk through caring for your kitchen
- Showing you how to use any new organizers and features
- Explain care and maintenace
What Our Clients Say
Homeowners near the Quad Cities trust us for our process, communication, and results.
Start Planning Your Refacing Project
Share your vision with us. Schedule a no-obligation discovery call with us and take the first step toward a kitchen you'll love for years to come.
