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Cabinets and countertops are the part of our Kitchen Remodeling services families in Jacksonville notice first, and the part they worry about most. The replacement cost sits between $14,000 and $38,000 for a typical mid-sized kitchen, with cabinets carrying most of that and countertops adding $3,800 to $9,500 depending on the material. Elmstead Remodeling Jacksonville gives families a written price before any work starts, so that range never becomes a surprise on week three.
We're a Cedarwell company, and every project we take on is governed by the Cedarwell Care Promise: shoe covers and drop cloths inside the house, a written price before any work starts, a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves, quiet tools during family rest hours where possible, and pet-safe product choices where available. If your family is living through the remodel instead of moving out for it, that promise matters more than any brochure photo. You can reach us at (904) 643-6243 any time; a live person answers, not a voicemail box.
This work sits inside our broader Kitchen Remodeling in Jacksonville service. Most families start there and narrow in once they see what's involved.
When You Need Cabinets & Countertops
A few specific situations push Jacksonville families toward cabinet and countertop work. Here's what we see most often:
- Cabinet doors no longer close flush or the hinges are pulling loose. In Riverside and Avondale, older wood frames swell and contract with summer humidity, and after ten or fifteen years the doors start to sag.
- Drawer slides bind or fall off their tracks. Laminate and particleboard boxes lose their edge over time, especially near the dishwasher where steam and heat are constant.
- The countertop has chips, cracks, or burns that can't be sanded out. Laminate shows it first; solid surface and stone hold up longer but eventually need replacing rather than patching.
- The kitchen layout doesn't work for your family anymore. A growing household in Mandarin or San Marco often needs pantry pull-outs, deeper drawers, or a peninsula opened up into an island.
- You're selling the home and the kitchen is the weakest room. Jacksonville buyers weigh the kitchen heavily, and worn cabinets with dated countertops frequently knock the offer price down more than the cost of replacing them.
- Water damage around the sink base or near the dishwasher. Florida plumbing runs can leak slowly for months before anyone notices, and particleboard cabinets soak that up fast.
If any of these sound familiar, the next step is a conversation, not a commitment. Estimates are free, and the price you're quoted is the price you'll pay.
Our Cabinets & Countertops Process
The process is built to keep the family living in the home while work happens. We name exactly what we'll do and in what order, so you know what each day looks like before it starts.
- In-home walkthrough and measurements. We measure cabinet runs, counter overhangs, plumbing locations, and appliance clearances. We ask before moving anything on the counters, and we take notes on what you want to keep versus what needs to go.
- Material selection with named brands. Cabinets are available from KraftMaid and Wellborn; countertops from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone. You'll research these by name if you like, and their warranties travel with the finished project.
- Written price, signed before work begins. No estimates that grow after the crew arrives. The price is written down, itemized, and agreed to before demolition day.
- Daily protection routine. Drop cloths go down on every floor path the crew uses. Shoe covers go on at the door. Quiet tools are used during nap and school hours where possible. Pet-safe products are the default wherever there is a choice.
- Installation and clean-up. Each day ends with the work area swept and the tools put away. Before the crew leaves for the last time, we take a photo of the clean-up and share it with you as proof the home was left right.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise. After the job is complete, if something isn't done right, we make it right. That's the longest-standing post-project commitment in our service area, and it's stamped on every project we complete.
Cabinets & Countertops Pricing in Jacksonville
Here's what families in Jacksonville should expect to budget, based on the work we've done across the city:
| Project Type | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing (full kitchen) | $7,500 – $14,000 |
| New cabinet installation (mid-sized kitchen) | $10,500 – $22,000 |
| New cabinet installation (large or custom) | $18,000 – $32,000 |
| Laminate or butcher block countertops | $2,200 – $4,800 |
| Quartz or solid surface countertops | $3,800 – $7,500 |
| Natural stone countertops (granite, marble, quartzite) | $5,200 – $9,500 |
What moves the number is mostly cabinet scope, not square footage. Stock boxes from KraftMaid cost less than semi-custom or full-custom runs from Wellborn. Countertop material is the second driver: laminate is the most affordable, quartz from Cambria or Silestone sits in the middle, natural stone runs higher. Anything involving plumbing changes under the sink or behind the dishwasher will add labor, and we'll say so in the written price before we start. Jacksonville homes in neighborhoods like Ortega and San Marco often have older plumbing that needs a valve or supply line upgrade, and that's a line item, not a surprise.
Call (904) 643-6243 for a free in-home estimate. You'll get a written price, not a verbal range.
FAQs – Cabinets & Countertops
How much do new cabinets cost in Jacksonville?
Full Kitchen Remodeling with new cabinet installation for a mid-sized Jacksonville kitchen typically runs between $10,500 and $22,000, with larger or custom kitchens reaching $32,000. The range depends on whether you choose stock cabinets from KraftMaid or semi-custom runs from Wellborn, plus any plumbing or electrical work needed behind the walls. Call (904) 643-6243 for a written price on your specific kitchen; estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to reface or replace kitchen cabinets?
Yes, refacing is cheaper, typically running $7,500 to $14,000 versus $10,500 to $22,000 for full replacement in Jacksonville. Refacing keeps the existing cabinet boxes and replaces the doors, drawer fronts, and hardware. It makes sense when the box frames are sound and the layout still works for your family; if the frames have water damage or the layout needs to change, replacement is the better long-term decision.
Can you install cabinets and countertops the same day?
Countertop templating and fabrication mean most Kitchen Design & Layout projects sequence across several visits, not one day. Cabinet boxes install over two to four days depending on size; countertops are templated after the cabinets are set, then fabricated and installed one to two weeks later. We schedule the work so the kitchen is usable in stages, and we tell you the schedule before we start.
What countertop material holds up best in a Jacksonville home with kids?
Quartz from Cambria or Silestone holds up best for Jacksonville families with children because it resists staining, doesn't require sealing, and won't etch from juice or tomato sauce the way marble does. Natural stone is beautiful but needs more maintenance; laminate is the most budget-friendly and works well for lower-traffic kitchens. We'll walk you through the trade-offs at the estimate, and we have samples with us when we come out.
Do you use pet-safe products during cabinet and countertop installation?
Yes, pet-safe product choices are part of the Cedarwell Care Promise and are used wherever there is a choice, including adhesives, sealants, and cleaning materials. If you have a specific product sensitivity in your home, tell us at the estimate and we'll note it on the job file. Clean-up happens every day before the crew leaves, so paws and small feet aren't walking through debris.
What areas of Jacksonville do you serve for cabinet and countertop work?
We serve the full Jacksonville area including Riverside, Avondale, Ortega, San Marco, Mandarin, Southside, Arlington, and the beaches. If you're not sure whether your home is in our service area, call (904) 643-6243 and we'll tell you straight. We'd rather give a quick honest answer than have you wait on a form.
What Families in Jacksonville Should Know Before They Start
- Humidity affects cabinet material choices. Jacksonville's summer moisture means particleboard boxes wear faster than plywood boxes, especially near dishwashers and under sinks. We'll recommend accordingly, and we'll explain the cost difference in writing.
- The written price comes before any work. Not after. Not "subject to change." You sign a price, we do the work for that price.
- Named brands mean verifiable warranties. KraftMaid, Wellborn, Cambria, Silestone, Caesarstone. You can look up the manufacturer warranty yourself and know exactly what's covered.
- The crew is background-checked and uniformed. Every technician who walks through your door has been screened, and you'll know their name and role before they arrive.
- Quiet hours are part of the schedule. If a child naps from noon to two, we plan the loud work around that window where possible. Tell us the schedule once and we'll honor it.
- The photo of the clean-up is included. Every job ends with a photo of the finished work area, sent to you before the crew pulls away.
If you're still deciding between a full Kitchen Remodeling in Jacksonville project and just the cabinets and countertops, we can talk through both paths honestly. Sometimes replacing cabinets and counters now is the right move; sometimes waiting six months to do the full kitchen at once saves money. We'll tell you which we'd recommend for your house, not which one earns us more.
Call (904) 643-6243 for a free estimate. A live person answers, even at 2 a.m. if that's when worry hits. We'll set a walkthrough time, take measurements, and give you a written price you can actually plan around.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling Jacksonville, serving Jacksonville.
