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Cabinet installation and refacing in Dallas typically costs $6,500 – $18,000 for a full kitchen, with refacing running about 40 – 60% less than full replacement. Most projects take 3 – 7 days from tear-out to final hardware, and the biggest cost drivers are cabinet line, box condition, and whether you’re changing the footprint. At Penhallow Remodeling Dallas, we put the price in writing before we pull a single door, and we back the finished work with a 365-Day Done Right Promise that’s written on every contract.
If you’re weighing cabinet refacing against a full tear-out, you’re asking the right question. We cover that below with real Dallas numbers, plus what actually makes refacing a good fit for your kitchen and when replacement is the smarter call. This page is part of our broader Kitchen Remodeling in Dallas service, and you can reach us any time at (940) 204-5368. A live person answers, day or night.
Key Takeaways
- Cabinet refacing in Dallas averages $6,500 – $12,000; full replacement with boxes runs $10,000 – $18,000 for a standard kitchen.
- Refacing only works if your cabinet boxes are structurally sound; we inspect before recommending it.
- Most jobs are done in under a week, including new doors, drawer fronts, hardware, and veneer.
- Every project includes a written price up front and a written 365-Day Done Right Promise.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians do the work; no subcontractors you’ve never met.
When You Need Cabinet Installation & Refacing
Not every tired kitchen needs new cabinets. Sometimes the boxes are fine and the doors are the problem. Other times, the kitchen design & layout itself is the issue and refacing won’t fix it. Here are the situations we see most often across Dallas, from Lakewood to Preston Hollow to Bishop Arts.
- Your cabinet boxes are solid, but the doors and drawer fronts are shot. If the frames are square and the shelves hold weight, refacing with new doors, veneer, and hardware can transform the kitchen without moving a single wall.
- You’re selling a home in Dallas and the kitchen looks 1998. Buyers in neighborhoods like M Streets and Lake Highlands notice kitchens first. Refacing typically returns more at resale than a full replacement when the layout already works.
- You just bought a house with builder-grade oak cabinets that work fine but look dated. Refacing lets you switch to shaker or slab doors in a modern finish without paying for all-new boxes.
- Your existing cabinets are water-damaged near the sink or dishwasher. Swollen particleboard boxes usually need replacement, not refacing. We’ll tell you honestly which one applies, because the wrong call costs more in two years.
- You’ve already lived through a bad remodel and don’t want surprises. A written price and a written guarantee mean the number on day one is the number on the invoice. No change orders conjured after demo.
- You want a new cabinet configuration, not just a new face. If you’re adding an island, extending uppers to the ceiling, or reworking a corner, full installation with KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinetry makes sense.
Our Cabinet Installation & Refacing Process
We follow the same sequence on every cabinet job in Dallas, whether it’s refacing in Oak Cliff or a full install in Far North Dallas. You’ll know the step, the timeline, and the cost before we start.
- In-home measurement and cabinet inspection. We check the cabinet boxes for squareness, water damage, and structural integrity. If refacing won’t hold up, we say so. If it will, we measure precisely for new doors and drawer fronts.
- Written proposal with exact pricing. You get a written number covering materials, labor, hardware, and finishing. The number on day one is the number on the invoice. No estimate ranges, no verbal ballparks.
- Scheduling with a defined arrival window. We give you a real window, and we show up in it. Your assigned technicians are background-checked and arrive in uniform, so you know exactly who’s walking into your home.
- Removal and preparation. We pull the old doors, drawer fronts, and hardware, then apply veneer to face frames where refacing calls for it. For full installs, we remove the old boxes and prep the walls and flooring line.
- Installation of doors, drawer fronts, or new cabinet boxes. New components are set, aligned, and adjusted. We install hinges, slides, pulls, and knobs, and we level cabinet runs so doors close cleanly.
- Final walkthrough and written guarantee. We walk the kitchen with you, check every door and drawer, and leave the job site clean. You receive the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing before we consider the job complete.
Cabinet Installation & Refacing Pricing in Dallas
Cabinet work in Dallas ranges from around $6,500 for a basic refacing project on a compact kitchen to $18,000 or more for a full replacement with premium cabinetry and custom configurations. What pushes the number up or down is fairly consistent across kitchens in Richardson, Garland, and Mesquite as well as Dallas proper.
| Project Scope | Cost Range (Dallas Market) | Typical Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Refacing only, standard laminate or veneer | $6,500 – $9,500 | 3 – 4 days |
| Refacing with new doors and hardware | $8,000 – $12,000 | 4 – 5 days |
| Full replacement, stock cabinets | $10,000 – $14,000 | 4 – 6 days |
| Full replacement, KraftMaid or Wellborn semi-custom | $12,000 – $18,000+ | 5 – 7 days |
What moves the price in Dallas specifically: kitchen size and layout (a galley in Lakewood costs less than an open-concept kitchen in Frisco), whether you’re changing the footprint, door style and finish, and whether you’re adding soft-close hardware, pull-out shelving, or under-cabinet lighting. Material brands matter too. Material brands matter too. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, both of which give you a known, consistent product line behind the labour we warranty ourselves.
If the cabinet boxes are damaged, warped, or particleboard that’s swelled from moisture, refacing is not a path to a good outcome. It will look new for six months and then fail. We’ll tell you that plainly during the initial inspection. A reputable refacing job depends entirely on what’s underneath the veneer.
The estimate is free. Call (940) 204-5368 and we’ll come out, measure, inspect, and hand you a written number for your kitchen remodeling project. You’re not obligated to anything, and there’s no pressure. The Kingswell Way is simple: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it.
FAQs – Cabinet Installation & Refacing
Is it cheaper to reface or replace cabinets in Dallas?
Refacing usually costs 40 – 60% less than full replacement, which in Dallas translates to about $6,500 – $12,000 for refacing versus $10,000 – $18,000 for new cabinets. The catch is that refacing only makes sense when the cabinet boxes are structurally sound. If the boxes are swollen, cracked, or built from particleboard that’s seen one too many plumbing drips, replacement is the more honest long-term investment. We inspect the boxes before recommending either option, and that inspection is free when you call (940) 204-5368.
How long does cabinet refacing take?
Most Dallas refacing jobs run 3 – 5 days from removal to final hardware. Full replacement takes 4 – 7 days depending on the cabinet line and whether the layout changes. We give you a defined arrival window at scheduling, and we show up in it. You won’t be left with a gutted kitchen and no crew for two weeks.
Can you install cabinets without changing my countertops?
Yes, in most cases. Refacing leaves your existing countertops in place, and we take care to protect them during the job. Full cabinet replacement can often be done without replacing countertops if the new boxes match the existing footprint and the counters are in good condition. If your counters are failing too, this is a chance to address both. We install Cambria quartz and Silestone alongside cabinets, and each carries its own manufacturer warranty in addition to our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
What does the 365-Day Done Right Promise actually cover?
It covers the workmanship on your cabinet installation or refacing for a full year. If a door misaligns, a hinge loosens, veneer peels, or a drawer slide fails inside that period, we come back and fix it at no charge. There’s no service call fee and no re-inspection fee on the second visit. This promise is written on every contract we hand a Dallas homeowner, because a promise that isn’t written down isn’t a promise, it’s a sales line.
Do you use subcontractors for cabinet work?
No. The technicians who install and reface your cabinets are background-checked and arrive in uniform. You’ll know who’s in your home, and it’s the same standard on every Penhallow Remodeling Dallas job. Each location is independently owned and operated as part of the Kingswell family of companies, operating to the Kingswell Way since 2004, and we hold our own crew to that standard on every single project.
How much does it cost to replace cabinet doors only?
Replacing just the doors and drawer fronts in a Dallas kitchen typically runs $5,000 – $9,000 depending on door style, finish, and the number of openings. This is the lightest-touch version of refacing and works well when the boxes are square and the layout already functions. If you want new hardware, soft-close hinges, or veneer to match the faces, those add cost. We’ll give you a written number after we measure, and that number won’t move.
Why Dallas Homeowners Choose Penhallow for Cabinet Work
The Kingswell standard exists because homeowners in Dallas have been burned by verbal estimates that change at the door and repairs that crack again six weeks later. Our response to that is structural, not rhetorical. Every project starts with a written price. Every project ends with a written guarantee. And a live person answers the phone 24/7 if something ever goes wrong.
Trevor Nash leads Penhallow Remodeling Dallas with one operating principle: if we say we’ll do it, we write it down. If we write it down, we stand behind it. That’s the whole approach, and it’s why the cabinet work we do in Dallas doesn’t come with surprises.
Our installers work with recognized trade brands because the products behind the work have to be as solid as the promise. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, and we pair them with hardware and fixtures from Kohler and Moen when the project calls for it. You get two layers of protection: the manufacturer’s warranty on the product and our 365-Day Done Right Promise on the workmanship.
For homeowners across Dallas, from Lakewood to Kessler Park to Casa View, the calculation is straightforward: a written price, a real arrival window, background-checked technicians, and a written guarantee that lasts a year. If the work fails inside that window, we come back and fix it at no charge, no debate.
If you’re ready to get a written number for your cabinet installation or refacing project, call (940) 204-5368. A real person answers. The estimate is free, the inspection is thorough, and you’ll leave the conversation knowing exactly what the job costs and what happens if something goes wrong. No urgency, no pressure. Just the price and the promise in writing.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Dallas, serving Dallas.
