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Cabinet installation and refacing in Woodland Hills typically runs between $4,500 and $18,000 depending on kitchen size, cabinet count, and whether you’re refacing existing boxes or installing brand-new cabinetry from scratch. Most cabinet refacing jobs in the area get done in 3 to 5 days, while full installation with new boxes runs 5 to 10 days. At Sawyer Remodel Woodland Hills, we put a written price in your hands before any work starts, so the number you approve is the number on the invoice – no surprises at the end. Call us at (341) 217-2776 for a free estimate.
If you’re just starting to explore a larger project, our Kitchen Remodeling in Woodland Hills guide covers the full scope of what a kitchen renovation involves. Cabinet work sits at the center of most of those projects, and this page is the deep dive on the cabinet side of things specifically.
What separates cabinet work from other kitchen upgrades is how much visual weight it carries. Cabinets are the single largest surface area in most kitchens. They set the tone for the whole room. Get them right and a modest countertop looks sharp. Get them wrong and even premium stone can’t save the space. That’s why we treat cabinet installation and refacing as precision work, not an afterthought. Luca Romano runs every Sawyer Remodel Woodland Hills project with that mindset – the details get checked, the measurements get verified, and the written price stays written.
When You Need Cabinet Installation & Refacing
Here’s the short version: if your kitchen works but the cabinets look tired, refacing is usually the right call. If the layout doesn’t work, you need new cabinets. Here are the specific situations we see most often across Woodland Hills, from Warner Center up to the neighborhoods south of Ventura Boulevard:
- Your cabinet boxes are solid, but the doors are dated. Homes in Woodland Hills built in the 1960s and 1970s often have plywood boxes and solid face frames that are still structurally fine. The doors and drawer fronts are what date them. Refacing swaps those out without tearing out good structure.
- You’re listing your home and the kitchen is the weak spot. Agents across the San Fernando Valley will tell you kitchen condition moves the needle on sale price more than nearly anything else. Refacing beats a full gut-job when you need maximum visual impact on a tight timeline and budget.
- The layout fights you every day. If you’re constantly bumping drawers, bending around a peninsula that doesn’t serve you, or wishing the fridge had cabinet panels around it, new cabinet installation is the fix. Refacing can’t fix bad bones.
- Moisture or heat damage has found your cabinets. Woodland Hills summer heat can warp cabinet doors over time, especially in kitchens without good ventilation. If doors are peeling, hinges are pulling loose, or drawer slides are failing across multiple boxes, replacement often beats repair.
- You’re doing a partial remodel and want the cabinets to match. Maybe you’re replacing a sink base that got water-damaged, adding a pantry cabinet along an empty wall, or converting a standard cabinet to a pull-out trash system. Installation lets you match new pieces to your existing configuration.
- Your cabinet doors won’t stay closed. Sagging hinges and worn-out latches are usually fixable, but when they’re failing across the whole kitchen, it’s often a sign the doors themselves are at end of life. Refacing replaces all of that hardware in one pass.
One thing worth understanding before you decide: refacing typically costs 40 to 60 percent less than full cabinet replacement. That’s a real number, and it’s why so many Woodland Hills homeowners choose it when their layout still works. If your question is “repair, reface, or replace?”, our Kitchen Remodeling page covers how to think through that decision at a higher level.
Our Cabinet Installation & Refacing Process
Every Sawyer Remodel Woodland Hills project runs under The Relay Visibility Guarantee. That means you know who is coming, when they’re arriving, and what it costs – before work begins. Here’s how a cabinet job unfolds with us:
- Written estimate at your kitchen table. We measure, we look at the existing boxes, we talk about door style and finish. Then we hand you a written price. Not a ballpark range. A number. You get the same written price whether you book that day or call back in three weeks.
- Material selection with name-brand options. We’ll walk you through door profiles and finishes from KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry – real manufacturers with warranties behind them, not mystery supplier stock. For refacing, you pick door style, finish, and hardware. It’s your kitchen; you should know exactly what’s going in it.
- Live arrival time before we show up. No four-hour windows. Your technician’s arrival time shows up on your phone, and if it changes, you get an update. You’ll also get photo updates before and after the work, so you can see what happened behind the scenes.
- Installation with a dust barrier and cleanup. Cabinet work creates sawdust and disruption. We contain it. Floors get protected, work areas get sealed off, and when we’re done, the space is clean. You shouldn’t need to mop after your contractor.
- Walkthrough and digital invoice. Before we leave, we walk the job with you. You check the doors, the drawers, the alignment. If something’s off, we fix it then. Your final invoice arrives as a link you pay from your phone. It matches the written price you approved at step one – and nothing else.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise sits behind all of this. If anything isn’t done right, we make it right. In writing, on every project, for a full year after the job closes. That’s not a verbal promise, it’s a clause in your project paperwork.
Cabinet Installation & Refacing Pricing in Woodland Hills
Here’s what you can actually expect to pay in Woodland Hills for cabinet work. These are honest ranges based on the kitchens we see across the 91364 and 91367 ZIP codes:
| Project Type | Typical Range | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing, small kitchen (under 100 sq ft) | $4,500 – $7,000 | New doors, drawer fronts, veneer for boxes, hardware |
| Cabinet refacing, medium kitchen (100-200 sq ft) | $7,000 – $12,000 | New doors, drawer fronts, veneer, hardware, soft-close upgrades |
| Cabinet refacing, large kitchen (200+ sq ft) | $12,000 – $18,000 | Full reface plus crown molding, additional panels, premium hardware |
| New cabinet installation, stock cabinets | $8,000 – $14,000 | Stock boxes, install, basic hardware, standard finishes |
| New cabinet installation, semi-custom | $14,000 – $22,000 | KraftMaid or Wellborn boxes, custom sizing, upgraded finishes |
| Partial install (island, pantry, single wall) | $2,500 – $6,000 | One section replaced or added, matched to existing |
What moves the price: cabinet count, door style, finish material, hardware choice, and whether we’re adding soft-close hinges and full-extension drawer slides. Those upgrades are cheap relative to the overall job and make an outsized difference in how the kitchen feels daily. We’ll show you the line items so you can decide what’s worth it.
The estimate from Sawyer Remodel Woodland Hills is free, and it’s written. No “depending on what we find once we open the walls” caveats. We measure before we quote. If we do find something unexpected once work starts, you’ll know before we touch it, and you’ll approve any change in writing before it happens. Call (341) 217-2776 and we’ll set a time that works.
FAQs – Cabinet Installation & Refacing
Is it cheaper to reface cabinets or replace them?
Refacing is almost always cheaper than full replacement, typically running 40 to 60 percent less than new cabinet installation because you’re keeping the existing boxes and only replacing doors, drawer fronts, veneer, and hardware. In Woodland Hills, a medium kitchen that would cost $14,000 to $20,000 to replace with new cabinets typically runs $7,000 to $12,000 to reface. The catch is that refacing only works if your existing cabinet boxes are structurally sound. Call (341) 217-2776 and we’ll assess yours honestly – if the boxes are shot, we’ll tell you, and if refacing is viable, you’ll get a written number for that specific kitchen.
How long does cabinet refacing take in Woodland Hills?
Most cabinet refacing jobs in Woodland Hills take 3 to 5 working days from start to finish, while full cabinet installation runs 5 to 10 days depending on cabinet count and whether the project includes countertop coordination. Your kitchen will be out of commission during that window, but the work area is contained and cleaned up at the end of each day under The Relay Visibility Guarantee. We’ll give you a day-by-day schedule before we start, with photo updates so you can see progress from your phone.
Can I change my cabinet layout during a reface?
No, refacing keeps your cabinet boxes in their existing positions – it’s a surface upgrade, not a structural one. If you want to change the layout, move the island, or alter cabinet depths and heights, you need new cabinet installation instead. We’ll help you figure out which path makes sense for your Woodland Hills kitchen. A hybrid approach is common: reface the perimeter cabinets and install new cabinets on one wall where the layout needs to change. Call (341) 217-2776 for a written estimate on either path.
Do you use real wood or laminate for refacing?
We offer both, and the trade word matters: refacing veneers come in real wood veneer or thermofoil (a heat-bonded vinyl that looks painted and resists moisture), and your door style drives the look more than the material. KraftMaid and Wellborn manufacture both in a range of finishes, so the choice comes down to budget and how much wear your kitchen sees. Real wood veneer runs about 20 to 30 percent more than thermofoil, but it can be refinished later if needed. We’ll show you samples and price both options in writing before you decide.
What if something goes wrong after the job is done?
Every Sawyer Remodel Woodland Hills project carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, in writing, for a full year after the job closes. That covers things like a door that starts binding, a hinge that loosens, or hardware that fails prematurely. You also get a free second visit if any repair fails – covered, no argument. We’re at (341) 217-2776, answered by a live person 24/7, so you’re not leaving a voicemail and hoping someone calls back.
Will you match cabinets I already have?
Yes, matching existing cabinets is a common job for us, whether it’s adding a pantry cabinet along a blank wall, replacing a water-damaged sink base, or extending a run of uppers after a remodel. The match depends on the original door style and finish – some are easier to match than others – but we’ll assess what’s in your kitchen and give you a written price for the add-on. If a true match isn’t possible, we’ll tell you that before you spend a dollar, and we’ll show you options that work with what’s already there.
For more on how cabinets fit into the larger picture, start with our Kitchen Remodeling overview or the local deep-dive on Kitchen Remodeling in Woodland Hills. And if you’re thinking about other parts of the home, our home page is the hub for everything Sawyer Remodel Woodland Hills does.
Get a Written Estimate for Cabinet Installation & Refacing
You shouldn’t have to call a contractor just to know if cabinet work fits your budget. Call (341) 217-2776 and we’ll talk through your kitchen, schedule a measurement, and hand you a written price before any work starts. That price includes the full scope – doors, veneer or boxes, hardware, install, cleanup – and it won’t change at the invoice. Luca Romano and the Sawyer Remodel Woodland Hills crew work under The Relay Visibility Guarantee on every single project: live arrival time, photo updates, written price, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Your kitchen deserves that standard.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Woodland Hills, serving Woodland Hills.
