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Cabinet installation and refacing in Austin typically runs $4,500 – $18,000 depending on whether you’re replacing boxes, refacing existing frames, or doing a full tear-out. Refacing usually costs 40 – 60% less than new cabinetry and takes 3 – 5 days; full installation runs 1 – 2 weeks. Mason Remodeling Co Austin has handled both since 2004, and every project gets a written price before we touch a single hinge.
If your cabinet boxes are solid but the doors look tired, refacing makes sense. If the layout fights you every morning, replacement is the better call. Either way, you’ll know exactly who’s walking through your door: we send the technician’s name and photo before the visit, and they arrive in a clean Mason uniform with a photo ID badge. That’s the home service standard we’ve kept since our founding under the Threshold Group family of companies.
For the full scope of what a cabinet project can include, see our Kitchen Remodeling overview or our Kitchen Remodeling in Austin page for local specifics. Cabinets are usually the biggest visual and functional piece of any kitchen update, so getting this step right matters more than most people realize.
When You Need Cabinet Installation & Refacing
You don’t need a full gut renovation to change how your kitchen works. These are the situations where we’re typically called in:
- Doors are delaminating or warped. Austin’s humidity swings, especially in older homes in Hyde Park and Travis Heights, cause veneer to peel and MDF doors to swell. If the box is still square, refacing replaces every visible surface at a fraction of replacement cost.
- You hate the layout but the boxes are fine. A 1990s kitchen in Round Rock or Cedar Park often has decent plywood boxes with dated door styles. Refacing gives you a modern look without tearing out drywall or touching plumbing.
- The finish is worn past the point of scrubbing. Ten years of cooking near the stove leaves grease that penetrates lacquer. If the finish is worn on the face frames and doors, new doors and veneer restore the kitchen without a demolition crew.
- You’ve got mismatched cabinets from a previous addition. Austin homes are full of add-ons and sunroom conversions. When the original kitchen’s cabinets don’t match the ones added later, refacing unifies everything with one consistent door style and finish.
- You’re selling and the kitchen is the objection. Realtors in Barton Hills and Mueller regularly tell sellers that a tired kitchen drags down offers. Refacing typically delivers a visible upgrade in under a week, which is faster than most full remodels can even get permitted.
- Hinges and drawer glides are failing. Soft-close hardware retrofits are common on existing boxes. If the structure is intact, upgrading to soft-close undermount glides and new hinges changes how the kitchen feels daily.
Refacing isn’t a thin veneer over a rotten frame. It means new doors, drawer fronts, and a matching veneer or laminate on the face frames, plus new hardware. If the boxes themselves have water damage or termite activity, you need replacement, not refacing. We’ll tell you straight which one applies to your kitchen.
Our Cabinet Installation & Refacing Process
Here’s how a cabinet project runs with us, from first call to the final walkthrough:
- You call (903) 623-1966 and a live person answers. Day or night, weekends included. No phone tree. Your project gets scheduled for an initial visit, and you’ll receive the technician’s name and photo before they arrive.
- We measure and inspect in person. The technician checks box construction, door alignment, hinge placement, and whether the walls and floors are level. Austin homes shift; pier-and-beam foundations in older neighborhoods like Crestview mean we account for settlement before ordering anything.
- You get a written price before any work starts. Not a verbal range, not an estimate that may change. A line-item price covering material, labor, hardware, and disposal. You approve it, and that’s the price you pay.
- We order materials to spec. Depending on your choice, that means doors and veneers from manufacturers like KraftMaid or Wellborn, with hardware from brands like Moen or Kohler. Ordering to spec means colors and finishes are matched at the factory, not mixed on-site.
- Installation happens on schedule. For refacing, we’re typically done in 3 – 5 working days. Full replacement runs 1 – 2 weeks. We protect floors and counters, work from a daily plan, and keep the job site clean enough that you can still cook most evenings.
- Walkthrough and written guarantee. Before we leave, we walk the kitchen with you. You get a written guarantee that states exactly what’s covered and for how long: 365 days from the completion date. If anything goes wrong within that year, we return and make it right at no cost. That’s our 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s never been optional.
Cabinet Installation & Refacing Pricing in Austin
Cabinet refacing in Austin typically costs $4,500 – $9,500 for an average 10×12 kitchen, depending on door style, finish, and hardware. Full cabinet replacement in the same size kitchen usually lands between $9,000 and $18,000, with custom work going higher. Here’s how the numbers break down:
- Refacing, laminate doors: $4,500 – $7,000 for a typical kitchen. Includes new doors, drawer fronts, face-frame veneer, and basic hardware.
- Refacing, real wood doors (maple, oak, or paint-grade): $7,000 – $9,500. The most popular option in Austin’s older homes because it keeps the existing layout intact while looking like a full remodel.
- Full replacement, stock cabinets: $9,000 – $13,000. Includes tear-out, new boxes, doors, hardware, and disposal.
- Full replacement, semi-custom from KraftMaid or Wellborn: $13,000 – $18,500. More finish options, better box construction, and custom sizing for odd wall dimensions common in Austin bungalows.
- Soft-close hardware upgrade only: $800 – $2,000 depending on drawer count. A smaller job that makes a surprising daily difference.
What moves the price: door material (thermofoil and laminate are cheapest, painted maple or oak are mid-range, and specialty finishes run higher), whether your face frames need repair before veneering, how many drawers versus doors you have, and whether we’re working around existing tile or appliances. Austin-specific factors include older homes with settled walls that require shimming or scribing to keep new doors plumb.
You’ll get a written line-item price before anything is ordered. No allowances that quietly balloon later. Call (903) 623-1966 to schedule a measurement, and we’ll give you a real number, in writing, before you commit to anything.
FAQs – Cabinet Installation & Refacing
Is cabinet refacing worth it compared to replacement?
Refacing is worth it when your cabinet boxes are structurally sound, which is true in most kitchens under 30 years old. You get new doors, drawer fronts, and a matching face-frame finish for roughly 40 – 60% of what full replacement costs, and you’re not living with a torn-apart kitchen for two weeks. Where it doesn’t pay: if boxes are water-damaged, if the layout is fundamentally broken, or if you’re planning to move plumbing and electrical anyway. Call us at (903) 623-1966 and we’ll tell you which path fits your kitchen, not whichever one costs more.
How long does cabinet refacing take in Austin?
Most Austin refacing jobs finish in 3 – 5 working days from the day we start. We keep the kitchen usable except during active work hours each day. Full replacement runs 1 – 2 weeks depending on the size of the job and whether any wall or plumbing changes are involved. We’ll give you a start date and a completion date in writing before any materials are ordered.
Do you offer refacing for rental properties or investment properties?
Yes. Refacing is common for Austin landlords and Airbnb owners in neighborhoods like Cherrywood and East Cesar Chavez who need durability without a two-week vacancy window. We recommend laminate or thermofoil doors for rental units because they resist scuffing and moisture better than painted wood, and the price point keeps the per-unit cost down. Estimates are free.
What’s the difference between wood veneer and laminate refacing?
Wood veneer is a thin slice of real wood bonded to the face frame, giving you the look and feel of solid wood at the face of the cabinet. Laminate is a manufactured surface that resists moisture and scratching better than real wood, which matters in Austin’s humid summers. Wood veneer tends to look richer in craftsman-era homes; laminate holds up better in high-wear rental units and family kitchens. We’ll show you samples from our specification-grade material partners before you decide. Call (903) 623-1966 for an exact quote on your kitchen’s dimensions.
Can you match existing cabinets when I’m only replacing a section?
Usually yes, if we know the original door style and finish. Common in Austin homes where a pantry wall was opened up or an island was added later. We’ll take a door sample and match the profile and finish through our suppliers, including Wellborn’s custom match program. Exact color matching on older, sun-faded finishes is the one place where results can vary, and we’ll tell you if a near-match is the realistic outcome before you spend money.
Do you repair cabinet boxes or just replace doors?
We do both. Many refacing projects start with repairing a water-damaged sink base or re-squaring a face frame that’s pulled away from the wall. If the repair is structural and straightforward, we fix it and reface over it. If the box is beyond saving, we replace that section and match the new face to the rest of the kitchen. Either way, you’re not left with a visible patch job.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Austin, serving Austin.
Ready to see your kitchen with cabinets you actually like? Call (903) 623-1966 for a free measurement and a written price. A live person answers, every time.
