Kitchen Cabinets Near Me in Lehigh Acres, FL
If you are searching for kitchen cabinets near Lehigh Acres, you can skip the showroom maze. Contrera Cabinets measures your kitchen, builds the cabinets to fit and installs them.
- Measured in your kitchen
- Built and installed by one crew
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Buying kitchen cabinets close to home
When someone types "kitchen cabinets near me," they usually have three options in front of them: stock cabinets in a big-box store, semi-custom cabinets ordered through a dealer, or cabinets built locally to the room. The first two arrive in standard sizes that leave filler strips and dead corners. The third is what we do.
Many Lehigh Acres kitchens were fitted with builder-grade cabinets when the neighborhood grew in the 2000s. Twenty years of humidity, dishwasher steam and sink-base leaks have taken a toll on those boxes, and a layout that suited a spec home rarely suits the family living there now.
We build new kitchen cabinets to the measurements of your actual walls, so uppers meet the ceiling cleanly, drawers line up with the range and the refrigerator sits in an opening cut for it.
When kitchen cabinets are worth replacing
Cabinets do not fail all at once. These are the signs that the boxes, not just the finish, are the problem.
Swollen or soft sink base
If the floor of the cabinet under the sink is spongy or the sides are puffed out, water has gotten into the material. Fixing the leak does not bring the box back.
Doors that will not stay shut
Sagging hinges on heavy doors, stripped screw holes and doors that rub the next cabinet all mean the frame has moved or the material is wearing out.
Peeling laminate or thermofoil
Thermofoil that lifts near the stove or dishwasher is hard to repair and tends to keep spreading.
A layout that fights you
A corner you cannot reach, an upper that blocks the hood or too few drawers for pots are layout problems that new doors will not solve.
Shelves bowing under the weight
Long shelves that sag in the middle are usually thin shelving material, and a rebuilt cabinet can have shelving that is sized for what you store.
You are changing the room
Moving the sink, adding an island or opening a wall changes the cabinet plan, and it is the cheapest time to build exactly what you want.
How we build and install kitchen cabinets
The order matters more than the speed. Each step is done so the next one fits.
- Measure the room and the appliances We measure walls, ceiling height and window locations, then record the sizes of the refrigerator, range and dishwasher that will live in the openings.
- Settle the layout, doors and finish You choose the door style and whether the cabinets are painted or stained. We draw the plan so you can see drawer stacks, upper heights and where each cabinet lands.
- Build the cabinet boxes and drawers Boxes and drawers are built to the approved plan, then finished. Paint and stain are applied in stages with sanding between coats, which is where a good finish is earned.
- Remove the old kitchen and check the walls Old cabinets come out and we check what is behind the wall, because homes with block construction may have furring or drywall over block that decides how heavy uppers are fastened.
- Set the cabinets level and scribe to the walls Uppers go up while the walls are clear, then bases are leveled, shimmed and scribed to the wall and floor so the countertop sits flat.
- Adjust, finish and walk through Doors and drawers are adjusted, hardware is fitted and crown or trim is added, then we go over the kitchen with you before we call it complete.
What drives the price of kitchen cabinets
We do not publish a per-foot price, because two kitchens of the same size can land far apart. These are the factors that move the number, so you know what you are choosing between.
Linear feet and number of boxes
The total run of cabinets, and how many upper, base and tall units it takes, is the foundation of the estimate.
Box material
Plywood costs more than particleboard and lasts longer around moisture, which is why it is worth discussing in a Florida kitchen.
Door style
A flat or shaker door is simpler than a raised panel, a glass-front door or an arched top, and each added detail adds shop time.
Paint or stain
Painted finishes take several coats and sanding passes, and stain depends on the wood selected. Both are labor, not just material.
Drawers and hardware
Soft-close hinges, full-extension drawer slides and organizers cost more and are the parts you touch every day.
Demo, disposal and coordination
Removing old cabinets, working around plumbing and electrical and timing the countertop template all add steps that belong in the quote.
Why Lehigh Acres homeowners choose Contrera for kitchen cabinets
Mariano has been cutting and fitting wood for more than 20 years. He measures the kitchen himself and builds the cabinets he measured, so there is no handoff where a number gets copied wrong.
Because the same crew handles carpentry, a wall that needs a patch, a filler panel that needs a custom width or a crown detail that needs to match is part of the same job.
- One person from measurement to install. The owner stays on your job.
- Built to fit, not to a size chart. Out-of-square walls get designed around.
- Carpentry included in the crew. Trim, fillers and small repairs do not need another contractor.
- Clear communication. You know what is happening and when, and you can call the owner directly.
Kitchen cabinet work in Lehigh Acres and nearby
Our home base is Lehigh Acres, and we also take kitchen cabinet projects in Fort Myers and across Lee County. If you are not sure whether we cover your street, call (305) 609-8945 and ask.
Questions people ask us
How can I tell if my kitchen cabinets need replacing or just a refresh?
Open the sink base and press on the cabinet floor and the sides near the plumbing. If the material is soft, swollen or crumbling, the box has absorbed water and replacement is the honest answer. If the boxes are solid and square and the only complaint is the look, a new set of doors, drawer fronts and hardware can be a smaller job. We will tell you which one you have when we see the kitchen.
Plywood boxes or particleboard: does it matter in a Florida kitchen?
Yes, mostly around water. Particleboard swells when moisture gets into an exposed edge, and a dishwasher or a slow sink leak will find that edge sooner or later. Plywood boxes tolerate the occasional wet cabinet floor much better. Which one fits your budget and your kitchen is a conversation we will have during the estimate.
How long does it take to get kitchen cabinets built and installed?
It depends on the size of the kitchen, the door style and whether the finish is paint or stain. We give you a date once the room is measured and the plan is approved, rather than guessing on the phone. The countertop template and any plumbing or electrical work also affect the schedule, so we line those up with the cabinet dates.
Can the cabinets be designed around my current appliances?
They should be. Bring the model numbers for the refrigerator, range, dishwasher and microwave or hood, because cabinet openings are sized to the appliance and a refrigerator that is an inch too wide ruins a layout. If you are replacing appliances too, buy or at least choose them before the cabinets are finalized.
Do you take out the old cabinets?
Taking out the old cabinets is part of most kitchen cabinet jobs, and we include it in the quote when you ask us to. Tell us on the first call whether the countertops, backsplash and flooring are staying, since those decide how carefully the old cabinets need to come out.
Get a quote on your kitchen cabinets
Tell us about the kitchen and we will set up a time to see it and take measurements.
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