Common questions. Straight answers.

A bathroom vanity refacing typically runs $500-$1,500. A small to mid-size kitchen runs $3,000-$6,000. Larger kitchens with full upper and lower runs run $6,000-$10,000 or more. The on-site estimate confirms the written price.

Yes. A cabinet crew visits your kitchen or bathroom, assesses the box condition and layout, reviews door style and veneer options, and hands you a written quote with no obligation and no trip fee for your zip.

Number of doors and drawer fronts, door profile complexity, veneer material type, and hardware choice are the main cost drivers. Custom door sizes and specialty profiles cost more than stock shaker doors. Soft-close hardware upgrades add cost. Cabinet box repair before refacing adds prep cost. Your crew confirms all of it at the on-site estimate.

Wood veneer is a thin slice of real wood applied over the cabinet box surface, can be stained or painted, and has a natural grain look. Thermofoil laminate is a vinyl film heat-pressed over MDF, comes in any color, resists moisture better than raw wood veneer, and costs less. Both are common in San Diego refacing projects. Your crew reviews samples at the on-site estimate.

Yes. The box needs to be structurally sound with square corners, solid joints, and no active water damage or rot. Minor repairs to hinges, drawer slides, and surface nicks are handled before refacing. Severely damaged or warped boxes may need replacement before new door fronts and veneer will fit and seal correctly.

Shaker, flat-panel, raised-panel, beadboard, glass-panel insert, and arched-top profiles are all available. Shaker in white and gray is the most common request in San Diego. Your crew brings samples to the on-site estimate so you can see door styles and veneer finishes before committing.

A standard kitchen refacing project takes two to four days including door installation and hardware. Bathrooms take one day. Larger kitchens with custom door orders or extensive box repair take longer. Your crew sets the timeline at the on-site estimate.

Most of the kitchen is accessible during refacing since the crew works cabinet by cabinet. There will be periods without cabinet doors during installation. Most crews schedule the project to minimize the time your kitchen is out of commission.

Cabinet refacing is cosmetic work on existing cabinetry and does not require a permit. If the project includes moving cabinets, changing plumbing, or modifying electrical, those elements may need permits. Your crew confirms what is and is not in the permit scope.

No. Cabinet Pro SD is a referral service, insured but not licensed, cslb.ca.gov. We match you with insured local cabinet refacing crews and help you get a clear written quote. The crew you hire does the work.

The crews we match carry general liability and workers comp, and we confirm coverage before work starts. You can verify any California contractor license at cslb.ca.gov before you sign.

Getting matched and getting the on-site estimate and written quote costs you nothing. You only pay the cabinet refacing crew you choose for the actual work.