KraftMaid Home Additions & ADU Nationwide

KraftMaid Home Additions & ADU: The Orlando Owner’s Guide

If you’re planning a home addition or ADU in Orlando and want KraftMaid cabinetry, countertops, and trim running through the new space, a full addition with KraftMaid finishes typically lands between $45,000 and $130,000 depending on square footage, foundation work, and how much of the KraftMaid line you spec. We stock and install KraftMaid across every home addition we build in Orlando, from a single bump-out with a wet bar to a detached ADU with a full kitchen.

Most Orlando homeowners reach out to us when they’ve outgrown their current footprint and realize moving isn’t the answer. They’ll say the kitchen’s too tight, there’s no room for a parent or an adult kid, or they want rental income from a backyard unit. The part that fails isn’t a hinge or a drawer slide in this case, it’s the house itself. The layout stopped working. What we do is build the space, then finish it with KraftMaid so the new addition matches or elevates the rest of the home. Message us here. We got you.

Key Takeaways:

– Installed home addition with KraftMaid finishes in Orlando: $45,000 – $130,000
– Detached ADU construction with full KraftMaid kitchen: $90,000 – $220,000
– Garage conversion with KraftMaid cabinetry: $30,000 – $80,000
– Written price before any work starts – always
– 365-Day Done Right Promise on every project

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## Which KraftMaid Projects This Applies To

KraftMaid makes cabinetry across several lines, and your choice changes the per-linear-foot price inside any Orlando addition. The KraftMaid line runs from entry-level stock boxes up to semi-custom configurations with dovetail drawers and soft-close everything. The Vantage line is their most common for remodel work, and we also spec KraftMaid’s full-access frameless series when a homeowner wants a cleaner, more modern look in a new addition or ADU.

Here’s the compatibility gotcha most Orlando homeowners don’t know until mid-project: KraftMaid cabinet dimensions in one series don’t always match another series, even when the door style looks close. If you’re adding onto a kitchen that already has KraftMaid and you want the new run to blend, we need the original order number or a door from the existing boxes to match the door profile precisely. KraftMaid has changed door edge detailing across production years, and a 2018 shaker profile is not identical to the 2024 version. We bring sample doors to every Orlando consultation for exactly this reason. As an independent remodeler, we’re not affiliated with KraftMaid, but we’ve installed their product across Central Florida for years and know which series play well together.

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## Signs Your Orlando Home Has Outgrown Its Footprint

– The kitchen doesn’t work as hard as you do. If two people can’t cook at the same time without bumping, and the pantry situation involves a hallway closet, a bump-out addition with a full KraftMaid run fixes the function, not just the look.
– A family member needs to live with you, and there’s no door between you. Whether it’s an aging parent or an adult child back in Orlando after a lease ended, an ADU gives them their own address without you needing a second mortgage for a new house.
– You’re working from a dining table permanently. A small addition can become a real home office with KraftMaid built-ins that hide the printer, the files, and the chaos at the end of the workday.
– The backyard rents itself, but there’s nothing to rent. Orlando’s rental demand near the airport zone and College Park is real. A detached ADU with a full kitchen becomes income the first month it’s listed.
– The garage is a museum of things you don’t use. A garage conversion with KraftMaid storage turns 400 square feet of dead space into a guest suite, a gym, or a rental unit.

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## Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For an Orlando home addition, the range breaks out like this:

| Project Type | Installed Price Range |
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| Home Addition (bump-out to full room) | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction (detached, full kitchen) | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Kitchen Remodel (within addition) | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Cabinet Installation (KraftMaid, per project) | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |

What drives the spread: square footage, foundation type, whether you’re tying into existing plumbing and electrical or running new lines from the street, and how much semi-custom KraftMaid you order. We give a written line-item price before any work starts, so the number on the invoice is the number you approved. Luca Romano walks the property himself before we quote. No surprises at the end.

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## DIY or Call Us?

You can measure rooms, sketch layouts, and pull together an inspiration folder. That part’s free and smart. But when it comes to framing, foundation, tie-ins to the main structure, and running new electrical or plumbing in Orlando, this is load-bearing work, and Florida’s wind codes for additions and ADUs are not suggestions. A bad tie-in leaks, settles, or fails an inspection, and then you’re paying double to fix a problem you built yourself.

What we’ve seen: homeowners who tried to save money by running their own permits and hiring unlicensed framers end up with a stop-work order from Orange County and a half-built shell soaking through a Florida rainy season. That’s the expensive way to learn. Call (850) 809-0306 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll walk the property, talk through the KraftMaid spec, and hand you a written price. After that, the decision’s yours. Good work doesn’t need a speech, it just needs to hold up.

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## FAQs

### How long does a KraftMaid home addition or ADU take in Orlando?

A typical home addition runs 3 to 5 months from permit to final walkthrough, and a detached ADU with a full KraftMaid kitchen runs 5 to 8 months depending on utility runs and Orlando’s permitting timeline. We give you a written schedule at contract, and The Relay Visibility Guarantee keeps you updated with photo progress at every phase. Call (850) 809-0306 to get a project-specific timeline.

### Can I expand my existing KraftMaid kitchen instead of building a full addition?

In many Orlando homes, yes: a bump-out of 6 to 10 feet can double your kitchen’s usable footprint and give you room for a full KraftMaid island, extra pantry cabinets, and counter seating. The cost lands lower than a full addition, usually at the bottom of the $45,000 range, and we’ll confirm the existing slab and roofline can support the extension before we commit you to the plan.

### Will the price change once work starts?

No. We put the price in writing before any tool is picked up. If you don’t change the scope, the invoice matches the quote. That’s the written price under The Relay Standard, and it’s been our rule since Sawyer Remodel Orlando started under the Relay Home Co. family in 2005.

### Do you pull permits for additions and ADUs in Orlando?

Yes, every project is permitted through Orange County or the City of Orlando, whichever has jurisdiction at your address, and we handle the full permit package, inspections, and final close-out. We don’t ask you to run permits as the owner. It’s part of the scope, not an add-on.

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*Written by Luca Romano, Owner & Lead Contractor, Sawyer Remodel Orlando at Sawyer Remodel Orlando, serving Orlando and nearby areas.*