Cabinets & Countertops in Orlando, FL

Cabinets & Countertops in Orlando, FL

Cabinet and countertop work in Orlando typically runs $180 – $450 per linear foot for new cabinetry installation and $45 – $120 per square foot for countertop fabrication and install, with most full kitchen updates landing between $8,000 and $28,000 depending on materials and layout. At Sawyer Remodel Orlando, we handle the full scope: tear-out, cabinet install, countertop templating and fabrication, sink and faucet hookup, and the finish details other contractors skip. You won’t chase us for updates because The Relay Standard is how every job runs: a written price before work starts, live arrival tracking, and photo updates before and after.

Call (850) 809-0306 for a free estimate on your cabinet and countertop project. If this is part of a larger Kitchen Remodeling scope, we’ll map the full job so the cabinets, counters, plumbing, and electrical all line up without gaps between trades.

What separates us from the next quote you’ll get: we write the price down before any demo starts, and we don’t change it at the door. That’s the Kitchen Remodeling in Orlando standard we’ve held since 2005, and it applies to every cabinet and countertop job we run in neighborhoods from College Park and Audubon Park to Dr. Phillips, Winter Park, Baldwin Park, and Thornton Park.

Key Takeaways

• Typical cabinet install cost in Orlando: $180 – $450 per linear foot, installed, depending on stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom and whether you’re refacing or replacing.
• Countertop cost range: $45 – $120 per square foot installed; quartz from Cambria or Silestone runs at the upper end of that range, laminate and butcher block at the lower end.
• Written price before work starts: the number you approve is the number on the invoice, and that’s standing policy, not a promotion.
• 365-Day Done Right Promise: if something isn’t right within a year of project close, we come back and make it right. In writing.
• Live answer, 24/7: call (850) 809-0306 and a person picks up. No phone tree.

When You Need Cabinets & Countertops

You might think you can live with the kitchen you’ve got, but these signs mean the cabinets and counters have outlived their usefulness. We see these patterns constantly across Orlando’s older housing stock, especially in homes built between 1970 and 2005 where particleboard cabinets have been fighting Florida humidity for decades.

Here’s when homeowners call us:

• Swollen cabinet bases and delaminating doors – Orlando’s humidity gets into cheap particleboard and MDF, and once a cabinet box swells at the base, it never goes back. If your doors don’t close square or the boxes are soft near the floor, replacement beats repair.
• Countertop seams that keep splitting or staining – older laminate counters in Central Florida homes take a beating from heat and moisture. Once the substrate swells, you’ll see bubbling, cracking at the seams, and water damage around the sink that won’t stop coming back.
• Drawers and hinges failing repeatedly – if you’ve already replaced slides once and they’re sagging again, the cabinet box itself is the problem. New hardware on a worn-out box is money that won’t hold.
• You’re selling or buying – kitchens sell homes in Orlando. Buyers in College Park, Delaney Park, and Winter Park expect a kitchen that doesn’t look like a 2004 flip. Clean cabinets and a solid countertop surface move the appraisal needle faster than almost any other update.
• You’re rearranging the whole kitchen layout – if the island is moving, the sink is relocating, or you’re adding a pantry wall, you need a tech who thinks through cabinet depth, counter overhang, plumbing placement, and electrical outlets without leaving you a patchwork of compromises.
• Water damage from a leak or hurricane season – after a supply line failure or a slow sink leak, the cabinet base is often the first casualty. If the box is spongy, you’re not just replacing a door; you’re rebuilding the base and making sure the countertop has a sound platform.

If any of that sounds like your kitchen, the next step is a direct conversation about scope and budget. Call (850) 809-0306 and we’ll talk through what you’re seeing before anyone books a visit.

Our Cabinets & Countertops Process

We run cabinet and countertop jobs with a set sequence because we’ve seen what happens when the order gets scrambled: countertop templates arrive before the cabinets are level, plumbing gets roughed in after the counters are set, and suddenly a three-week job drags into two months. Here’s exactly how we move, in order:

1. In-home measurement and scope walk – a uniformed, background-checked technician comes to your home, checks the existing layout, confirms wall squareness and floor level, and documents the electrical, plumbing, and venting touchpoints. You get a written price after this visit.
2. Material selection with named brands – you pick from proven manufacturers, not mystery supply. Cabinet lines from KraftMaid and Wellborn with soft-close hardware, and countertop surfaces from Cambria, Silestone, and other manufacturers we’ve worked with for years. We’ll explain the difference between thermofoil, painted MDF, and plywood boxes so you’re choosing based on facts, not showroom gloss.
3. Tear-out and prep – we remove the old cabinets and countertops, check the subfloor and wall backing, and correct any uneven spots before the new boxes go in. Skipping this step is how you end up with a counter that cracks at the seam six months later.
4. Cabinet installation and leveling – boxes are set level, shimmed where needed, and anchored to studs. Doors and drawer fronts are adjusted after the boxes settle. Countertop templating happens only after the cabinets are confirmed square.
5. Countertop fabrication and install – the template goes to the fabricator, the slab is cut, and the install team sets and seamed the top. For quartz and solid surface, seams are matched and polished on site. Sink and faucet are mounted and connected same day in most cases.
6. Finish walk and photo documentation – we show you before-and-after photos, confirm everything operates correctly, and leave you with the written 365-Day Done Right Promise. You pay from a digital invoice link; no paper check confusion.

Cabinets & Countertops Pricing in Orlando

We put ranges in writing because you shouldn’t have to call just to know if a project fits your budget. These are installed-price ranges, not material-only numbers, and they reflect what we see across Orlando’s market in 2025: older post-war homes in areas like Colonialtown and Lake Como often need floor leveling or wall reinforcement, while newer construction in Lake Nona and Horizon West may need minimal prep. That prep work is where a cheap quote turns into a surprise invoice; we price it in from the start.

Scope	Typical Installed Price Range in Orlando	What Drives the Range
Refacing existing cabinet boxes	$8,000 – $15,000 for a 10×12 kitchen	Box condition, door style, hardware choice
Stock cabinets, full replacement	$12,000 – $20,000	Linear footage, pantry depth, crown molding
Semi-custom cabinets (KraftMaid, Wellborn)	$18,000 – $30,000	Plywood boxes, soft-close, custom depths
Laminate countertops	$45 – $70 per square foot installed	Edge profile, backsplash, cutouts
Mid-range quartz (Silestone, Cambria entry lines)	$70 – $95 per square foot installed	Slab selection, seam count, edge detail
Premium quartz (Cambria full lines)	$95 – $120 per square foot installed	Unique colorways, veining, waterfall edges
Full kitchen: cabinets, counters, sink, faucet	$22,000 – $45,000	Layout changes, plumbing moves, electrical

What moves your number: cabinet construction (particleboard vs. plywood), door style, soft-close hardware, drawer count, counter overhang details, whether the sink is under-mount or drop-in, and how much seam work is required on the counter. A 10-foot run of quartz with a simple eased edge costs less than a 14-foot island with a waterfall edge and a mitered seam. And if the existing floor dips, we flag it during the walk so you’re not paying for a surprise later.

Every estimate from Sawyer Remodel Orlando includes the written price before any work starts, and that price covers prep, materials, labor, and cleanup. If the scope changes because you change your mind mid-project, we write a change order and you approve it before we proceed. No end-of-job invoice shock. Call (850) 809-0306 and we’ll get you a number within a few days of the site walk.

What Makes Sawyer Remodel Orlando Different on Cabinet & Countertop Jobs

Plenty of Orlando contractors can hang cabinets. The difference shows up in how the job runs from the first visit to the one-year mark. Here’s what you get from us that you won’t always get elsewhere:

• The Relay Visibility Guarantee – live arrival time before the technician shows up, photo updates before and after, and a written price before any tool comes out of the truck. It’s named, it’s standard, and it’s on every job.
• 365-Day Done Right Promise – if a hinge loosens, a drawer binds, or a counter seam opens within a year of project close, we make it right. Backed in writing.
• Background-checked, uniformed technicians – you know who’s walking into your home and what they look like before the doorbell rings. Each tech is vetted and wears a Sawyer Remodel uniform.
• Named materials, manufacturer-backed – we install cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn and countertops from Cambria and Silestone. You’re not getting whatever the supplier had left in the warehouse; you’re choosing from lines with real warranties behind them.
• Live phone answer, 24/7 – call (850) 809-0306 at 9 p.m. on a Sunday and you’ll get a person. Same number you’ll call if you have a question after the install.

Luca Romano, who leads our Orlando operation, holds every project to this standard. He’s the one who signs off on the written price and walks the final punch list with you. If something’s not right, it’s his name on the line.

How Much Does It Cost to Replace Cabinets and Countertops Together in Orlando?

Replacing cabinets and countertops together in Orlando typically costs between $22,000 and $45,000 for an average 10×12 kitchen, with semi-custom cabinetry and quartz landing in the $28,000 – $38,000 range for most of the projects we complete in neighborhoods like Delaney Park, Baldwin Park, and College Park. The combined scope is actually more cost-efficient than doing them separately because you avoid double demo, double prep, and the awkward gap where new counters sit on old boxes (or new boxes wait under old counters). We also handle the sink, faucet, and disposal hookup so the kitchen is functional at the end of the job, not just visually updated.

If you’re looking at a smaller galley kitchen in a condo near downtown, the number trends toward the lower end. A larger open-plan kitchen in a Dr. Phillips home with a big island and custom pantry depth will push toward the top of the range. Either way, you’ll get the written price before we start, and that’s the number you’ll pay. Call (850) 809-0306 for a precise quote.

Is It Cheaper to Repair or Replace Kitchen Cabinets in Orlando?

For most Orlando kitchens, if the cabinet boxes are solid wood or plywood and the issues are cosmetic (worn doors, dated finish, failing hinges), refacing at $8,000 – $15,000 runs about 40 – 60% cheaper than full replacement at $12,000 – $30,000. But if the boxes are particleboard and they’ve absorbed Florida humidity, or the layout is bad enough that you’re fighting the kitchen every day, replacement is the more honest investment. Repairs that patch a swelling base or a delaminating door usually fail again within a year because the moisture problem hasn’t gone anywhere.

We’ll tell you straight during the site walk: if your boxes are worth saving, we’ll say so and price the reface. If they’re not, we won’t sell you a band-aid. The inspection is free and the price you get is the price you’ll pay. Call (850) 809-0306 to schedule the walk.

Why Orlando’s Climate Changes How We Install Cabinets and Countertops

Central Florida’s humidity, afternoon thunderstorms, and seasonal swings between wet and dry months create conditions that don’t exist in most of the country. Particleboard and MDF absorb ambient moisture, especially in kitchens where the dishwasher runs daily and the sink splashes. In older Orlando homes without modern HVAC, humidity can sit at 70% or higher for months. That’s why we recommend plywood boxes for any cabinet install in a home built before 2000, and why we pay extra attention to sealing the cut edges of any countertop material that meets a sink or a dishwasher opening.

There’s also the matter of the slab foundation movement we see across Central Florida. Homes in areas like Conway and Azalea Park sit on slabs that shift subtly with the clay soil beneath them. A countertop that’s installed without accounting for minor slab deflection can develop stress cracks at seams. We check for level and deflection before the template goes to the fabricator, and we build in the right tolerances so seams don’t pop open eight months in.

Material Selection: What You Need to Know Before You Choose

You’ll hear a lot of terms thrown around in showrooms; here’s what they actually mean for your Orlando kitchen, from our install experience:

Cabinet Construction

• Stock cabinets – standard sizes, limited door styles, particleboard boxes. Installs fast, costs least, but don’t expect them to shrug off moisture. Best for rental flips or budget-first projects.
• Semi-custom (KraftMaid, Wellborn) – same base construction as stock but with flexibility on depth, height, and door style. Plywood box option on many lines. This is where most of our Orlando clients land: the brands back their product, and the install flexibility prevents weird gaps and filler strips.
• Custom cabinets – built to your exact dimensions by a local shop. Highest price, highest fit quality, longest lead time. We’ll connect you with fabricators we’ve vetted if custom is the right call.

Countertop Materials

• Laminate – the budget option, installed from $45 per square foot. Newer laminates look better than their 1990s ancestors, but heat resistance and seam durability remain weak points. Fine for a guest bath or a quick refresh, less ideal for a primary kitchen that sees daily cooking.
• Quartz (Cambria, Silestone) – engineered stone, non-porous, no sealing required, stands up to Orlando humidity without maintenance. Runs $70 – $120 per square foot installed. This is the material we recommend for most primary kitchens because it handles moisture, heat, and daily use without a maintenance schedule.
• Granite – natural stone, each slab unique, requires periodic sealing. Holds up fine here but demands more care than quartz. Seam visibility can be a factor on long runs.
• Butcher block – warm look, forgiving surface, needs regular oiling in humid climates or it’ll cup and stain around the sink. Great accent material on an island, less practical as the main work surface in an Orlando kitchen.

FAQs – Cabinets & Countertops

How long does a cabinet and countertop installation take in Orlando?

Most full kitchen cabinet and countertop replacements take 2 – 4 weeks from demo to final walk, depending on whether the countertop slab needs custom fabrication (quartz and granite templating adds 5 – 10 days) and whether you’re changing the layout in ways that require plumbing or electrical moves. Stock cabinet installs with laminate tops can finish in as little as 1 – 2 weeks. We’ll give you a written schedule at the start, and The Relay Standard means you get photo updates as the job progresses so you’re never wondering where things stand. Call (850) 809-0306 to get a timeline for your specific kitchen.

Can you replace just the countertops and keep the existing cabinets?

Yes, and we do it regularly when the cabinet boxes are structurally sound and the layout works for you. The key is making sure the boxes are level and the bases can support the new stone weight, because quartz and granite weigh far more than laminate and an older cabinet base may need reinforcement. We’ll check that during the free site walk before we quote the countertop replacement. Call (850) 809-0306 and we’ll assess your cabinets honestly.

Do you handle the sink and faucet replacement with the countertop install?

Yes, we remove and reinstall your sink (or install a new one you’ve selected), mount the faucet, reconnect the supply lines and drain, and test for leaks before we leave. We don’t leave you with a beautiful new countertop and a sink that doesn’t work. The sink and faucet are part of the written quote, which is why there’s no surprise line item for plumbing at the end. Call (850) 809-0306 if you’re planning a sink or faucet upgrade alongside the new counters.

What if something goes wrong after the install?

Every cabinet and countertop project from Sawyer Remodel Orlando carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if something fails in the workmanship within a year of project close, we come back and make it right at no charge. That covers things like a sagging drawer, a door that won’t align, a counter seam that opens, or a sink that develops a leak from our connection. It’s a written guarantee, not a verbal promise, and it’s standard on every job. If you’re within the year, call (850) 809-0306 and we’ll schedule the return visit.

Will you work with my existing cabinets or do I need to replace them?

We’ll work with what you have if the structure is sound. Refacing existing boxes costs 40 – 60% less than full replacement and can completely change the look of your kitchen when paired with new counters. The honest answer from the site walk will determine which path makes sense: if the boxes are solid, we’ll reface. If they’re swollen, warped, or poorly laid out, replacement is the better investment and we’ll tell you why. Either way, the price is written down before any work starts. Call (850) 809-0306 to get the straight answer on your cabinets.

Ready to Get a Written Price on Your Cabinets & Countertops?

The next step is simple: call (850) 809-0306 and tell us what you’re working with. We’ll schedule a free site walk, measure the space, talk through your material options, and hand you a written price before you commit to anything. No pressure, no four-hour windows, no number that changes at the door.

Whether you’re in Audubon Park, Thornton Park, Winter Park, or anywhere else in the Orlando area, the process is the same: who’s coming, when they arrive, and what it costs, all confirmed before work begins. That’s The Relay Standard, and it’s been how we operate since 2005.

Call (850) 809-0306 now, or start with the home page to see the full scope of our remodeling work. We’re on the phone 24/7, and a real person answers.

Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Orlando, serving Orlando.