New-looking cabinets without a full remodel: refinish, reface or replace
Most kitchen cabinets in Orange County are structurally fine and just look dated. We match you with cabinet specialists who can tell you honestly whether a paint job, new doors or new boxes is the right money to spend.
What cabinet refacing and replacement costs in Orange County (2026)
Three very different jobs hide behind the word cabinets. Here is what each typically costs in Orange County.
A broken hinge, a drawer that won’t slide, a door that won’t close.
Doors sprayed off-site, boxes painted in place, new hardware.
New doors and drawer fronts, veneer on the boxes; about $160 – $290 per linear foot.
A 20 to 30 foot kitchen at $290 – $630 per linear foot; custom runs higher.
What moves the price
- Linear feet of cabinets and the number of doors and drawers.
- Refinish versus reface versus replace.
- Door style and material; soft-close hardware and organizers.
- Countertops, which usually have to come off for a replacement.
Cabinet refacing and replacement jobs we match every week
Tell us what is going on in plain words. We know which cabinet pro in the network is right for the job, the neighborhood and the timing.
One call. The right cabinet pro. No cost.
1. Tell us about the job
Call (714) 628-1225 or send the form below. A person from our Orange office answers, asks a few questions, and understands what you need.
2. We match you
We pick from the contractors we have already vetted for license, insurance and finished work. Want to compare? Ask for two or three.
3. They call you
The contractor contacts you to look at the job and quote it in writing. You decide. We follow up to make sure it went the way it should.
What we check so you don’t have to
Active with the Contractors State License Board, in the right classification for the work, checked again every renewal.
Liability and workers’ compensation certificates on file, so a problem on your property is their problem, not yours.
Years of finished jobs for Orange County homeowners, and the follow-up calls to prove it. Contractors stay in the network by keeping customers happy.
Written quotes, no bait-and-switch, and a deposit that respects California’s limit of $1,000 or 10%, whichever is less.
Cabinet Refacing & Replacement in Orange County: questions we get every week
Reface or replace?
If the boxes are solid and the layout works, refacing gives a new kitchen look for a third of the price. Replace when boxes are water-damaged, particleboard is swelling, or you want a new layout.
Can painted cabinets hold up?
Sprayed with a catalyzed finish by a cabinet painter, yes, for many years. Rolled on site with wall paint, no.
How long does refacing take?
Three to five days in the kitchen once the doors are made; the doors take two to four weeks.
Do I need a permit?
No, unless plumbing or electrical moves.
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Where we work
Cabinet Refacing & Replacement referrals in every Orange County city, from the same office in Orange since 1985.
Ready for the right cabinet pro?
Tell us about the job, or call. Free, no obligation, and a real person follows up.
Mon–Fri: 9:00AM – 5:00PM