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Cabinet installation in Miami typically costs between $4,720 and $15,340, with most homeowners paying around $8,900 for a standard kitchen with mid-range semi-custom cabinets. The final number depends on kitchen size, cabinet grade, whether you need custom modifications for Miami’s older homes, and whether electrical, plumbing, or drywall work is required alongside the install.
At Mason Remodeling Co Miami, we put a written price in front of you before any work starts. That means the number we quote is the number you pay, whether the project is a simple cabinet swap in Kendall or a full custom build in Coral Gables.
Cabinet Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s where your money goes on a typical Miami cabinet installation. These line items reflect what we see across Dade County in 2026, from starter homes in Hialeah to waterfront properties in Coconut Grove.
| Cost Component | Typical Range (Miami, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Stock cabinets (per linear foot, materials only) | $110 – $260 |
| Semi-custom cabinets (per linear foot, materials only) | $260 – $540 |
| Custom cabinets (per linear foot, materials only) | $540 – $1,200+ |
| Labor for installation (10×10 kitchen) | $2,100 – $5,900 |
| Removal and disposal of old cabinets | $350 – $950 |
| Cabinet hardware (knobs, pulls, hinges) | $120 – $650 |
| Trim, crown molding, and filler pieces | $250 – $1,100 |
| Adjustments for uneven walls or floors | $180 – $700 |
| Full project total (12 linear feet, semi-custom) | $4,720 – $15,340 |
Those labor numbers assume a kitchen with reasonably plumb walls and a level subfloor. Miami’s older housing stock often throws surprises. Homes built before Hurricane Andrew in 1992 frequently have settled slabs, out-of-square framing, or previous DIY work that needs correction before new cabinets sit right. That corrective work is part of why two kitchens of identical square footage can land on opposite ends of the range above.
What Affects Cabinet Installation Pricing in Miami
- Cabinet grade. Stock cabinets from a big-box supplier run $110 to $260 per linear foot. Semi-custom lines like KraftMaid or Wellborn, which we install regularly, run $260 to $540. Full custom cabinetry built to your exact dimensions starts around $540 and climbs fast, especially if you’re using solid hardwood versus plywood boxes or MDF.
- Kitchen layout complexity. A single-wall kitchen in a Miami Beach condo is straightforward. An L-shaped or U-shaped kitchen with an island, a corner lazy Susan, and a pantry wall requires more cuts, more filler pieces, and more time on site. Islands alone add $600 to $1,900 in installation labor depending on plumbing and electrical requirements.
- Condition of your walls and floors. In neighborhoods like Shenandoah and Little Havana, we work on homes from the 1920s and 1930s where walls are rarely straight. Shimming cabinets to sit flush, scribing filler strips, and adjusting for floors that slope a half-inch over ten feet adds real labor hours. Expect $180 to $700 in adjustment work on older homes.
- Removal of existing cabinets. Demo is not free, and it’s not quick when the old cabinets were glued, nailed, and caulked by three different handymen over four decades. Budget $350 to $950 for careful removal and disposal, more if your existing cabinets contain materials that require special handling in Dade County.
- Permit requirements. If your cabinet installation is part of a larger remodel that moves plumbing or electrical, Miami-Dade County or your city’s building department (Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Hialeah each have their own rules) may require a permit. Simple cabinet swaps typically don’t, but adding an island with a sink almost always does.
- Hardware and finishing details. Soft-close hinges, dovetail drawer boxes, pull-out trash bins, and under-cabinet lighting cutouts all add cost. Hardware quality alone swings $120 to $650 on an average kitchen. Crown molding to the ceiling, common in Coral Gables and Pinecrest homes with 9- and 10-foot ceilings, adds $250 to $1,100.
Stock vs. Semi-Custom vs. Custom Cabinets in Miami
The biggest single decision you’ll make on price is the cabinet grade. Here’s what that choice looks like in real Miami dollars for a standard 10×10 kitchen with 12 linear feet of cabinets:
- Stock cabinets: $1,320 to $3,120 in materials, $2,100 to $4,200 in labor. Total project: roughly $3,800 to $7,800. These come in fixed sizes and limited finishes. They install fast and look fine in rentals or starter homes. But gaps and filler pieces are common, and the doors and drawer fronts tend to show wear within five to seven years in Miami’s humidity.
- Semi-custom cabinets: $3,120 to $6,480 in materials, $2,400 to $5,100 in labor. Total: $5,900 to $11,500. This is the sweet spot for most Miami homeowners. You get more door styles, better box construction, and sizing that fits your kitchen closer than stock. Lines like KraftMaid and Wellborn dominate this tier and hold up well in coastal air.
- Custom cabinets: $6,480 to $14,400+ in materials, $2,900 to $5,900 in labor. Total: $10,000 to $20,000+. Built to your exact dimensions by a cabinet shop, often using plywood boxes and solid wood faces. If you live in a 1920s Mediterranean Revival in Morningside with not a single square corner in the house, custom is often the only route that looks right.
How to Save on Cabinet Installation
Saving money on cabinets is not about finding the cheapest installer. It’s about avoiding rework and making smart scope decisions before the first box is opened.
- Reface instead of replace when the boxes are sound. If your cabinet boxes are square and solid, refacing (new doors, drawer fronts, and veneer on the face frames) runs 30% to 50% less than full replacement. We’ll tell you honestly if refacing makes sense or if you’d be throwing good money at tired boxes.
- Keep the layout where it is. Moving plumbing, gas, and electrical to relocate a sink or range adds $1,500 to $6,000 before a single cabinet goes in. Keeping your existing layout is the fastest way to control cost.
- Choose semi-custom over custom unless your home demands it. For 85% of Miami kitchens, semi-custom delivers the look and durability without the custom upcharge.
- Do the demo yourself only if you know what’s behind the walls. Pulling old cabinets yourself can save $350 to $950, but if you open up a wall and find cloth-wrapped wiring or a hidden pipe, you’re now in a more expensive situation. In Dade County homes built before 1980, there’s a real chance of asbestos in old drywall compound or flooring. Let a pro assess first.
- Time your project outside hurricane season if possible. Late summer and early fall are peak demand for contractors handling storm-related repairs. Scheduling your cabinet installation between January and May often means faster availability and occasionally better material pricing.
We provide written estimates at no charge, and the price we write down is the price you’ll pay. If you want to know exactly where your project falls within these ranges, call (850) 780-8123 and we’ll walk through it with you.
FAQs – Cabinet Installation Cost
How much does cabinet installation cost per linear foot in Miami?
Installed cabinetry in Miami runs $330 to $1,280 per linear foot all-in, including materials and labor. Stock cabinets land at the bottom of that range, semi-custom in the middle, and custom work at the top. A typical 12-linear-foot kitchen totals $4,720 to $15,340. Call (850) 780-8123 for an exact written quote on your kitchen.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace cabinets in Miami?
Repairing a handful of doors, hinges, or drawer slides costs $150 to $600 in most cases. Refacing runs 30% to 50% less than full replacement, typically $2,800 to $7,500 for an average Miami kitchen. But if the boxes themselves are water-damaged, delaminating from humidity, or structurally compromised, replacement is the cheaper long-term move. We’ll give you an honest assessment either way.
How long does cabinet installation take in Miami?
Stock or semi-custom cabinet installation typically takes 2 to 5 working days on site for a standard kitchen. Custom cabinet projects run 5 to 10 days, plus the 4 to 8 week lead time for the cabinets to be built. If your project includes countertop templating and installation, add another 1 to 2 weeks between phases. We’ll give you a day-by-day schedule in writing before we start.
Can I install cabinets myself to save money?
You can save $2,100 to $5,900 in labor by installing cabinets yourself, and many handy Miami homeowners do. However, we commonly get called out to fix DIY installs where cabinets were hung on drywall anchors instead of studs, doors were misaligned, or the crown molding gaps were filled with caulk. If you do it yourself, use a laser level, find every stud, and be honest about your tolerance for visible imperfections. If you’d rather not risk a redo, call (850) 780-8123.
Does cabinet installation require a permit in Miami?
Simple cabinet replacement with no changes to plumbing, electrical, or walls typically does not require a permit in Miami-Dade County. Adding an island with a sink, running new electrical for under-cabinet lighting, or moving any plumbing line usually does. We handle permit applications for any project that needs one and include those fees in your written price.
What should I budget for countertops with new cabinets in Miami?
Countertop installation in Miami runs $2,360 to $7,670 for most kitchens, depending on material. Laminate sits at the low end, quartz from Cambria or Silestone in the middle, and natural stone or high-end quartzite at the top. If you’re doing cabinets and countertops together, budget $7,100 to $23,000 for the complete package. We install both, and the written quote covers everything before work begins.
Who You’re Letting Into Your Miami Home
Cabinet installation means multiple people in your kitchen for multiple days. You should know exactly who those people are before they walk through your door. At Mason Remodeling Co Miami, every technician goes through the Threshold Standard: a background check, identity verification, and a clean marked uniform with a photo ID badge shown at the door. Before the crew arrives, you get each person’s name and photo. No surprises, no nameless helpers, no wondering who’s in your house while you’re at work or your kids are home.
Mason Remodeling has been doing this since 2004 as part of the Threshold Group family of home-service companies. The name matters to us. A mason builds things that stay put, and that’s the standard we hold for every cabinet we hang, every countertop we set, and every tile edge we finish.
Our Guarantee, In Plain Language
Every cabinet installation from Mason Remodeling Co Miami is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If anything about the work is not right within 365 days of the completion date, we make it right at no cost to you. And if a repair or installation fails during that year, we’ll schedule a free return visit. No dispute process, no conditions, no fine print beyond what we hand you in writing on day one.
It’s a written guarantee with clearly stated terms: what’s covered, what’s excluded, and for how long. You’ll have it in your hand before the first cabinet box is opened.
Get Your Written Price Before You Decide
Cabinet installation in Miami is a significant investment, and you should know your exact number before committing to anything. Call (850) 780-8123 and you’ll reach a live person, any hour, any day. We’ll schedule a time to measure your kitchen, talk through cabinet grades and hardware, and put a written price in your hands. That price is final. No surprises on the back end, no verbal estimate that grows, no invoice you weren’t expecting.
If you’re still in the research phase, start with our home page to see the range of work we handle, or go straight to Cabinet Installation in Miami for more detail on the process. When you’re ready for a number, we’ll answer the phone.
Pricing reflects the Miami market as of 2026. Mason Remodeling Co Miami offers free estimates – call (850) 780-8123.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Miami, serving Miami since 2004.
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