Cabinet Refacing & Refinishing
Refresh Your Kitchen Without Full Renovation
Cabinet refacing in LA runs $5,000-$10,000 for refinishing-only (existing doors stripped and refinished), $12,000-$25,000 for full refacing with new doors and drawer fronts, and $25,000-$45,000 for premium custom door replacement with specialty veneers. Most projects complete in 3-5 days on-site after a 4-6 week door fabrication lead time. Refacing typically costs 30-50% less than full cabinet replacement.
Refacing typically runs $5,000-$45,000 over 3-5 days on-site. Cabinet refacing replaces doors, drawer fronts, and visible surfaces while keeping your existing cabinet boxes. By reusing the existing boxes (instead of sending them to the landfill), this option transforms your kitchen in days, not weeks, with minimal disruption to your daily routine. Refacing only works if the cabinet boxes are structurally sound; particle-board boxes that have soaked up sink leaks need replacement, not new doors. We pull every drawer and look at the bottom of the sink cabinet before promising a refacing budget that's actually a replacement. Cost variance comes from door material (laminate is cheapest, wood veneer is mid-tier, solid wood is premium), hinge upgrade (concealed soft-close hinges add $15-$30 per cabinet), drawer slides (full-extension soft-close runs $40-$80 per drawer), hardware count (handles + pulls + knobs at $5-$25 each across 30-40 pieces), and visible-frame veneer application (proper contact cement and edge finishing so it doesn't bubble within a year). License #1131088, 2-year workmanship warranty.
Pricing Tiers
Refinishing Only
$5,000 - $10,000
Professional refinishing of existing cabinet doors and frames.
- Complete surface preparation
- Professional spray application
- Color and finish selection
- New hardware installation
- All cabinet exteriors included
- 5-year finish warranty
Standard Refacing
$12,000 - $25,000
New doors and drawer fronts with matching veneer on frames.
- New cabinet doors and drawer fronts
- Thermofoil or laminate options
- Matching veneer on all frames
- Soft-close hinges and glides
- New handles and pulls
- 7-year warranty
Premium Wood Refacing
$25,000 - $45,000
Solid wood doors and premium materials for a custom look.
- Solid wood door options
- Custom stain or paint finishes
- Dovetail drawer box upgrades
- Pull-out organizers available
- Crown molding and trim
- Under-cabinet lighting option
- Manufacturer lifetime warranty (see terms)
Why Choose Buildda?
- •Can save 40-50% compared to new cabinets*
- •Completed in 3-5 days typically
- •Reuses existing cabinet boxes (less landfill waste)
- •No messy demolition required
Pricing reflects typical projects in the Los Angeles area as of 2026. Actual quotes vary by site conditions, material lead times, permit requirements, access constraints, and the scope of any structural or substrate repairs uncovered during demolition. We provide a written, itemized estimate only after an on-site walkthrough. License #1131088, 2-year workmanship warranty on every project, in writing.
All prices are estimates. Actual costs vary based on project scope, site conditions, material selections, and permit requirements. Contact us for a personalized quote.
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Pricing reviewed by Shiran Levy, Licensed General Contractor (CA #1131088)
Last updated: November 2026






