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Cabinets and countertops in Houston typically run $9,000 to $32,000 for a standard kitchen, depending on whether you are refacing existing boxes or installing full custom cabinetry with natural stone. Elmstead Remodeling Houston, a Cedarwell company, gives you a written price before any work starts, so that number never changes after the crew arrives. If you are planning a larger update, this work fits naturally inside our Kitchen Remodeling in Houston service, where the cabinets and countertops set the tone for everything else in the room.
We install cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn, and countertops from Cambria and Silestone. These are brands you can research by name before you commit, and their warranties travel with the finished project. When you call (254) 272-5240, a live person answers, not a voicemail box.
Houston homes face specific conditions that affect cabinet and countertop choices. High humidity from the Gulf means wood cabinets need proper sealing and acclimation before installation, or doors can swell and stick by August. Older neighborhoods like the Heights, Montrose, and West University tend to have kitchens with non-standard dimensions, so Kitchen Design & Layout work often requires filler panels, custom trim, or scribe adjustments to look intentional rather than forced. We account for all of that in the written price.
When You Need Cabinets & Countertops
You may not need Full Kitchen Remodeling. Sometimes the cabinets and countertops are the remodel. Here is what Houston families tell us before they call:
- Drawers stick, doors sag, or hinges are loose. This is common in Houston because humidity cycles cause wood cabinets to expand and contract. If the boxes are still solid, refacing or new doors and hardware can solve it without replacing everything.
- Laminate countertops are burned, stained, or peeling at the seams. Once the surface fails, water gets underneath and the substrate swells. Replacing the countertop is cheaper than waiting for the base cabinets to rot.
- A growing family has outgrown the current layout. Pots and pans no longer fit, small appliances live on the counter because there is no pantry space, and the kids use the island for homework while you cook. New cabinet layouts can give each household member a logical place for their things.
- You are selling a home in Houston and the kitchen is the one room dating the house. Buyers in Spring Branch, Katy, Sugar Land, and Cypress consistently react to kitchens first. Cabinet refacing or a countertop upgrade is one of the shortest payback projects a seller can make.
- The current countertop material is hard to keep clean or harbors bacteria. Older tile countertops with grout lines are notorious for trapping food residue. Seamless quartz or solid surface gives you a nonporous work surface that wipes clean.
- Your corner cabinets have dead space you cannot reach. Lazy Susans, pull-out trays, and blind-corner hardware can transform an awkward area into usable storage without changing the kitchen footprint.
Our Cabinets & Countertops Process
You will know exactly what is happening during your Kitchen Remodeling, what it costs, and who is in the house. Here is the sequence:
- Written price, not an estimate. We measure your kitchen, discuss cabinet lines and countertop materials, and give you a written price before any work begins. That number is the number. There is no “the crew found something” addendum that doubles the cost.
- Selections with named brands. You will choose from KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinet lines and Cambria or Silestone countertops. We pull physical samples so you can see how the finish looks in your kitchen’s actual light, not in a showroom.
- Protection before demolition. Shoe covers go on at the door. Drop cloths cover the floors and traffic paths. If you have children or pets, we schedule noisy demolition for hours when the kids are at school or activity and the house is quiet. Where a pet-safe product is a reasonable choice, we choose it.
- Removal, prep, and installation. We remove your existing cabinets and countertops, check the rough walls and floors for plumb and level, and shim where needed. Cabinets are installed first, then countertops are templated and fabricated, then installed.
- Clean-up with proof. Before the crew leaves, we photograph the clean-up. That photo is part of the record, not a courtesy. The house is left in better shape than we found it, which is the point of the Cedarwell Care Promise.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something is not right after the job is complete, we make it right. This is stamped on every project, and it is the longest-standing post-project commitment in our service area.
If the cabinet or countertop work is part of a broader project, the same process and protections carry through the entire job. You can see how the pieces fit together on our Kitchen Remodeling page.
Cabinets & Countertops Pricing in Houston
You should never have to guess what cabinets and countertops cost here. The ranges below reflect typical Houston kitchens, including removal, basic adjustments, and installation. Every job gets a written price before any work starts.
Cabinet pricing, per kitchen
- Cabinet refacing with new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware: $6,500 – $12,000
- Stock or semi-custom KraftMaid cabinets for a standard 10×12 kitchen: $8,000 – $18,000
- Custom or full-height Wellborn cabinets with pantry pull-outs and soft-close hardware: $16,000 – $30,000+
Countertop pricing, per kitchen
- Laminate (basic, seamless): $1,800 – $3,200
- Quartz (Cambria, Silestone): $3,500 – $7,500
- Granite (3cm slab): $3,200 – $6,800
- Butcher block (walnut or maple): $2,800 – $5,500
What moves the number:
- Kitchen size and linear feet of cabinets. The more boxes and drawers, the higher the material and labor total.
- Ceiling height. Houston homes with 9-foot or 10-foot ceilings in newer builds in Cinco Ranch or Sienna need taller cabinet stacks or stacked crown moldings, which changes the price.
- Demolition and repair unknowns. If the wall behind the old cabinets is out of plumb or water-damaged, we fix it during installation. This repair work is identified upfront and included in the written price whenever we can see it before demolition.
- Countertop material and thickness. A 3cm quartz slab costs more than 2cm. Cambria and Silestone have specific per-square-foot pricing that we share with you in writing.
- Plumbing and electrical touchpoints. If you are replacing a sink or adding under-cabinet lighting, those fixtures and labor appear as line items in the written price.
Call (254) 272-5240 and we will put a real number in front of you after a walkthrough. The written price is free, and it is never a loose estimate.
Key Takeaways
- Cabinets and countertops in Houston run $9,000 – $32,000 for a standard kitchen, with written pricing before any work starts.
- We install named-brand cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn and countertops from Cambria and Silestone, all with manufacturer warranties.
- Our process includes shoe covers, drop cloths, quiet tools during family rest hours, and a photographed clean-up before the crew leaves.
- A live person answers the phone 24/7 at (254) 272-5240.
- Every project is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
FAQs – Cabinets & Countertops
Is it cheaper to repair or replace cabinets in Houston?
Cabinet refacing runs $6,500 to $12,000 and gives you a new look while keeping the existing boxes, while full replacement starts around $8,000 and goes up from there. If the cabinet boxes are structurally sound and the layout works, refacing is usually the more economical choice. Call (254) 272-5240 and we will help you determine which one matches your Kitchen Island Installation and budget, with the price in writing before you commit.
How long do cabinets and countertop installations take in Houston?
Cabinet refacing typically takes 3 to 5 working days, while full cabinet replacement plus countertop installation runs 2 to 4 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. Countertop templating and fabrication adds a few days because the slab is cut and polished off-site. The written price includes the schedule, so you will know the expected timeline before work begins.
Are quartz or granite countertops better for Houston’s humidity?
Quartz countertops from Cambria or Silestone are nonporous and do not require sealing, which makes them a strong choice for Houston’s humid climate and busy kitchens. Granite is also durable but needs periodic sealing to maintain its surface. We recommend quartz for most families with children and pets because it is less maintenance and easier to clean after daily spills.
Can you come to my Houston home today to measure?
We schedule measurements quickly, often within a day or two of your call, and a live person answers the phone 24/7 at (254) 272-5240 to find a time that works for your family. The measurement visit is free and comes with a written price, not a verbal range. If the timing is urgent, tell the person on the phone and we will do our best to accommodate the same day.
What if something needs to be fixed after the cabinets or countertops are installed?
If it is not done right, we make it right under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, which covers every completed project. You call the number, a live person answers, and we send a background-checked, uniformed technician to make the repair. You will never be left chasing a subcontractor or waiting for a callback.
Why Families in Houston Choose Elmstead Remodeling
We are a Cedarwell company, founded in 2005, and led by Graham Stein. Families with children and pets hire us because we treat the house as occupied during the entire job. The floors are covered. The crew asks before moving anything. The tools are quiet during nap and school hours. And the price is in writing before a single cabinet box arrives.
The C.A.R.E. values are how we run every project: Clean up like it is our own home, Ask before we move or touch anything, Respect the family’s time and quiet hours, and Explain the price before the work. These are not aspirational lines. They are the reason we photograph the clean-up before the crew leaves and the reason we choose pet-safe products where there is a choice.
Our home page has more about how we work, and the Kitchen Remodeling page walks through the bigger picture if your cabinets and countertops are part of a larger renovation. When you are ready for a written price, call (254) 272-5240. A live person will answer.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling Houston, serving Houston.
