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Cabinet installation and refacing in San Antonio typically costs between $4,500 and $14,000 depending on cabinet count, material, and whether you’re replacing boxes or keeping existing frames. Most refacing projects in this market fall between $6,000 and $9,000 for a standard 10×10 kitchen, while full cabinet replacement with mid-grade lines like KraftMaid lands closer to $10,000 to $18,000 including installation. Mason Remodeling Co San Antonio delivers a written price before any work starts, so you’ll know the exact number before a single cabinet door comes off its hinge. Call (254) 269-5071 for a free estimate and we’ll walk through your cabinet count, layout, and finish options line by line.
This page covers cabinet installation and refacing as part of our broader Kitchen Remodeling in San Antonio work. Refacing and installation are different animals. Refacing replaces doors, drawer fronts, and veneers while leaving the cabinet boxes in place. Installation means pulling everything out and putting new boxes, frames, doors, and hardware in. Both change how your kitchen works and feels day to day. We do both, and we’ll tell you honestly which one makes sense for your cabinets, your budget, and how long you plan to stay in the house.
Key Takeaways
- Cabinet refacing in San Antonio runs $6,000 to $9,000 for a typical 10×10 kitchen; full replacement runs $10,000 to $18,000.
- Refacing takes 3 to 5 days on most San Antonio kitchens; full installation takes 5 to 10 days depending on scope.
- Every Mason Remodeling project gets a written price before work starts, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise after it ends.
- You’ll know exactly who’s coming: name, photo, uniform, and photo ID badge at the door. No exceptions.
- Refacing works when boxes are sound. If water damage or sagging shelves are present, installation is the better route, and we’ll tell you so.
When You Need Cabinet Installation & Refacing
Most San Antonio homeowners call us when the kitchen still functions but doesn’t feel right anymore. The cabinets work, technically. But the finish is tired, the hardware is loose, and the layout fights you every time you cook. Here are the situations that typically push homeowners toward installation or refacing:
- Doors are delaminating or peeling. San Antonio’s heat and humidity swings cause veneer and laminate to lift, especially near the stove and dishwasher. Once veneer starts pulling away from the door core, glue doesn’t fix it.
- The layout doesn’t fit how you actually cook. Corner cabinets with dead space, a drawer stack too narrow for your utensils, or upper cabinets too shallow for your plates. When the layout fights you daily, refacing won’t fix it. Installation will.
- The finish is dated and every touch-up shows. Oak from 1995 or 2003, dark cherry from the early 2010s, or painted finishes that have chipped at the edges. Refacing gives you a new face without tearing the whole room apart.
- Water damage around the sink or dishwasher. In Alamo Heights and older areas of Terrell Hills, we regularly find swollen particleboard boxes under sinks. If the box is soft, refacing won’t hold. The cabinet needs replacement, and we’ll show you the damage before we recommend anything.
- You’re selling and the kitchen is the weak point. San Antonio buyers notice kitchens. Refacing is often the fastest, most cost-effective way to lift a tired kitchen before listing. We’ve done this for homeowners in Stone Oak, Helotes, and Fair Oaks Ranch who wanted maximum return without a full gut.
- Drawers stick, hinges sag, and shelves bow. When the hardware and the box itself are failing, new doors on old boxes just delays the problem. Installation is the honest answer.
Why San Antonio Homeowners Choose Mason Remodeling for Cabinets
Cabinet work means opening your home to strangers for days at a time. We understand that’s a real decision, especially for parents with young children, homeowners who are often home alone, and older adults. That’s why we built our crew standards the way we did.
Every Mason Remodeling technician is background-checked and identity-verified before they ever set foot on your block. You receive the technician’s name and photo before the visit. When they arrive, they’re in a clean marked uniform and show a photo ID badge at the door. This is the Threshold Standard, and it applies to every single person who walks through your door on our behalf. Not just the lead. Everyone.
Isaac Pruett leads Mason Remodeling Co San Antonio with a simple rule: the homeowner should never wonder who’s in their house. You’ll always know names, always see faces, and always have a written price before the first tool comes out. This company started in 2004, and those fundamentals have held for over two decades.
When you’re weighing cabinet work, we want you to understand your options clearly. That includes being honest about when refacing is the wrong call. If your cabinet boxes have water damage, delaminated interiors, or structural sag, we’ll show you the problem and recommend full installation. We’d rather tell you the truth than sell you a surface fix that fails in two years.
Our Cabinet Installation & Refacing Process
Here’s how a cabinet project runs with Mason Remodeling Co San Antonio, from first call to final walkthrough:
- Phone consultation and rough scoping. Call (254) 269-5071. A live person answers, 24/7, every day of the year. No phone tree, no voicemail loop. We’ll ask about your cabinet count, current material, what’s failing, and what you want the room to feel like afterward.
- In-home measurement and cabinet inspection. We come to your home, inspect every cabinet box, take precise measurements, and check for water damage, structural issues, and layout problems. This is where we determine if refacing is viable or if installation is the right move. You’ll get our honest assessment on the spot.
- Written price, delivered before you commit. Every project gets a written price before any work begins. Not a verbal estimate. Not a rough number. A written line-item price. You’ll see exactly what the materials cost, what the labor costs, and what’s included. This is standard on every Mason Remodeling job, never an upgrade or a favor.
- Material selection with name-brand options. We work with specification-grade cabinet manufacturers, including KraftMaid and Wellborn. You’ll choose door style, finish, and hardware with our guidance. We show you samples and explain the durability differences clearly.
- Installation or refacing, done in phases that respect your home. We protect floors and counters, keep work areas clean at the end of every day, and communicate what’s happening each step. Most refacing runs 3 to 5 days. Full installation typically runs 5 to 10 days, depending on cabinet count and any layout changes.
- Final walkthrough and written guarantee. We walk the kitchen with you before we leave. Every completed project is covered by a written guarantee with clearly stated terms, including what’s covered, what’s excluded, and for how long. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise applies: if the work isn’t right within a year of completion, we make it right at no cost to you.
Cabinet Installation & Refacing Pricing in San Antonio
Let’s talk real numbers. Here’s what cabinet work costs in San Antonio right now, based on the projects we’ve priced and completed across the city:
| Project Type | Typical Price Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing, 10×10 kitchen | $6,000 – $9,000 | New doors, drawer fronts, veneer on exposed boxes, hinges, pulls, soft-close hardware |
| Cabinet refacing, larger kitchen (12×14+) | $8,500 – $12,500 | Same as above, higher door and veneer count |
| Full cabinet replacement, stock line (e.g., KraftMaid stock) | $10,000 – $14,000 | New boxes, doors, drawers, hardware, installation, haul-away |
| Full cabinet replacement, semi-custom (e.g., Wellborn semi-custom) | $14,000 – $22,000 | Custom sizing, premium finishes, specialty storage inserts, installation |
| Partial cabinet replacement (island, sink base, or single run) | $3,000 – $6,000 | Targeted replacement where existing boxes are sound |
What shifts the price:
- Cabinet count and kitchen size. A 10×10 kitchen runs 12 to 15 cabinets. Larger kitchens in areas like Stone Oak or Alamo Heights run 20 to 30. More boxes, more doors, more money.
- Framed vs. frameless construction. Most San Antonio homes have framed cabinets. Refacing framed cabinets is straightforward. If you have frameless (European-style) cabinets, refacing is more involved because the veneer work is more precise.
- Finish choice. Paint costs less than stain, and both cost less than premium finishes like glazing or distressing. Painted shaker doors are the most common refacing choice in San Antonio right now.
- Hardware upgrades. Soft-close hinges and drawer slides add roughly $20 to $40 per cabinet but make a huge difference in daily use. We recommend soft-close on every refacing project.
- Structural repairs discovered during inspection. If we find a water-damaged sink base or sagging corner cabinet, that box needs replacement before refacing can proceed. We’ll show you the issue and price the repair separately before proceeding.
Call (254) 269-5071 for an exact quote on your kitchen. Estimates are free, and you’ll have a written price before you decide anything.
Refacing vs. Installation: How to Decide
This is the most common question we hear, and the answer depends on the condition of your cabinet boxes and what you want from the room.
Refacing makes sense when: your cabinet boxes are structurally sound with no water damage or delamination, you’re happy with the current layout, and you want a significant visual change without full demolition. Refacing saves roughly 40% to 50% compared to replacement and takes less time.
Installation makes sense when: your boxes are failing, you want to change the layout, you need storage solutions that the current cabinets can’t accommodate, or you’re planning to stay in the home long-term and want cabinets that will last 25+ years. If your cabinets are more than 25 years old and showing wear, replacement is usually the better long-term investment.
We’ll assess both during the in-home inspection and give you honest numbers for each option. If refacing won’t hold up in your kitchen, we’ll tell you. No pressure, no upsell.
Areas We Serve in San Antonio
Mason Remodeling Co San Antonio handles cabinet installation and refacing across the greater San Antonio area, including Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Stone Oak, Helotes, Fair Oaks Ranch, Boerne, Castle Hills, Olmos Park, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, and Leon Valley. We regularly work in older mid-century homes with original cabinetry as well as newer construction where homeowners want to upgrade builder-grade boxes.
FAQs – Cabinet Installation & Refacing
How much does cabinet refacing cost in San Antonio?
Cabinet refacing in San Antonio typically costs between $6,000 and $9,000 for a standard 10×10 kitchen with painted shaker doors and soft-close hardware. Larger kitchens run $8,500 to $12,500. Call (254) 269-5071 for an exact written quote on your kitchen, free.
Is refacing cheaper than replacing cabinets?
Refacing typically costs 40% to 50% less than full cabinet replacement because you’re keeping the existing boxes and only replacing doors, drawer fronts, and veneers. However, if your boxes have water damage or structural issues, refacing is a poor investment. We’ll assess your boxes during the free in-home inspection and give you honest pricing for both options.
How long does cabinet refacing take?
Most cabinet refacing projects in San Antonio take 3 to 5 working days from start to finish. Full cabinet installation typically runs 5 to 10 days, depending on cabinet count and whether you’re changing the layout. We’ll give you a clear timeline in writing before the project starts.
Can you come today for a cabinet estimate?
We can often schedule an estimate within 24 to 48 hours, and in some cases same-day depending on our crew schedule. A live person answers every call at (254) 269-5071, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you’ll always reach a human who can check availability and get you on the schedule.
Do you offer a warranty on cabinet work?
Yes. Every completed project is covered by a written guarantee with clearly stated terms, including what’s covered and for how long. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise states that if the work is not right within one year of completion, we make it right at no cost to you. If a repair or installation fails, you get a free return visit, no charge and no dispute process.
Call Mason Remodeling Co San Antonio for Cabinet Work
If your kitchen cabinets are tired, damaged, or fighting you every day, call Mason Remodeling Co San Antonio at (254) 269-5071 for a free estimate. You’ll speak with a live person, schedule an in-home inspection, and get a written price before any work begins. You’ll know exactly who’s coming to your door: name, photo, uniform, and ID badge. And when the work is done, you’ll have a written guarantee covering it for a full year. That’s the standard Isaac Pruett and the whole team hold on every job.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co San Antonio, serving San Antonio.
