What Cabinet Refacing Costs in Florida: Real Ranges
Cabinet refacing replaces the visible parts of your existing cabinets — doors, drawer fronts, end panels, and hardware — while keeping the cabinet boxes in place. For a standard Florida kitchen (10–15 cabinet boxes), refacing runs $4,000–$12,000 depending on door material, drawer box upgrades, and hardware. A full cabinet replacement for the same kitchen runs $12,000–$30,000+, since it requires removing and rebuilding the boxes, not just the fronts.
Refacing makes sense when your cabinet boxes are structurally sound — square, level, and free of water damage — and you simply want a different look, better function (soft-close drawers, pull-out shelving), or a fresher finish.
| Scope | Florida Range | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Refacing | $4,000–$6,500 | New laminate or veneer doors and drawer fronts, matching end panels, new hinges |
| Mid-Range Refacing | $6,500–$9,500 | Solid wood or shaker-style doors, soft-close hinges, upgraded hardware, new toe kick |
| Full Refacing + Upgrades | $9,500–$12,000+ | Custom door style, new drawer boxes (soft-close, full-extension), interior organizers, crown molding |
| Full Cabinet Replacement (for comparison) | $12,000–$30,000+ | New boxes and fronts, layout changes possible, required if boxes are damaged or layout is changing |
What's Included in a Refacing Job — and What's Not
A proper refacing job includes new door and drawer fronts (typically a rigid thermofoil, wood veneer, or solid wood laminated to a substrate), matching veneer applied to any exposed cabinet box sides and end panels, new hinges and drawer slides, and usually new hardware (handles/pulls). It does not include moving cabinet locations, changing the kitchen layout, replacing countertops, or fixing structural box damage — those push the project into full remodel territory.
Florida-Specific Considerations
Florida's humidity affects material choice more than in drier states. Rigid thermofoil (RTF) doors handle humidity well and resist swelling — a common choice for Florida refacing jobs. Solid wood doors are more susceptible to seasonal expansion and contraction in un-air-conditioned garages or Florida rooms, though they perform fine in climate-controlled kitchens. Veneer adhesive quality matters more here than in northern climates — a lower-grade adhesive can delaminate at cabinet edges within 2–3 years in a humid Florida kitchen.
Before we quote any refacing job, we open a few cabinet doors and check the boxes for water damage under the sink, warping at the corners, and whether the boxes are still square. About 1 in 5 Florida kitchens we're called out to reface actually need a full replacement instead — usually because of a slow sink leak that's soaked the base cabinet floor over the years. Refacing over a compromised box just delays the real fix. We tell clients this before signing, not after we've already installed new doors on a box that needs to come out.
Cost by Kitchen Size (Cabinet Count)
| Kitchen Size | Basic Refacing | Full Refacing + Upgrades |
|---|---|---|
| Small (8–10 boxes) | $3,200–$5,000 | $7,500–$9,500 |
| Standard (10–15 boxes) | $4,000–$6,500 | $9,500–$12,000 |
| Large (15–22 boxes) | $6,000–$9,000 | $12,000–$16,500 |
| Large + island (22+ boxes) | $8,500–$12,000 | $16,500–$21,000 |
Refacing vs. Full Replacement: How to Decide
Refacing is the right call when: the cabinet boxes are structurally sound, you're happy with the current layout, and you want a new look and better hardware function at roughly half the cost of replacement. Full replacement is the right call when: boxes show water damage, warping, or are out of square; you want to change the kitchen layout (moving the sink, adding an island, reconfiguring corner cabinets); or you're already opening walls for plumbing or electrical work as part of a larger remodel.
If you're on the fence, a site visit resolves it in about 20 minutes — we check box condition, squareness, and whether your layout goals are achievable within the existing footprint.
How to Get an Accurate Refacing Quote
An accurate refacing quote requires counting your exact cabinet boxes and drawer fronts, checking box condition, and confirming your door style and material choice. Quotes given without a site visit or accurate box count typically miss 15–25% on the final price. D&Co provides a written, itemized refacing quote within 48 hours of a site visit — door count, material, hardware, and labor broken out separately so you know exactly what you're paying for.