Kitchen Cabinets
How Much Does Custom Kitchen Cabinetry Cost in Vancouver?
Custom kitchen cabinetry in Vancouver typically costs $25,000–$80,000+ installed in 2026, with most Lower Mainland kitchens landing between $35,000 and $55,000. Price is driven by linear footage, box and door materials, hardware, and how much of the kitchen is integrated millwork versus standard boxes.
Custom kitchen cabinetry in Vancouver typically costs between $25,000 and $80,000, with most full Lower Mainland kitchens landing in the $35,000–$55,000 range. Pricing is driven by linear footage, door style, material, hardware, and how much shop fabrication is involved.
What's included in that price?
A full custom kitchen package usually covers:
- ·Site measurement and cabinet drawings — millimetre-accurate so doors line up perfectly.
- ·Plywood box construction with full-depth backs and adjustable shelves.
- ·Custom doors and drawer fronts in your chosen style and finish.
- ·Soft-close drawers and hinges as standard.
- ·Crown, light rail, and toe-kick details to integrate the cabinets with your ceiling and floor.
- ·Installation, scribing, and final hardware fit-out.
What pushes the price up?
- ·Bigger kitchens. Cost scales with linear feet — a 30-LF kitchen and a 14-LF kitchen are very different jobs.
- ·Stain-grade hardwood vs painted MDF. White oak doors can cost two to three times what painted MDF doors cost.
- ·Specialty interiors — pull-out spice racks, garbage drawers, knife blocks, built-in mixer lifts.
- ·Integrated appliances — panel-ready fridges and dishwashers require precision cabinet fronts.
- ·Custom range hoods and feature islands.
What keeps the price honest?
- ·A simple shaker or slab door in painted MDF.
- ·Standard cabinet depths (24" base, 12" upper).
- ·Off-the-shelf hardware in good brands (Blum, Grass).
- ·No major plumbing or electrical relocations.
A typical Lower Mainland kitchen budget
For a 20-LF U-shape kitchen in a Burnaby or Coquitlam home, expect roughly:
- ·Cabinetry & install: $30,000–$45,000
- ·Countertops (quartz): $5,000–$9,000
- ·Backsplash & tile labour: $2,000–$4,500
- ·Appliances: budget-dependent, typically $8,000–$25,000
How long does it take?
Custom cabinetry runs 4–8 weeks from approved drawings to installation, plus another 1–2 weeks on site for install and final fitting. We hand you a week-by-week schedule before any deposit.
Want a real number for your kitchen? Request a free quote or call 604-765-6318. We'll measure your space and put a fixed-price quote in your hands.
Frequently Asked
Questions we get asked
How much does custom kitchen cabinetry cost in Vancouver?
Custom kitchen cabinetry in Vancouver generally runs $25,000 to $80,000+ installed, with a typical Lower Mainland kitchen landing between $35,000 and $55,000 in 2026. Final pricing depends on linear footage, materials, hardware, and appliance integration.
Is custom cabinetry worth it over stock or semi-custom?
Custom cabinetry is worth it when your kitchen has non-standard dimensions, tall ceilings, or integrated appliances, because every inch becomes usable storage. For a simple rectangular kitchen with standard appliances, semi-custom boxes with custom doors deliver most of the look for less money.
What drives custom cabinet prices up the most?
The largest cost drivers are solid-wood or veneer door materials, full-height and specialty units, integrated appliance panels, and premium hardware such as soft-close drawer systems and lift mechanisms. Complex finishes and curved or mitred details also add shop hours.
How long does custom cabinetry take to build and install?
Expect roughly 6 to 10 weeks from final site measure to installation for most Lower Mainland custom cabinetry. Shop fabrication is the long pole; installation itself usually takes three to five days.
Do you provide fixed-price cabinetry quotes?
Yes. Right Group Construction provides a fixed-price quote after an on-site measure and a confirmed material and hardware selection, so the number you approve is the number you pay.