How do I prepare to have new cabinets installed?

• <div>As a homeowner, there are a few things you can do to prepare for your cabinet installer. Once the cabinets are ready for your home, you can do the following:<ul><li>Ensure pets are safely in another room, out of the way of open doors and large moving objects.</li><li>Clear countertops for removal.</li><li>Tidy the floor the installers will walk through and around. </li><li>Prepare to have the installers in your home for the entire day, for multiple days, until the project is done. Expect to have a noisy environment, especially if they will remove old, existing cabinets. </li></ul></div>

What should I know about hiring a cabinet installer?

• <div>There are some <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-hire-right-cabinet-company.htm">tips when hiring a cabinet installer </a>that’ll help prepare you to create a new space. When installing new cabinets, keep the following in mind:<ul><li>Hire the same cabinet installer professional to measure, design, and install the cabinets, as opposed to jumping between companies. </li><li>Discuss what types of cabinets the installer offers, including stock, semi-custom, and custom, to give yourself options.</li><li>Discuss financing options with your installer, as this project can be expensive depending on your chosen cabinets.</li><li>Discuss your cabinet installer’s prior experience, including asking for photos of previous projects. </li></ul></div>

How much space do you need for storage cabinets?

• <div>Storage cabinets can be custom or standard, depending on the purpose of the cabinet, size of your space, and available materials. If you’re looking to build something to a standard size, the usual range for cabinet dimensions are as follows:<ul><li>Height: 12 inches–42 inches</li><li>Width: 12 inches–36 inches</li><li>Depth: 16 inches–24 inches </li></ul>Taller cabinets typically have a height of 84 inches, 90 inches, and 96 inches.</div>

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Q: Do you install base or wall cabinets first?

• <div>We recommend installing wall cabinets first so the base cabinets aren&rsquo;t in the way. This order also prevents damage to the base cabinets if you drop tools or materials when installing the upper cabinets.</div>

Q: What should I know about hiring a cabinet installer?

• <div>There are some <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-hire-right-cabinet-company.htm">tips when hiring a cabinet installer </a>that&rsquo;ll help prepare you to create a new space. When installing new cabinets, keep the following in mind:<ul><li>Hire the same cabinet installer professional to measure, design, and install the cabinets, as opposed to jumping between companies. </li><li>Discuss what types of cabinets the installer offers, including stock, semi-custom, and custom, to give yourself options.</li><li>Discuss financing options with your installer, as this project can be expensive depending on your chosen cabinets.</li><li>Discuss your cabinet installer&rsquo;s prior experience, including asking for photos of previous projects. </li></ul></div>

Q: How high off the floor should a medicine cabinet be?

• <div>Typically, a medicine cabinet should be installed about 60 to 72 inches above the floor. This height ensures that it's easily accessible for most individuals while allowing for proper visibility and convenience. However, the ideal height may vary based on individual preferences and the average eye level of the users in your household.</div>

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Jose (owner) and his helper completed the project the same week I requested a contractor. They contacted me the day as my request. They completed the job and also pointed out that my chimney had no flashing. I asked if they could accomplish the task the same day which they did. Jose also gave me...
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Reviewed in March 2022
The contractors were excellent!! They were conscientious, efficient, and extremely professional. I highly recommend them. Our windows look great.
Renewal by Andersen
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Reviewed in July 2021
Timing from when I received the quote and scheduling the work was just as Mr. Skinner told me. The contractors came with the list of installation and removal of old equiptment that Mr Skinner and I put together with a smile and the attude of getter done. Thank you again BCarney
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Reviewed in August 2020
Miguel fit me in to his tight schedule when my former contractor was unable to do the job as promised. I was desperate to complete a closet project prior to having closet organizers installed. Miguel was professional, polite and available when contacting was necessary. The job was completed on...
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Reviewed in January 2015
They did good! I had heard a bunch of people that had good luck with them, so I chose them. They completed the work in two days. I had three bids from other contractors but this company came in the lowest.
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Reviewed in October 2014
Our area (the towns of Adair and Casey and surrounding rural area) was hit by an extremely severe hail and windstorm June 30th, 2014. Every home and commercial business in the Adair area had severe damage in the form of roof and shingle damage, broken windows and siding and sheet metal damage. ...
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Reviewed in June 2013
Never was able to get contractor to set up appointment. I made first contact several weeks after purchasing the service. Contractor was overwhelmed with response, had family issues, and said that he would get back to me soon with appointment time. Months later (this spring) I contacted him...
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