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A&R Builders
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Clean, quick, efficient. There wasn?t the usual waste of time or material that you can get with some contractors. If you want decent work from decent contractors, here you go."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. We purchased natural cherry cabinets in shaker style, with the panels made of solid wood rather than veneer. That is more difficult work, as each panel has to be constructed from several planks. Moreover, the clear finish would leave any flaws more visible. Simply put, the doors are beautiful--flawless in both construction and finish. They are similar in quality to custom cherry furniture we own."
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Oldham Wood
5.0(
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had Oldham Wood make a custom Murphy bed, and successfully coordinated all the details despite being across the country. Oldham had the bed shipped across the country and arrived in excellent condition with the parts, pieces, and instruction for assembly. Highly Recommend!"
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Fairmount Woodworking & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hiring Fairmount Woodworkers was one of the best decisions that I have made since becoming a homeowner! At some points, I felt that Ryan cared more about my project than I did, which was hard to do. He is professional, reliable, and has a lot of experience on many different types of projects that he brought to our home. The project was quite complicated because our house was built in the early 1900s and not to code. He did everything by the book and I know that his project will last another hundred years"
Right Side Cabinetry
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Left Side Cabinetry
Custom Built Cabinetry

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New England Home Renovations LLC
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We contacted Richard regarding the job, and had a quote back within the week - good quote.  He quickly responded to any questions  we had, and scheduled the work.  They completed the demo in one day, a few days before the cabinets showed up - if I had to do this again, I would hold off on the demolition until the cabinets were in, as it is difficult to live without a kitchen, especially with children.  It took approximately two weeks for the kitchen to be completed, with slight delays due to a damaged cabinet, time for the new countertops to set, appliance delivery, etc.  One hitch developed when the dishwasher was hooked up incorrectly, and water ran into my basement - I called Richard, and once I got through the answering service, he contacted the plumber, and we resolved the problem immediately over the phone, and the plumber was at my house at 8 the next morning ( a Saturday of a holiday weekend) to permanently fix the problem.  At the end of the two weeks, we had a great new kitchen, well installed, and we were thrilled!"
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Bonafide, Inc.
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Exeter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Charles and his brother, Jason Turner are some of the most professional, courteous, knowledgeable contractors I have dealt with. They took their time to turn out the excellent work on my deck. They also have been fun for my wife and I to deal with. They did not mind stopping their work to carefully explain what is going on. This is very refreshing. I would highly recommend Bonafide, Inc. to anyone looking for a contractor! That is as soon as I am done with them. I have another project for them. Thank you for your referral."
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Cabinet Making questions, answered by experts

Pre-made cabinets are cost-effective, readily available, and come in various styles and finishes.

To install cabinet doors evenly, it’s important to make sure that all drilled holes and hardware are in their right places and aligned properly. You can achieve the ideal placement by using a level, straightedge, or other measuring tool. In the event that your cabinet doors are not installed evenly, most hinges allow you to adjust them so that your doors can be perfectly lined up. 

It’s best to stick with lightweight cabinets, such as medium-density fiberboard, if you don’t have a wall stud to secure them to. Unless you’re attaching the cabinet to a flat board attached to wall studs, it’s best not to risk it with heavy cabinetry or contents. Solid wood cabinets and heavy dishware should be avoided if you cannot secure the cabinet to a wall stud. Either way, always check the weight on your wall anchors and be sure not to exceed it.

It is typically cheaper to buy stock or semi-custom cabinets than to build custom ones. The price difference is significant:

  • Custom Cabinets: Cost between $500 and $1,200 per linear foot. This price is affected by materials, size, design complexity, and door styles. For instance, a simple slab door's materials might cost $60-$70, while a decorative mullioned glass door could be $100-$200.

  • Semi-Custom Cabinets: Cost between $150 and $700 per linear foot.

  • Stock Cabinets: Cost between $100 and $400 per linear foot.

While buying pre-built cabinets is more cost-effective, building custom cabinets allows for full modification to fit unique spaces, such as rooms with high ceilings or unusual layouts, which stock options cannot accommodate.

While most kitchen island installations do not require a permit, some situations do. Any major kitchen renovation will require one, and depending on your municipality, you might also need one if you install new plumbing or electrical work. 

Your kitchen island installation pro will be able to determine if you need a permit for your job, which can run you between $460 and $2,900, depending on the permits required.

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