How do I prepare to have new cabinets installed?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Ensure pets are safely in another room, out of the way of open doors and large moving objects.</p></li><li><p>Clear countertops for removal.</p></li><li><p>Tidy the floor the installers will walk through and around. </p></li><li><p>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. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How much does it cost for soft-close drawers?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-should-it-cost-have-sliding-drawers-installed.htm">cost to install soft-close drawers</a> is usually around <b>$40 to $100 each</b> when hiring a professional. If you’re looking to DIY, you can pick up soft-close drawer slides for anywhere from $5 to $230 each, depending on the quality and quantity. This price range may vary based on whether you choose a heavy-duty, side mount, under mount, or self-closing slide.</p></div>

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Q: How do you install cabinet doors evenly?

• <div><p>To install cabinet doors evenly, it&rsquo;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. </p></div>

Q: Do you place heavier loads on lower or middle shelves?

• <div><p>Any of your garage shelves should be able to hold heavier loads, but it&rsquo;s best to place heavier items on middle shelves. The only reason for this is to prevent injury&mdash;lifting heavy loads from down low requires squatting or bending over, which can lead to back injury, and lifting heavy loads off of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/diy-overhead-garage-storage.htm">high shelves in the garage</a> can be especially dangerous if you drop them.</p></div>

Q: What is the usual timeframe for installing pre-made kitchen cabinets?

• <div><p>Installation typically takes 2-3 days, depending on the kitchen size and preparation needed.</p></div>

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Last update on October 18, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Professional, timely and best installers we’ve had. Our installers took to time to get everything fit right. They had their hands full with a few doors and windows, due to bad framing from our construction contractor. Our new doors and windows work flawlessly now.
Window Nation St. Louis
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Reviewed in January 2023
ABSOLUTELY BEWARE! I installed painted cabinets in May 2021. By Feb 2022 they were chipping. Ever since, have been trying to work with the supplier and Showplace's rep to understand and rectify the issue. And the problems are getting MUCH worse. The paint literally will peel off if you use...
SHOWPLACE WOOD PRODUCTS INC
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Reviewed in November 2020
The process has been horrible. We called for safety check after another contractor hit buried propane line. Heritage (Amerigas) is our propane provider. It took their service tech over 2.5 hours to arrive. In the meantime, due to our safety concerns, we called another company to verify that...
Heritage Propane
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Reviewed in August 2017
The fellow came out and gave a bid just like normal. He seemed reasonable and emailed the bid over a few days later. I have been getting several bids for this job and had not decided on a contractor yet and hadn't signed a contract yet. These guys called me out of the blue one day saying that...
Irish Construction
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Reviewed in August 2017
The technician came out to snake the tub drain which was draining slowly. He used a motor powered cable to snake it. It was very rough and I could feel the vibrations from it all the way outside on the deck. When I went downstairs, there was water pouring from the ceiling and down the walls of...
The Sewer Pros
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Reviewed in September 2014
I do not know how many characters this will let me do but I will start by saying that if you need any work done at all that has to do with cabinets or countertops you have got to call Duane's cabinets. I have had the same contractor for 19 years and I got a bid for him and 2 other contractors...
Duane's Cabinets Inc
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Reviewed in June 2013
We contacted this contractor in an attempt to hire him to do some work. My husband started explaining what we wanted done. It became apparent from his questions that he didn't want to take the job. Rather than continue, my husband said "that is okay, thank you" and hung up. Mr. Tim...
Old Fashioned Construction
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Reviewed in October 2011
They were fine and seemed like they knew what they were doing. They were prompt and responsive. They have done everything right so far. Actually, it is not I who will be picking them but my contractor who is going to pick the provider. I would consider contacting them again in the future.
Kennedy Painting
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