Cabinet Installation & Refacing in West Covina, CA

Cabinet Installation & Refacing in West Covina, CA

Cabinet installation and refacing in West Covina typically costs between $4,500 and $18,000 depending on whether you’re installing new boxes or refacing existing ones, with full kitchen cabinet replacement in a 10×10 kitchen running $8,000 to $14,000 on average. Refacing alone (new doors, drawer fronts, and veneer over existing boxes) usually lands between $4,500 and $9,000. Mason Remodeling Co West Covina puts a written price in your hand before any work starts, so the number you approve is the number you pay.

If you’re weighing whether to reface or replace, the short version is this: refacing makes sense when your cabinet boxes are structurally sound and you’re happy with the current layout. Replacement is the better call when boxes have water damage, sagging shelves, or you want to change the footprint of your kitchen entirely. We’ll walk through it with you honestly. Call (707) 760-7579 and we’ll tell you what we’d do if it were our kitchen.

This page covers what cabinet installation and refacing actually involve, what it costs in West Covina, how our process works, and what you should know before a single cabinet door comes off its hinges. If you’re planning a broader project, start with our Kitchen Remodeling in West Covina page for the full picture.

We’ve been doing this since 2004 as part of the Threshold Group family of home-service companies, and every project runs through the same standard: a written price before work begins, a crew you can identify by name and photo before they arrive, and a written guarantee that says exactly what’s covered for how long. No verbal estimates that grow. No strangers at your door.

Key Takeaways

• Cabinet refacing in West Covina runs $4,500 to $9,000 for a typical kitchen; full replacement runs $8,000 to $14,000 for a 10×10 layout.
• Refacing is a good option when boxes are solid but the finish or door style is dated; replacement is necessary when boxes are damaged or you’re changing the layout.
• Every Mason Remodeling Co West Covina project includes a written price before work starts and a 365-Day Done Right Promise.
• You’ll know who’s coming: every technician’s name and photo is sent before the visit, and they arrive in uniform with a photo ID badge.
• Turnaround on refacing is typically 3 to 5 working days; full replacement usually takes 2 to 4 weeks including cabinet fabrication.

When You Need Cabinet Installation & Refacing

Most West Covina homeowners know when their cabinets are failing them. Some signs are obvious; others creep up slowly. Here’s what we see in kitchens across the San Gabriel Valley:

• Door hinges are pulling loose or stripped. This happens often in West Covina’s older housing stock, especially in kitchens built in the 1960s through 1980s. Particleboard boxes wear out around the hinge screws, and once that material gives, new screws won’t hold. Refacing won’t fix this; you need new boxes.
• Water damage around the sink base. A slow leak under the sink can go unnoticed for months. Once the bottom of the cabinet swells and delaminates, that box is compromised. We regularly see this in West Covina homes where original galvanized plumbing is still in place.
• Drawer slides bind or fail. Cheap side-mount slides wear out. If drawers don’t open smoothly or fall out when pulled, the cabinet is telling you something.
• The finish is worn through or faded. Southern California sun through a kitchen window will fade laminate and thermofoil doors unevenly. If the boxes are still square and the layout works, refacing is the budget-friendly fix.
• You want a different door style without a full gut. Maybe the honey-oak raised-panel look isn’t doing it anymore. Refacing gives you new doors, drawer fronts, hinges, and veneer in a style you actually want, without ripping out the whole kitchen.
• Your cabinet layout fights the way you cook. If you’re emptying half the kitchen to reach a pot or the corner cabinet eats everything you put in it, replacement with a smarter layout is usually the right investment.

If any of these sound familiar, call (707) 760-7579. We’ll ask a few questions about what you’re seeing and help you figure out whether refacing or replacement is the smarter path for your West Covina kitchen.

Our Cabinet Installation & Refacing Process

Here’s exactly how a cabinet project with Mason Remodeling Co West Covina goes, start to finish. No mystery steps, no show-up-and-wing-it.

1. Initial call and walkthrough. You call (707) 760-7579 and a live person answers. We schedule a walkthrough at your West Covina home, measure your existing cabinets, and talk through what you want: door style, finish, hardware, layout changes. If your kitchen is functional but dated, we’ll show you refacing options. If boxes are failing, we’ll price replacement.
2. Written proposal with a fixed price. Before any work starts, you get a written price covering materials and labor. This is The Threshold Standard at work: a written price on every project, every time, never as an upgrade or a favor. You’ll know the exact dollar figure before you commit.
3. Crew introduction before the first day. We send you the name and photo of every technician who will be in your home, before they arrive. On day one, each person shows up in a clean, marked uniform and shows a photo ID badge at the door. Your home isn’t a jobsite for strangers.
4. Demolition and prep. For replacements, we remove old cabinets carefully. In West Covina’s older homes, we’re often working around original plaster walls and uneven floors, so we spend time on shimming and leveling to make sure new cabinets hang square. For refacing, we remove doors, drawer fronts, and hardware, then prep the existing boxes for veneer.
5. Installation, refacing, and finishing. New cabinets go in level and plumb, anchored to studs, with doors and drawers adjusted to close smoothly. Refaced cabinets get new veneer applied to the boxes, new doors and drawer fronts installed, and new hardware mounted. We work with specification-grade cabinetry from brands like KraftMaid and Wellborn when you’re going the replacement route.
6. Walkthrough and written guarantee. We walk the kitchen with you before we call the job done. Every project comes with a written guarantee stating exactly what’s covered and for how long. If a repair or installation fails within 365 days from the completion date, we return and make it right at no charge. That’s the Done Right Promise.

Cabinet Installation & Refacing Pricing in West Covina

Cabinet pricing is genuinely variable: door style, wood species, finish, hardware, and the condition of your existing boxes all move the number. But here’s a straightforward breakdown of what we’re seeing in West Covina as of 2025, so you can self-qualify before you call:

Project Type	Typical Range in West Covina	Typical Timeline
Cabinet refacing (10×10 kitchen, standard laminate or thermofoil)	$4,500 – $7,000	3 – 5 working days
Cabinet refacing (10×10 kitchen, real wood veneer)	$6,000 – $9,000	4 – 6 working days
Full cabinet replacement (10×10 kitchen, stock cabinets)	$8,000 – $12,000	2 – 3 weeks
Full cabinet replacement (10×10 kitchen, semi-custom)	$12,000 – $18,000	3 – 4 weeks
Custom cabinet installation (built to spec)	$18,000 – $30,000+	4 – 6 weeks

What moves the price:

• Box condition. If your existing boxes are square and solid, refacing saves thousands over replacement. If we’re correcting water damage or rebuilding sections, that adds labor and material.
• Door style and material. Shaker doors in thermofoil cost less than inset doors in maple or cherry. Hardware selection matters too: soft-close hinges and full-extension drawer slides add a few hundred dollars but change the daily feel of the kitchen.
• Layout changes. Moving plumbing or electrical to support a new cabinet layout adds cost. If you’re keeping the same footprint, you avoid that entirely.
• Access and demolition. Some West Covina homes have tight kitchens or second-story access that makes demo and hauling more involved. We factor that into the written price up front, so you’re never surprised later.

Every estimate from Mason Remodeling Co West Covina is free, and every price we give you is in writing before any work begins. Call (707) 760-7579 for a precise number on your kitchen.

Refacing vs. Replacement: How to Decide

This is the question behind most cabinet calls we get in West Covina. Here’s the honest math.

Refacing is right when: your cabinet boxes are square, dry, and solid; you’re happy with where everything is in the kitchen; and the problem is purely cosmetic: worn finish, dated door style, tired hinges. Refacing keeps your kitchen functional during the work (we don’t rip out the boxes), costs roughly half as much as replacement, and gets done in under a week in most cases.

Replacement is right when: boxes have water damage, swollen or delaminated panels, stripped hinge points, or shelves that sag. Also when you want to change the layout: peninsula instead of an island, deeper drawers for pots, a pantry cabinet where a dead corner sits. Once you’re moving boxes, refacing doesn’t make sense.

If you’re not sure which camp your kitchen falls into, call us. We’ll come look, tell you what we’d do if it were our house, and put a number on it. No pressure, no obligation.

Why West Covina Homeowners Call Mason Remodeling Co West Covina

Anyone can hang cabinets. The difference is in what happens before, during, and after.

You know exactly who is coming. The Threshold Standard isn’t a slogan; it’s our process. Before any technician sets foot in your home, you receive their name and photo. When they arrive, they’re in a clean, marked uniform with a photo ID badge at the door. If you’re home alone, if you have young kids, if you’ve had a bad experience with a contractor who sent whoever was available: this matters. Every crew member is background-checked and identity-verified. Every single one.

The price is in writing before work starts. Not a verbal estimate that grows. Not a “we’ll see what we find” handwave. A written price on every project, every time, never waived. Read it, understand it, then decide. If the price doesn’t work for you, there’s no obligation.

The work is guaranteed for a full year. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every cabinet installation and refacing project. If the work isn’t right within 365 days from the completion date, we come back and make it right at no cost to you. Free return visit, no charge, no dispute process. The terms are in writing, stated plainly.

A live person answers the phone. Call (707) 760-7579 any time of day, any day of the year, including weekends and holidays. You won’t get a call tree. You won’t get voicemail. You’ll get a person.

Mason Remodeling Co West Covina has been part of the Threshold Group family of home-service companies since 2004, and the name mason still means what it always has: careful, lasting building. We’ve been doing Kitchen Remodeling in West Covina long enough to have seen every complication this work can throw at you, and we handle each one without drama.

Cabinet Brands and Materials We Work With

We believe in specification-grade materials, which is why we’ve built direct partnerships with KraftMaid and Wellborn for cabinetry. These aren’t big-box punch-out boards; they’re the cabinet lines we’re comfortable standing behind for a full year after installation, and they’re available to West Covina homeowners through Mason Remodeling Co in one place.

For surfaces and countertops that pair with new or refaced cabinets, we work with Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone. If you’re replacing cabinets, it’s often the right time to address the countertop too, and we can quote both in one written price.

And while we’re a full-service remodeler, not a prefab shop, we’ve seen advancements in modular construction from companies like Mighty Buildings and Boxabl that are worth watching for certain project types. For traditional kitchen cabinetry, though, nothing beats a well-built hardwood or plywood box, installed square and level.

FAQs – Cabinet Installation & Refacing

How much does cabinet refacing cost in West Covina?

Cabinet refacing in West Covina typically costs $4,500 to $9,000 for a standard 10×10 kitchen, with laminate and thermofoil on the lower end and real wood veneer on the higher end. Your exact number depends on door style, hardware, and the condition of your existing boxes. Call (707) 760-7579 for a free written estimate on your specific kitchen.

Is it cheaper to reface or replace kitchen cabinets?

Refacing is almost always cheaper, usually running 40% to 60% less than full replacement because you keep the existing boxes and only replace doors, drawer fronts, hinges, and veneer. That said, refacing is only a smart investment when the boxes are structurally sound; if boxes are water-damaged or falling apart, paying for refacing just covers up a problem that will get worse. We’ll be straight with you either way, and the estimate is free.

How long does cabinet refacing take in West Covina?

Most cabinet refacing projects in West Covina take 3 to 5 working days from start to finish. Your kitchen stays functional during most of the work because we don’t remove the cabinet boxes themselves. Full cabinet replacement typically runs 2 to 4 weeks depending on whether you choose stock or semi-custom cabinetry.

Can you install cabinets I already purchased?

Yes, we can install cabinets you’ve already bought, but we’ll want to inspect them first. Flat-pack or big-box cabinets can be made to work, but the quality varies widely, and poorly milled components can make for a frustrating install. We’ll give you an honest assessment and a written price for installation and any adjustments needed to get them square, level, and smooth-operating. Call (707) 760-7579 to talk through what you have.

Do you provide a guarantee on cabinet installation and refacing?

Yes. Every cabinet installation and refacing project we complete in West Covina is covered by a written guarantee with clearly stated terms, and we make the guarantee period plain: 365 days from the completion date. If a repair or installation fails within that window, we return and make it right at no cost. It’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s included on every cabinet project automatically.

Call Mason Remodeling Co West Covina for Cabinet Installation & Refacing

If your cabinets are tired, failing, or just not right for how you cook anymore, we’d like to help you fix that. Call (707) 760-7579 and a live person will answer, any hour, any day. We’ll schedule a walkthrough, give you a written price, and introduce you to the crew by name and photo before they ever knock on your door. Free estimate, written guarantee, no surprises. That’s how cabinet work should go.

Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co West Covina, serving West Covina.