Cabinets & Countertops in Coral Springs: What’s the Real Scope and Cost?
New cabinets and countertops in Coral Springs typically run $6,000-$19,500 combined, with most projects finishing in 5-10 business days once materials arrive. We’re Groundwork Construction Co., and you can reach us at (844) 665-0162 for a free, itemized estimate that breaks out cabinet installation ($4,000-$13,000) and countertop installation ($2,000-$6,500) separately so you see exactly where your money goes.
How we handle Cabinets & Countertops from measure to final wipe-down
We’ve refined this into five clear stages. Here’s what happens, how long each takes, and what you’ll need to decide.
Stage 1: Field measure and existing condition check - 2-3 hours on site
We show up with laser measures and a checklist built from Coral Springs’s typical CBS construction. We’re looking at wall flatness (concrete block isn’t always perfectly plumb after decades), electrical and plumbing locations, and whether your existing cabinets are framed or frameless - that determines how we anchor the new boxes. You’ll decide at this visit: keep the existing footprint or shift anything. Moving a sink or cooktop adds days and dollars, but we’ll price both paths before you commit.
Stage 2: Material selection and order - 1-2 weeks lead time
This is where most of your decisions land. Cabinet box material (plywood vs. furniture-board), door style, finish, hardware, and countertop slab or build-up. We carry KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinet lines, which gives you stock, semi-custom, and full-custom tiers without locking you into one factory’s timeline. For countertops, we work with Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone - three engineered quartz brands with different pattern libraries and warranty terms. You’ll sign off on shop drawings here. Once ordered, cabinets typically ship in 2-4 weeks; quartz slabs are templated after cabinets are installed, so they lag by design.
Stage 3: Demo and prep - 1 day
We pull the old cabinets, countertops, and backsplash if it’s being replaced. In Coral Springs’s older CBS homes, we often find original drywall or backer board that’s crumbled behind the sink from decades of splash and humidity. We don’t just cover that - we cut it out, treat any mold, and install fresh cement board where needed. If you’re keeping your flooring, we protect it with Masonite; if we’re replacing it too, this is when the subfloor gets exposed and inspected.
Stage 4: Cabinet install and adjustment - 2-3 days
Base cabinets go in first, leveled on shims and screwed through the back into blocking or masonry anchors. Uppers follow, with temporary supports until we confirm they’re true. This is where we install any pull-out shelves, lazy Susans, or specialized organizers you spec’d. We don’t rush this - doors get adjusted for even reveals, drawers are tested for smooth travel, and we mark any defects for factory replacement before countertops are templated.
Stage 5: Countertop template, fabricate, and install - 3-5 days after cabinet install
Our fabricator lasers the deck with cabinets in place, then cuts, edges, and polishes your slabs offsite. Standard edge profiles (eased, bevel, half-bullnose) are included; ogee or waterfall edges add cost and a few days. Installation day, we seam where necessary - usually at a sink or cooktop cutout - and seal with color-matched epoxy. You can use your kitchen that evening; full cure for heavy use is 24 hours.
The options you’ll actually choose between
Every Cabinets & Countertops project in Coral Springs forces these decisions. Here’s the honest trade-off on each:
- Stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom cabinets: Stock boxes (KraftMaid’s standard line) ship fastest and cost least, but you’re limited to standard sizes and finishes. Semi-custom (Wellborn’s Premier series or KraftMaid’s Vantage) lets you tweak dimensions, add depth, or specify interior fittings - the sweet spot for most Coral Springs kitchens in the 150-250 square foot range. Full custom means any dimension, any wood species, any finish, but you’re paying for shop labor and waiting 8-12 weeks.
- Plywood box vs. furniture board: Plywood resists moisture better in humid South Florida kitchens and holds screws through multiple hardware changes. Furniture board (particle core with melamine) costs 15-25% less and performs fine in dry applications, but we don’t recommend it under sinks or near dishwashers where leaks happen.
- Engineered quartz vs. granite vs. solid surface: Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone are all non-porous, don’t need sealing, and handle the red wine / citrus / bleach exposure that ruins natural stone. Granite offers unique veining but requires annual sealing and can etch. Solid surface (Corian-type) is repairable and seamless but scratches easier and can’t take a hot pot.
- 3cm vs. 2cm countertop thickness: 3cm (1.25″) is standard now - no plywood build-up needed, cleaner edge, heavier feel. 2cm with a laminated edge saves money but looks thinner and can delaminate at the seam over time. We default to 3cm unless budget forces the conversation.
- Undermount vs. drop-in sink: Undermount with quartz or granite is nearly universal now - easier counter wipe-down, cleaner look. But it requires precise cutout tolerances and proper support; we use steel brackets, not just silicone, because Coral Springs’s hard water will eventually degrade any adhesive-only mount.
What Cabinets & Countertops costs in Coral Springs, FL
| Component | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 - $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 - $6,500 |
| Combined Cabinets & Countertops | $6,000 - $19,500 |
Five variables push you toward the low or high end of those ranges:
1. Linear footage and cabinet count. A compact 10×10 kitchen with 15 linear feet of base and wall cabinets sits at the bottom. A sprawling open-plan kitchen with 30+ feet, a peninsula, and a full-height pantry climbs fast.
2. Existing condition surprises. Coral Springs’s 1970s-1990s CBS homes often have settled floors, out-of-square corners, or original drywall that’s degraded behind the sink. Leveling cabinets on an uneven slab, sistering studs, or replacing water-damaged backing adds labor we can’t always see until demo day.
3. Plumbing and electrical relocation. Keeping your sink, dishwasher, and range in place saves $1,500-$4,000 versus moving any of them. If you’re part of a full Kitchen Remodeling in Coral Springs, that coordination happens across trades; for cabinets and countertops alone, we bring in licensed plumbers and electricians as needed.
4. Material grade and brand tier. Entry-level KraftMaid with standard hinges and pulls vs. Wellborn full-custom with soft-close everything and integrated lighting - the spread can double your cabinet number. Quartz patterns from Cambria’s marble-look collections carry premium pricing over their solids.
5. Permit scope. Pure cabinet and countertop replacement with no plumbing or electrical changes often doesn’t trigger a permit in Broward County. Add a sink relocation, new circuits for under-cabinet lighting, or any structural modification, and permitting plus inspection scheduling adds cost and a week to the calendar.
Our written estimates include cabinets, countertops, hardware, install labor, basic plumbing reconnect, and debris haul-away. They don’t include appliance changes, flooring, backsplash, or permit fees if required - we line-item those separately so you’re not surprised.
What Coral Springs homes specifically do to this job
Coral Springs was master-planned and built out almost entirely between the late 1960s and early 1990s, which means we’re working in kitchens that were designed before 36″ cooktops, 33″ refrigerators, or garbage disposals were standard. The original cabinets in these homes - often particle-core with laminate faces - are now 30-50 years old and failing at the hinge plates, the drawer boxes, or the sink base floor.
The CBS construction itself shapes how we work. Concrete block walls aren’t always plumb, especially in garage-adjacent kitchens where the original slab may have settled differently than the main house. We shim and scribe cabinets to fit, but we also find ourselves cutting into block to relocate electrical or add blocking for heavy quartz overhangs on peninsulas. That’s labor you don’t see in a suburban drywall kitchen.
Then there’s the moisture. Coral Springs sits on former Everglades flatland with a high water table and limestone-over-muck soil. Even interior kitchens feel the humidity, and we’ve pulled cabinets to find the original backer board crumbled behind the dishwasher or sink from decades of minor leaks and capillary wicking. We don’t just install over that - we cut back to sound material, treat with antimicrobial, and install fresh cement board. It adds half a day and some material cost, but skipping it means your new cabinets are anchored to rot.
If you’re in one of the city’s original neighborhoods near Riverside Drive or the older sections of Ramblewood, your home may also fall under specific HOA design guidelines that restrict exterior-visible changes. While Cabinets & Countertops is interior work, we’ve seen associations require notification for any project with a dumpster or extended contractor presence. We handle that coordination when you flag it.
Serving Coral Springs, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Coral Springs area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently asked - Cabinets & Countertops in Coral Springs
Most Coral Springs projects finish in 3-5 weeks total, with 5-10 business days of actual construction once materials are on site. The longest variable is cabinet lead time - stock ships in 2 weeks, semi-custom in 3-4, full custom in 8-12. We don’t start demo until your cabinets are in our warehouse, so you’re never without a kitchen longer than necessary. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll check current lead times for the lines you’re considering.
Often no, if you’re keeping the same footprint and not moving plumbing or electrical. Broward County permitting typically triggers once you relocate a sink, add circuits, or modify structure. We pull permits when required and handle the inspections; we’ll tell you during the estimate walk whether your specific plan needs one. The city’s Design Review process mainly governs exterior alterations, so it rarely applies to interior cabinet work unless you’re part of a larger addition.
Yes, and it’s the most common path we see in Coral Springs. Keeping your “wet wall” and appliance locations intact eliminates plumbing and electrical costs, avoids permit delays, and lets you reuse existing connections. We measure to your current openings and spec cabinets around them. The only caveat: if your existing appliances are non-standard sizes (common in pre-1990 homes), new cabinets may need filler panels or modified openings to accept modern replacements later.
Refacing runs 40-60% less than full replacement and works if your cabinet boxes are solid, the interior layout functions, and you like the current footprint. In Coral Springs’s older stock, we often find the boxes are particle core that’s swollen at the sink base, or the drawer slides are obsolete and unsupported. We assess this during our initial measure and give you an honest read on whether refacing is viable or if you’ll be throwing good money at bad structure. We’re not the crew that sells refacing to everyone who calls.
Cabinet warranties vary by manufacturer - KraftMaid and Wellborn both carry limited lifetime warranties on defects, with specific coverage periods for finish, hardware, and construction. Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone warranty their quartz against manufacturing defects for 10 years to lifetime depending on the product line. Our installation labor is warranted for one year against defects in workmanship. We register all manufacturer warranties on your behalf and leave you with the documentation. For exact terms on the specific products you select, call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk through the coverage.
Ready to see your options in person?
We’ll come to your Coral Springs home, measure your space, check the existing conditions, and build an itemized estimate for Cabinets & Countertops with real material samples from KraftMaid, Wellborn, and Cambria. No deposit to get the quote, no pressure to decide on the spot. Call (844) 665-0162 or reach out through our Coral Springs service page to schedule. Most homeowners who pair this work with a bathroom update also ask about our Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling in Coral Springs or a Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Coral Springs - our Kitchen Remodeling crew coordinates the whole scope if you’re tackling multiple rooms.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Coral Springs and South Florida homeowners since establishing our Fort Lauderdale base.