How Much Do Cabinets & Countertops Cost in Hobe Sound, FL?
Cabinets and countertops in Hobe Sound typically run $6,000-$19,500 combined, with most projects finishing in 5-10 business days once materials arrive. You’re looking at cabinet installation from $4,000-$13,000 and countertop installation from $2,000-$6,500, depending on kitchen size, material grade, and whether we’re working around existing plumbing or reconfiguring the layout. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk through your space and give you a written estimate with no obligation.
The Real Process for Cabinets & Countertops
We’ve done enough of these in Hobe Sound to know where the friction hides. Here’s how we move from signed contract to finished kitchen.
Stage 1: Field measure and final spec lock (Day 1)
We show up with laser measures and a checklist. You decide now: cabinet box construction (plywood vs. furniture board), door style and finish, hardware placement, and countertop material with edge profile. This visit takes 90 minutes. We note every outlet, window casing, and appliance cutout. In older Hobe Sound ranch homes off Gomez Avenue or Bridge Road, we’re often dealing with settled floors and out-of-square walls. We account for that in the shop drawings so your cabinets don’t gap.
Stage 2: Demo and prep (Days 2-3)
Old cabinets come out, countertops get broken down and hauled. We inspect subfloors, wall framing, and plumbing rough-ins. Here’s where we catch surprises: corroded supply lines, unvented dishwasher drains, or electrical that doesn’t meet current code. If we’re in a 1970s-era home near the Intracoastal, we sometimes find galvanized supply lines that need replacement before new cabinets go in. You get a same-day call if anything changes the scope.
Stage 3: Cabinet install (Days 4-6)
Base cabinets go in first, leveled and screwed to studs. Uppers follow, with temporary ledger boards for safety. We install filler strips, toe kicks, and any decorative end panels. At this point you’ll see the layout for real. Adjustments happen now, not after countertops are templated. For a typical 10×10 kitchen, we’re wrapping cabinet install by end of day 6.
Stage 4: Countertop template and fabrication (Days 7-14, concurrent with other work)
We template with digital or physical methods depending on material. Quartz and granite go to our fabricator; solid surface or laminate gets handled in-house. Lead time varies: stock quartz like Silestone or Cambria runs 5-7 business days, while custom edge profiles or exotic granites push toward two weeks. During this window we install backsplash if it’s part of your scope, and you can paint or do other finishes.
Stage 5: Countertop install and final punch (Days 15-17)
Countertops arrive, we seam (if needed), install sinks and cooktop cutouts, connect plumbing, and caulk all transitions. Final hardware goes on. We do a walkthrough with you, check every drawer glide and door soft-close, and hand off care instructions. Most Hobe Sound jobs finish here unless we’re coordinating with a wider Kitchen Remodeling in Hobe Sound scope.
Your Material Choices, With Real Trade-Offs
- Stock cabinets (KraftMaid, Wellborn entry lines): Pre-built sizes, limited modifications, 3-4 week lead times. Best for straightforward layouts where you don’t need custom widths. Saves 30-40% over semi-custom. Downside: you work around their dimensions, not yours. Fine for rental properties or tight budgets.
- Semi-custom cabinets (Wellborn Premier, KraftMaid Vantage): Mix-and-match sizes, custom heights and depths, dozens of door styles. This is where most Hobe Sound homeowners land. Lead time runs 6-8 weeks. You get plywood boxes, dovetail drawers, and soft-close hardware standard. Worth the upgrade if you’re staying in the home 5+ years.
- Quartz countertops (Cambria, Silestone, Caesarstone): Engineered stone, non-porous, no sealing. Consistent patterns, good for modern aesthetics. Price holds steady across colorways. Not heat-proof; you’ll need trivets. Best all-around for busy kitchens.
- Granite: Natural variation, heat resistant, needs annual sealing. Mid-tier granites price comparably to quartz; exotic slabs climb fast. Some homeowners love the uniqueness, others find it unpredictable. We bring you to the yard to pick your actual slab.
- Solid surface (Corian, etc.): Seamless, repairable, softer than stone. Shows scratches but sands out. Good for integrated sinks and contemporary looks. Less resale impact than stone in Hobe Sound’s market.
- Laminate: Budget option, improved textures, 10-15 year lifespan. Fine for secondary kitchens or short-term holds. We don’t recommend it for primary kitchens in this price bracket of home.
What Cabinets & Countertops Costs in Hobe Sound, 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 to the low or high end of these ranges:
Kitchen footprint: A galley kitchen in a 1960s Hobe Sound ranch might be 70 square feet of cabinetry. A custom home off Jupiter Island with a large island and butler’s pantry doubles that fast.
Existing condition: Cabinets that were properly installed come out clean. Cabinets glued, screwed, or nailed through finished drywall add repair hours. Water damage behind sinks is common in older homes and requires subfloor or wall remediation.
Plumbing and electrical relocation: Keeping your sink, range, and dishwasher in place saves $1,500-$4,000. Moving any of them means new supply lines, drains, venting, and possibly electrical circuits. In Hobe Sound’s AE flood zones, we may need to raise outlets or adjust venting to meet current code.
Material grade: Entry-level stock cabinets with laminate counters hit the bottom of our range. Semi-custom plywood boxes with quartz or granite land in the middle. Painted inset doors with full-overlay hardware and a waterfall-edge island push toward the top.
Permit scope: Pure cabinet and countertop replacement with no plumbing or electrical changes often doesn’t require a permit in Martin County. Add a sink relocation or new circuits, and we’re pulling one. Permit fees and inspection scheduling add cost and a few days.
Our written estimates include demolition, haul-away, cabinet and countertop supply, installation, plumbing reconnect, and final cleanup. They don’t include appliance upgrades, flooring replacement, or painting unless we spec it separately.
What Hobe Sound Homes Specifically Do to This Job
Hobe Sound’s housing stock splits two ways, and each creates distinct challenges for cabinets and countertops.
On the mainland in ZIP 33455, we’re constantly in mid-century ranch homes built between 1960 and 1985. These kitchens are compact, often 8×10 or 10×10, with soffits above the cabinets that owners want removed for a cleaner look. The catch: those soffits frequently hide ductwork, plumbing vents, or structural bearing points. We open them carefully, never assume they’re empty, and have a plan before demo day. Cabinetry in these homes was often site-built from particle board that swelled decades ago. We find water stains, mold behind sinks, and subfloors that need patching before new bases go in.
Near the barrier island corridor and Jupiter Island-adjacent areas, we’re working in newer custom builds or full gut renovations where impact-rated windows and doors are already spec’d. These homeowners often want larger islands, appliance garages, and quartz waterfall edges. The challenge here isn’t age, it’s coordination with other trades and meeting the strict wind-load and flood-vent requirements that Martin County enforces.
That county context matters. Hobe Sound sits entirely within Martin County, which has legally defended its slow-growth policies against development pressure from Palm Beach County. For our Hobe Sound projects, that means we navigate Martin County’s Coastal Construction Control Line setbacks and environmental buffers tied to the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. Even interior remodels can trigger additional review if the home is within certain proximity zones. We’ve learned the county’s Development Review Committee process and build that time into our schedules so you’re not surprised by a stop-work order that a contractor from Jupiter or Palm Beach Gardens never saw coming.
Salt-air corrosion is real here too. Homes within a mile of the Atlantic or Intracoastal see faster degradation of metal connectors, fasteners, and even cabinet hardware. We spec stainless or coated hardware as standard for coastal Hobe Sound jobs, not as an upsell.
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Frequently Asked - Cabinets & Countertops in Hobe Sound
Most projects run 5-10 business days of on-site work once materials are in hand, plus 4-8 weeks of pre-construction for ordering and fabrication. Semi-custom cabinets and quartz countertops drive the lead time; stock cabinets and laminate counters move faster. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll give you a realistic timeline based on your specific material choices.
You often don’t need a permit if you’re keeping the same layout with no plumbing or electrical changes. Move a sink, add a garbage disposal circuit, or relocate a range, and Martin County requires permitting plus inspection. We handle the application and scheduling as part of our project management.
Yes, and it’s the most common approach we see in Hobe Sound. Keeping your sink, dishwasher, and range in their existing locations avoids permit triggers, saves $1,500-$4,000, and shortens the timeline. We design around your current rough-ins and still transform the look and function.
For a typical kitchen, engineered quartz and mid-tier granite land in the same $2,000-$6,500 range installed. Exotic granites with heavy veining or rare colors can exceed that. Quartz pricing is more predictable; granite varies by slab. We take you to the stone yard so you see exactly what you’re paying for.
Cabinet manufacturers typically warranty boxes and doors for 5 years to lifetime depending on line; we warranty our installation workmanship for 2 years. Countertop fabricators cover material defects, and we stand behind our templating and install. You’ll get warranty documents for every product, not a vague promise. For exact terms on your spec, call (844) 665-0162.
Ready to Talk Through Your Cabinets & Countertops?
We’ll come to your Hobe Sound home, measure your space, and build a written estimate for cabinets and countertops that accounts for your actual layout, your material preferences, and the specific conditions we find. No pressure, no deposit to get the quote. Call (844) 665-0162 or reach out through our site. If you’re also thinking about a bathroom update, ask us about Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling in Hobe Sound or Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Hobe Sound while we’re there. Our Kitchen Remodeling crew handles the full scope when you’re ready.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Hobe Sound since our founding in South Florida.