How Much Do Cabinets & Countertops Cost in Miami Gardens, FL?
Cabinets & countertops in Miami Gardens typically run $6,000-$19,500 for a standard kitchen, with most projects completed in 5-10 business days once materials arrive. That range covers removal of existing cabinets, new KraftMaid or Wellborn box installation, and Cambria quartz or granite-look laminate tops templated to fit. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll measure on-site, confirm your layout, and email a line-item estimate within 24 hours.
How We Handle Cabinets & Countertops From Demo to Final Walkthrough
Every cabinets & countertops job in Miami Gardens follows the same five-stage sequence we’ve refined across hundreds of South Florida kitchens. Homeowners know exactly where we are, what we’re doing, and what decision they need to make next.
Stage 1: Site measure and template (Day 1, 2-3 hours)
We arrive with a laser measure and check every wall for plumb, every corner for square, and every soffit for true height. In Miami Gardens, the Carol City-era CBS ranch homes we work on most often have settled slightly over 50-70 years, so “standard” 34½-inch cabinet height rarely lines up perfectly. We note electrical outlet locations, window sill heights, and whether your sink base needs to shift to accommodate a deeper basin. You decide: keep the existing footprint or reconfigure for better workflow. That decision locks the cabinet order.
Stage 2: Material order and shop drawing (Days 2-14, homeowner passive)
We submit finalized measurements to our cabinet partner and schedule countertop templating for the day after cabinet delivery. KraftMaid’s semi-custom line ships in 10-14 business days; Wellborn’s framed inset styles run 3-4 weeks. You decide: standard overlay door style or full-overlay contemporary; soft-close upgrade on drawers; interior finish (natural wood or matching laminate). Countertop material selection happens here too, Cambria’s Brittanicca or Silestone’s Calacatta Gold patterns being the most requested in Miami Gardens for their light, reflective quality in smaller galley kitchens.
Stage 3: Demo and prep (Day 15, 4-6 hours)
We remove existing cabinets, disconnect plumbing and electrical, and inspect subfloors and wall backing. In Miami Gardens homes built 1955-1975, we frequently find original plaster-over-concrete walls with embedded conduit that can’t be relocated without a masonry bit and significant dust control. We flag any surprises immediately. You decide: repair drywall now or after cabinet install (we recommend after, for cleaner seams against new boxes).
Stage 4: Cabinet install and countertop template (Days 16-17, 6-8 hours each)
We level, shim, and secure base cabinets to the wall and each other, install uppers with temporary ledger support, then hang doors and adjust hinges. The countertop fabricator visits with physical templates, not digital, because scribe cuts against settled walls in older Miami Gardens homes require hand-fitting. You decide: edge profile (eased, beveled, or ogee); backsplash height (4-inch standard or full-height slab).
Stage 5: Countertop install and final connection (Days 20-21, 3-4 hours)
Seams are minimized, sinks undermounted, and plumbing/electrical reconnected. We test every drawer slide, every hinge, every outlet. You walk through with us. Punch list items, if any, are scheduled within 48 hours.
The Cabinet and Countertop Options You’ll Actually Choose Between
Most homeowners in Miami Gardens arrive knowing they want “new cabinets and countertops” but unsure which tier makes sense for their home and timeline. Here’s how the choices break down:
- Stock cabinets (KraftMaid Vantage or equivalent): Pre-sized boxes in 3-inch increments, limited door styles, 7-10 day lead time. Best for rental properties, quick flips, or kitchens where the existing layout works fine. Finish durability is solid; customization is minimal. Typical range in our market: $4,000-$7,500 installed.
- Semi-custom cabinets (KraftMaid Canvas or Wellborn Estate): Any width in ⅛-inch increments, 40+ door styles, interior organization upgrades. This is where most Miami Gardens homeowners land, especially in owner-occupied Carol City and Lake Lucerne ranches they’re updating for long-term living. Lead time 2-3 weeks. Typical range: $7,500-$13,000 installed.
- Custom or inset cabinets (Wellborn Cabinetry Select): Framed inset doors with exposed hinges, furniture-grade construction, any species or finish. Appropriate for larger kitchens or homeowners planning to stay 15+ years. Lead time 4-6 weeks. Typical range: $12,000-$18,000+ installed.
- Laminate countertops (post-formed or custom edge): Budget-friendly, improved patterns that mimic stone convincingly from 3 feet away. Seams at sink cutouts. Lifespan 10-15 years with reasonable care. Best for investment properties or temporary solutions. Typical range: $2,000-$3,500.
- Engineered quartz (Cambria, Silestone, Caesarstone): Non-porous, no sealing, consistent patterning, impact-resistant. The standard for Miami Gardens kitchens where humidity and occasional hurricane-prep traffic wear down lesser materials. Typical range: $3,500-$6,500 depending on thickness and edge detail.
- Natural stone (granite, marble, quartzite): Unique veining, requires annual sealing, softer stones etch. We source through the same fabricators but flag honestly: Miami Gardens’ hard water will leave spots on marble near sinks. Typical range: $3,000-$5,500 for granite; marble runs higher and we rarely recommend it for primary kitchens.
What Cabinets & Countertops Costs in Miami Gardens, FL
For a typical Miami Gardens kitchen, cabinets & countertops together range $6,000-$19,500. That spread reflects real variables we see on every quote:
| Component | Low Range | High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 | $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 | $6,500 |
| Combined Typical Range | $6,000 | $19,500 |
Five factors push your number up or down:
Kitchen size and box count: A compact 8-foot galley in a 1950s Scott Lake ranch might need only 12 cabinet boxes. A 1990s Lake Lucerne renovation with an open-plan island could need 28. Each box adds material, labor, and hardware cost.
Existing condition and demo scope: Original Carol City-era kitchens often have cabinets screwed directly into plaster-over-CBS walls. Removal without wall damage takes longer and may require masonry patching. If we find asbestos-containing mastic under old flooring, abatement adds $800-$2,500.
Plumbing or electrical relocation: Keeping your sink, range, and refrigerator in existing locations saves $1,500-$4,000 versus moving water lines, gas lines, or 220V outlets. We always map this before you finalize cabinet layout.
Material grade and brand tier: The jump from stock to semi-custom cabinets typically adds 40-60% to the cabinet line item. Quartz patterns with veining that requires book-matched slabs add 15-25% to countertop material cost.
Permit and inspection requirements: Miami-Dade County requires permits for any electrical or plumbing modification. If your job is cabinets-only with no utility changes, we may not pull a permit. Add a sink relocation or new recessed lighting, and permitting adds $300-$800 plus inspection scheduling time.
Our written estimates include: all cabinets, countertops, hardware, installation labor, basic demo and disposal, and one-year workmanship coverage. Not included: permit fees (if required), appliance installation, flooring replacement, or wall repair beyond two hours of patching.
What Miami Gardens Homes Specifically Do to This Job
Miami Gardens presents a specific challenge for cabinets & countertops that crews working Broward County often underestimate. The city’s housing stock, built almost entirely during the Carol City suburban development era from the early 1950s through the late 1970s, consists of single-story concrete block and stucco ranch homes with flat or low-slope roofs. These structures predate Miami-Dade’s post-Hurricane Andrew High Velocity Hurricane Zone code overhaul, and that history shows up in every kitchen we touch.
The walls are plaster over CBS, not drywall. Cabinet screws need masonry anchors or tapcon fasteners, not simple wood studs. We’ve learned to price for slower install speeds and carry the right bits. More critically, any kitchen project that’s part of a full Kitchen Remodeling in Miami Gardens with electrical or structural changes triggers the same HVHZ scrutiny as a roof replacement. Permits require Miami-Dade product approvals for any impact-rated window if you’re enlarging a kitchen pass-through, and inspectors will check roof-to-wall connections if the job scope touches structural walls. Our Miami Gardens crew coordinates these inspections weekly; contractors who don’t know the Carol City inspector rotation get caught in reschedule loops that add weeks.
We’ve also learned that homeowners in 33056 often pair kitchen updates with bathroom accessibility work. If you’re considering a full home refresh, our Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling in Miami Gardens and Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Miami Gardens crews can sequence alongside our Kitchen Remodeling team to minimize total disruption.
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Frequently Asked - Cabinets & Countertops in Miami Gardens
Most Miami Gardens cabinets & countertops projects finish in 3-4 weeks total, with 10-14 days of that being material lead time and the remaining 8-12 days on-site for demo, install, and countertop templating. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll confirm current lead times for your specific material choices.
You only need a Miami-Dade permit if you’re relocating plumbing, electrical, or structural walls; a straight cabinet-and-counter swap with no utility changes typically does not require permitting. We’ll tell you definitively during your measure once we see your existing layout.
Yes, and that’s the most common approach in Miami Gardens, especially in smaller Carol City and Scott Lake kitchens where the existing triangle works but the materials are worn. Keeping utilities in place saves $1,500-$4,000 and avoids permit delays.
Refacing existing cabinet boxes with new doors and drawer fronts plus a laminate countertop replacement runs $3,500-$7,000 in Miami Gardens, but we don’t offer refacing; our scope is full removal and replacement with new KraftMaid, Wellborn, or equivalent boxes for homeowners planning to stay 10+ years or seeking full layout changes.
Our workmanship warranty covers installation for one year; cabinet manufacturers back their products with limited lifetime warranties on defects, and Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone each carry 10-25 year residential warranties on their surfaces. We register all warranties in your name and email you the documentation.
Get Your Miami Gardens Cabinets & Countertops Estimate
Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule a free on-site measure. We’ll bring door samples, check your walls for level, and email a detailed estimate within 24 hours. No deposit required to book; work begins once you approve the scope and material selections.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Miami Gardens and South Florida.