Cabinets & Countertops in Palm Beach Gardens - Same-Day Service, Done Right the First Time

What Do Cabinets & Countertops Cost and Take in Palm Beach Gardens?

Cabinets & countertops in Palm Beach Gardens typically run $14,000-$45,000 for a full kitchen overhaul, with most cabinet installations landing at $4,000-$13,000 and countertop installation at $2,000-$6,500. Most jobs we handle in PGA National, BallenIsles, and the 33410 and 33418 ZIP codes wrap in 2-4 weeks once materials arrive, though HOA Architectural Review Board approval can add 2-6 weeks upfront in deed-restricted communities. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk you through whether your project needs ARB clearance first.

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Palm Beach Gardens presents a split market: established golf communities with 1970s-1990s CBS homes needing full kitchen refreshes, and newer luxury builds in Mirasol or westward developments like Avenir where homeowners want upgrades before move-in. Either way, cabinets and countertops are where the daily function of your kitchen lives or dies. We’re Groundwork Construction Co., and we handle this as part of a full Kitchen Remodeling in Palm Beach Gardens or as a standalone refresh when the layout stays put.

How We Handle Cabinets & Countertops Start to Finish

Every cabinets & countertops job in Palm Beach Gardens follows five stages. Homeowners who understand the sequence make faster decisions, which keeps the timeline tight.

Stage 1: Site measure and ARB check (1-2 days). We laser-measure your existing cabinet footprint, check plumb and level on walls that have settled for decades, and verify whether your community requires Architectural Review Board submission before any work begins. In BallenIsles and Mirasol, we’ve seen ARB review take anywhere from 10 days to 6 weeks depending on meeting schedules. We submit door style, color, and hardware cut sheets with your packet so there’s no back-and-forth.

Stage 2: Design and material lock (3-7 days). You choose cabinet construction (framed vs. frameless), door profile, finish, and countertop material. This is also when we flag whether your existing plumbing or electrical needs relocation. If you’re keeping the sink and range where they are, we save roughly $1,500-$3,500 in rough-in costs. You sign off on shop drawings; we order. Lead times for semi-custom lines run 4-8 weeks, custom work 10-14 weeks.

Stage 3: Demo and prep (1-2 days). We remove old cabinets, patch drywall where backsplashes come down, and address any water damage or termite evidence common in older CBS homes near the water management canals. If we find compromised substrate, we quote the repair before proceeding. No surprises.

Stage 4: Cabinet install and countertop template (2-4 days). Cabinets go in level and anchored to studs. We template countertops only after cabinets are set, since the final dimensions depend on real-world conditions, not plans. For quartz or engineered stone, fabrication takes 7-10 business days after template.

Stage 5: Countertop install, plumbing reconnect, and final punch (1-2 days). We set tops, install undermount sinks if specified, reconnect fixtures, and run through a checklist with you. In Palm Beach Gardens, we also verify that finished colors and hardware match ARB approval documents so you don’t face a violation letter later.

The Cabinet and Countertop Choices That Actually Matter

Most homeowners freeze at the display wall. Here’s how we break it down so you decide efficiently:

• Framed cabinets (KraftMaid, Wellborn) - the traditional face-frame construction with a 1.5-inch rail between doors. More forgiving on older walls that aren’t perfectly flat. Costs less, offers endless door styles. Best for classic homes in PGA National where you want to stay within community character.
• Frameless cabinets (European style) - full access to interior space, sleeker lines, hinges hidden inside. Requires straighter walls and more precise install. Suits modern kitchens in newer 33418 builds or full-gut renovations where we’re re-drywalling anyway.
• Solid wood doors vs. MDF with thermofoil or paint - wood expands and contracts with South Florida humidity; painted MDF gives a smoother, more stable finish but can’t be re-stained later. In Palm Beach Gardens, where indoor humidity stays elevated 6-8 months yearly, we often steer clients toward painted MDF for light colors and wood only for stained looks.
• Quartz countertops (Cambria, Silestone, Caesarstone) - non-porous, no sealing, consistent pattern. Higher upfront cost, lower lifetime maintenance. The workhorse choice for busy kitchens.
• Natural stone (granite, marble, quartzite) - unique veining, requires annual sealing, can etch or stain. We specify these when the kitchen is more showpiece than production space, or when the ARB mandates natural materials for architectural consistency.
• Edge profile and thickness - 3cm slabs need no plywood buildup; 2cm saves material cost but requires substrate. Eased edge is standard; ogee or waterfall edges add $30-$60 per linear foot. This detail gets scrutinized in high-end communities, so we note it in ARB packets.

Our Kitchen Remodeling crew sources from 50+ brands, so you’re not locked into one manufacturer’s price tier or aesthetic.

What Cabinets & Countertops Cost in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Five variables push you toward the low or high end. First, linear footage of cabinets: a compact galley in a 1970s PGA National ranch runs maybe 15 feet of base and wall cabinets, while a Mirasol estate kitchen with butler’s pantry and wet bar hits 40+ feet. Second, whether we relocate plumbing or electrical. Keeping the sink and range in place saves significantly; moving gas lines or adding a pot filler runs extra. Third, material grade: stock cabinets with laminate tops versus semi-custom with 3cm quartz. Fourth, wall condition: straight, square drywall versus decades of settlement requiring shimming, sistering studs, or full replacement. Fifth, ARB and permit scope: some communities require engineered drawings or third-party inspection, which we coordinate but which adds cost.

Our written estimates itemize cabinets, countertops, labor, demo, disposal, and rough-in. What typically sits outside: appliance costs, flooring replacement beyond the cabinet footprint, and any structural or mold remediation we discover after demo. We flag likely scenarios during walkthrough so you’re not caught off guard.

Why Palm Beach Gardens Changes How We Approach This Job

The local construction reality here is unlike anywhere else in South Florida. Palm Beach Gardens was master-planned from scratch starting in 1959 by developer John D. MacArthur, and today it hosts one of the densest concentrations of private, deed-restricted golf course communities in Florida. In PGA National, BallenIsles, and Mirasol, every exterior-facing kitchen window replacement and any visible exterior modification must clear an Architectural Review Board before city permitting. That routinely adds weeks to timelines and requires contractors to navigate community-specific material, color, and design standards that vary by HOA. We’ve seen contractors skip this step, pull a city permit, install beautiful cabinets and countertops, then face a mandatory restoration order from the HOA with independent enforcement authority. The city permit was valid; the work still had to come out.

For cabinets & countertops specifically, this matters most when your kitchen opens to a golf course or courtyard with visibility from common areas. ARBs care about exterior door and window style, but some also review interior finishes visible through windows. We handle ARB-compliant repairs and matching panels so homeowners avoid violations. In the older CBS homes we work on - 1970s-1990s construction with original single-pane aluminum windows - we often coordinate cabinet installation with window replacement to current Florida Building Code wind-load requirements, since the kitchen is already disrupted.

The western 33418 corridor, including the Avenir development, represents one of Palm Beach County’s largest active master-planned buildouts. There, we’re more often upgrading builder-grade cabinets and laminate tops in new luxury construction before owners move in. The shallow water table managed by South Florida Water Management District canals doesn’t directly affect cabinet work, but it means any adjacent addition or exterior door relocation needs SFWMD clearance, which we flag early if your project scope creeps.

Many homeowners tackling a kitchen refresh also look at Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling in Palm Beach Gardens or a Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Palm Beach Gardens to keep the whole house under one contractor rather than juggling separate trades.

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Get Your Free Estimate for Cabinets & Countertops in Palm Beach Gardens

Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule a free on-site estimate. Raymond Estevez or a member of our team will measure your kitchen, check wall conditions, review any ARB requirements for your community, and deliver an itemized written estimate within 48 hours. No deposit required to get started.

Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Palm Beach Gardens since our South Florida expansion.