Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Cabinet Case Construction
Cabinet Case Construction guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Cabinet Case Construction? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Cabinet Case Construction work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Cabinet Case Construction work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Cabinet Case Construction labor cost? What are the important Cabinet Case Construction quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Cabinet Case Construction - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Cabinet Case Construction? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Cabinet Case Construction expect to pay between $279.56 to $465.94 for each custom cabinet. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Cabinet Case Construction work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Cabinet Case Construction. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Cabinet Case Construction project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Cabinet Case Construction work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the cabinets may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Cabinet Case Construction something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Cabinet Case Construction requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Cabinet Case Construction work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Cabinet Case Construction - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Cabinet Case Construction. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Cabinet Case Construction work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Cabinet Case Construction will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed custom cabinet layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- There will be a uniform gap of (choose one): __1/16 inch __1/8 inch __other_____ between the hinges and its custom cabinet opening
- Cabinets will be installed so that the custom cabinet base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent cabinets will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- Each hinges will open from the side indicated in the project plan; each hinges will open and close smoothly with light effort and will not bind, rub or squeak
- Each hinges lockset/latching mechanism will be held immovable by the strikeplate when closed - there will be no "play" of the lockset within the strikeplate
- The cabinets will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- Each hinges will remain open at any position it is placed
- The custom cabinet surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The custom cabinet surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Cabinet Case Construction - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Cabinet Case Construction. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the cabinets work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of cabinets, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order cabinets; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of cabinets; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Store cabinets in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Carefully remove fixtures, fittings, finish plates, grilles, knobs, pulls and trim that will be reinstalled later; label and safely store these items for later use
- Remove existing cabinets (optional)
- Secure hinges to structural framing
- Reinstall pre-existing fixtures, fittings, finish plates, knobs, pulls, grilles and trim
- Inspect Cabinet Case Construction and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
