Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterCabinets & Countertops in Sherman Oaks, CA
Cabinet and countertop replacement in Sherman Oaks typically runs between $8,500 and $38,000 depending on kitchen size, material grade, and whether the cabinet boxes are being refaced or fully replaced. Most projects we complete here take five to ten business days from demolition to final hardware install. If your kitchen is dated, cramped, or simply not working the way it should, our Kitchen Remodeling services can address those issues, and that number and that timeline are the two facts worth knowing before you call anyone.
At Rowan Construction Group Sherman Oaks, we handle cabinets and countertops as part of a full Kitchen Remodeling in Sherman Oaks scope or as a stand-alone project – whichever fits your situation. Either way, the process starts the same way: a written price with a written scope before anyone touches a wall. That’s not a sales pitch; it’s Clause 1 of the Haven Standard and it’s been the standard operating procedure on every one of the 4,000-plus projects Rowan has delivered since 2007. Grant Rowan built the company around that document discipline, and it’s the main reason projects finish within a few percent of what the customer agreed to pay. Call us at (213) 221-0788 and we’ll put the number in writing before anything else happens.
When You Need Cabinets & Countertops
Some situations are obvious. Others creep up. Here are the scenarios we see most often in Sherman Oaks kitchens:
- Cabinet doors that don’t close flush or hinges that keep pulling loose. In Sherman Oaks, homes built in the 1960s and 70s along Ventura Boulevard’s residential side often have original particleboard cabinet boxes that have absorbed years of moisture from the kitchen’s steam and humidity. Once the substrate is compromised, new hinges won’t hold.
- Laminate countertops that are lifting, scorched, or stained through to the substrate. Laminate is a surface material bonded to a particleboard or MDF core; once the bond breaks or the core swells, the surface can’t be repaired – it needs to go.
- A layout that made sense in 1988 but doesn’t work today. Peninsula configurations that block traffic flow, upper cabinets mounted too high for practical use, no drawer stack for pots – these are planning problems, not cleaning problems, and a cabinet redesign solves them.
- A kitchen remodel where the countertops and cabinets weren’t updated at the same time. Mismatched renovation phases are one of the most common cost traps we see. Replacing both at once shares the demo cost and keeps the scope clean.
- Visible water damage under the sink or around the dishwasher cutout. The cabinet boxes in those zones are often the first casualty of a slow leak. Catching it during a cabinet replacement is significantly cheaper than catching it after the new countertop is already installed.
- A pending sale where the kitchen is the only room pulling the listing price down. Sherman Oaks real estate moves quickly, and buyers in the Dixie Canyon and Longridge Estates areas specifically are comparing updated kitchens. A mid-grade cabinet and quartz countertop refresh has repeatedly been the delta between an offer and a pass in this zip code.
Our Cabinets & Countertops Process
Every project follows the same documented sequence. No step gets skipped, and the photo record at each phase is a standard deliverable – not something we do on request.
- Measure, design, and write the number down. We come to your Sherman Oaks kitchen, take precise field measurements, and produce a written flat-price quote with a fully itemized scope – cabinet line (brand, door style, finish, box construction), countertop material and edge profile, hardware, and any necessary plumbing or electrical coordination. The price is real. If something changes after you’ve signed, no work proceeds until a change order is signed by both parties. That’s not a formality; it’s the mechanism that keeps budgets honest.
- Material selection and lead-time confirmation. We source cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn, and countertops from Cambria and Caesarstone – manufacturers whose lead times we know and whose quality specs are consistent enough to quote with confidence. We confirm current lead times before the contract is signed so the schedule is real, not estimated.
- Demo with substrate documentation. When the old cabinets come down and the countertops come off, we photograph the wall substrate, the floor condition at the cabinet toe-kick line, and the plumbing and electrical rough-in behind the sink run. You receive this documentation as part of the standard visit record. If we find rot, mold, or out-of-code wiring during demo, you see the photos before we talk about what to do next.
- Cabinet installation. Boxes are leveled, plumbed, and secured to wall studs – not just drywall anchors. Upper cabinets are shimmed to a laser-level line. Filler strips are scribed to the wall, not forced. Door alignment and drawer slide adjustment are done before the countertop template is called in.
- Countertop template and fabrication. For stone and engineered quartz, a template is cut after cabinets are confirmed level and plumb. The fabricator cuts to the actual template, not the plan dimensions. Sink cutouts and cooktop cutouts are made at the shop, not in your kitchen. Seam placement is reviewed with you before fabrication begins.
- Final install, punch list, and photo record. Countertops are set, sink and faucet are reconnected, hardware is installed, and a punch list walkthrough is done with you present. The photo record from final day is included in the project file. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work from this point: if it’s not done right, Rowan makes it right – backed by the Haven Standard in writing, not a handshake.
Before
AfterCabinets & Countertops Pricing in Sherman Oaks
Cabinet and countertop costs in Sherman Oaks vary significantly based on three variables: the linear footage of cabinetry, the material grade selected, and the complexity of the existing layout. Below are the ranges we typically quote for Sherman Oaks kitchens. These are honest ranges based on current material and labor costs in this market – not national averages pulled from a content database.
| Scope | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing only (new doors, drawer fronts, veneers on existing boxes) | $4,500 – $9,500 | Only viable when the existing cabinet boxes are structurally sound – particleboard boxes that have swollen or delaminated are not good candidates |
| Semi-custom cabinet replacement, mid-grade (KraftMaid or equivalent) | $11,000 – $22,000 | Includes new boxes, doors, drawer slides, and basic hardware; countertop separate |
| Full custom cabinetry | $24,000 – $55,000+ | Site-built or shop-built to exact dimensions; common in Longridge Estates and Dixie Canyon kitchens with non-standard ceiling heights |
| Laminate countertop replacement | $1,800 – $4,200 | Lower material cost, faster lead time; not suitable where heat resistance is a priority |
| Engineered quartz (Cambria, Caesarstone) | $5,500 – $14,000 | Non-porous surface, consistent patterning; price varies by slab pattern and edge profile |
| Natural stone (granite, marble) | $6,000 – $18,000+ | Slab price varies widely by origin and patterning; seam placement is a significant aesthetic variable |
| Combined cabinet + countertop replacement (mid-grade, average Sherman Oaks kitchen) | $18,000 – $38,000 | Most common full scope we complete in Sherman Oaks |
What drives cost outside the material grade: ceiling height above 9 feet adds labor to upper cabinet installation; existing plumbing not centered under the sink opening adds a plumber coordination cost; and permit requirements in Los Angeles County for certain structural modifications add both a fee and a timeline. We include the permit cost in the written quote when it applies – it’s not an item that appears as a surprise after signing.
The written quote is a flat price. That means if material costs shift between quote and install, that’s our exposure, not yours. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, the price you sign is the price you pay unless a change order – with a new signed scope and new signed number – authorizes something different. Call (213) 221-0788 to schedule the site visit and get the number in writing. Estimates are free, and Grant Rowan also offers a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received from another contractor – line by line, no charge.
FAQs – Cabinets & Countertops in Sherman Oaks
How much does cabinet and countertop replacement cost in Sherman Oaks?
Full Kitchen Remodeling with cabinet and countertop replacement in Sherman Oaks typically costs between $18,000 and $38,000 for a mid-grade project in an average-sized kitchen. Cabinet refacing alone runs $4,500 to $9,500 when the existing boxes are structurally sound. Engineered quartz countertops from Cambria or Caesarstone typically add $5,500 to $14,000 depending on square footage and edge profile. The specific number for your kitchen depends on linear footage, ceiling height, material selection, and the condition of the existing substrate – all of which we assess during the site visit and price into a flat written quote before work starts. Call (213) 221-0788 for a free estimate.
Is it better to reface or replace cabinets in Sherman Oaks?
Refacing is the right call when the existing cabinet boxes are structurally solid – meaning the plywood or MDF core hasn’t swollen, delaminated, or absorbed moisture damage. In Sherman Oaks homes built before 1985, particularly those with original kitchens, the boxes are often particleboard and have usually taken on enough humidity over the decades that refacing won’t hold. We assess the box condition during the site visit and give you both numbers: the reface cost and the replacement cost. If the boxes are sound, refacing saves you real money. If they’re not, we’ll show you why in the photo record before recommending replacement. Call (213) 221-0788 to schedule that assessment at no charge.
How long does a cabinet and countertop project take in Sherman Oaks?
Most cabinet and countertop projects in Sherman Oaks take five to ten business days of active work in your kitchen, not counting the fabrication lead time for stone or engineered quartz countertops. Quartz slabs from Cambria or Caesarstone typically require a one-to-two week fabrication window after the post-installation template is cut. We confirm actual lead times before the contract is signed so the full project timeline is in writing. If you have a date that matters – a holiday, a listing date, a family event – tell us at the site visit and we’ll build the schedule around it or tell you honestly if it can’t be met.
Do I need a permit to replace cabinets and countertops in Sherman Oaks?
In most cases, a straight cabinet and countertop replacement in Sherman Oaks does not require a building permit from the City of Los Angeles. Permits are typically required when the project involves moving plumbing supply or drain lines, relocating electrical circuits or adding receptacles, or making structural modifications to walls. If your scope touches any of those elements – which happens often when Kitchen Design & Layout changes are being made – we include the permit cost in the written quote and handle the filing. We don’t treat permit costs as a line item that appears after you’ve signed; if a permit is required, it’s priced before the contract is executed.
Why Sherman Oaks Homeowners Work with Rowan Construction Group
The kitchens we work in across Sherman Oaks – from the post-war bungalows near Van Nuys Boulevard to the larger homes off Mulholland Drive – are different enough from each other that templated approaches don’t serve them well. Ceiling heights vary. Cabinet runs are sometimes broken by soffits that are hiding nothing useful, which is why Kitchen Island Installation and other custom solutions may be worth considering. Countertop depths occasionally deviate from the standard 25.5 inches because a previous contractor built the lower cabinet run to a non-standard depth. We measure before we quote, and we quote what we measure.
The work itself is part of our broader home construction and remodeling practice, which covers seven trades and has been built around the same documentation discipline since Grant Rowan founded the company in 2007. Background-checked, uniformed crews. A live person answering calls at any hour. A signed change order before any scope deviation proceeds. A photo record when the crew leaves. The 365-Day Done Right Promise on every project. These aren’t differentiators we invented for a webpage; they’re the operating procedures that have kept 4,000-plus projects within a few percent of the agreed price.
If you have a competitor’s written estimate, bring it. Grant Rowan will review it line by line at no charge – not to undercut it reflexively, but to tell you what the line items mean and whether anything is missing. That’s the free second opinion offer, and it’s a standing offer with no strings attached.
Call (213) 221-0788 to schedule your free site visit and written estimate. The price will be in writing before anyone picks up a tool.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group Sherman Oaks, serving Sherman Oaks.