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Custom Cabinets, Custom Profits: How to Estimate Cabinetry Without Losing Your Mind

Don't let custom millwork sink your margins. Master the art of cabinet estimating with these pro tips for hardware, finishing, and labor.

Abhay

· 1 min read
Custom Cabinets, Custom Profits: How to Estimate Cabinetry Without Losing Your Mind

Cabinetry is often the most expensive line item in a remodel. A missed detail here isn't just a mistake; it's a disaster.

  • Hardware is Not "Small Change": Soft-close hinges, specialized pulls, and pull-out organizers can add thousands to a bid. Never use "allowances" that are too low.
  • The "Fill" Factor: The cabinets themselves are easy to count. The fillers, toe kicks, and scribe moldings required for a perfect fit are what people forget to bid.
  • Installation Logistics: Is the floor level? Is the wall plumb? Estimating labor for "perfect" conditions when the site is crooked will lead to hours of unpaid shimming.
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