Cabinet installers hang and set base, wall, and tall cabinets for homeowners, remodelers, general contractors, and kitchen showrooms. Many work solo or with one helper, and bill for installation labor, trim and finish carpentry, countertop prep, and sometimes the hardware and materials they supply. Invoices go to homeowners, builders, or design firms, and often have to match a contract or purchase order.
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Most installers price by the linear foot of cabinet run or per cabinet box, with a separate line for add-ons like crown molding, filler panels, end panels, and hardware. Production work for builders and showrooms is often quoted as a flat fee per kitchen or per cabinet, while custom or high-end jobs in older homes are more likely to be hourly or day-rate because walls and floors are rarely level. Removal of old cabinets, drywall patching, and electrical or plumbing work are normally billed separately or excluded. Materials you buy, such as shims, screws, blocking, and trim stock, are billed at cost plus a markup or folded into the unit price. Larger jobs usually bill a deposit up front, a progress payment when cabinets are set, and a balance at final punch list.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Base and wall cabinet installation (stock/semi-custom) | per linear foot | $40-100 |
| Cabinet installation, standard box | per cabinet | $100-300 |
| Full kitchen installation (10x10 layout) | flat fee | $1,500-4,500 |
| Tall pantry or oven cabinet | per unit | $200-450 |
| Crown molding, light rail, and toe kick trim | per linear foot | $8-25 |
| Hardware installation (pulls and knobs) | per piece | $3-8 |
| Existing cabinet demolition and haul-off | flat fee | $300-900 |
| Hourly labor for custom fitting or repairs | per hour | $55-110 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install base and wall cabinets, kitchen remodel (shimmed, leveled, and scribed to wall) | 34 linear ft | $65.00 | $2,210.00 |
| Install tall pantry cabinet | 1 each | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Install crown molding and light rail | 42 linear ft | $14.00 | $588.00 |
| Install cabinet pulls and knobs (customer supplied) | 38 each | $5.00 | $190.00 |
| Remove and haul off existing cabinets | 1 flat fee | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Materials: shims, structural screws, blocking, touch-up filler | 1 lot | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Total | $3,873.00 | ||
Notes: Deposit of $1,500 received on contract signing. Balance due within 7 days of completion. Cabinet warranty and defects are covered by the manufacturer; installation workmanship is guaranteed for 1 year. Countertop templating cannot be scheduled until final payment for cabinet install is received.
Builders and showrooms often need to match your invoice to a specific job or purchase order before they release payment.
Showing linear feet or cabinet counts that match your estimate makes it hard to dispute the total.
Itemizing extras like filler panels, end panels, and crown molding shows where change-order work was added after the original quote.
Clarifies who bought the shims, screws, trim, and hardware, and prevents arguments over whether supplies were included.
Moved walls, out-of-square rooms, and swapped cabinet layouts add time. A written record protects you when the final total exceeds the quote.
Many states and cities require a license number on contracts and invoices above a set dollar amount. Check your local rules.
Shows the remaining balance clearly on multi-stage jobs.
A deposit of 25 to 50 percent is common on residential installs, especially when you are buying trim or hardware. Many installers bill a second payment when the cabinets are set and the balance on completion or after a short punch list. Terms of due on receipt to net 7 are typical for homeowners, while builders and showrooms often pay net 15 to net 30, and sometimes only after their own draw from the client. A late fee of 1 to 1.5 percent per month is common if it is written into your contract. Checks, ACH transfers, and card payments are all used. Card fees may be passed on if your agreement says so and local rules allow it.
Cabinet jobs often stall because of damaged boxes, wrong sizes, or backordered pieces. A payment tied to delivery or to the cabinets being set keeps your cash flow from depending on someone else's delay.
Photograph and note chipped doors, wrong hand hinges, and missing parts on delivery. Write on the invoice that replacement or reorder wait time is not billable installer time, or charge a return-trip fee.
If a kitchen needs extra scribing, shimming, or custom fillers, add a line item or switch to hourly for that work. Flat per-foot pricing assumes standard conditions.
If you do not cut sink openings or set tops, say so on the quote and invoice. If you do template support or return visits, bill those as separate trips.
Agree on a short punch list in writing. Collect the balance once it is finished, and do not let minor items hold up the whole invoice.
Per linear foot or per cabinet works well for standard layouts because the client can compare quotes easily. Use hourly or a day rate for older homes, custom or frameless cabinets, heavily scribed work, or repair jobs where the time is unpredictable.
You charge for installation labor. If the client or the showroom supplies the cabinets, state that on the invoice and note that you are not responsible for manufacturing defects, damage in shipping, or missing parts. Handling and inspecting deliveries can be a billable line if it takes time.
Put it on its own line as a flat fee or hourly charge. Dump fees, dumpster rental, or disposal costs can be added at cost. Make clear whether plumbing disconnects, countertop removal, and drywall repair are included or not.
It depends on the state and the size of the job. Some states require a contractor or specialty license above a dollar threshold, and others do not license finish carpentry at all. Check your state licensing board and local rules, and include your license number when required.
Installation is complete once the cabinets are set, level, and secure. Countertops are a separate trade's work and timeline, so your balance should not depend on them. Put this in your contract and the invoice terms.
Send a Cabinet Installer estimate for approval, then turn it into an invoice when the work is done.
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