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Cabinet Refacing in Metro Detroit

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Cabinet refacing in Metro Detroit: what to expect

Refacing keeps your existing cabinet boxes and layout while replacing what you see: new doors and drawer fronts, veneer or laminate over the face frames and exposed sides, and new hinges and hardware. It suits kitchens where the layout works and the boxes are solid, but the style or finish is dated.

The key is an honest look at the boxes first. Water damage under the sink, sagging shelves or loose frames should be repaired before refacing. A good refacer measures every opening precisely, preps and bonds the veneer properly so edges do not lift, and often upgrades to soft-close hinges and drawer slides. In homes built before 1978, older painted cabinets may contain lead paint, which changes how sanding and prep are done. If the layout needs to change, compare cabinet installation or custom cabinets.

What a proper job includes

  • An inspection of boxes, shelves and face frames for damage
  • Precise measurement of every door and drawer opening
  • Surface prep and veneer or laminate on frames and exposed sides
  • New doors and drawer fronts in the chosen style
  • New hinges, pulls and knobs, often soft-close
  • Optional new drawer boxes, slides or matching panels
  • Lead-safe prep in pre-1978 homes and full cleanup

What drives the price

  • Number of doors and drawer fronts
  • Door style and material: thermofoil, painted MDF, wood or veneer
  • Face frame covering: wood veneer or laminate
  • Hardware, soft-close hinges and new drawer boxes
  • Box repairs or added cabinets and panels
  • Lead-safe work requirements in older homes

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Permits and licensing in Michigan

Michigan's residential code exempts cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work from a building permit. Refacing existing cabinets is finish work. Plumbing, electrical or gas changes need their own permits and licensed trades, and work that cuts or removes structural framing is not an ordinary repair, so confirm with the local building department (BSEED in Detroit).

Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license: a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license that lists Carpentry, or a Residential Builder license. Check the number on the LARA lookup. In homes built before 1978, cutting, sanding or removing painted cabinets must follow the EPA lead-safe work practice rule, which requires a certified firm for paid work.

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How to compare quotes

  1. Ask each bidder to inspect the boxes and note any repairs.
  2. Compare door material, veneer type and hinge brand.
  3. Ask for a sample door or finish before ordering.
  4. Ask about lead-safe practices if the cabinets were painted before 1978.
  5. Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.

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Common questions

Cabinet Refacing FAQ

Refacing makes sense when the layout works and the boxes are sound. If you want to move appliances or the boxes are damaged, new cabinets are usually the better choice.
On-site work for a typical kitchen often takes a few days after doors are made. The kitchen usually stays usable during most of the job.
Usually yes, since the boxes stay in place. Protect the counters during work.
If your home was built before 1978 and the cabinets are painted, paid work that disturbs that paint must follow EPA lead-safe work rules.

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