What’s the Timeline for Building Custom Cabinetry?
If you’re time-conscious about remodeling your home and wanting to add custom cabinetry, you’re most likely thinking, “How long does it take to build custom cabinets?” At Olive Branch Woodworking, this is a question we get asked quite often.
Briefly, getting your cabinets custom-built and installed can take around 4-12 weeks but the timeline can waver.
Here are a few varying factors that can affect this timeline.
Your Chosen Company
The company you choose plays a major role in how long the building and installation process will be. Some companies are quicker because they unfortunately cut corners, and some are slower because of inefficiencies in work and planning.
Ultimately, you want to choose a company that has a good reputation as they will likely get the job done in the proper amount of time it requires (and communicate what this is upfront).
Project Scope & Design
The duration can also vary depending on the scope of the project and the design complexity. Projects that deal with large kitchens, multiple rooms, or complicated customizations may take longer than a standard build and installation.
One thing we take pride in at Olive Branch is that there’s truly no job too complex for us!
Type of Materials
Your choice of materials is key in whether the build and installation process is quicker or slower. For example, if you decide on solid wood rather than laminate/plywood cabinets, it’ll take longer due to solid wood’s refined design.
How do Premade Cabinets Compare?
The installation process can often be faster when using prefabricated cabinets. On average, if you include the ordering and the delivery time, it takes 2-4 weeks for pre-built cabinets to be installed.
Why go custom when pre-built is quicker?
While prefabricated cabinets are often more convenient and cheaper in the short term, they often aren’t nearly as good of an investment in your home as custom cabinets.
Pre-built cabinets, on average, last 10-15 years.
In contrast, custom-built cabinets, on average, last 20-50 years.
Pre-built cabinets also often require touch-ups and even replacement within a couple of years. On top of this, they lack personalization and only fit a certain style. Custom-built cabinets, however, provide longevity in beautiful design, unique personalization, and quality, making the cost a worthwhile investment.
Truthfully, the time that pre-built cabinets save you comes at a higher price in the grand scheme of things. At Olive Branch, we believe the quality you receive is worth the time it takes.
Conclusion
In the end, the choice is up to you! Custom-built cabinets take a little bit longer to build and install but in the long run, the sacrifice of time, unique adaptation to your design wants and needs, and resilience makes them worth it.
If you want to know specifically how long a project you have in mind would take, reach out to us! We offer free in-house consultations and would be happy to help you plan your remodel.
