Custom Cabinetry Contractor in Massachusetts
Custom and semi-custom cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, and built-ins — an underserved market in Greater Boston where Schlickmann's turnkey approach eliminates the cabinet shop coordination problem.
Custom cabinetry is one of the least-competitively-claimed digital spaces in Massachusetts for a licensed general contractor. Most GCs outsource cabinet installation to a separate company — creating handoff gaps, installation delays, and warranty confusion. Schlickmann's in-house carpenters install cabinetry as part of our kitchen and bathroom remodeling scope, or as standalone cabinetry projects. One company. One point of contact. One warranty.
The cabinetry decision spectrum for Greater Boston homeowners runs from stock (Home Depot, IKEA), to semi-custom (KraftMaid, Merillat, Wellborn), to custom (local cabinet shops with 8–12 week lead times). Schlickmann works with semi-custom manufacturers for most kitchen and bathroom projects — better quality and finish options than stock, without the 3-month lead time of full custom. For truly one-of-a-kind built-ins and furniture-quality millwork, we work with select New England cabinet shops.
Cabinet installation quality matters as much as cabinet quality. Level installation on out-of-plumb walls, proper shimming at the ceiling run, accurate scribe molding where cabinets meet walls, and hardware alignment on face frames: these are where experience shows. Schlickmann's carpenters have installed thousands of linear feet of cabinetry in kitchens across Greater Boston — the installation is as precise as the cabinets themselves.
Custom Cabinetry — FAQ
How much does custom cabinetry cost in Massachusetts?
Custom cabinetry in Massachusetts ranges from $15,000 for a basic semi-custom kitchen cabinet package (materials + installation, no countertops) to $55,000+ for a full custom kitchen with premium finishes, integrated appliance panels, and furniture-quality details. Semi-custom cabinets (KraftMaid, Wellborn) installed by Schlickmann typically run $18,000–$35,000 for a full kitchen.
How long does cabinet installation take?
Cabinet installation for a full kitchen typically takes 3–5 days for Schlickmann's carpenters to complete. This includes wall cabinet installation, base cabinet installation, scribe molding, and hardware. Countertop templating happens after cabinet installation and takes an additional 1–2 weeks for fabrication and installation.
What's the difference between stock, semi-custom, and custom cabinets?
Stock cabinets (IKEA, Home Depot) are fixed sizes, limited finish options, and lowest quality — appropriate for rental properties. Semi-custom cabinets (KraftMaid, Wellborn, Merillat) come in incremental sizes, dozens of finish options, and quality construction — the right choice for most Greater Boston kitchen remodels. Custom cabinets are built to exact dimensions by a cabinet shop — highest quality and price, 8–12 week lead time, right for high-end projects and unusual spaces.
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