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We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we provide independent KraftMaid cabinetry service across West Palm Beach without any manufacturer affiliation. We’ve repaired and installed KraftMaid cabinets in hundreds of kitchens here, from 1920s Mediterranean Revival homes in Flamingo Park to modern estates across the Intracoastal on Palm Beach island. What makes our KraftMaid work different in West Palm Beach is that we actually understand the two forces this city throws at cabinetry: salt-laden air and historic preservation rules. Call us at (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and you’ll talk to a person, not a phone tree.
Why West Palm Beach Residents Choose Us for KraftMaid Service
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and he’s been working on KraftMaid cabinets long enough to know which lines hold up in coastal Florida and which ones don’t. We know the difference between a KraftMaid Vantage door that can be edge-banded back to flush and a DuraKraft Plus panel that’s already delaminating past saving. We carry a full approach to KraftMaid work: cabinet installation and refacing, kitchen remodeling in West Palm Beach, and kitchen design and layout, all backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. We source OEM KraftMaid components when available for exact finish and size matches, and when OEM isn’t an option, we recommend quality aftermarket slides, hinges, and fillers that will actually survive West Palm Beach humidity. We will tell you straight whether a repair will last in this climate or whether you’re throwing good money at a box that’s already gone. Every estimate is free, and every price change comes as a written change order before anything moves.
Common KraftMaid Construction Problems We Solve in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach does things to cabinetry that drier cities never deal with. Humidity, salt, and old-house framing each leave a specific signature on KraftMaid cabinets:
- Swollen MDF doors around sink bases and dishwasher openings. The year-round humidity off Lake Worth Lagoon gets into the core of KraftMaid MDF doors, and once that happens, they swell and delaminate. We see it most around dishwasher steam vents and under farmhouse sinks, where trapped moisture never fully dries. We can often re-edge and refinish the door, but if the core has cracked, replacement is the honest call.
- Corroded hinges and drawer slides from salt air. Homes within a mile of the Intracoastal get a constant film of salt on exposed hardware. KraftMaid hinges that would last twenty years inland will stiffen and pit here in five. We replace them with corrosion-resistant aftermarket hardware and upgrade the slide rating on drawers that see daily use.
- Drawer misalignment and door sag from historic home walls. In Flamingo Park and El Cid, the walls haven’t been plumb since 1926. When a KraftMaid cabinet frame goes onto an uneven plaster wall, the face frames pull, and drawers bind. We shim and re-align the entire run before we do anything cosmetic, because fixing the cabinet without fixing the wall is how you end up with the same problem next year.
- Crumbling kickplates on older concrete floors. Ground-floor kitchens in pre-war 33405 and 33407 homes often have concrete slabs that wick moisture year-round. KraftMaid particleboard kickplates soak that up and crumble at the base. We’ll replace the kick with a moisture-sealed alternative and add a spacer so the cabinet box never sits directly on the slab again.
- Termite intrusion in cabinet boxes. Western West Palm Beach ZIP codes, particularly 33409 and parts of 33406, deal with ground-level termite pressure. A KraftMaid particleboard box that sits near an exterior wall can become a termite highway before you ever see a swarm. During refacing, we inspect the box framing and recommend treatment where the wood is compromised.
KraftMaid Service in West Palm Beach: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
West Palm Beach is the only major Palm Beach County city where a single kitchen remodel can be subject to both the Historic Preservation Board’s stucco and window sightline rules and the same-day design expectations of a Palm Beach island estate owner. That means our KraftMaid installations often have to match original 1920s millwork profiles while incorporating modern functional upgrades, and the same company that’s matching a 1926 stucco return line in El Cid on Tuesday might be installing a full Hadley island with waterfall counters for a contemporary estate on Thursday. Whether it’s a historic restoration or a modern build, our Bathroom Remodeling in West Palm Beach follows the same exacting standards. On top of that, Palm Beach County’s coastal construction zone carries design wind speeds exceeding 160 mph near the Intracoastal, so any permitted kitchen addition or structural change has to meet Florida Building Code wind-resistance provisions that add engineering and material costs to the project. No generic KraftMaid page tells you that, and no national contractor quoting over the phone has ever had to stand in front of the board with a stucco sample and a new window schedule and explain how the cabinet run doesn’t disturb the historic sightlines. We have, and we know what gets approved and what gets sent back.
KraftMaid Models & Products We Service in West Palm Beach
We work on the full KraftMaid residential line, including Vantage, DuraKraft Plus, Avery, and Hadley. Our parts approach is simple: if the OEM door or hinge is still produced, we order it for an exact match. If KraftMaid has discontinued the line, we source aftermarket hardware and veneer that matches the existing finish closely enough that you won’t stare at the seam every time you walk in the kitchen. We stock common corrosion-resistant slides, soft-close retrofits, and edge-banding in our West Palm Beach service vehicles, which means we’re not waiting a week on a part from a distributor in Ohio to finish a job that started Monday. For full cabinet installation and refacing, we bring samples to you in West Palm Beach and spec the layout before a single cabinet gets ordered. KraftMaid sales & service is a core part of what we do every week.
KraftMaid Service Pricing in West Palm Beach
Here’s what KraftMaid cabinet work costs in this market, based on our completed West Palm Beach jobs:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 - $13,000 |
| Full Kitchen Remodeling | $14,000 - $45,000 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 - $2,500 |
What actually drives KraftMaid construction cost in West Palm Beach is the condition of the walls behind the cabinets, the presence of termite or moisture damage, and whether the home sits within a historic district that requires board review. A small kitchen in a 1980s CBS tract home in 33411 runs toward the lower end. A full remodel in El Cid where we’re matching historic trim and replacing damaged framing runs toward the top, and sometimes past it if wind-load engineering comes into play. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote. Estimates are free, and we’ll give you a written line-item number you can compare against anyone else.
Serving West Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Palm Beach area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - KraftMaid Construction in West Palm Beach
The first fix is controlling the source of the moisture: make sure the dishwasher vent is directed away from adjacent cabinet faces and add a dehumidifier or run the AC more consistently. If the doors are already swollen, we can often remove them, saw and edge-band the swollen panels to fit, and refinish with a catalyzed lacquer that cuts down moisture absorption. If the core has delaminated through the MDF, the door needs replacing rather than repairing. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you which path makes sense for your doors.
Yes. Refacing means replacing door faces, drawer fronts, and veneer while keeping the existing cabinet boxes in place, so the original sightlines and stucco returns the board protected stay exactly as they are. We’ve refaced KraftMaid Vantage kitchens in El Cid without triggering board review, because nothing about the exterior envelope changes. If you need new cabinet openings or moved appliances, that’s a different permitting conversation, and we’ll walk you through it before any work starts. We’re at West Palm Beach service area every week and know the board’s expectations well.
It usually isn’t, because KraftMaid’s finish and hardware warranty presumes a normal interior environment, and West Palm Beach’s salt-laden air is not normal. The corrosion happens faster than the warranty period covers, and the manufacturer will point to environmental conditions. That said, we replace rusted KraftMaid slides with corrosion-resistant aftermarket hardware that’s rated for coastal exposure, and most jobs run between $200 and $600 depending on how many drawers are affected. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll quote it exactly.
For a small kitchen with ten to fourteen doors and drawer fronts, expect $4,000 to $13,000 depending on the KraftMaid line, whether we can match existing finishes, and whether the boxes themselves need any repairs while we’re in there. If the boxes are sound, we can reface the whole kitchen without replacing them, which saves you the cost of new cabinet construction. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a written price before you commit to anything.
Particleboard cabinet boxes, which KraftMaid uses in most lines, do not hold up well to sustained ground-level moisture or termite pressure. The western ZIP codes, including 33409, see both. That doesn’t mean KraftMaid is the wrong cabinet; it means the installation has to address the realities. We add moisture barriers under base cabinets on slab floors, seal all cut edges, and recommend termite treatment where the exterior wall shows activity. A properly installed KraftMaid kitchen in a 1980s CBS home can last decades in West Palm Beach. A poorly installed one becomes a problem in five years. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll inspect your specific slabs and walls before we quote.
Service Areas Near West Palm Beach
We work throughout West Palm Beach’s ZIP codes 33405, 33406, 33407, and 33409, and we take KraftMaid jobs in the surrounding communities. Look up KraftMaid service in Hialeah and KraftMaid service in Pompano Beach if you’re in those areas. We also cover neighborhoods within a reasonable drive of West Palm Beach, including the historic districts and the western tract-home communities.
Book Your KraftMaid Service in West Palm Beach Today
Call (877) 610-1318 and ask for Tom. You’ll get a straight answer, a free estimate, and a written scope before any work begins. We’ll do it right the first time, or we’ll come back and make it right.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving West Palm Beach since 1998.