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How Much Do Custom Cabinets Cost in Sacramento? (2026)

Nationally, installed custom cabinets cost about $500 to $1,230 per linear foot, semi-custom $150 to $650 and stock $100 to $300, according to Fixr's 2026 guide; HomeGuide's ranges are similar. An average kitchen has 25 to 30 linear feet of cabinets. This site found no published Sacramento cabinet price data, so use these national figures to test local quotes, not as local prices.

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Why are national prices only a starting point in Sacramento?

Cost guides such as Fixr, HomeGuide, Angi and Modernize average jobs from across the country, and they don't always measure the same thing. Angi bases many of its figures on projects reported by its pros, while Fixr's assume a typical kitchen; that is why Angi's average for cabinet painting is $938 and Fixr's is $4,000. Sacramento quotes also reflect local labor rates, city or county permit fees for related work, and lead-safe requirements in pre-1978 homes.

Use the table to spot a quote far outside the range, then ask what explains it; a higher bid may include plywood boxes, a sprayed finish, demolition or permits.

What drives the cost of custom cabinets?

Linear footage comes first: Fixr says an average 150- to 250-square-foot kitchen needs 25 to 30 linear feet of cabinets. Material is next. Fixr's 2025 custom-cabinet guide puts materials at about $300 to $400 per linear foot for maple or birch, $400 to $600 for white oak and $500 to $700 for cherry, before doors, finish and moldings add roughly $150 to $170 more.

  • Box construction: plywood costs more than particleboard; Consumer Reports favors plywood boxes and 3/4-inch plywood shelves.
  • Door style: Angi says inset doors usually cost 15% to 30% more than overlay doors and take longer to build.
  • Finish: painted, stained, glazed or factory-sprayed finishes take different amounts of labor.
  • Drawers and hardware: dovetailed solid-wood drawers, full-extension or soft-close slides and pullouts add cost.
  • Installation: scribing to crooked walls, leveling floors and removing soffits add hours.

How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets?

Fixr's 2026 guide puts installed kitchen cabinets at $4,000 to $14,000, averaging $7,000, across stock, semi-custom and custom. For fully custom work, HomeGuide gives $15,000 to $30,000 for an average-size kitchen, and Angi's 2026 data averages $7,444 for custom kitchen cabinets, so ranges vary widely by source. Countertops, plumbing and electrical changes and permits are usually extra.

What extra costs should a cabinet bid include?

Ask each bidder to list these separately so quotes compare fairly:

  • Demolition and disposal of old cabinets; HomeAdvisor puts cabinet removal at $150 to $1,000.
  • Soffit removal, which Angi puts at about $8.20 per linear foot, not counting rerouting ducts or wiring inside.
  • Hardware: Fixr says new hinges, pulls and slides can add $100 to $1,000 or more.
  • Countertops, backsplash and sink reconnection.
  • Plumbing, gas or electrical changes and their permits.
  • Lead-safe work practices and cleanup in homes built before 1978.

How should you pay a cabinet maker in California?

In installments tied to progress. California caps the down payment at $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less, with no exception for special-order materials, and bars payments ahead of the work performed or materials delivered. A typical schedule ties payments to delivery of the cabinets, completed installation and a final walk-through. Ask for a lien release from the contractor as you pay, which state law requires them to provide on request.

Cabinet costs, installed unless noted. National ranges from named cost guides (2024–2026 editions, year shown where the guide states it); not Sacramento quotes. LF = linear foot of cabinetry.
JobTypical rangeWhat drives the price
Stock cabinets$100–$300 per LF (Fixr 2026); $100–$400 per LF (HomeGuide)Limited sizes and finishes; box material
Semi-custom cabinets$150–$650 per LF (Fixr 2026); $150–$700 per LF (HomeGuide)Size options, finishes, accessories
Custom cabinets$500–$1,230 per LF (Fixr 2026); $500–$1,200 per LF (HomeGuide); $500 to $1,500+ per LF (Angi 2026)Wood species, construction, door style, finish
Custom kitchen, total$15,000–$30,000 for an average kitchen (HomeGuide); $15,000–$25,000 for 30 LF (Fixr 2025)Linear feet, island, tall cabinets, finish
Cabinet installation labor$50–$200 per LF or $40–$100 per hour (Fixr 2026); $50–$200 per LF (Modernize 2026)Cabinet type, uneven walls and floors, layout
Cabinet refacing$4,237–$10,233, avg $7,235 (Angi 2026); $3,000–$13,500, avg $8,250 (Fixr 2026)Veneer type, number of doors, kitchen size
Cabinet painting, professional$425–$1,463, avg $938 (Angi 2026); $2,500–$6,500, avg $4,000 (Fixr 2026)Door count, spray vs. brush, prep and repairs
Cabinet refinishing (strip and stain)$1,992–$4,497, avg $3,116 (Angi); $2,000–$4,500 (Fixr 2026)Wood type, stripping, number of cabinets
Custom reach-in closet$500–$3,000 (Angi 2026); $1,200–$5,000 (Fixr 2025)Width, drawers, materials
Custom walk-in closet$1,000–$8,000 (Angi 2026); $5,000–$10,000 (Fixr 2025)Size, island, finishes, lighting
Built-in bookshelves$300–$850 per LF; $2,000–$7,500 total (HomeGuide); $400–$5,000, avg $2,700 (Fixr 2024)Wood vs. MDF, doors, drawers, lighting
Built-in entertainment center$1,500–$9,000 (HomeGuide)Size, cabinets, wiring and lighting
Built-in cabinets, generalAvg $4,500; $200–$600 per LF (Angi 2026)Size, materials, customization
Custom bathroom vanity$500–$2,800 to build, plus $200–$1,000 to install (This Old House 2026); $500–$3,000 installed (HomeGuide)Width, top, number of sinks
Vanity replacement labor$665–$3,300, avg $1,983 (This Old House 2026)Plumbing reconnection, disposal of the old vanity
Garage cabinetsAvg $1,325, $150–$5,200 (Angi 2026); $300–$3,000+ (Modernize 2026); custom $5,000–$10,000 (Fixr 2025)Number of cabinets, metal vs. wood, workbenches
Laundry room cabinets$2,000–$7,500 (Modernize 2026)Mix of uppers, bases and utility storage
Pantry cabinets$1,000–$5,000 (HomeGuide); $1,000–$5,000+ (Modernize 2026)Height, roll-outs, custom sizing

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Frequently asked questions

How much are custom cabinets per linear foot?
About $500 to $1,230 per linear foot installed, according to Fixr's 2026 guide, and $500 to $1,200 per HomeGuide, with Angi's 2026 data running from $500 to more than $1,500 for high-end materials and complex layouts. By comparison, semi-custom runs about $150 to $650 and stock $100 to $300 per linear foot (Fixr). These are national ranges, not Sacramento prices.
Who makes the best kitchen cabinets for the money?
No single brand or shop wins on every job, so compare construction rather than names. Consumer Reports calls semi-custom cabinets a sound choice for most kitchens and suggests plywood boxes, dovetailed solid-wood drawers with plywood bottoms, full-extension slides and 3/4-inch shelves. A KCMA A161.1 certification seal shows a cabinet line passed structural, door, drawer and finish tests.
Do SMUD or PG&E offer rebates for new cabinets?
Not for cabinets. SMUD pays $750 when an induction cooktop or range replaces a gas one and $100 when it replaces an electric one, and Roseville Electric pays up to $600 for induction cooktops 30 inches or wider. PG&E offers a free two-week induction cooktop loaner program. If induction is part of the remodel, plan the cabinet cutout and new circuit together.

Available across the Sacramento area

Sources

  1. How Much Does It Cost to Install Kitchen Cabinets? [2026 Data] (updated Jan. 22, 2026) — Fixr
  2. How Much Do Custom Cabinets Cost? (2026 Prices) — HomeGuide
  3. How Much Does Cabinet Installation Cost? (2026 Prices) — HomeGuide
  4. How Much Do Custom Cabinets Cost? [2026 Data] — Angi
  5. Cost to Install Custom Cabinets (updated Jan. 30, 2025) — Fixr
  6. Cabinet Installation Costs (2026) (updated Oct. 30, 2026) — Modernize
  7. How Much Does Resurfacing Kitchen Cabinets Cost? [2026 Data] — Angi
  8. How Much Does Cabinet Refacing Cost? [2026 Data] (updated Jan. 26, 2026) — Fixr
  9. How Much Does It Cost to Paint Kitchen Cabinets? [2026 Data] — Angi
  10. How Much Does It Cost to Paint Kitchen Cabinets? [2026 Data] (updated Jan. 27, 2026) — Fixr
  11. How Much Does It Cost to Refinish Cabinets? — Angi
  12. How Much Does a Custom Closet Cost? [2026 Data] — Angi
  13. Custom Closet Installation Cost (updated Jan. 31, 2025) — Fixr
  14. How Much Do Built-In Bookshelves Cost? — HomeGuide
  15. Built-In Shelving Cost (updated Jan. 25, 2024) — Fixr
  16. How Much Do Built-In Cabinets Cost? [2026 Data] — Angi
  17. How Much Does Bathroom Vanity Replacement Cost? (2026) — This Old House
  18. How Much Do Garage Cabinets Cost? [2026 Data] — Angi
  19. Cabinet Refacing Cost Guide 2026 (updated Aug. 21, 2026) — Modernize
  20. Kitchen Cabinet Buying Guide — Consumer Reports
  21. Inset vs. Overlay Cabinets (2026) — Angi
  22. How Much Does It Cost to Demo an Interior? (cabinet removal) — HomeAdvisor
  23. What Is a Soffit in the Kitchen? Your Options — Angi
  24. Business and Professions Code section 7159.5 (down payment and progress payment limits) — State of California, via california.public.law
  25. Learn About Home Improvement Contracts (down payment: no exceptions for special-order materials) — Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
  26. KCMA A161.1 Quality Cabinet Certification — Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA)
  27. Appliance rebates: induction cooktop/range ($100–$750) — Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
  28. Induction Stove rebate (up to $600) — Roseville Electric Utility, City of Roseville
  29. Electric Home: Electric appliances and heat pumps (induction stoves) — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
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