Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Hattiesburg, MS
Cabinets are the backbone of a kitchen — Alex builds and installs them to fit the actual room, not a generic showroom layout.
Kitchen cabinets take more daily wear than almost anything else in a house — doors and drawers open dozens of times a day, hinges sag, and boxes installed without shimming to the actual wall start showing gaps within a couple of years. A lot of Hattiesburg kitchens, especially in older homes near the historic core, are still running on cabinets original to the house — dated finishes, worn-out hardware, layouts that don't leave room for how a modern kitchen actually gets used.
Alex builds and installs cabinets scribed to the real wall and floor, not a perfectly square opening that doesn't exist. That's the difference between cabinets that look built-in and ones that look like they were dropped into place and caulked to hide the gaps.
Signs Your Kitchen Cabinets Need Attention
- Doors and drawers that stick, sag, or won't close flush
- Visible gaps between cabinets and the wall or ceiling
- Water damage or swelling near the sink base
- Layout that doesn't leave enough counter or storage space for how you cook
- Finish that's worn, dated, or doesn't match the rest of an updated kitchen
Our Process for Kitchen Cabinets
- Measure & plan. Alex measures the actual space, including out-of-square walls and floors, and plans the cabinet layout around it.
- Cabinet decision. Built-to-order or quality stock cabinets, chosen based on the kitchen's layout and your budget.
- Remove old cabinets. Existing cabinets come out, and the wall and floor underneath get checked for damage before anything new goes in.
- Install. New cabinets are set, leveled, and scribed to the wall so they sit flush with no visible gaps.
- Hardware & finish. Doors, drawers, and hardware get hung and adjusted until everything closes evenly.
What Affects the Cost of Kitchen Cabinets
- Built-to-order versus stock cabinets: custom sizing costs more than standard cabinet widths
- Kitchen size and layout: more linear feet of cabinets, more material and install time
- Material and finish: paint-grade versus stain-grade hardwood, soft-close hardware, etc.
- Condition of the space: plumbing or electrical that needs to move for the new layout adds time
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you build custom cabinets or install pre-made ones?
Both, depending on the kitchen and the budget. Some layouts — especially odd corners or non-standard widths — are better served by cabinets built to fit exactly, while other kitchens work fine with quality stock cabinets installed and finished carefully. Alex will tell you which makes sense for your space.
Can you replace just the cabinet doors and hardware instead of the whole cabinet box?
In some kitchens, yes — if the existing cabinet boxes are solid, refacing with new doors and hardware can update the look for less than a full replacement. Alex will check the boxes during the estimate and tell you honestly if refacing is a real option or if it's a false economy for your kitchen.
How long does a kitchen cabinet installation take?
It depends on whether cabinets are being built to order or installed from stock, and how much of the kitchen is changing. Alex gives a specific timeline once he's measured the space and confirmed the cabinet plan.
Do new cabinets need to match my existing countertop and backsplash?
Not necessarily — a cabinet update is sometimes the first phase of a bigger kitchen remodel, with counters and backsplash to follow. Alex will talk through sequencing if you're doing the kitchen in stages rather than all at once.
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