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Strictly Builders Inc
Custom Cabinets Built to Fit Your Space

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Custom Cabinets Built to Fit Your Space

From kitchen cabinet refreshes to fully custom built-ins, we handle the full scope under one roof.

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Custom Cabinets That Actually Fit the Job

Custom cabinets aren't a commodity buy. The difference between cabinets that look installed and cabinets that look built-in comes down to who measured, who cut, and who finished the install. At Strictly Builders Inc, Ryan Alson handles cabinetry as part of a full renovation scope, not as a bolt-on afterthought. If you're doing a kitchen remodel or a complete bathroom renovation, the cabinet work ties directly into the tile, the drywall, and the finish sequence. You don't need to coordinate three different contractors. Call us and we'll walk through what the project actually requires.

Cabinet projects vary more than most homeowners expect. A simple cabinet refresh on existing boxes is a different job entirely from building out custom storage in a room addition or fitting architectural-grade cabinetry into an older home where no two walls are square. Cost depends on linear footage, material selection, whether existing boxes are reused or replaced, and how much finish carpentry the layout demands. Hardwood face frames, soft-close hardware, custom-milled drawer fronts, and site-built features like corner pullouts or built-in pantry systems all move the scope. Every job is different. Contact Strictly Builders Inc for an accurate estimate.

Full Scope

Cabinetry Integrated Into the Whole Project

Cabinet work done in isolation causes problems. We sequence it properly with every other trade.

Cabinet installation isn't the last step, it's not the first step, and it's definitely not independent. Plumbing rough-in, electrical placement, and drywall work all have to be finished to the right stage before a single cabinet box goes up. When one contractor is handling the full scope, that sequencing happens without anyone dropping the ball. We've seen kitchen jobs where cabinets were hung before the drywall was taped, and the homeowner ended up calling someone else to cut it all apart. We don't operate that way. The sequence is set at the start and we stick to it.
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What We Handle

Cabinet Services from Refresh to Custom Build

01

Cabinet Refacing

Existing box structure is sound but the doors and faces look dated? Refacing replaces the visible surfaces without a full demo. It's the right call when the layout works and the boxes are solid.

02

Custom Cabinet Installation

Site-built or pre-fabricated custom cabinets installed to your floor plan. We handle the layout, the shimming, the scribing to uneven walls, and the finish detail.

03

Kitchen Cabinet Work

Upper and lower cabinet runs, crown molding detail, integrated range hood framing, and hardware installation. We coordinate with tile backsplash work so the finish lines are clean.

04

Bathroom Vanity Installation

Freestanding or built-in vanity work integrated with bathroom remodel scope. We set the cabinet level, handle the plumbing clearances, and finish the toe kick and filler strips.

05

Built-In Storage and Shelving

Custom built-ins for mudrooms, laundry rooms, closets, and room additions. Site-built to the actual dimensions of the space, not adapted from a stock unit.

06

Cabinet Painting and Finishing

Spray-finished cabinet painting for a factory-smooth result. We prep, prime, and finish on-site. No rattle cans, no brush marks, no leaving the doors off for two weeks.

Our Process

How a Cabinet Project Moves From Plan to Finish

  1. 01

    Measure and Plan

    We take field measurements of the actual space, account for out-of-plumb walls and floor variations, and confirm the cabinet layout before anything is ordered or cut.

  2. 02

    Sequence the Trade Work

    Electrical, plumbing, and drywall all have a stage they need to reach before cabinets go in. We set that schedule and stay on it so the install doesn't stall.

  3. 03

    Install and Finish

    Boxes go up level and plumb, doors and drawers are hung and adjusted, hardware is set, and finish trim is scribed clean to the walls and ceiling. No gaps, no shimmed doors.

What Separates a Good Cabinet Install from a Bad One

  1. 01

    Wall stud location and fastener depth

    Cabinets that aren't anchored into studs at the right depth pull loose. We locate every stud, use the right fastener length for the wall build-up, and never rely on drywall anchors.

  2. 02

    Level reference line across the full run

    Floors are never perfectly level. The reference line gets snapped across the entire wall before the first box goes up. That's what keeps the run true even when the floor isn't.

  3. 03

    Scribing to real walls

    Walls bow, corners aren't 90 degrees, and ceiling lines drift. Filler strips and scribe molding get cut to the actual profile of the wall, not assumed straight.

  4. 04

    Door and drawer adjustment after load

    Hinges and drawer slides get final adjustment after the cabinets are loaded. Doors that looked perfect empty will drift slightly under weight. We come back to that.

Cabinetry Facts Worth Knowing Before You Start

Is it cheaper to build or buy kitchen cabinets?
Buying pre-fabricated stock cabinets is almost always cheaper upfront than site-built custom work. The tradeoff is fit. Stock boxes come in fixed increments and rarely match an irregular kitchen layout without visible filler gaps. Semi-custom and full custom options cost more because they're dimensioned to your actual space. Which direction makes sense depends on the layout, the finish level you want, and how long you plan to be in the home.
Is cabinetry considered carpentry?
Yes, cabinetry falls under the broader trade of finish carpentry. Cabinet making and installation require the same foundational skills as architectural millwork: accurate measurement, clean joinery, and the ability to fit built pieces to imperfect field conditions. It's one of the more demanding finish trades because every gap and misalignment is visible at eye level.
Can cabinet refacing work on any cabinet box?
Refacing works when the existing box structure is solid. If the carcass is laminate particleboard that's swollen from moisture, delaminating at joints, or structurally soft at the floor, refacing is a short-term fix at best. We'll tell you honestly which boxes are worth keeping and which should be replaced before you spend money on new faces.
How long does a full kitchen cabinet installation take?
A standard kitchen with upper and lower runs typically takes two to four days for installation depending on layout complexity, crown molding detail, and how much custom scribing the walls require. That timeline assumes drywall and rough-in trades are already finished. Projects that include cabinet painting or tiling work alongside the install run longer because each trade has a cure and dry time.
What finish is most durable for painted cabinets?
Conversion varnish and catalyzed lacquer are the most durable spray finishes for painted cabinets. They cure harder than latex paint and hold up to repeated cleaning without chalking or wearing through at the door edges. Standard wall paint on cabinets, even with primer, will show wear at the pulls and stiles within a year under normal kitchen use.
Do you handle cabinet work in older homes with uneven walls?
Yes, and honestly those are the most common conditions around here. Homes in areas like Ponte Vedra Beach or older communities near Atlantic Beach often have walls that have shifted over decades. Scribing, custom filler strips, and careful shimming are how you get a built-in look despite imperfect conditions. It takes more time but it's the only way to do it right.
Can you match existing cabinet doors when only replacing some boxes?
Sometimes. If the existing doors are a current production style, we can often source matching replacements. If the doors are a discontinued profile or a custom-milled pattern, matching them exactly requires a mill shop order or replacing the full run so everything is consistent. We'll look at what you have and give you an honest read before quoting the partial replacement.

Start Your Cabinet Project

Ryan Alson and the Strictly Builders Inc crew handle cabinetry as part of your full renovation scope. One contractor, full accountability, no subcontracting maze.

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