How much does cabinet refacing cost?

Refacing an average kitchen runs about $4,000 to $12,000, with a national average around $8,000, or roughly $100 to $250 per linear foot. Laminate is the budget end and solid wood the high end. DIY veneer kits cost about $1,000 to $4,000.

Can I reface cabinets myself?

Yes, refacing is a doable DIY: you keep the boxes and apply veneer and new doors and hardware. The skill is in clean prep, smooth veneer application, and aligning the doors. It saves the 50 to 70 percent that goes to labor.

Refacing or replacing cabinets?

Refacing keeps your existing boxes and costs far less, ideal when the layout works and the boxes are sound. Replacing makes sense if the boxes are damaged, the layout needs to change, or you want different sizes. Refacing is the value play.

How long does cabinet refacing take?

A pro typically refaces a kitchen in two to four days. A DIYer doing it carefully over evenings and weekends might take a week or two, mostly waiting on veneer and aligning doors.

Is cabinet refacing worth it?

If your cabinet boxes are solid and the layout works, refacing gives most of the look of new cabinets for a fraction of the price, with a strong resale impact. It is one of the best-value kitchen updates.

UPDATED JUNE 2026

Cabinet Refacing Cost in New Jersey

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HIRE A PRO

$4,500–$13,600

Fully installed, labor + materials

DIY COST

$1,100–$4,400

Materials + rentals, your labor free

Moderate

Requires some construction knowledge and proper planning.

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How we got these numbers

National benchmark costs from RSMeans, Angi, Fixr, and HomeGuide are adjusted for New Jersey using two federal datasets: the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity (RPP) index and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. New Jersey's RPP is 1.1 (national baseline = 100) and its BLS labor adjustment factor is 1.17. Higher RPP means goods and services cost more relative to the national average; the BLS factor scales contractor labor rates to local wage levels. We blend these two adjustments, weighted 40% RPP, 60% BLS labor, to produce the ranges shown above.

adjusted_cost = national_benchmark × (0.4 × RPP/100 + 0.6 × bls_labor_adj)

RPP(New Jersey) = 1.1 · BLS adj = 1.17

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What's included

Item	Qty	Unit Cost	Subtotal
New doors and drawer fronts	1 kitchen set	$2,500	$2,500
Veneer or laminate for boxes	1 set	$500	$500
Hinges and drawer slides	1 set	$300	$300
New knobs and pulls	1 set	$200	$200
Materials Total			$3,500

Tools you'll need

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TOOLS YOU PROBABLY OWN

Drill and screwdriver
Level and hardware jig

TOOLS TO RENT OR BUY

Utility knife and J-roller (veneer)
Cheap, for applying veneer

Build sequence

1
Remove the old doors, drawer fronts, and hardware, and clean the boxes.
COMMON MISTAKE
Skipping cleaning and prep keeps veneer from sticking.
2
Apply matching veneer or laminate to the visible box faces and ends.
3
Install the new hinges and hang the new doors, adjusting for alignment.
4
Attach the new drawer fronts and any new slides.
5
Drill and install the new knobs and pulls with a jig for consistency.

Permits and code requirements

PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Permit rules for cabinet refacing vary by city and county in New Jersey. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the New Jersey guide for specifics.

PERMIT THRESHOLD

Varies by municipality

Disclaimer: Always verify permit requirements with your local building department before starting work. Requirements vary by municipality and are updated periodically.

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