The phrase “cabinet installation cost home depot” pops up thousands of times a month because homeowners want a quick, predictable price tag before they commit to a kitchen remodel. But national big-box averages rarely tell the whole story. At CountBricks, we believe the smartest number is the one that matches your exact room dimensions, labor market, and preferred finish—calculated in real time while you speak. This article breaks down the public numbers you’ll find at retail stores, then shows how CountBricks delivers tighter, more actionable figures for residential projects in minutes.
• National chains publish a baseline of $60-$200 per cabinet for installation, excluding trim, demolition, and specialty hardware.
• In high-demand metro areas, CountBricks field data shows professional installers charging 15-30 % more than posted retail rates to cover permit fees, travel, and disposal.
• Custom cabinet dimensions, crown moldings, and built-in lighting add 20-35 % to labor hours—costs that rarely appear in big-box web calculators.
1. Tear-out, hauling, and recycling of old cabinets
2. Wall shimming and plumbing adjustments for new cabinet depth
3. Electrical rewiring for appliance relocation
4. Finish carpentry for fillers, scribe molding, and toe kicks
5. Touch-up painting after cabinet boxes are leveled
These items can boost a posted “$3,500 install” to $5,000-$6,000 without a homeowner realizing it until the final invoice.
CountBricks uses AI voice capture and blueprint takeoffs to build an itemized installation schedule from the ground up. Instead of starting with a generic square-foot figure, we listen to your scope in real time and apply local labor rates, material SKUs, and same-day market pricing.
• Real-time supplier feeds integrate with CountBricks software, refreshing cabinet box, hardware, and trim pricing every hour.
• Voice-to-estimate flow lets contractors record on-site notes; the AI instantly tags “42-inch wall cabinet” or “full overlay hinges” and assigns a cost code.
• Homeowners receive a digital quote that matches the construction reality—no hidden lines, no vague allowances.
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a voice session.
2. Describe the kitchen: dimensions, cabinet count, and desired finish.
3. Upload or scan the existing blueprint for laser-accurate takeoffs.
4. CountBricks AI generates labor hours, material quantities, and city-specific wage rates.
5. Receive a branded PDF proposal with optional upgrades and e-signature fields.
Scenario 1: Retail Flat-Pack Program
• $185 per linear foot advertised installation rate
• Limited to stock cabinet sizes, often leading to wasted filler panels
• Up-charges for soft-close hinges and pull-outs add 8-12 %
Scenario 2: CountBricks Precision Estimate
• $3,950 total labor for a 16-cabinet L-shaped kitchen, reflecting actual San Jose wage data
• AI-flagged corner lazy Susan and spice pull-out included up front—no surprise add-ons
• Material waste reduced by 12 % through exact box ordering, saving $350 on the project
A recent CountBricks homeowner in Willow Glen expected to pay $7,500 using a national retailer’s brochure. After our AI walk-through, the signed contract landed at $6,280 with premium full-overlay doors—delivered two weeks faster thanks to digital scheduling.
• Labor, material, and permit fees listed as separate cost codes for transparency
• Allowances for cabinet hardware shown per piece, not lump sum
• Start and finish dates auto-generated from installer availability in your ZIP code
• Order cabinets and appliances simultaneously so CountBricks can coordinate cut-outs for vents and plumbing.
• Opt for factory-finished paint to avoid on-site spray booths and save two labor days.
• Schedule installs mid-week; Monday and Friday premiums can run 5-7 % higher.
Ready for numbers you can trust? Visit CountBricks.com/services to book a live voice estimate or explore sample kitchen projects at CountBricks.com/portfolio. Stop guessing at the cabinet installation cost home depot advertises—let CountBricks calculate the price that fits your exact space.
When the Nguyen family in San Jose’s Evergreen district decided to swap dated oak cabinets for modern shaker white, big-box estimates hovered near $9,000. They opened the CountBricks app, walked through their kitchen with a smartphone, and spoke the word “pantry pull-out” three times. The AI instantly tagged two tall pantry units and calculated the heavier install load.
• 18 cabinets, 2 pantries, 34 pieces of crown and light-rail molding
• 44 labor hours at the verified local rate of $78/hr
• $1,150 in finish carpentry allowances clearly listed
• Final contract: $7,240—saving the homeowner $1,760 over retail quotes
1. Blueprint takeoffs trimmed filler panels by 15 %, cutting material waste.
2. Voice-captured scope prevented change orders—installers saw every upgrade before day one.
3. The homeowner approved the proposal via e-signature within the app, securing trade availability before peak season price hikes hit.
“The CountBricks estimate felt like someone finally spoke contractor and homeowner at the same time. We knew where every dollar went.” – Mrs. Nguyen
• Schedule a five-minute discovery call at CountBricks.com/consultation
• Upload your existing kitchen plan for a complimentary AI takeoff
• Receive side-by-side pricing options: stock, semi-custom, and full custom cabinetry
CountBricks isn’t just about sharper cabinet installation numbers—it’s about empowering homeowners with clarity, speed, and verified costs that keep dream kitchens within reach.
