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Cabinet Services in Kent for Kitchens and Bathrooms With Damaged or Misaligned Cabinetry

FINAO Construction offers cabinet services for homeowners in Kent who need new cabinets installed during remodels, existing units repaired after hinge failure or water damage, or cabinetry inspected before closing on a home purchase. You call when cabinet doors no longer close flush, when shelves sag under normal loads, or when you are replacing old particleboard units with plywood construction.

The work begins by measuring wall surfaces for plumb and level, then marking stud locations to ensure cabinets are fastened securely. Upper cabinets are hung first, shimmed as needed, and screwed through the back rail into wall studs. Base cabinets are set on shims to create a level surface for countertops, and adjacent units are clamped together before face frames are screwed flush. Doors and drawers are adjusted so gaps are even and hardware operates without binding.

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What Cabinet Installation and Repair Work Includes

You begin by confirming that walls are straight and floors are level enough to support cabinetry without excessive shimming. Out-of-plumb walls in older Kent homes may require furring strips or scribing cabinet sides to fit tightly. Cabinets arrive as framed boxes with adjustable shelves, soft-close hinges, and drawer slides rated for the expected load. Installation requires a four-foot level, shims, clamps, and a drill with a Robertson or Torx bit depending on the hardware supplied.

After installation, you open and close every door and drawer without resistance, and all reveals between doors are consistent from top to bottom. Countertops sit flat across the entire run without rocking, and toe kicks are scribed to follow floor contours.

This service does not include plumbing or electrical work, custom cabinet fabrication, or refinishing existing cabinetry. If your cabinets have structural damage to the box itself rather than just hardware failure, replacement may be more practical than repair.

Answers to Common Cabinet Questions

These are the questions homeowners in Kent ask most often when they need cabinets installed, repaired, or inspected as part of a kitchen or bathroom update.

What causes cabinet doors to stop closing properly?
Doors fail to close when hinges loosen from repeated use, when the cabinet box shifts due to wall movement, or when humidity causes wood to swell and bind against the frame. You adjust European-style hinges with a screwdriver to realign the door without removing it.
How much weight can a standard cabinet shelf hold?
A three-quarter-inch plywood shelf spanning 32 inches can support 50 to 75 pounds when resting on adjustable pins. Particleboard shelves or wider spans need center supports to prevent sagging, especially under the weight of small appliances or canned goods.
When should cabinets be replaced instead of repaired?
You replace cabinets when the box structure is compromised by water damage, when particleboard has delaminated, or when you are changing the kitchen layout and need different dimensions. Repairing hinges, slides, or doors makes sense when the boxes are solid.
Why do cabinet doors have uneven gaps after installation?
Uneven gaps result from cabinets that are not level or plumb, from face frames that were not clamped flush during assembly, or from doors that need hinge adjustment. You shim base cabinets and adjust hinge screws to correct the alignment.
What does a cabinet inspection cover?
An inspection checks for loose hinges, damaged slides, sagging shelves, water stains, and whether cabinets are securely fastened to wall studs. You receive a summary of any issues and recommendations for repair or replacement.

FINAO Construction handles cabinet installation, repair, and inspection for kitchens and bathrooms in Kent where cabinetry needs replacement, adjustment, or evaluation before remodeling begins. Call to arrange an appointment and review your cabinet needs.