Granite Countertops Orlando FL: Who are the best fabricators? (Reviews/ratings)

If you’re searching for granite countertops in Orlando FL, then this article was written just for you.

We’ve compiled a nice list of established and reputable stone countertop fabricators who work with most solid surfaces such as: granite, quartz, marble, onyx, travertine, limestone, and more.

And as a custom cabinet manufacturer for over 30 years in Central Florida, we know just how important finding the right countertop fabricator is. Your countertop is considered the capstone to your new kitchen or bathroom.

We understand that finding that perfect slab of granite is a top priority for you. However, we believe that selecting the right fabricator is the most important decision of the whole process. The right granite fabricator can not only help you choose the best granite slabs, but they will explain the pros and cons of using different kinds of stones that are most suitable for your project.

Like a tailor that stitches you a custom-made suit that is contoured to your bodies’ exact measurements, so too can a custom stone fabricator make your kitchen or bathroom look amazing through careful measurements and experienced fabrication. Conversely, an inexperienced fabricator with inferior tooling can ruin the look of the best looking granite slabs you’ve selected.

So without further ado, here are a few established Orlando granite countertop companies:

Mystic Granite & Marble

Mystic specializes in distributing unique, exotic stone as well as first-quality stone, hand-selected from around the world. They stock thousands of slabs of granite, marble, onyx and travertine imported from countries such as Brazil, India, Spain, and Italy. 

All Quality Marble & Granite

Since 1997, All Quality has been offering fabrication and installation of kitchen and bathroom countertops, including granite, marble, engineered stone and solid surface.

Majestic Marble & Granite

Majestic Granite and Marble services the Greater Orlando Metro Area and has been fabricating and installing granite kitchen countertops, incredible marble baths, stone fireplaces and outdoor living projects since 1978.

Stone Spirit

Stone Spirit specializes in all types of natural stone with wide selection of granite and man made quartz products such as Silestone, Cambia, Zodiaq, LG Viatera, and Caesarstone. They work with all kinds of Solid Surfaces as well such as Corian, LG Hi-macs, and Mystera.

ColStone Granite Designs

ColStone Surfaces Designs, Inc. is a Central Florida leader in fabrication and installation of natural stone, quartz, and solid surface countertops.

ADP Surfaces

ADP Surfaces Inc. is an Orlando, Florida based countertop company specializing in the custom fabrication and installation of countertops. They offer natural stones including granite, marble, onyx, travertine, and limestone. Engineered stones or Quartz surfaces include Caesarstone, Zodiaq, Cambria, Silestone, and Viatara.

Affordable Granite Concepts

Affordable Granite Concepts offers a large selection of natural stone products for your kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, or specialized areas such as fireplaces and summer kitchens. Our selection includes granite, marble and travertine.

Zsolt Granite Corporation

Zsolt has been in business since 2006 in the Central Florida area working on residential remodels and selected by contractors and interior designers across the state to work on some very large projects.

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So there you have it – a few Orlando granite countertop companies for you to consider as you go about your countertop research. Although I can't say any of these companies are 'the best' of Orlando per se, they do have an established history in the area and are all known to do good work. Also, this list isn't exhaustive, so if you know of another good Orlando area fabricator, leave a comment below.

Of course, if you live in the Central Florida area and are looking for custom cabinetry, we are always ready to discuss your project. Here’s a little about us and you can view our portfolio here.

Who is the Best Custom Home Builder in Orlando, Florida? (Reviews/Ratings)

Ahh yes, so you live in Central Florida and you’re considering building a custom home --- Great! But once you know you know you’re ready to move forward, the next step is to find the right builder/contractor for your project....which can be a challenge. With so many award winning custom home builders in the Orlando area, it’s tough to sort through them all.

Considering we’ve been building custom cabinets in the Central Florida area for over 30 years, we thought it would be helpful to publish a list of a few well established custom home builders in Orlando Florida. Just click on the builder's name to visit their website and learn more about them.

Let’s get to it...here are 21 of the best:

Akers Custom Homes

A premier builder in Central Florida since 1988, Akers Custom Homes offers full construction services and is an approved builder in the prestigious gated communities of Isleworth, Estates at Lake Nona and Lake Butler Sound.

Bill Cook Luxury Homes

Bill Cook Luxury Homes builds custom, luxury, high end homes throughout Orlando and Central Florida including Winter Park, Windermere, Dr. Phillips and many other areas.

Cahill Homes

Founded in 1977, CAHILL is a home building company focused on the high end market and discerning buyer. Steve Cahill has built homes in exclusive neighborhoods in the Orlando area for over thirty six years.

Castleworks

Scott Green has been building and renovating custom homes in Central Florida for 26 years.

Charles Clayton Construction 

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Charles Clayton Construction is dedicated to building custom homes and remodels in Winter Park, Maitland, Baldwin Park, Volusia County and the Markham Woods/Lake Mary corridor.

Dave Brewer

Dave Brewer has built and remodeled more than 900 executive homes in Central Florida's most desirable communities such as, Alaqua Lakes, Heathrow Woods, Sweet Water Club, Wingfield Reserve, Isles Worth, Bella Collina, Heathrow Country Estates, Cypress Point.

Delorenzo Homes

DeLorenzo Homes Inc. has established itself as one of Central Florida’s premier luxury builders. Robert A. DeLorenzo has been serving the Central Florida marketplace since 1986 in some of the area’s most prestigious residential communities: Kingsbridge, Seminole Woods, Tuscawilla, and Avalon Park.

Derrick Builders

For over 20 years, Derrick Builders, Inc. has been recognized as one of Central Florida’s most sought after luxury custom home builders.

Farina & Sons

Led by Victor Farina, Farina & Sons Custom Builders & Remodelers is Central Florida’s premier residential contractor and remodel specialist

Goehring and Morgan Construction

Since 1984, Goehring & Morgan Construction has been recognized as one of Central Florida's premier custom home builders.

Hannigan Homes

For more than 30 years, Alex Hannigan has been building custom homes in Central Florida’s most beautiful neighborhoods from Windermere to Winter Park or in a luxury community like Reunion Resort and Baldwin Park.

Hardwick General Contracting

Greg Hardwick has been in the construction business for over 15 years building large custom homes and completing whole house renovations and additions.

J. Richard Watson Construction Company

For over 25 years Rick and Mike Watson have built luxury custom homes in Central Florida including over 70 custom homes in the Windermere community of Keene’s Pointe.

Kelsey Custom Homes

Kelsey Custom Homes is a family-owned business that has a rich history in the building industry, dating back to the 1920′s. Today Bob and Brock Kelsey carry on this rich tradition.

McNally Homes

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For over five generations McNally Homes has been renowned for their dedication to fine architecture, unique timeless designs and superb craftsmanship.

Phil Kean Design Group

Phil Kean Designs, Inc. is an internationally recognized, award-winning, Architecture, Residential Construction, and Interior Design firm located in Winter Park, Florida.

Posada Custom Homes

Posada Custom Homes is a preeminent custom home builder based in Winter Park, Florida. Since 1985 Carlos Posada he's been designing and creating custom homes in Central Florida.

Regal Classic Homes

Regal Classic Homes began in July 1988 and has built homes in many prestigious communities such as Park Springs, Crescent Lake Estates, Waterford Pointe, and Estates at Windermere.

Silliman Homes

Bill Silliman has been building beautiful custom homes for well over three decades and you'll likely find him in the Winter Park, Maitland, Windermere, College Park, and Dr. Phillips areas.

Stonebridge Custom Homes

Valery Tucker and Todd South have been home builders in Orlando since 1989. They formed Stonebridge Homes in 1996 and have built over 200 homes in Central Florida since.

The Einheit Company

Beau J. Einheit grew up watching his father build homes and has been an influence in the Central Florida Home Industry for many years.

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So there you have it folks, a solid list of a few Central Florida's top custom home builders.

And of course, if you live in the Central Florida area and are looking for custom cabinetry, we here at Cabinet Designs of Central Florida are always ready to discuss your project. You can check out some of our previous work here.

Hope that helps as you begin your search. Best wishes on your project!

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Types of Cabinets: Stock vs. Semi-custom vs. Custom cabinets

What’s the difference between stock, semi-custom, and custom cabinets?

This is one of the first questions you’ll have as you begin your kitchen cabinet search. And it’s a really good question. By understanding the three basic cabinet construction methods: stock cabinets, semi-custom cabinets, and custom cabinets, you’ll have a solid foundation as you start your journey.

Once you know how cabinet manufacturers build and sell their cabinets, you’ll be much better equipped to decide which type works best for your situation.

The differences are based on choice of style, finish, and design, and not on price or quality.

In this article I’ll help define and describe what each method is, as well as the pros and cons to each.

Stock Cabinets

Stock cabinets are built in a large production factory, boxed up (typically unassembled), and then stocked in a warehouse. The cabinet box widths start at 9” wide and run up to 48” using 3” increments (ie. 9”, 12”, 15”, 18”, etc.). The base heights are the standard 34 ½” tall and the uppers go from 30” to 42” tall using 3” increments.

Each company will have a catalog with all of their cabinet sizes for you to pick from. And since the cabinets are pre-built, you are unable to modify the width, height, or depth to any cabinet. If you need two cabinets to fill a 64” wall-to-wall space and you wanted symmetry, you’d order two 30” cabinets and use 2” fillers on each side.

There will be many door styles and finishes to choose from, but since the cabinets are pre-fabricated, you won’t be able to mix and match the door style and finish. What you see is what you get. And stock doesn’t mean that the cabinets are physically “in stock” at the cabinet store. These cabinets still must be ordered and there is a short lead time.

As far as quality goes, it really depends on the company. As with any product mass produced, quality and craftsmanship are in general less than desired. I’ve seen some good ones, but wouldn’t recommend many. We do carry one stock line, JSI Cabinetry; and it’s the best one we’ve found.

In general, stock cabinets are going to be your least expensive option.

Stock cabinets come in 3" increments and fillers are required.

Semi-Custom Cabinets

Semi-custom cabinets offer you many more options. Unlike stock cabinets, you are able to modify width, height, and depths of the cabinet boxes to some degree – typically in 1” – 1 ½” increments. More wood species finishes, and door styles are available to you.

You’ll still have a catalog to sort and pick through, but there a lot more features. But working with 1 ½” vs. 3” increments allows the kitchen designer much more flexibility in design. The benefits of semi-custom cabinets over stock are the better design and sizing options.

Semi-custom are the most common types of cabinets being sold out of cabinet shops. Most of the display vignettes set up at the big box stores are semi-custom cabinets from various manufacturers. Some are American made and some are imported from other countries. And quality varies greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer. Some use all wood with 5 piece hardwood doors/drawers with 3/4” sides; while others use particle board with MDF doors/drawers and 1/2” sides. It just depends.

Now the downside to customizing and accessorizing a semi-custom cabinet are all of the upcharges. Every time you reduce or increase the cabinet size, it costs. Do that enough times and you’re looking at a hefty price tag. We’ve have quite a few customers tell us that our price for custom cabinets was much cheaper than semi-custom.

We do carry one line of semi-custom cabinets, Bellmont Cabinet Company. There are frameless, made to order, and are built in America. We feel they complement our custom line nicely.

Custom Cabinets

With custom cabinets, anything is possible. You want a cabinet 38 3/16” tall x 14 7/8” wide x 15 ¼ deep with a banana yellow high gloss finish?...no problem. Sizes, finishes, and styles are unlimited. Each cabinet is built from scratch which allows you complete freedom in the design.

Custom cabinets are for the most part, built by local cabinet shops. Many are one or two man shops and others are larger facilities (like ours) capable of producing in mass.

Each kitchen built is one-of-a-kind and handcrafted. Finishes are applied by hand and custom components are built by master craftsman. The materials used are generally superior to stock or semi-custom cabinets. For instance, we use ¾” domestic plywood for our boxes. Compare that to many semi-custom cabinets which use 5/8” China birch plywood. Big difference. We also use Grass (Austrian built) drawer guides and hinges. Most of the semi-custom brands use a China made knock-off.

There are quite a few advantages to working with a cabinet maker. I won’t list them all, but here are a few:

Not stock or semi-custom....this is custom :-)

• There’s no wasted space because fillers are not used to fill space. And custom cabinet makers can build odd shaped cabinets to fill an odd shape.

• You will typically work directly with the designer and builder of your cabinetry.

• Bu working with a local custom shop, you and the shop are in control of the entire manufacturing process and schedule. Your project will stay on time.

• If there happens to be a misstep, where a cabinet was built incorrectly, or a door was damaged during installation, or you need more crown molding; most shops can have it back to the job site the next day. Otherwise, if you have to order it, you may be waiting 3-5 weeks for a new part.

• Factory direct pricing. No middlemen.

Lead times for custom cabinets are generally 6-12 weeks depending on the shop.

The only knock on custom cabinets that I hear is: price. Custom cabinet pricing is all over the board. And it's true, one shop might quote $15,000 and the one down the road is $32,000. We see it all the time. But keep in mind, most times what you believe is “custom” is actually “semi-custom”. By the time the semi-custom shop add up all your customizations to a cabinet line, their price is way too high compared to an actual local cabinet maker.

After 30 years of experience, we find that a moderately modified semi-custom cabinet will be similarly priced to many local custom cabinet shops.

Conclusion

One is not better than other. Depending on your situation, need, and budget one may win out over the other. Here’s a snapshot of the three types of cabinet construction:

Stock: Pre-manufactured in mass quantity. No customization and cabinets come in 3” increments. Limited selection, but quick delivery.

Semi-Custom: Similar to stock, but with detailing options and the ability to re-size by 1” increments. If you find a style and finish you like, and minimal modifications are made, semi-custom might be right.

Custom: Built to your exact specifications. Design, style, wood species, and finish options are virtually unlimited.

There you have it: the three basic types of cabinet construction. Hopefully that was helpful as you embark on your journey to into the world of cabinets. Good luck.

Brevard County Parade of Homes Spring 2014

The Spring 2014 Brevard County Parade of Homes is finally here.

It’s that special week for all of us house lovers who enjoy snooping around to see the latest and greatest in home building. It’s our “Fashion Week”, so to speak.

Each Spring, the Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard hosts this countywide event featuring many top local builders. Each home builder opens up one of their model homes to the public to showcase their latest home designs.

The Parade of Homes is also a great time for local sub-contractors and vendors to show off their skills and products. It’s fun to look at new construction homes, but most of us looky-loos have thoughts of renovating a kitchen, updating a bathroom, putting down new floors, or re-doing an outdoor space. And walking through new homes often inspires creativity and new ideas in our own homes.

This year’s event has 17 entries and takes place over the course of nine days, from April 5 – 13. And from Malabar to Titusville, there are homes from north to south and everywhere in-between. With price ranges from $199,900 to $1,095,000 there is something for everyone.

Here’s the lineup of homes:

1. Adams Homes – 440 Nardo Ave. SW Palm Bay, FL 32908

2. D.R. Horton – 5004 Brilliance Circle, Cocoa, FL 32926

3. D.R. Horton – 1845 Litchfield Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904

4. Adams Homes – 4468 Lady Hawk Way, West Melbourne, FL 32904

5. D.R. Horton – 5901 Dexter Court, Titusville, FL 32780

6. Avtec Homes – 1797 Attilburgh Blvd, West Melboure, FL 32904 (FEATURED HOME)

7. Viera Builders – 8671 Strom Park Drive, Viera, FL 32940

8. Stanley Homes – 812 Whimsical Lane, Malabar, FL 32950

9. DiPrima Custom Homes – 3745 Tebaldi Place, Melbourne, FL 32934

10. A&E Custom Homes – 1171 Italia Court, Melbourne, FL 32940

11. Stanley Homes – 906 Casa Dolce Circle, Rockledge, FL 32955

12. Emerald Homes – 6606 Arroyo Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940

13. Joyal Construction – 4968 Duson Way, Rockledge, FL 32955

14. Christopher Burton Homes – 4999 Duson Way, Rockledge, FL 32955

15. Arthur Rutenberg Homes – 3528 Imperata Drive, Rockledge, FL 32955

16. Arthur Rutenberg Homes – 3708 Cappio Drive, Viera, FL 3240

17. Monarch Homes of Brevard – 1512 Tralee Bay Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940

Be sure to use this helpful guide to plan out your most efficient route.

We here at Cabinet Designs of Central Florida are thrilled to have our cabinetry featured in a DiPrima Custom Homes model in the Veranda Place subdivision. Check out the picture gallery below.

Hope you can make out to see some of these great homes from some of Brevard County’s best home builders. I’ll see you out there!

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Who is the best granite countertop company in Melbourne FL? (Reviews/Ratings)

Since 1984, we here at Cabinet Designs of Central Florida have worked with many Brevard County Florida countertop companies. Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen or building a new construction home, countertops are an important piece of the puzzle.

As a custom cabinet maker, we understand just how important hiring a reputable countertop company is. Many times our clients come to us for their cabinetry needs, but are having a difficult time finding a countertop company. They'll ask us for reviews, ratings, and recommendations on local countertop companies.

We thought it would be helpful mention a few established Brevard County countertop companies. All of these companies cover the entire county: Melbourne, Titusville, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Viera, Satellite Beach, Indialantic, Rockledge, Suntree, Eau Gallie, Palm Bay, Melbourne Beach, Grant, and everything in-between.

So here are a few businesses to consider as you're looking at countertop companies:

Brevard Stone – Cocoa, FL

Located in historical Cocoa on Highway 1, this family owned and operated company has been at your service since 1978. They carry a large selection of granite, marble, travertine and soapstone slabs, which may be used for kitchen counter tops, bathroom vanities, fireplace surrounds or summer kitchens. Brevard Stone also works with Cambria, Silestone, Zodiaq, Vetrazzo and CeasarStone for your Quartz and glass surface.

CounterKraft – Merritt Island, FL

CounterKraft has been servicing Brevard County since 1999 and remains committed to bringing the best materials the world has to offer in granite, acrylic solid surface, quartz surfacing, and natural stone countertops. CounterKraft is known for fair and competitive prices, outstanding service, and superior quality.

Design Surfaces – Satellite Beach, FL

Design Surfaces has been in business for over 25 years in Brevard County and offers many options – granite, marble, quartz, onyx and limestone.

Stonecrafters – Melbourne, FL

Stonecrafters has been serving Brevard County for over 10 years. They have a huge selection of granite, travertine, marble and quartz countertops including Silestone, Caesarstone, Pompeii, Cambria, and Santamargherita.

Omicron Granite - Melbourne, FL

Omicron Granite is the largest wholesale importer of natural stone in the state of Florida and has just opened its newest location in Melbourne, Florida. They import magnificent natural stones from quarries all over the world in the form of granite, marble, travertine and onyx and is an authorized distributor for Caesarstone.

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So there you have it – a few Brevard County countertop companies for you to consider as you go about your countertop research. Although I can't say any of these companies are 'the best' of Brevard County per se, they do have an established history in the area and are all known to do good work.

Of course, if you live in the Central Florida area and are looking for cabinetry, we are always ready to discuss your project. You can view our portfolio here.

Good luck!

Bohemian/Key West style kitchen remodel

Here's a fun kitchen remodel project we just finished up.

The cabinetry was built in a Bohemian/Key West style with louvered doors. The drawer fronts are shaker and slab.

The three color combination of paints and stain, along with the stainless steel appliances make this kitchen pop.

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How much do custom kitchen cabinets cost?

One of the first questions homeowners remodeling their kitchen or building a new home want to know when they call or come into our showroom is: How much do custom kitchen cabinets cost? Although this is a very difficult question to answer, I will do my best to explain some general pricing guidelines.

You generally have three options when purchasing kitchen and bathroom cabinetry: stock, semi-custom, and custom. Stock cabinets are those which have already been built, finished, and are being stocked in a large warehouse somewhere. You are unable to customize any aspect, what you see is what you get. Semi-custom cabinets are able to be customized to some degree. Typically you're able to modify widths and depths by 1" increments; however, finishes and styles are still limited. Custom would be having a cabinet maker design and build you one-of-a-kind cabinets from scratch. Most skilled cabinet shops are able to build any size, style, or finish you'd like.

This article will be focus solely on custom cabinets.

Custom Cabinet Price Ranges

As with any custom-built product and with so many options available, price ranges for custom cabinetry can vary drastically. Just as a base Ford F-150 can start around 24K with a basic package, it can quickly cost over 50K once you add power windows, a bigger engine, stereo system, leather interior, chrome finishes, extended cab,  four-wheel drive, upgraded wheels, dual exhaust, spray-on bedliner, navigation system, etc.

Let’s say you want to know the cost of one 30” base cabinet. Seems easy enough to price, right? But it’s not so easy unless you know exactly what you want. Here are a few of the questions we’d have to discuss before I could quote you a price:

• What type of wood do you want? Maple, Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Mahogany, Sapele, Bubinga, Wenge?
• Do you want two doors and a top drawer? Or just two doors? Or a drawer bank with a three drawer bank? Four drawers?
• What type of finish do you want? Natural? Painted? Stained? What type of stain? Any distressing or glaze?
• What do you want inside the cabinet? One shelf? Two rollout shelves? Dividers? Knife block? Dovetail drawers?

As you can see, pricing custom cabinets can get a bit tricky.

That 30” base cabinet might range from $500 - $1,500+. Now imagine how large that price range becomes when you’re talking about an entire kitchen.

How much are cabinets per linear foot?

Ah yes, the per linear foot discussion. If you’ve been researching cabinets for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve come across this phrase a few times. Pricing cabinets per linear foot is a common price comparison widely used in the industry. Funny thing is, no one seems to agree or know what an actual “linear foot” is. If professionals are confused, you know the average homeowner is. The dictionary definition of a linear foot is, “a unit of linear measure equal to 12 inches”.

Here’s an example of where the confusion lies: You have an eight foot long wall with base and upper cabinets with a dishwasher in the middle. Some argue that a linear foot is 12 inches of the base and upper cabinets together (total of 8 linear feet in the example). Others claim that a linear foot is base plus uppers (total of 16 linear feet). And what about the empty dishwasher space? Some people include the empty space in the calculation; some don’t.

But the real issue is, what about all the variables and options? I don’t know what wood, finish, style, cabinet configurations, etc. that you want in your kitchen. As we discussed in the 30” cabinet example above, there are way too many variables and options for you to choose from in order to give you a fair quote using per linear foot.

Back to the vehicle analogy, here are a few of the common “add-ons” when purchasing custom cabinetry:

• Pullout spice racks
• Decorative feet/toe-kick
• Stacked crown molding
• Light rail
• End panels
• Pantry cabinets
• Rollout shelves
• Dovetail drawers
• Cedar lined
• Glass front doors
• Matching wood countertops
• Drawer dividers
• Peg and board system
• Lazy susan
• Corbels and onlays
• Appliance panels
• Custom wood vent hood

Long story short, pricing custom cabinets per linear foot just doesn’t work. At least not for us.

How custom cabinets should be quoted

Similar to how each of the cabinets we build is built from scratch, so too should every custom cabinet quote. No two projects are ever the same. Each client has needs and desires that are unique to their situation.

The only way to properly quote a custom cabinet project is to sit down with the homeowner and discuss the project in detail. The “per linear foot” method might work with stock or semi-custom cabinets, but not custom.

Another variable to custom cabinet pricing

Keep in mind that prices vary wildly between custom cabinet shops around the country. The custom cabinet industry is made up of many small mom and pop operations. You will find a few medium size manufacturing facilities (like ours), but also quite a few one man shops.

With such a diverse and scattered industry, price fluctuations can be pretty large between two companies. Couple this fact with regional difference in cost of labor and overhead, and price swings are substantial. The difference between custom cabinets in San Francisco or Boston versus Central Florida is huge.

Our average priced medium sized kitchen costs $12,000 - $17,000 (some higher, some lower), but in a major city that same kitchen might cost $25,000-$40,000.

How much do you want to spend?

So the answer to the question of how much do custom kitchen cabinets cost is….it depends. I know that's not what you wanted to hear. But it's true.

It’s similar to calling a custom home builder and asking him how much a new home costs. Or calling a custom jeweler and asking how much a diamond ring costs. There’s absolutely no way they could come close to providing an answer without consulting with you for some time.

The cost of custom cabinets ultimately comes down to the question of: What do you want? But typically after a short consultation we can come up with a "ballpark estimate" based on what you describe.

Advantage of buying custom cabinets

A huge advantage to buying custom is that there is only “one hand in the cookie jar”. If you’re buying a pre-made cabinet from a big box store or any big manufacturer, by the time the price gets to you, 4-6 different hands have touched it. And each of those hands took profit. By the time that cabinet gets to you (the retail customer) and in a catalog, the markup is huge.

The beauty of custom cabinets is that you’re buying straight from the source. The cabinet maker buys wood and hardware and turns it into cabinets. No middlemen. No shipping fees. And no sales tax. Often times, a custom cabinet maker’s price is less expensive than semi-custom cabinet lines. We hear it all time.

Where do I start?

If you are serious about finding out how much your custom cabinet project will cost, I suggest scheduling an appointment with a kitchen designer or cabinet maker. Come prepared with pictures and ideas of cabinets styles you like. You’ll need a basic layout of your space with dimensions. After an hour or so of gaining a basic understanding of your wants and needs, he/she should be able to provide you with a ballpark price for custom cabinets.

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Who is the Best Custom Home Builder in Brevard County, Florida? (Reviews/Ratings)

For over 30 years, we here at Cabinet Designs of Central Florida have worked with many Brevard County FL custom home builders. Often times our new construction clients come in knowing they want to work with us for their cabinetry, but are having a difficult time selecting a builder. And they'll ask us for reviews, ratings, and recommendations on local contractors.

So we thought it would be helpful to publish a list of established Brevard County home builders. Most of these builders cover the entire county: Titusville, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Viera, Satellite Beach, Indialantic, Rockledge, Suntree, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Melbourne Beach, Grant, and anything in-between.

This list is not a complete one, so if you know of another custom builder you’d like to see added to the list, please leave a comment below.

Let’s get to it:

Charroux Homebuilder - Indialantic, FL

David Charroux has been building luxury custom homes in Brevard County since 1982.

George D. Morissette Construction - Melbourne, FL

George D. Morissette started GDMC&D in 1995 and has built top quality homes throughout the Brevard county area.

DiPrima Custom Homes -  Satellite Beach, FL

DiPrima Custom Homes is a premier home builder and trusted contractor in in Brevard County Florida since 1961. They build custom homes and also offer turnkey properties.

Joyal Construction - Melbourne, FL

The Joyal Family has been building quality custom homes in Brevard County, Florida for 50+ years. Three time Brevard County Florida Builder of the Year.

Stanley Homes - Melbourne, FL

Stanley Homes, Inc., a third generation hometown builder that builds new homes in Viera, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Suntree, the Space Coast, and throughout Brevard County. Jason Stanley was recognized as the 2013 Builder of the Year by the Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard.

Loyd Contracting Company - Titusville, FL

Established in 1980, Loyd Contracting Company, Inc. is a second generation family owned general contractor in Brevard County serving areas from Titusville to Merritt Island, Florida.

River Tree Builders - Melbourne, FL

River Tree Builders has been a trusted name in Brevard County’s home building industry since 1992 operating throughout the Space Coast.

Stitzel construction - melbourne, FL

Stitzel Construction is owned and operated by Dennis & Patty Stitzel. Dennis has spent his entire life in the environment of the home building industry.

Anderson Custom Creations - Cocoa Beach, FL

Anderson specializes in custom home design, custom executive home and estate building, offering design-build-development for residential construction.

Macik Builders - Merritt Island, FL

Macik Builders is a full service residential and commercial remodeling contractor.

Riverside Builders - Melbourne, FL

Riverside Builders is a family custom building business which has been serving Brevard since 1977.

Viera Builders - Viera, FL

Viera Builders is located in Viera, Florida and offers new homes in the new town of Viera on Florida's east coast.

Avtec Homes - Melbourne, FL

The Sietsma family has been building homes for six generations.  In 2004, Avtec Homes founder, Larry Sietsma set his sights on creating affordable, energy-efficient homes for the people of Brevard County, Florida.

Amek Homes - Melbourne, FL

AMEK Homes, serving Viera, Rockledge, Melbourne and other communities, is a privately-owned, custom homebuilder in Brevard County, Florida.

Trade Wind Builders - Merritt Island, FL

Trade Wind has 20 years of extensive construction experience as a custom home builder and remodeling business based in Merritt Island, FL.

Armstrong Custom Homes - Melbourne, FL

Armstrong Custom Homes has been building custom-crafted residences for over 20 years in Baytree, Indian River Isles, Suntree, Lake Washington Merritt Island, Indialantic, Viera and other fine communities throughout Brevard County.

LifeStyle Homes - Melbourne, FL

LifeStyle Homes has proudly built beautiful, high-quality homes throughout Brevard County for the past 30 years. They are a leader in energy efficient home building.

Christopher Burton - Melbourne, FL

In 1998, Christopher Burton started his own company in Melbourne, FL Christopher Burton Homes. Since that time, Burton has built more than 200 luxury custom homes in prestigious communities of Brevard County on the Space Coast of Florida.

Kirschner Construction - Melbourne, FL

Kirschner has been a trusted name in Brevard County for top quality construction for more than 25 years.

Charles Boyd Construction - Cocoa Beach, FL

With 34 years of experience in building custom homes, Charles Boyd Construction is another custom builder in the county.

CIA Construction - West Melbourne, FL

CIA Construction Services offers construction, general contractor, and developer services to Brevard and Volusia Counties.

Monarch Homes - Viera, FL

Monarch Homes is a custom home builder who works throughout Central and Southern Brevard County. They have experience in both new builds and large scale remodels.

Walden Custom Builders – Melbourne, FL

Walden Homes is a family owned and operated business that specializes in building custom homes and remodeling in the Central Florida/Brevard County area.

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So there you have it – a few custom home builders for you to consider as you go about your new home research. Although I can't say any of these companies are 'the best' of Brevard County per se, they do have an established history in the area.

If you still need a recommendation, give us a call and we'll steer you to a few builders we work with on a regular basis.

Hope that helps. Best wishes on your new construction project.....happy custom home builder shopping!