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Cabinet and countertop work in Fort Worth typically runs $12,000 to $45,000 for a full kitchen, with cabinet refacing starting around $7,000 and new quartz or granite countertops landing between $55 and $110 per square foot installed. Most projects take two to six weeks depending on whether you’re keeping the existing layout or reconfiguring it. Sawyer Remodel Fort Worth handles the whole job under one written price, so the cabinets, the countertops, the plumbing disconnect and reconnect, and the finish work all fall under a single agreement with no surprise line items at the end.
We’re a home remodeling contractor that’s been running jobs under The Relay Standard since 2005, and cabinets and countertops are the kind of work where that structure matters most. When you’re replacing both surfaces at once, the cabinet installer has to coordinate with the countertop fabricator, the plumber has to disconnect the sink before demo and reconnect it after the stone goes in, and nobody should be guessing about who shows up when. That’s the part we manage. Call us at (682) 841-6652 and you’ll get a live person, a straight answer, and a written price before any work starts.
If you’re still deciding between a full Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Worth project and a surface-level refresh, this page will give you the real numbers and the local context so you can make the call without chasing three contractors for ballpark figures.
When You Need Cabinets & Countertops
Here’s what sends Fort Worth homeowners looking for this specific scope of work:
- Water damage around the sink or dishwasher. In older Fort Worth neighborhoods like Wedgwood and Meadowbrook, we regularly open up cabinet bases to find particleboard that’s been soaking up slow leaks for years. Once the box is swollen, it’s done. No amount of paint fixes that.
- Drawers that stick, sag, or won’t close. The heat and humidity swings in Tarrant County are hard on wood. Cabinet boxes built with staples and thin slides fail fast here. If you’re fighting your drawers daily, replacement is usually cheaper than repeated repairs.
- Countertops that are chipped, burned, or permanently stained. Laminate from the 1990s and early 2000s doesn’t hold up to a hot pan or a dropped cast iron skillet. Once the surface is compromised, it’s a tear-out, not a touch-up.
- Layout problems that make the kitchen uncomfortable. If the dishwasher door blocks the sink, or the corner cabinet swallows everything you put in it, new cabinets with the right configuration solve what organizing bins never will.
- You’re selling soon and the kitchen is the weak spot. Fort Worth buyers in 2026 are looking at kitchens first. A dated kitchen in a competitive neighborhood like Fairmount or Arlington Heights costs you more at negotiation than the remodel itself.
- The finish is worn but the bones are fine. If your cabinet boxes are solid plywood and only the doors and drawer fronts look tired, refacing with new doors from KraftMaid or Wellborn gets you a new-looking kitchen at half the cost of full replacement.
Our Cabinets & Countertops Process
- Measure and quote. We come out, take precise measurements, talk through what’s staying and what’s going, and you get a written price. That number includes materials, labor, plumbing disconnect and reconnect, and haul-away of the old cabinets and tops. No “allowances” that balloon later.
- Material selection. You pick cabinet lines and door styles from manufacturers like KraftMaid and Wellborn, and countertop material from Cambria, Caesarstone, or Silestone. We bring physical samples to your house so you can see the finish under your own kitchen lighting, not a showroom’s.
- Removal and prep. Our uniformed crew pulls the old cabinets, disconnects the plumbing properly, and checks the wall framing and floor for any issues before new stuff goes in. If we find water damage, you get a photo update and a clear explanation before we proceed.
- Cabinet installation. Boxes go in first, leveled and shimmed properly. Doors and drawer fronts go on after. Slides are adjusted so every drawer closes the way it should, not the way the installer was willing to accept.
- Countertop template and fabrication. Once the cabinets are set, the stone fabricator templates the actual installed footprint, not a guess from the plans. You get the final slabs cut to fit your exact cabinet run. Quartz and granite don’t flex, so this step is where precision matters most.
- Stone install, plumbing reconnect, and finish detail. The tops go in, the sink gets reinstalled and sealed, and we walk the whole kitchen with you before calling it done.
Throughout the process, you get photo updates before and after each phase, live arrival time tracking on the day of the work, and a digital invoice you can pay from a link. That’s The Relay Visibility Guarantee and it’s part of every job we take, not an extra service tier.
Cabinets & Countertops Pricing in Fort Worth
Here’s what current Fort Worth pricing looks like, based on the jobs we’ve quoted and completed in the last 12 months. Ranges account for material grade, kitchen size, and whether you’re keeping or changing the layout.
| Scope | Typical Range | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing | $7,000 – $16,000 | New doors, drawer fronts, veneer on boxes, new hardware |
| New cabinet boxes + doors, stock lines | $12,000 – $24,000 | Mid-grade lines like KraftMaid stock, standard configs |
| New cabinets, semi-custom lines | $24,000 – $45,000 | Wellborn or similar, custom sizing, soft-close everything |
| Laminate countertops | $30 – $50 per sq ft | Installed, with edge styles |
| Quartz countertops | $65 – $110 per sq ft | Cambria, Caesarstone, or Silestone, fabricated and installed |
| Granite countertops | $55 – $95 per sq ft | Installed, sealed, with standard edge |
| Full kitchen: cabinets + quartz + plumbing | $20,000 – $48,000 | All-in scope, depending on size and material grade |
What moves the number:
- Cabinet grade. Stock lines with limited sizing are cheapest. Semi-custom lines let you pick drawer configurations, depth, and finish but add 30 to 60 percent.
- Countertop material. Laminate is the entry point. Quartz runs higher but doesn’t need sealing and resists staining better than granite under daily Fort Worth use.
- Kitchen size and layout. A 10×10 galley kitchen quotes very differently from an open-plan kitchen with an island and a peninsula.
- Plumbing changes. If you’re moving the sink location, that adds plumbing work to the scope. If the sink stays, disconnect and reconnect is a standard part of the job.
- Demo conditions. If there’s water damage behind the old cabinets, remediation adds cost. We show you photos before we spend any of your money on fixes.
Every quote we write is free and comes with the 365-Day Done Right Promise attached, in writing. That means if something on the install isn’t right within a full year, we come back and fix it. No argument, no deductible, no chasing us. Call (682) 841-6652 for an exact quote on your kitchen. The person who answers can schedule the measurement visit, and you’ll have numbers in hand before any commitment.
FAQs – Cabinets & Countertops
How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets and countertops in Fort Worth?
Full replacement with mid-grade cabinets and quartz countertops in Fort Worth typically runs $20,000 to $48,000 depending on kitchen size and material choices, with cabinet-only projects starting around $12,000 and countertop-only jobs falling between $55 and $110 per square foot installed. The realistic way to get an exact number is a measurement visit, which we do free of charge. Call (682) 841-6652 and we’ll give you a written price, not a verbal estimate.
Can you replace countertops without replacing cabinets?
Yes, countertops can be replaced on their own as long as the cabinet boxes are structurally sound, and this is common when homeowners keep solid plywood cabinets but want to move from laminate to quartz or granite. The one caveat: if the cabinet boxes have water damage or are out of level, the stone fabricator may need the cabinets repaired or replaced first. We’ll tell you which situation you’re in after we measure and inspect.
How long does a cabinet and countertop project take in Fort Worth?
Cabinet refacing takes about one to two weeks, full cabinet replacement runs two to four weeks, and countertop fabrication after cabinet install adds another one to two weeks while the stone is cut and finished. Most full kitchen surface projects in Fort Worth complete within three to six weeks from demo to final walkthrough. You’ll get a schedule in writing before we start.
Is it cheaper to reface cabinets or replace them?
Refacing is cheaper, typically running 30 to 50 percent less than full replacement, because the cabinet boxes stay in place and only the doors, drawer fronts, and visible surfaces get new material. The catch is that refacing only works when the existing boxes are level and free of water damage. If the boxes are particleboard that’s been wet, you’re better off replacing.
Can you do the work while we stay in the house?
Yes, most cabinet and countertop projects in Fort Worth don’t require you to move out, though you’ll be without a functioning kitchen sink for one to three days between countertop removal and new stone installation. We schedule that window in advance so you can plan around it, and we keep the work area sealed off and cleaned daily.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth.
