Cabinets & Countertops in Summerlin South, NV - What’s Involved and What It Costs
Installing new cabinets and countertops in Summerlin South typically runs $6,000-$19,500 for a standard kitchen, with most projects completed in 5-10 business days once materials arrive. This job covers the removal of existing cabinetry, precision templating for countertops, installation of new cabinet boxes and doors, countertop fabrication and placement, and final hardware and trim. Call (855) 951-4361 for a free on-site estimate - we answer live, 24/7.
How We Handle Cabinets & Countertops From Start to Finish
We’ve refined this process across hundreds of Summerlin South kitchens. Here’s exactly what happens and when you’ll need to make decisions.
Day 1: Site measure and existing condition assessment. We arrive with laser measures and a checklist. You’ll decide right then whether plumbing or electrical stays put or moves. We photograph everything, check for level floors and plumb walls, and flag any surprises like water damage behind the sink cabinet or an out-of-square corner that’ll affect countertop seams. This visit takes 60-90 minutes. You’ll sign off on the final material list and edge profile before we leave.
Week 1-2: Material order and shop drawing approval. Cabinets go into production; countertops get templated once cabinets are on-site, or we use advanced digital templating if you’re keeping the existing layout. You’ll approve shop drawings showing door swing clearances, drawer stack heights, and appliance openings. This is your last chance to adjust. KraftMaid semi-custom lines typically ship in 10-14 business days; fully custom runs push toward 4-6 weeks.
Day 3-4 of install: Demolition and cabinet installation. We protect your floors, disconnect plumbing and electrical safely, and remove old cabinets without tearing drywall if possible. New boxes go in, shimmed to level on floors that are rarely perfect. We install and adjust doors and drawer fronts for consistent reveals. At this stage, you’ll confirm hardware placement - we mark everything before drilling.
Day 5-7: Countertop templating, fabrication, and installation. For quartz or granite, we template after cabinets are set, then fabricate off-site. Cambria and similar engineered quartz typically needs 5-7 business days from template to install. The slabs arrive, we seam where necessary, and epoxy-set them to the cabinets. Backsplash gets discussed here if it’s part of your scope.
Day 8-10: Plumbing reconnect, electrical finish, hardware, and punch list. We reconnect your sink, disposal, and any relocated outlets. Doors and drawers get final adjustment. You walk through with our lead tech, note anything that needs tweaking, and we handle it before final sign-off. The 730-Day Done Right Promise starts then.
The Cabinet and Countertop Choices That Actually Matter
- Stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom cabinets: Stock boxes from big-box retailers run $100-$300 per linear foot installed, but you’re stuck with standard sizes and limited finishes. Semi-custom lines like KraftMaid give you 1/8-inch sizing increments, hundreds of finishes, and soft-close hardware standard - the sweet spot for most Summerlin South homes at $300-$600 per linear foot. Full custom from local millshops runs $600-$1,200+ per linear foot and makes sense only for irregular spaces or matched architectural detailing.
- Frameless European vs. face-frame construction: Frameless gives you slightly more interior space and a sleeker look; face-frame feels more traditional and tolerates minor wall irregularities better. Most Summerlin South remodels we see lean frameless for contemporary kitchens, face-frame for transitional styles.
- Quartz vs. granite vs. solid surface: Quartz (Cambria, Silestone) is non-porous, consistent in pattern, and needs no sealing - $75-$150 per square foot installed. Granite runs $60-$120, needs annual sealing, and every slab is unique. Solid surface like Corian scratches easier but repairs seamlessly; it’s fallen out of favor in high-end Summerlin South kitchens unless budget is tight.
- Edge profiles: Eased or pencil edges cost nothing extra and work in modern spaces. Ogee and waterfall edges add $30-$60 per linear foot but dress up traditional kitchens dramatically. You’ll decide this at template approval.
- Hardware quality: Soft-close hinges and drawer glides are standard in semi-custom and above. Don’t downgrade here - the $200 you’ll save gets spent in frustration within a year.
What Cabinets & Countertops Costs in Summerlin South, NV
| Component | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000-$13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000-$6,500 |
| Combined Cabinets & Countertops | $6,000-$19,500 |
Five variables push your number up or down. Kitchen size and linear footage is the obvious one - a 10×10 kitchen with 20 linear feet of cabinet run costs half what a sprawling open kitchen with 40 linear feet does. Existing condition matters: water-damaged subfloors, mold behind the sink cabinet, or walls that need reframing after demolition add $500-$3,000 before you see a single new door. Relocating plumbing or electrical - moving a sink to an island, adding a pot-filler, or running new circuits for appliance garages - typically runs $800-$2,500 per relocation. Material grade separates a $6,000 refresh from a $19,000 upgrade; the jump from entry-level laminate countertops to Cambria quartz alone can be $3,000-$5,000 on a medium kitchen. Permit scope in Summerlin South stays minimal for straight replacement, but any wall removal or electrical panel work triggers full permitting and inspection timelines.
Our written estimates include demolition, disposal, cabinets, countertops, hardware, installation, and the 730-Day Done Right Promise. What they don’t include: appliance installation, flooring replacement, or painting - though we coordinate those trades if your project is part of a full Kitchen Remodeling in Summerlin South.
What Summerlin South Homes Specifically Do to This Job
The 89135 ZIP is dominated by upscale stucco-over-wood-frame homes built from the mid-1990s through the 2010s under Howard Hughes Corporation’s master plan, with a high concentration of semi-custom and custom luxury homes in the $700K-$2M+ tier. Construction work here skews toward high-end additions, detached casitas, pool enclosures, and full interior remodels rather than repair of deteriorating older infrastructure.
That housing stock shapes every cabinets and countertops job we do in Summerlin South. These kitchens were designed with 1990s-2000s proportions - often tighter work triangles, smaller islands, and builder-grade oak or maple cabinetry that has aged poorly under desert sun. The caliche hardpan lying just inches below grade throughout the western Las Vegas Valley turns routine excavation for footings, trenches, and pools into jackhammer work, adding cost and time that contractors unfamiliar with this specific soil profile routinely underbid. Experienced contractors in 89135 always build caliche uplifts into their bids - the calcium carbonate hardpan can start as shallow as 6 inches below grade, routinely requiring pneumatic breaking or even a mini-excavator with a hydraulic hammer just to set a standard footer, and newcomers who price the job to Las Vegas flat-desert norms get burned badly on time and equipment costs.
More specifically for interior work: the Summerlin Community Association’s Architectural Review Committee requires pre-approval for virtually all exterior construction, additions, and visible modifications. While pure interior cabinet replacement typically bypasses ARC review, any window relocation, exterior venting changes, or structural wall modification triggers their process. We handle ARC submission as standard when your Kitchen Remodeling scope touches the envelope. The elevation at 2,500-2,800 feet also means occasional hard freezes in winter, so any plumbing relocation through exterior walls gets insulated to code beyond what lower-valley contractors might assume.
Homeowners in The Ridges, The Trails, and The Mesa villages often pair cabinet upgrades with Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling in Summerlin South or a Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Summerlin South to keep the whole house current. We’ve learned to stage these jobs so you’re never without a functional kitchen and bath simultaneously.
Serving Summerlin South, NV - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Summerlin South area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked - Cabinets & Countertops in Summerlin South
Most projects run 5-10 business days on-site, plus 2-4 weeks for material fabrication and shipping. Semi-custom cabinets from our standard suppliers ship in 10-14 days; quartz countertops need 5-7 days after templating. Call (855) 951-4361 and we’ll timeline your specific materials.
Straight cabinet and countertop replacement with no plumbing relocation, electrical changes, or wall removal typically does not require a permit in Clark County. Move a sink, add circuits, or remove a wall, and permitting is mandatory. We pull permits as needed and handle all inspections - it’s included in our project management.
Yes, and it’s the most cost-effective approach. Keeping plumbing and electrical in place saves $800-$2,500 per relocation and shortens the timeline by 2-3 days. The trade-off: you’re locked into your current work triangle and appliance locations. We’ll show you both options during your free estimate.
Refacing existing boxes with new doors and drawer fronts runs $3,500-$7,000, but we don’t recommend it for cabinets over 20 years old or with water damage. The better value play: semi-custom cabinets in a clean shaker style with quartz countertops - it reads high-end without the custom price. Our 0% financing for 18 months and $1,000 off projects over $10,000 make the upgrade accessible without cutting corners.
All our workmanship is covered by the 730-Day Done Right Promise - if it’s not done right, we make it right. Manufacturer warranties vary: KraftMaid offers limited lifetime on cabinet boxes, Cambria offers lifetime on quartz surfaces. We register everything in your name and handle any claims. That’s built to last, backed in writing.
Ready for New Cabinets & Countertops in Summerlin South?
Call (855) 951-4361 now - a live person answers 24/7, no voicemail. We’ll schedule your free on-site estimate and design consultation, measure your kitchen precisely, and deliver upfront pricing with no surprises. From foundation to finish line, Groundwork Construction Co. handles every detail.
Written by Todd Mervyn, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Summerlin South since 2014.