Cabinet Refacing cost in Albany, NY
Albany homeowners typically pay $2,550 – $9,000 for cabinet refacing. Local labor and materials price 2% above the national average.
Albany average
$5,750
Typical low
$2,550
Typical high
$9,000
Per linear foot
$100 – $355
Sample ZIP
12207
What drives Albany pricing
Local labor
Capital Region labor prices near the national average.
Permits & code
City permits with historic review in older districts.
Climate & conditions
Cold winters shorten the exterior build season.
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Estimated project cost
$3,325 – $4,631
Most homeowners pay around $3,978
Compare quality / material level
Cost by material in Albany
Installed Albany pricing per linear foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Rigid thermofoil | $140 – $195 |
| Wood veneer | $195 – $255 |
| Solid wood doors | $255 – $335 |
| Custom paint-grade solid wood | $335 – $460 |
Where the money goes in Albany
A typical $5,750 Albany project, broken down by line item.
- Labor0.45% · $26
- Materials0.38% · $22
- Permits & inspections0.05% · $3
- Overhead & profit0.12% · $7
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Albany quotes but rarely in the headline price.
New hardware
Soft-close hinges and slides
Pull-out shelving
Crown molding
Ways to save in Albany
- Reface only the uppers and paint the lowers for a two-tone look.
- Reuse existing hardware if the hole spacing matches.
- Collect three written bids on an identical scope — spreads of 20–40% are normal.
- Book in the off-season and stay flexible on the start date to save 5–15%.
- Bundle nearby work into one mobilization so you only pay setup and travel once.
- Ask what the contractor would change to cut 10% without hurting durability.
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