Cabinet Refacing cost in Austin, TX
Austin homeowners typically pay $2,800 – $9,850 for cabinet refacing. Local labor and materials price 12% above the national average.
Austin average
$6,350
Typical low
$2,800
Typical high
$9,850
Per linear foot
$110 – $390
Sample ZIP
78701
What drives Austin pricing
Local labor
Austin is the priciest Texas labor market; skilled crews book weeks ahead.
Permits & code
Austin permitting and plan review are slow; budget extra timeline.
Climate & conditions
Hill Country rock makes excavation, fencing and pools more expensive.
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Estimated project cost
$3,681 – $5,106
Most homeowners pay around $4,394
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Cost by material in Austin
Installed Austin pricing per linear foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Rigid thermofoil | $155 – $215 |
| Wood veneer | $215 – $280 |
| Solid wood doors | $280 – $365 |
| Custom paint-grade solid wood | $365 – $505 |
Where the money goes in Austin
A typical $6,350 Austin project, broken down by line item.
- Labor0.45% · $29
- Materials0.38% · $24
- Permits & inspections0.05% · $3
- Overhead & profit0.12% · $8
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Austin quotes but rarely in the headline price.
New hardware
Soft-close hinges and slides
Pull-out shelving
Crown molding
Ways to save in Austin
- 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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