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Cabinet Refacing cost in Ontario, CA

Ontario homeowners typically pay $2,650 – $9,250 for cabinet refacing. Local labor and materials price 5% above the national average.

Ontario average

$5,950

Typical low

$2,650

Typical high

$9,250

Per linear foot

$105 – $370

Sample ZIP

91761

What drives Ontario pricing

Local labor

Licensed Ontario contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 5% above the national labor average. Demand in the Inland Empire market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.

Permits & code

Ontario follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Ontario building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Inland Empire jurisdictions add high-wind and fire-hardening requirements in foothill zones.

Climate & conditions

Ontario sits in a hot, dry inland climate with Santa Ana wind events, so expect wind-rated fasteners, fire-resistant materials and heat-tolerant finishes.

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25 linear feet

Estimated project cost

$3,444 $4,750

Most homeowners pay around $4,097

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Cost by material in Ontario

Installed Ontario pricing per linear foot.

OptionInstalled cost
Rigid thermofoil$145 – $200
Wood veneer$200 – $265
Solid wood doors$265 – $345
Custom paint-grade solid wood$345 – $475

Where the money goes in Ontario

A typical $5,950 Ontario project, broken down by line item.

  • Labor0.45% · $27
  • Materials0.38% · $23
  • Permits & inspections0.05% · $3
  • Overhead & profit0.12% · $7

Common add-ons

Extras that show up on Ontario quotes but rarely in the headline price.

New hardware

$105 – $630

Soft-close hinges and slides

$210 – $945

Pull-out shelving

$160 – $525

Crown molding

$315 – $1,250

Ways to save in Ontario

  • 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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