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Cabinet Refacing cost per linear foot in Chico

Cabinet Refacing cost per linear foot in Chico, California in 2026.

Low

$2,500

Average

$5,600

High

$8,700

Chico crews quote about $99 – $345 per linear foot.

Multiply local unit rates by your real measurements.

What drives cabinet refacing prices in Chico

Local labor, permitting and climate move Chico prices away from the national average.

Labor market

Licensed Chico contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 1% below the national labor average. Demand in the Sacramento market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.

Permits

Chico follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Chico building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Sacramento-area jurisdictions add floodplain review in parts of the valley.

Climate

Chico sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with wet winters, so expect heat-rated materials and exterior work scheduled outside the wet winter.

Chico unit pricing by material

Rigid thermofoil$140 – $190
Wood veneer$190 – $250
Solid wood doors$250 – $325
Custom paint-grade solid wood$325 – $445

Ways to lower your Chico price

  • 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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