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KraftMaid Kitchen Remodeling: The Pasadena Owner’s Guide
If you have KraftMaid cabinets or components that are failing, we can match, order, and install the correct replacement parts or complete a full KraftMaid kitchen remodel in Pasadena. A complete kitchen remodel with KraftMaid cabinetry in Pasadena typically runs $14,000 – $45,000 installed, while a targeted part replacement like a drawer glide, hinge, or door front usually costs far less and can often be handled in a single visit. The most common call we get starts the same way: a drawer that won’t close flush, a hinge that’s loose no matter how many times it’s tightened, or a cabinet door that’s begun to delaminate along the bottom edge.
Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena is an independent contractor, not affiliated with KraftMaid. Graham Stein, our owner, has worked on KraftMaid installs across the San Gabriel Valley for nearly two decades, and he knows which parts fail first and which ones are worth replacing versus repairing.
Key takeaways:
- A full KraftMaid kitchen remodel in Pasadena runs $14,000 – $45,000 installed.
- Cabinet installation alone runs $4,000 – $13,000; countertop installation runs $2,000 – $6,500.
- We provide a written, line-item price before any work starts, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every project.
- We stock common KraftMaid hardware and can order model-specific parts with faster turnaround than most homeowners can manage alone.
Which KraftMaid Models This Applies To
KraftMaid has produced several cabinet lines over the years, and the parts compatibility is not always as universal as homeowners hope. The current KraftMaid catalog includes the Vantage, Passport, and standard KraftMaid lines, with older series including the Dimensions and Venicia lines still present in many Pasadena homes, especially in the Craftsman-era houses around Bungalow Heaven and the ranch-style homes south of the 210.
The critical detail is the cabinet’s construction date and the style of hinge mounted to the face frame or the box. KraftMaid shifted from face-frame construction to full-overlay frameless designs in many lines around the late 2000s, and the hinge cup diameter and mounting pattern changed with that shift. If you have a drawer from a Venicia line, the drawer glide is not interchangeable with a Vantage glide even if the drawer box is the same width. We always check the stamped part number inside the drawer box or on the hinge arm before ordering anything. When OEM parts are discontinued or backordered for weeks, we sometimes use quality aftermarket equivalents like Blum or Salice hardware, but we will tell you before we order and give you the choice.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your KraftMaid Kitchen Is Failing
- Drawer glides that stick or sag. The nylon rollers inside the glide wear flat over time, especially in Pasadena’s dry heat, and the drawer starts to catch or tip forward. This gets worse quickly if the drawer carries heavy loads like pots and pans.
- Hinges that work loose in the hole. The wood fiber around the hinge screw gets stripped, not the hinge itself. A new screw in the same hole often fixes it, but if the fiberboard has crumbled, the door needs a dowel repair or a new hinge plate.
- Delaminating door fronts. KraftMaid doors made with a thermoplastic or foil finish can separate at the bottom edge after years of steam from a dishwasher or a pan left too close. This is not repairable; the door front needs replacement.
- Soft-close clips that stop working. The small damper clip inside the hinge breaks or falls out. It’s a five-minute fix if we have the right clip on hand, and we commonly do.
- Cabinet boxes pulling from the wall. Overloaded uppers or a bad original install can cause the box to lean away from the wall. This is a structural issue that needs immediate attention before the cabinet comes down.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
In Pasadena, a full KraftMaid kitchen remodel runs $14,000 – $45,000 installed. The wide range comes from cabinetry volume, countertop choice (Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone), footprint changes, and whether we’re moving plumbing or electrical. If you’re keeping your existing layout and simply replacing cabinets, installation for the cabinets typically runs $4,000 – $13,000. Countertop installation separately runs $2,000 – $6,500, and backsplash installation runs $800 – $2,500.
When you replace a single part, we’ll bring the part, the hardware, and the tools, and you’ll get a written price before we start. No change orders after the crew arrives. The price you see on paper is the price you pay at the end – no footnotes.
Detailed price ranges for related work:
- Kitchen remodel (complete, with KraftMaid cabinets): $14,000 – $45,000
- Small kitchen remodel: $9,000 – $20,000
- Cabinet installation only: $4,000 – $13,000
- Countertop installation: $2,000 – $6,500
- Backsplash installation: $800 – $2,500
- Kitchen island installation: $3,000 – $10,000
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A full kitchen remodel in Pasadena with KraftMaid cabinetry, new countertops, and new fixtures typically costs between $14,000 and $45,000, depending on the size of the kitchen, the cabinet line you choose, and how much plumbing and electrical work is involved. A smaller galley kitchen or a kitchen in a Pasadena condominium often lands in the lower end, while a larger kitchen with an island in a house in the Linda Vista or San Rafael neighborhoods will push higher. The single biggest cost driver is cabinetry volume, followed closely by countertop material selection.
DIY or Call Us?
Some KraftMaid part failures are genuinely easy to address if you know what you’re looking for. A loose hinge screw, a broken soft-close clip, or a drawer glide that needs a squirt of lubricant are all in the homeowner-safe category. But when a cabinet box starts pulling from the wall, when a delaminated door needs matching to an exact KraftMaid finish, or when a drawer glide needs to be replaced with the correct spec for your specific line, we suggest you call us at (626) 714-2992 before you start drilling or ordering parts online. We’ve repaired the damage from more than one DIY attempt where the wrong hinge was ordered or the wrong screw length punched through a cabinet side. It’s faster and cheaper to have the right part installed the first time.
FAQs
In Pasadena’s dry heat and occasional humidity swings, solid wood KraftMaid cabinet boxes and doors can last 20 – 30 years if they were installed correctly and not overloaded. Hardware components like hinges, glides, and soft-close clips typically need replacement at the 10 – 15 year mark.
If your door fronts are delaminating or your drawers are sagging, call (626) 714-2992 and we’ll tell you honestly whether you need a part or a full replacement.
Some parts can be repaired, including stripped hinge screw holes, bent hinge arms, and worn soft-close clips. Delaminated door fronts cannot be repaired, and bent or broken drawer glides should be replaced rather than straightened.
We’ll always explain the repair-versus-replace option and give you the written price for each before any work starts. Call (626) 714-2992 to schedule an assessment.
Most single-part replacements, like a hinge, glide, or soft-close clip, take under an hour once the part is in hand. If we need to order a model-specific part from the manufacturer, the work is scheduled after it arrives, usually within a week or two.
For an accurate timeline for your specific part, call (626) 714-2992 and we’ll check availability while you’re on the phone.
We keep common KraftMaid-compatible hinges, soft-close clips, drawer glides, and mounting hardware on the truck because those are the parts we replace most often in Pasadena homes. Less common parts, like door fronts or specific drawer boxes, are ordered from KraftMaid or a compatible supplier.
We also install and service kitchen remodels with other named brands like Cambria, Silestone, and Kohler, so you have options for countertops and fixtures that match the KraftMaid cabinets. Call (626) 714-2992 to check if we have your part in stock.
When we work in your Pasadena kitchen, we cover the floors with drop cloths, wear shoe covers at the door, and keep tools quiet during children’s nap and school hours where we can. Before our crew leaves, we take a photo of the clean-up and send it to you. If something isn’t done right, the 365-Day Done Right Promise means we come back and make it right.
Call (626) 714-2992 to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers, 24/7.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner, Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena at Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena, serving Pasadena and nearby areas.
