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How to Find the Best Cabinet Companies in Solano County

Beautiful cabinetry can be the difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary. Handcrafted cabinetry by cabinet makers in Solano County can add that special touch. There are several custom cabinet companies in Fairfield and Vallejo who can create wholly original designs from scratch, with quality woodwork and cabinet design which surpasses that of any pre-manufactured cabinets. The Prime Buyer's Report can help you find the best cabinet companies in Solano County for new kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets or storage cabinets.

Updated October 14, 2009

Top 10 Cabinet Companies in Solano County

Dutton Design Build, Inc.
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(707) 446-4312
51A Commerce Place
Vacaville, CA 95687
License #829443
   Prime Buyer's Certified  Diamond Certified NARI (National Association of The Remodeling Industry) NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) Chamber of Commerce-Vacaville Chamber of Commerce-Fairfield/Suisun City

Areas Served: Solano County incl. Fairfield CA, Suisun City, Vacaville, Vallejo, Benicia, Dixon CA,...
Services: new cabinets, cabinet installers
Key Brands: Fieldstone Cabinetry, Amerock Hardware, Caesarstone, Corian, Zodiaq, Hanstone, ...

North Bay Cabinets & Counter
(707) 553-1244
1515 Solano Ave
Vallejo, CA 94590

Areas Served: Fairfield CA, Benicia, Solano, Vacaville, Suisun City, Vallejo, Dixon CA, Elmira
Services: new custom cabinets, new kitchen cabinets, cabinet replacement, cabinet refacing

The Wood Shop
(707) 644-1618
301 Pennsylvania St
Vallejo, CA 94590

Areas Served: Solano, Vallejo, Fairfield CA, Vacaville, Suisun City, Dixon CA, Benicia, Allendale
Services: cabinetmakers incl. kitchen cabinets, custom cabinetry, new cabinet installation

Charlie Jones & Son Cabinet Shop
(707) 552-5415
100 Commercial St
Vallejo, CA 94589

Services: new cabinet sales, kitchen cabinet sales & cabinet installers, cabinet building

C & T Cabinet Co
(707) 643-2662
1434 Lemon St
Vallejo, CA 94590

Services: new cabinet design & cabinet sales, installation of new cabinets, kitchen cabinet

Wimpy's Woods
(707) 642-8472
1801 Alabama St
Vallejo, CA 94590

Services: cabinet makers doing new cabinet design, cabinet sales, cabinet installation

Grandeur Design Inc
(707) 435-9100
1239 Western St # F
Fairfield, CA 94533

Areas Served: Fairfield CA, Solano, Benicia, Vallejo, Vacaville, Allendale, Dixon CA
Services: new custom cabinets, new kitchen cabinets, cabinet replacement, cabinet refacing

Updated August 8, 2010

How to Find the Best Cabinet Companies in Solano County 

It's remodeling time. The new layout is perfect, the counters and the floor as well, and even new appliances. But those old cabinets, while functional, are never going to match up to the rest of the design. If you want your cabinetry to play just as vital a roll in your new décor as the rest of the addition, consult a skilled cabinetmaker or cabinet company in Solano County. Your unique design specifications and vision are more likely to become a reality if you utilize the talents of a cabinetmaker. They can do much more than you might think.

Solano County Cabinetmakers are Highly Skilled
The experienced cabinetmakers in Solano County CA offer a wide variety of superior cabinetry construction. When in need of a skilled cabinetry maker, you should take full advantage of the expertise to be found locally. Cabinetmakers are capable of utilizing computerized designs for remodeling purposes and new construction. For existing cabinetry, they can offer replacement cabinet windows, refinishing, or custom antiquing and glazing. They can fabricate specialty woodwork, European cabinetry, or bamboo cabinetry. Solano County cabinetmakers listed here finish your custom cabinets for a better look and a longer life with spray finishing, wide belt sanding and other refurbishing and updating techniques. Cabinetmakers can even use their woodworking skills to refurbish other household items, such as aging wood furniture.

Solano County Cabinet Makers and Cabinet Companies Work with a Variety of Choice Materials
Cabinetmakers work with nearly every material and style imaginable to design and construct new cabinetry. They can work with hardwood, unfinished lumber, Formica, veneer sheets, or plywood. For more opulent tastes, cabinetmakers can even build with Granitex, marble, ceramic tile, granite, or laminate. Cabinetmakers can also construct wine rack lattices, vanities, valances, and even finish appliance surfaces to match existing kitchen or bathroom cabinetry. They can apply different decorative accents to enhance basic structures, such as marble tops, wood wainscots, combination edges, simulated distressing, louvered doors, molding profiles, or fluted and beaded moldings.

If you prefer something more creative, cabinet makers can stylize kitchen cabinets and cabinet doors for more design intricacy. They can set slab & batten doors, perform center panel face routing, tile and face routing, or mount the doors with a regular overlay or a flushed inset. They can add certain finishing work to further enhance the functionality or appearance of the cabinet with finger pulls, light bars, decorative pegs, miter cuts, mirrors, hinges, or dovetail drawer boxes.

Cabinet companies and cabinets showrooms in Fairfield and Vallejo CA also carry a wide variety of premade and custom cabinets. From kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets to cabinetry specially designed for storage and display, a top cabinet company in Solano County is sure to have the cabinet storage you are looking for.

There are Many Choices of Cabinetmakers and Cabinet Stores in Solano County
There is a bevy of talented, experienced cabinet makers in Solano County. We have researched the local profession to determine to leaders of the industry. The Prime Buyer's Report lists these cabinetmakers and cabinet stores in Solano County: Dutton Design Build, Inc., North Bay Cabinets & Counter, The Wood Shop, Charlie Jones & Son Cabinet Shop, C & T Cabinet Co, Wimpy's Woods, Grandeur Design Inc, K & W Kitchens, Valley Remodeling, Horizon Construction. Other cabinetmakers and cabinet companies that might still serve Solano County include: .

There are Many Methods to Locate Quality Solano County Cabinetmakers and Cabinet Showrooms
It's possible to get a more refined idea of your preferred custom cabinets design if you look at related media. Magazines and websites not only discuss this topic, but often mention reputable, affordable cabinetmakers and cabinet showrooms. For a list of these resources, see The Prime Buyer's Report article "Key Resources for Cabinetmaking in Solano County."

Updated October 14, 2009
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Working with Cabinetmakers and Cabinet Companies in Solano County 

Step 1: Know What You Want When It Comes to Home Cabinetry
In order to explain what type of cabinetmaking work is involved, you must first explore your options and settle on a rough idea of your preferences. Research styles and materials that you can present to a potential cabinet contractor or cabinet showroom.

Step 2: Answer Questions & Take Notes When Talking With Cabinet Makers
Once you have presented a general idea of what you'll need, let the cabinetmaker or cabinetry store ask questions. Take note of what concerns each cabinetmaking contractor about your job. How detailed are the cabinetmaker's questions? How feasible does he think your ideas are? Does he seem prepared to stay true to your design preferences? Does the cabinet showroom staff understand what kind of bath cabinets or kitchen cabinets you are looking for? Do they have some in stock, or will they have to create custom cabinets?

Step 3: Ask Questions & Take Notes
Once you've laid out your basic design preferences, ask some questions to establish the Solano County cabinet contractors' qualifications. Here are some examples to guide your interview.

• How long have the cabinet companies been in business or how long has the cabinet maker been making custom cabinetry?

• How many cabinets have the cabinet companies completed in Solano County?

• Do the cabinet makers or cabinet stores specialize in the type of work you've described? If so, ask them to provide some examples of similar cabinetry design or cabinet installation.

• Can the cabinetmakers build custom cabinets, garage cabinets, wood cabinets, glass cabinets or wall cabinets? Do they have a speciality, or are they able to build all types of cabinets?

• What is the cabinet makers' estimated timeframe for completion of your cabinets?

• Will the cabinet makers and cabinet companies provide a detailed, written estimate for new kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets or cabinet storage?

• What materials will the cabinet builder use to create your custom cabinets?

• Does the new cabinets price include both parts and labor?

• What type of warranty do the cabinet makers and cabinet stores provide for their work?

• Will the cabinet companies and cabinet builders provide a written contract?


Step 4: Make a Preliminary Decision on Cabinet Builders and Cabinet Companies

After you've interviewed multiple cabinetmakers and cabinet companies, narrow down your options by reviewing your notes and gauging the best responses. Your new list should include only those cabinet builders who have most favorably answered (as well as questioned) you. Who seemed the most proficient? Who listened closely to your requests and strayed the least from your plan?

Step 5: Do a Background Check on the Cabinet Makers
After you've chosen the best candidate for your cabinetry job, do some final research. What credentials does the cabinetmaking contractor have? You can quickly verify licensing and certifications such as Diamond Certification and Better Business Bureau membership.

Step 6: Make the Final Decision on the Right Cabinet Builders
Now it's time to select and contract with your cabinetmaker. Call and ask any final questions. Ask for your cabinet company representative to provide a signed, written pricing, timing, quality and warranty agreement.
Updated January 8, 2009
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Tips About Cabinets in Solano County 

Take Time Choosing Your Cabinetmaker and Cabinet Company.
Don't hire the first cabinetry maker you can reach. Woodworkers and cabinetry contractors have different styles and abilities, and you want be sure your Solano County cabinetmaker is capable of fulfilling your design preferences for kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets and storage cabinets. Find your first-choice professional by interviewing several different cabinet companies in Solano County.

Know What You Want from the Cabinet Builders.
Ultimately, you'll get the best cabinetry results from a well-communicated plan with your cabinet company. Prepare measurements of the area intended for the cabinets, including any appliances, outlets, etc. Knowing these considerations ahead of time means that you will be able to measure how well each prospective cabinetmaker is suited and ensures that each cabinet maker will be quoting the same project. You may then better judge which cabinet builder gives you the best responses to your consistent description.

Shop Around for the Best Kitchen Cabinets and Bathroom Cabinets.
You should familiarize yourself with several cabinet builders and cabinet makers before signing on to anything. But remember, price is not the only concern. When you get several estimates it will help you determine which cabinetmaker exhibits the best style and aptitude for the exact cabinetry design and custom cabinets you're looking for.

Document Everything When Agreeing to New Cabinetry.
Make sure that your first choice cabinet maker in Solano County provides you with a written description of the work, pricing and timeframe for completion. Good cabinet companies will put all the details in writing so there are no unanswered questions. You can never be too thorough with your record keeping when it comes to putting in new custom cabinets in your home.

Make Sure Time Frames Match Before Installing New Cabinets.
Particularly with private cabinetmakers, the length of the project can vary at the cabinetmaker's convenience. So if you have a deadline (especially if it's a gift or you have appliance installations planned around your new cabinets), make sure your cabinet builder can deliver the work punctually.

Credential Your Potential Cabinet Builder and Cabinet Company.
Before you contract for any cabinetmaking job, be sure to check licensing, workers' compensation and liability insurances, as well as other relevant credentials. See The Prime Buyer's Report article "Key Resources for Cabinetmaking in Solano County" for some useful resources to locate cabinet maker and cabinet company credentials.

Insist on the Best Cabinet Builders in Solano County.
Select cabinet makers and cabinet companies in the Solano County area have proven their dedication to consumers. For your particular locale, cabinet contractors that have earned professional endorsements along the lines of Diamond Certification are much more likely to go the extra mile to meet your cabinet specifications and leave you more than satisfied.

Make Sure Your Cabinet Makers are Listening.
From the start, it should be clear that your cabinet maker is listening to the particulars you require. If your cabinet designer seems to discount your preferences at any point in the custom cabinet project, he's not the one for you. Ask when you have the slightest doubt about how a job will be handled. There may be decisions that you can make that will help the cabinetmaking job go more smoothly. In the end, the only way to get what you want is to make it clear to your cabinet maker and cabinet company.

Know Your Rights When It Comes to Custom Cabinets.
Consumers have some special rights that vary according to where they live. You're dealing with cabinetmaking contractors in Solano County, so you can check out the consumer affairs Web site for the State of California.

Check the Cabinet Company's Work.
Before you install your new cabinets or otherwise accept your cabinetmaker's finished product, approve his work. Check for scratches or ill-fitting parts. Make sure all terms of the initial agreement have been met. In the end, you shouldn't have to settle for shoddy workmanship on new custom cabinets.
Updated June 30, 2010
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Resources About New Cabinets in Solano County 

Associations & Licensing for Cabinetmakers and Cabinet Companies
AAW American Association of Woodturners (http://www.woodturner.org/)
ASFD American Society of Furniture Designers (http://www.asfd.com/)
ASID American Society of Interior Designers (http://www.asid.org/)
BBB Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.com/)
BIFMA Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (http://www.bifma.org/)
CMA Cabinet Makers Association (http://www.cabinetmakers.org/)
DCA California Department of Consumer Affairs (www.dca.ca.gov)
Diamond Certified (http://www.diamondcertified.org/)
FS The Furniture Society (http://www.furnituresociety.org/)
HPVA Hardwood, Plywood, and Veneer Association (http://www.hpva.org/)
KCMA Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer's Association (http://www.kcma.org/)
NCA National Craft Association (http://www.craftassoc.com/)
NKBA National Kitchen and Bath Association (http://www.nkba.org/)
WMIA Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (http://www.wmia.org/)

Media & Web Resources for Cabinetmakers and Cabinet Companies
http://www.cabinetmakeronline.com/
http://www.hometime.com/
http://www.superkitchens.com/
http://www.talkshopbot.com/
http://www.woodweb.com/
http://www.woodworkforums.com/

American Woodworker Magazine
Cabinet Magazine
Cabinetmaker Magazine
Cabinet Maker and Retail Furnisher
Fine Woodworking
Machinists Workshop
Popular Woodworking
Wood
Woodworkers Journal

The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the top 10 cabinet craftsmen and cabinetmakers in Solano County within the following zip codes:

94510, 94512, 94533, 94534, 94535, 94571, 94585, 94589, 94590, 94591, 94592, 95620, 95625, 95687, 95688 and 95696

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabinet Companies Fairfield Area

County

City-Area

City

Cabinet Makers Found

Solano

Fairfield

Allendale CA

0

Solano

Fairfield

Birds Landing CA

0

Solano

Fairfield

Dixon CA

6

Solano

Fairfield

Elmira CA

1

Solano

Fairfield

Fairfield CA

21

Solano

Fairfield

Liberty Farms CA

0

Solano

Fairfield

Nut Tree CA

0

Solano

Fairfield

Rio Vista CA

0

Solano

Fairfield

Suisun City CA

5

Solano

Fairfield

Travis AFB

0

Solano

Fairfield

Vacaville CA

11

 

 


Cabinets Benicia CA

Affordable Quality Cabinets Benicia CA 94510
American Cabinetry Benicia CA 94510
BCI Benicia CA 94510
Benicia Cabinetry Benicia CA 94510
Dimensions Unlimited Benicia CA 94510
J Hortobagyi Cabinetry Benicia CA 94510


Cabinets Dixon CA

A-1 Cabinets Dixon CA 95620
Castlewood Cabinets Dixon CA 95620
F Gatt Woodworks Dixon CA 95620
Schmidt's Cabinet Dixon CA 95620


Cabinets Fairfield CA

Cabinet Systems Fairfield CA 94533
Cereda's Custom Cabinets Fairfield CA 94534
K&M's Custom Woodworks Fairfield CA 94533
Ken's Cabinetry Fairfield CA 94533
Nurich Cabinets Fairfield CA 94533
Once A Tree Woodworks Fairfield CA 94533
Sequoia Cabinetry Fairfield CA 94533
Sierra Caseworks Fairfield CA 94533
Solano Cabinets Fairfield CA 94534
Tomson Cabinetry Fairfield CA 94533
Triple C Fairfield CA 94533
Woodline Cabinets Fairfield CA 94534


Cabinets Suisun City CA

Cabinet Craftsmen Suisun City CA 94585
California Cabinet Suisun City CA 94585
PC Group Suisun City CA 94585
Pasion's Cabinetry Suisun City CA 94585
Signature Cabinetry Suisun City CA 94585

 

Cabinets Vacaville CA

Chris Takacs Custom Cabinets Vacaville CA 95688
Eddy's Custom Cabinets Vacaville CA 95687
Wood Specialties Vacaville CA 95687


Cabinets Vallejo CA

A Cabinet & Flooring Outlet Vallejo CA 94592
Charlie Jones & Son Cabinet Vallejo CA 94589
Creative Custom Cabinetry Vallejo CA 94590
Creative Environment Vallejo CA 94589-2321
North Bay Cabinets Vallejo CA 94590
Olde World Mill & Cabinet Vallejo CA 94592
Wimpy's Woods Vallejo CA 94590
Woodshop Vallejo CA 94590

 

 

Cabinet Companies Vallejo Area

County

City-Area

City

Cabinet Makers Found

Solano

Vallejo

Benicia CA

12

Solano

Vallejo

Mare Island CA

0

Solano

Vallejo

Vallejo CA

9

Updated June 30, 2010
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