It was 1979 and a smart business idea called cabinet refacing had captured Jost Flecks imagination. Joe, as he preferred to be called, recognized it as a smart way for homeowners to have a new kitchen that might otherwise have been beyond their budget. Instead of tearing out the whole kitchen, sturdy cabinets could be covered. He realized, though that consumers might worry that was only a temporary solution, so he devised a method for cabinet refacing that was so reliable and permanent he backed it with a Lifetime of Home Ownership Warranty.
"Tom Quartararo and Derek Sudol did an excellent job with my kitchen cabinet renovation project with Kitchen Magic. They are very knowledgeable and provided me with excellent customer service. Kitchen Magic used premium materials, high-quality custom cabinet doors and craftsmanship to upgrade the style of my kitchen. Tom was very responsive and went above and beyond during the process of the fabrication, installation and clean-up. Kitchen Magic completely transformed and modernized my kitchen! After such a positive experience, I highly recommend this company for all your kitchen renovation needs. "
Sean H on May 2025
It was 1979 and a smart business idea called cabinet refacing had captured Jost Flecks imagination. Joe, as he preferred to be called, recognized it as a smart way for homeowners to have a new kitchen that might otherwise have been beyond their budget. Instead of tearing out the whole kitchen, sturdy cabinets could be covered. He realized, though that consumers might worry that was only a temporary solution, so he devised a method for cabinet refacing that was so reliable and permanent he backed it with a Lifetime of Home Ownership Warranty.
"Tom Quartararo and Derek Sudol did an excellent job with my kitchen cabinet renovation project with Kitchen Magic. They are very knowledgeable and provided me with excellent customer service. Kitchen Magic used premium materials, high-quality custom cabinet doors and craftsmanship to upgrade the style of my kitchen. Tom was very responsive and went above and beyond during the process of the fabrication, installation and clean-up. Kitchen Magic completely transformed and modernized my kitchen! After such a positive experience, I highly recommend this company for all your kitchen renovation needs. "
Sean H on May 2025
We take great pride in our reputation of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service to meet our consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of your project. We take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job from start to finish. We look forward to working on your next project.
We take great pride in our reputation of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service to meet our consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of your project. We take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job from start to finish. We look forward to working on your next project.
Family owned & operated. Cost is determined by the job. Award winning. We specialize in kitchen cabinet refacing & replacement, countertops, and floors. We DO Not PAINT Cabinets you do NOT want to do that!!! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! No Painting Full kitchens only!
"I love my new kitchen done by American Kitchen! I would highly recommend them to everyone. Mike and Nick did an amazing job and took time to answer all of my questions. This was a wonderful experience and my kitchen looks amazing. Very professional company and they went above and beyond to fulfill my needs."
Kathy D on October 2024
Family owned & operated. Cost is determined by the job. Award winning. We specialize in kitchen cabinet refacing & replacement, countertops, and floors. We DO Not PAINT Cabinets you do NOT want to do that!!! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! No Painting Full kitchens only!
"I love my new kitchen done by American Kitchen! I would highly recommend them to everyone. Mike and Nick did an amazing job and took time to answer all of my questions. This was a wonderful experience and my kitchen looks amazing. Very professional company and they went above and beyond to fulfill my needs."
Kathy D on October 2024
We Specialize in many aspects of home remodeling. We will hang a TV and supply electric to the area, to remodeling a kitchen. We are a Small Veteran owned business. We are very Family oriented. (10% of profit from each job goes to CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelpha)
"Everything was Great. I’d definitely hire him again!"
Amber R on May 2025
We Specialize in many aspects of home remodeling. We will hang a TV and supply electric to the area, to remodeling a kitchen. We are a Small Veteran owned business. We are very Family oriented. (10% of profit from each job goes to CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelpha)
"Everything was Great. I’d definitely hire him again!"
Amber R on May 2025
Specializing in cabinet refacing for over thirty years, as an owner/operator business, we can make your dream kitchen come true, at a price you can afford.
"Jim refinished our cabinets and installed new soft close drawers and cabinet doors. Jim and his assistan's attention to detail was amazing! all the drawers and doors were aligned perfectly! They cleaned every day before leaving. They give you great value for what you pay...especially when compared to competitor. Highly recommended!!"
Wes W on August 2024
Specializing in cabinet refacing for over thirty years, as an owner/operator business, we can make your dream kitchen come true, at a price you can afford.
"Jim refinished our cabinets and installed new soft close drawers and cabinet doors. Jim and his assistan's attention to detail was amazing! all the drawers and doors were aligned perfectly! They cleaned every day before leaving. They give you great value for what you pay...especially when compared to competitor. Highly recommended!!"
Wes W on August 2024
Handy Pro Services if family owned and operated with over 20 years experience beautifying homes. We pride ourselves on offering professional service at an affordable price. We don't stop until the details of your project are done right. Contact us to discuss your next project today!
"Edwin and his crew were an awesome find for our family!! We just moved to NJ from Arizona, and we have been searching for a painter to help with many projects around our new home. Edwin just completed our master bath paint, and it turned out beautiful. He did walls, ceiling, baseboards/trim, and the bathroom door. We are excited to hire them again for our future projects!"
Robert B on November 2020
Handy Pro Services if family owned and operated with over 20 years experience beautifying homes. We pride ourselves on offering professional service at an affordable price. We don't stop until the details of your project are done right. Contact us to discuss your next project today!
"Edwin and his crew were an awesome find for our family!! We just moved to NJ from Arizona, and we have been searching for a painter to help with many projects around our new home. Edwin just completed our master bath paint, and it turned out beautiful. He did walls, ceiling, baseboards/trim, and the bathroom door. We are excited to hire them again for our future projects!"
Robert B on November 2020
Steve's Remodeling & Handyman, LLC is a small business right in Philadelphia. Steve sees your project through himself from estimate to finish without subs. Book Steve for a free estimate of your project. *We're following the rules!* During the COVID-19 shut down, we've discontinued all projects to comply with the city's order to stop all nonessential construction & remodeling. We're still taking phone call, and can do estimates via Zoom, so if you're looking around the house, thinking about a project or a repair, let us help you plan for the future.
"excellent work; carefully executed. Steve is very skilled all aspects of remodeling; dry wall, plumbing, painting, flooring, tiling and more."
Paul M on April 2025
Steve's Remodeling & Handyman, LLC is a small business right in Philadelphia. Steve sees your project through himself from estimate to finish without subs. Book Steve for a free estimate of your project. *We're following the rules!* During the COVID-19 shut down, we've discontinued all projects to comply with the city's order to stop all nonessential construction & remodeling. We're still taking phone call, and can do estimates via Zoom, so if you're looking around the house, thinking about a project or a repair, let us help you plan for the future.
"excellent work; carefully executed. Steve is very skilled all aspects of remodeling; dry wall, plumbing, painting, flooring, tiling and more."
Paul M on April 2025
Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC 35 years' experience in all phases of interior and exterior Carpentry, Remodeling and New Construction. All our work is guaranteed, and we are licensed and insured. We work cleanly and respect your home as we would our own. Our entire team of professionals is committed to providing top quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
"Wally came out and took measurements, and prepared an estimate for us. The price was fair, so we agreed to the contract. There was a minor scheduling hiccup, but it was made right. Wally's crew was professional and efficient. The work was well done, and I couldn't be happier. I would gladly contact Wally & his team for future projects. Highly professional, good prices, great work!!!"
Gregory S on May 2025
Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC 35 years' experience in all phases of interior and exterior Carpentry, Remodeling and New Construction. All our work is guaranteed, and we are licensed and insured. We work cleanly and respect your home as we would our own. Our entire team of professionals is committed to providing top quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
"Wally came out and took measurements, and prepared an estimate for us. The price was fair, so we agreed to the contract. There was a minor scheduling hiccup, but it was made right. Wally's crew was professional and efficient. The work was well done, and I couldn't be happier. I would gladly contact Wally & his team for future projects. Highly professional, good prices, great work!!!"
Gregory S on May 2025
Dave's Handyman Services in Philadelphia specializes in plastering and is here to tackle all the tasks on your "HONEY DO LIST." Our team of experienced handymen and contractors are ready to make your oy vey go away. Contact us today for all your home project needs.
"Major full, hall bath renovated over ten years ago. Needed clean-up and refresh. Dave repaired ceiling and walls, painted, replaced medicine cabinet, lighting, fan and switches. Also painted hallway and doors. Did a great job. Recommend and would use again."
FRED G on January 2022
Dave's Handyman Services in Philadelphia specializes in plastering and is here to tackle all the tasks on your "HONEY DO LIST." Our team of experienced handymen and contractors are ready to make your oy vey go away. Contact us today for all your home project needs.
"Major full, hall bath renovated over ten years ago. Needed clean-up and refresh. Dave repaired ceiling and walls, painted, replaced medicine cabinet, lighting, fan and switches. Also painted hallway and doors. Did a great job. Recommend and would use again."
FRED G on January 2022
A.W. Martin Construction, Inc. has over 26 years experience working with clients to build their home remodeling and improvement dreams into energy efficient, Eco-friendly reality. Our proprietary process and reliable supplier list help you select materials, fixtures, and designs from a wide range of choices. We handle all permitting and township inspection headaches with little or no owner involvement. Our experienced design staff can help you create a complete interior design for your remodeling needs down to the last sustainable detail. We are fully insured and state licensed, with an additional IICRC Certification as a Water Mitigation Specialist on call 24 hours a day. Email: info@awmartin.com, Website: awmartin.com
"I first submitted my information to this company through their website. I received no response to that. I then called them twice to give my information. Each time I called, they told me I would hear from somebody in two to three days. I didn't receive a reply until I left a negative review. By the time I heard from someone named Ed, I already had another company out to inspect the damage in my home. I told Ed I'd get back to him if it didn't work out with that company. That company didn't get back to me for me to pay them and provide the estimates. I decided to try submitting my information for a project on Yelp. I received interest from one company. That company didn't call when they said they would, so it seemed like it was going to fall through with them. I called back Ed to set up a day and time to come out to visit. I ended up hearing from the company that I found after submitting my project to Yelp, and it seemed like they were going to come through with the estimates I needed. I called Ed back to cancel our appointment because I didn't want him wasting his time coming if this other company was going to provide the estimates. This other company wasn't calling when they said they would, getting back to me days later when I wasn't sure if I was ever going to hear from them again. I decided to call Ed to reschedule another appointment. This time he told me his boss didn't want to be involved with providing estimates if they're going to be used in a lawsuit. He referred me to another company, which didn't respond. After getting the runaround from two other companies, Ed and AW Martin got rid of me by referring me to a company that also didn't want to get involved. If a company has a problem with their estimates being used in a lawsuit, that sends up a red flag for me. It's frustrating, but I'm quickly learning how to deal with contractors. Don't tell them what you intend to use their estimates for. Fortunately, I've found a fifth company that I believe is going to provide the estimates I need. I was honest with them and told them why I needed the estimates, and they're even willing to appear in court to back up those estimates for a fee. In that case, I'm sure I can trust them, and their estimates will help me greatly with my lawsuit."
Alexander S on April 2024
A.W. Martin Construction, Inc. has over 26 years experience working with clients to build their home remodeling and improvement dreams into energy efficient, Eco-friendly reality. Our proprietary process and reliable supplier list help you select materials, fixtures, and designs from a wide range of choices. We handle all permitting and township inspection headaches with little or no owner involvement. Our experienced design staff can help you create a complete interior design for your remodeling needs down to the last sustainable detail. We are fully insured and state licensed, with an additional IICRC Certification as a Water Mitigation Specialist on call 24 hours a day. Email: info@awmartin.com, Website: awmartin.com
"I first submitted my information to this company through their website. I received no response to that. I then called them twice to give my information. Each time I called, they told me I would hear from somebody in two to three days. I didn't receive a reply until I left a negative review. By the time I heard from someone named Ed, I already had another company out to inspect the damage in my home. I told Ed I'd get back to him if it didn't work out with that company. That company didn't get back to me for me to pay them and provide the estimates. I decided to try submitting my information for a project on Yelp. I received interest from one company. That company didn't call when they said they would, so it seemed like it was going to fall through with them. I called back Ed to set up a day and time to come out to visit. I ended up hearing from the company that I found after submitting my project to Yelp, and it seemed like they were going to come through with the estimates I needed. I called Ed back to cancel our appointment because I didn't want him wasting his time coming if this other company was going to provide the estimates. This other company wasn't calling when they said they would, getting back to me days later when I wasn't sure if I was ever going to hear from them again. I decided to call Ed to reschedule another appointment. This time he told me his boss didn't want to be involved with providing estimates if they're going to be used in a lawsuit. He referred me to another company, which didn't respond. After getting the runaround from two other companies, Ed and AW Martin got rid of me by referring me to a company that also didn't want to get involved. If a company has a problem with their estimates being used in a lawsuit, that sends up a red flag for me. It's frustrating, but I'm quickly learning how to deal with contractors. Don't tell them what you intend to use their estimates for. Fortunately, I've found a fifth company that I believe is going to provide the estimates I need. I was honest with them and told them why I needed the estimates, and they're even willing to appear in court to back up those estimates for a fee. In that case, I'm sure I can trust them, and their estimates will help me greatly with my lawsuit."
Alexander S on April 2024
Built-in cabinets can enhance property value by combining practical storage with architectural appeal. These permanent fixtures often appeal to potential buyers, particularly when crafted from quality materials and designed thoughtfully. The value increase varies depending on construction quality, material selection, and how well the design complements the home's overall aesthetic. Well-executed built-ins can make spaces more marketable and potentially increase sale prices.
Prefabricated cabinets cost significantly less than custom-built options. Stock cabinets offer standardized sizes and features at more affordable prices, while custom work requires skilled craftsmanship and made-to-order materials. However, custom cabinets provide a perfect fit for unusual spaces and precise style matching. The decision often depends on budget constraints, space requirements, and whether standard sizes adequately meet your needs.
Installation timelines vary considerably based on project complexity. Simple bookcase installations require only a few days, while elaborate entertainment centers or whole-room systems can extend to several weeks. The process includes initial design, fabrication, and on-site installation phases. Material availability, design revisions, and existing structural conditions can all affect completion times. Most medium-sized projects take approximately one to two weeks from start to finish.
Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) provides the best balance between affordability and performance for painted cabinets. This engineered material offers smooth surfaces ideal for paint finishes at lower costs than solid wood. For stained applications, less expensive hardwoods like poplar or pine provide reasonable durability with more economical pricing. The most cost-effective choice depends on your specific application, finish preferences, and expected lifespan requirements.
Most straightforward cabinet installations don't require permits. However, if your project involves structural modifications, electrical work for integrated lighting, or changes to load-bearing elements, permits may be necessary. Requirements vary by municipality, so checking with local building authorities before beginning is advisable. Professional installers can guide you through permit requirements when needed.