How much does cabinet making & installation cost in Hong Kong?
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Key takeaways
- Most cabinet making & installation jobs in Hong Kong land between HK$8,000–HK$300,000 — known locally as carpentry / joinery contractor.
- Built-in carpentry maximises space in Hong Kong's small flats and is priced by the foot run. It's unlicensed, but structural changes need building-management and often Buildings Department approval; wet-area carpentry should use moisture-resistant board.
- Prices below are researched national ranges, updated July 2026 — not quotes.
Cabinet Making & Installation prices by job size in Hong Kong
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in wardrobe One fitted wardrobe built and installed | HK$8,000 | HK$18,000 | HK$40,000 |
| Kitchen cabinetry Kitchen cabinets supplied and fitted | HK$25,000 | HK$55,000 | HK$120,000 |
| Whole-flat carpentry Kitchen, wardrobes and feature carpentry throughout | HK$60,000 | HK$130,000 | HK$300,000 |
Per-unit rates
| Unit | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| per foot run installed | HK$800 | HK$1,500 | HK$3,000 |
What affects the price
- Job size and scope — bigger or more complex jobs move you up the ranges above.
- Access and condition — hard-to-reach areas, older properties or neglected maintenance add labour time.
- Materials and quality level — where materials are involved, the grade you choose often matters more than labour.
- Urgency — same-day or out-of-hours work usually carries a premium.
- Where you live — large metros in Hong Kong typically run above the national range; smaller towns below it.
How to save
- Get at least three quotes and compare like-for-like scopes, not just totals.
- Be flexible on timing — off-peak slots are often cheaper.
- Bundle related tasks into one visit to spread call-out costs.
- Agree the scope in writing up front to avoid change-order surprises.
How to hire a cabinet making & installation pro in Hong Kong
- Use a renovation carpenter experienced with compact HK flats
- Confirm carcass material and door finish
- Check hardware brand and soft-close
- Confirm the foot-run price includes carcass, doors, hardware and fitting
- Verify building-management approval for any structural changes
- Get a workmanship warranty in writing
Red flags
- Moisture-prone board in wet areas
- Vague on hardware brand
- No foot-run breakdown
- Fitting or hardware excluded
- No workmanship warranty
How Handld researches prices
These are researched estimates, not quotes and not our transaction data. We compile ranges from published sources — national statistics, trade bodies and incumbent cost guides — normalise them to HKD, and adjust city pages by a population-based cost tier. Last updated July 2026. Basis: HK renovation carpentry foot-run rates; wage-ratio extrapolation from SG anchor.
Frequently asked questions
What should a cabinetry quote include?
Carcass material and thickness, door/front material and finish, hardware (hinges, runners, handles) and their brand, worktop if included, delivery, installation, and any templating or making-good. Vague per-unit prices hide big quality differences in materials and hinges.
Should I hire a cabinet maker or a kitchen company?
A cabinet maker/joiner builds to order and suits unusual spaces, one-off pieces and custom finishes. A kitchen company offers a designed package, showroom samples and project management. For a straightforward kitchen the company route is smoother; for character properties a joiner often wins.
What's the difference between flat-pack, semi-custom and bespoke cabinets?
Flat-pack (IKEA-style) is cheapest and modular; semi-custom uses standard carcasses with a wider choice of doors and sizes; bespoke is built to your exact space and spec. Bespoke costs the most but handles odd dimensions and features a modular range can't.
How much does custom cabinetry cost?
A single built-in unit like a wardrobe is the entry point; fitted kitchen cabinetry is a mid-range project; full bespoke joinery across a home is the big job. Cost is driven by linear metres/feet of run, the material and finish, and whether it's flat-pack, semi-custom or truly bespoke.
What materials are cabinets made from?
Carcasses are usually MDF, plywood or melamine-faced chipboard; fronts range from laminate and vinyl-wrapped MDF to solid timber and painted MDF. Plywood carcasses and solid or painted-MDF doors last longest; the cheapest chipboard swells if it gets wet.
How is carpentry priced in Hong Kong?
By the foot run, typically HK$800-3,000 per foot depending on material and finish, reflecting the premium on maximising tight flat space. A whole-flat carpentry fit-out is commonly HK$60,000-300,000.
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