Cabinet Making & Installation in Nelson

In Nelson, view completed work in person, get the material and hardware spec in writing, and confirm lead times and the fitting scope. Compare quotes on carcass material and hinge/runner brand, not just the headline price.

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.

In Nelson, expect the national typical per linear metre or foot of run, with premium finishes, curved or tall units, and awkward walls pushing costs up. A detailed quote itemises materials, carcasses, doors, hardware and fitting.

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.

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.

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.

Bespoke joinery is made to order, so allow several weeks lead time before fitting even begins; a single built-in might be a day or two to install, a full kitchen a week. The making, not the fitting, is where the timeline sits — confirm lead times up front.

A custom kitchen commonly runs NZD 7,000-30,000 in cabinetry; a built-in wardrobe NZD 1,800-7,500. Flat-pack is cheaper; solid-timber and spray finishes are at the premium end.