Are custom cabinets worth it over stock?

When your layout is unusual, your ceilings are tall, or you want a specific door style and finish, custom pays off in fit and storage. For a standard layout on a tighter budget, semi-custom gets you most of the way for less.

How long do custom cabinets take?

Design and build typically run 4–8 weeks depending on the shop's queue and the finish, so we lock cabinetry early in a remodel so it's ready when demolition wraps.

Can you match or reuse my existing cabinets?

Often, yes: we can add matching units or reface existing boxes to blend old and new. We'll assess whether matching is realistic once we see the current cabinets.

Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Clackamas County

Gencon designs, builds, and installs custom and semi-custom cabinetry for Clackamas County kitchens, maximizing storage and dialing in the look, right down to the hardware.

Talk to our team: 503-825-0123

Cabinets set the tone (and the storage) for the whole kitchen. Gencon designs and builds custom and semi-custom cabinetry for Clackamas County homes, sized to your walls, your appliances, and the way you actually use the room.

A kitchen with custom dark cabinetry and island

Custom, semi-custom, or refacing: which you need

Not every kitchen needs full custom cabinetry. We'll steer you to the right tier for your space and budget:

Custom: built to any dimension, style, and wood species. Best for odd layouts, non-standard ceiling heights, and when you want a specific look.
Semi-custom: quality lines with flexible sizes and finishes at a lower price than full custom. The right call for most remodels.
Refacing: if your boxes are solid and the layout works, new doors and veneers cost a fraction of replacement.

Related: Cabinet refacing

Styles and materials we build

Clackamas County kitchens run the gamut, from Craftsman and bungalow interiors in Milwaukie and Oregon City to clean, contemporary builds in Happy Valley. We work in Shaker, flat-panel, and raised-panel door styles across painted MDF, maple, oak, and other hardwoods, with soft-close hardware and storage upgrades like pull-outs, drawer organizers, and pantry systems.

How the cabinet project runs

We measure and design first, then build and install. Because cabinets are finish work, a cabinet-only project usually doesn't require a county permit, but if we're moving plumbing or electrical to suit a new layout, that portion will. We'll tell you up front which applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are custom cabinets worth it over stock?: When your layout is unusual, your ceilings are tall, or you want a specific door style and finish, custom pays off in fit and storage. For a standard layout on a tighter budget, semi-custom gets you most of the way for less.
How long do custom cabinets take?: Design and build typically run 4–8 weeks depending on the shop's queue and the finish, so we lock cabinetry early in a remodel so it's ready when demolition wraps.
Can you match or reuse my existing cabinets?: Often, yes: we can add matching units or reface existing boxes to blend old and new. We'll assess whether matching is realistic once we see the current cabinets.

Custom Kitchen Cabinets is part of Gencon's kitchen remodeling work across Clackamas County. Explore related services:

Countertop Installation Cabinet Refacing

Thinking about custom kitchen cabinets?

Weigh your options with a team that installs this every week. No pressure to book.

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