How much does cabinet door replacement cost?
Replacing kitchen cabinet doors often costs $2,200 - $6,600 for many kitchens. Smaller door-only projects can be lower, while custom doors, drawer fronts, paint/stain finishing, soft-close hinges, and new hardware can push projects higher.
Door replacement sits between painting and refacing. You keep cabinet boxes, skip full veneer work on the faces in many cases, and update the most visible parts: doors, drawer fronts, hinges, pulls, and knobs.
Cabinet door replacement cost by scope
Basic replacement doors
$2,200 - $5,000How to tellStandard sizes, paint-grade doors, existing boxes stay, minimal hardware changes
The fixOrder replacement doors and install on existing boxes
Doors plus drawer fronts
$3,000 - $7,500+How to tellDrawer fronts need to match the new door style
The fixReplace doors and drawer fronts as a coordinated set
Custom wood, finish, or specialty style
$5,000 - $12,000+How to tellInset doors, wood stain, shaker/custom profile, glass panels, or matching old cabinets
The fixOrder custom doors and finish to match the design
Hinges, pulls, knobs, and soft-close upgrades
$300 - $2,500+ add-onHow to tellOld hinges do not align, visible hardware is outdated, or soft-close is desired
The fixReplace hinges and hardware; drill new holes where required
Box faces also need a new finish
May become a refacing projectHow to tellNew doors will not match old face frames, side panels, or exposed cabinet boxes
The fixPaint, stain, veneer, or reface exposed cabinet faces
Before replacing cabinet doors
- Count doors and drawer fronts separately and note glass doors, tall pantry doors, corner doors, and damaged boxes.
- Ask whether measuring, hinge boring, soft-close hinges, hardware drilling, finishing, and installation are included.
- Check whether old cabinet boxes and face frames will look mismatched next to the new doors.
- Compare door replacement with cabinet painting, refacing, and full cabinet replacement before ordering.
Unlock the hiring checklist
Use this before you call a cabinet and countertop, so you know what to ask and what to avoid.
Call a pro when…
- Door sizes, hinge locations, or face frames are not standard
- You need drawer fronts, glass doors, soft-close hardware, or finish matching
- The exposed cabinet boxes need painting, staining, veneer, or panels
- Doors are damaged but the cabinet layout and boxes still work
- You want a clean look without a full cabinet tear-out
Repair or replace?
Replace doors when the boxes are sound and the layout works but the doors are worn, dated, or damaged. Paint when doors are solid and the style is fine. Reface when visible box faces need a new surface too. Replace cabinets when boxes are swollen, sagging, poorly laid out, or not worth upgrading.
Need a cleaner scope before you call around?
Use the cabinets and countertops checklist to compare the same work, questions, cleanup, and warranty before choosing a local company.
Related questions
Is replacing cabinet doors cheaper than refacing?
Often yes, because refacing also covers cabinet faces with veneer or laminate. If the old boxes and face frames will not match the new doors, the job can turn into a refacing or painting project.
Can I replace only some cabinet doors?
You can, but matching style, age, finish, and hinge locations can be difficult. Partial replacement works best for damaged doors in a less visible area or when the same door line is still available.
Do new cabinet doors include hinges and hardware?
Not always. Ask whether hinges, hinge boring, pulls, knobs, soft-close hardware, drilling, and installation are included or priced separately.