KITCHEN
Kitchen Cabinet Installation Cost: Per Linear Foot in 2026
Estimate kitchen cabinet installation cost per linear foot — with the free remodeling calculator.
Cabinets are the biggest single line item in a kitchen remodel. The spread between stock and custom is enormous — this guide breaks down the real 2026 cost.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Kitchen cabinets installed run $100–$650 per linear foot for stock and semi-custom in 2026; custom runs $500–$1,200. A typical kitchen has 20–35 linear feet, so $4,000–$12,000 installed is normal.
What it costs
Stock cabinets run $100–$300 per linear foot installed. Semi-custom runs $200–$650. Custom runs $500–$1,200. Installer labor alone runs $50–$70 per linear foot ($100–$300 in some markets).
- Stock: $100–$300 per linear ft
- Semi-custom: $200–$650 per linear ft
- Custom: $500–$1,200 per linear ft
- Labor only: $50–$70 per linear ft
What changes the price
Old cabinet removal adds $100–$200 per unit. Wall prep, moving plumbing or electrical, and crown trim add more. Two-story kitchens and difficult access push labor up.
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