One of the first questions homeowners across Northeast Ohio ask when they're thinking about a kitchen update is a simple one: what's this going to cost?
It's the right question to ask. And the honest answer is: it depends on several factors that vary from kitchen to kitchen. But we can give you a realistic breakdown so you can plan with your eyes open — not get surprised halfway through a project.
At Bear Cabinetry, we've been doing this in Euclid and across Lake County and Cuyahoga County since 1977. We've seen every kitchen size, every budget, and every style request. Here's what we've learned about what cabinet remodels actually cost in this market.
The single biggest variable is how many cabinets you need. A tight galley kitchen in a Euclid bungalow might need 15 to 18 cabinet boxes. A large open-concept kitchen in Mentor or Solon could need 30 or more. More cabinets means more material, more design time, and more installation hours.
Not all cabinets are built the same. Here's what the construction types mean for your investment:
Choosing plywood over particleboard adds cost up front but saves money on repairs and replacements down the road.
Bear Cabinetry carries four cabinet lines — Forevermark, Jim Bishop, Kraftsman, and Marsh — each designed for different budgets and style preferences. The line you choose, combined with the door style and finish (painted, stained, or glazed), has a major effect on total cost. Custom paint colors run more than standard finishes. Specialty hardware adds up too.
A lot of homeowners forget to factor in the labor side. Tear-out of your old cabinets, disposal, and installation of new ones are a significant portion of the total project cost. At Bear Cabinetry, all of this is done by our own in-house crew — the same people every time, no subcontractors. That matters for both quality and cost predictability.
Based on projects we complete regularly across Cuyahoga and Lake Counties, here are realistic installed cost ranges:
| Kitchen Type | Installed Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen (under 150 sq ft) | $8,000 – $14,000 |
| Mid-size kitchen (150–250 sq ft) | $14,000 – $22,000 |
| Large kitchen (250+ sq ft) | $22,000 – $35,000+ |
| Investment property / flip | $6,000 – $12,000 |
These ranges assume full tear-out, haul-away, and in-house installation. Countertops, plumbing, and electrical are separate.
Home Depot and Lowe's have enormous overhead: massive retail stores, commissioned salespeople, subcontracted installers, and middleman markups on every cabinet. We don't have any of that.
We buy direct from manufacturers. We have a smaller showroom with lower overhead. And we use our own experienced installation crew rather than farming jobs out to whoever is available. That means you get better quality cabinets installed by experienced people — for less than what the box stores charge for a lesser product with an uncertain installer.
Always ask for a fully itemized quote that includes tear-out, haul-away, installation, and hardware. That's what we give every homeowner we meet with.
The best way to know what your specific kitchen will cost is to talk to us. We'll come out, take measurements, and give you a real number — no vague estimates, no bait-and-switch. We serve homeowners throughout Northeast Ohio, including Euclid, Mentor, Willoughby, Wickliffe, Lyndhurst, South Euclid, Beachwood, Solon, and all surrounding communities.
Call us at (216) 481-9282 or visit us at 23560 Lakeland Blvd, Euclid, OH 44132. See our full kitchen cabinet services, or if you're in Mentor, check out our Mentor service page to see how we serve your area.
Free custom design consultation. No pressure. No obligation. Bear Cabinetry has been serving Northeast Ohio since 1977.