Planning Guide and Tips

Complete Guide: What to Expect with Cabinet Installation Process

We’ve created this guide to provide you with valuable insights into cabinet installations. We understand that installing cabinets can be a complex process, but we’re here to help make it easier for you. By knowing what to expect and being mindful of potential challenges, Oceanside Cabinets can guide you towards a smoother and more successful installation experience!

There are 4 steps within our installation phase at Oceanside Cabinets:

Step 1: Scheduling

We will send you a copy of the contract and the final plans.

Please notify us any install requests, items not specifically noted will be left to our professional discretion.

Next, we will offer dates through email. Please confirm the dates through email.

Please do not consider your dates confirmed until you have received email confirmation. Please notify us of any schedule changes as soon as possible.

Items to consider:

1.We typically book kitchen installations 4-5 weeks out.

2. Install should be before the final coat on the floors and before the final coat of paint.

3. The appliances can not be in the space during install.

4. Please have your knobs and pulls onsite.

5. The final balance is due prior to delivery. Please mail this in when we schedule your delivery.

Step 2: Cabinet Installation by Our Professional Installers

We typically deliver your cabinets before the install.

Our delivery team will call ahead. They will need to place:

Install should be before the final coat on the floors and before the final coat of paint.

The appliances can not be in the space during install.

Large cabinets directly into the space, not in an adjacent room or garage.

Small cabinets and other pieces may need to be placed in an adjacent room or garage.

Please have your knobs and pulls onsite.

Our installers are excited to be your cabinetry partner. They are carefully selected subcontractors we use on a regular basis.

Our teams typically arrive between 8am and 9am and leave between 4pm and 5pm. They should be the only workers in the space.

The final balance is due prior to delivery. Please mail this in when we schedule your delivery.

Please be onsite during the last day of install to:

a) Choose hardware locations

b) Review each cabinet with your installer and create a Punch List (defective or incomplete items)

Step 3: Punch List(s)

We understand that you need some time to use and inspect each cabinet. If you notice anything, please let us know. We are eager to resolve any defects.

We will email you the Punch List and schedule a phone call to review it. We will ask for your email confirmation on the punch list, before it is ordered.

Our goal is to return within two weeks. Depending on the supply chain and if items need to be ordered, this may or may not be possible.

We work diligently to complete your project within one Punch List. If necessary, we will return for PL2. After PL2, your installation will be considered complete and your project will move to the follow up stage.

Please keep in mind that we are more than happy to come out to do maintenance, adjustments, or touch ups for you. It is in our best interest to keep your kitchen looking great for years to come, so please do not hesitate to give us a call.

Step 4: Follow Up

If you request additional items outside of the contract and plans, these items will be considered follow up items.

If the client requests additional punch list items after PL2, these items will be considered follow up items.

Oceanside Cabinets reserves the right to charge a $150 “additional work” fee for follow up items including:

Additional visits due to unforeseen conditions created by the homeowner and/or contractor.

Touch up items due to damage caused by other contractors on site.

Hardware installation

Follow up items will be completed at the convenience of Oceanside Cabinet’s installation schedule.

Touch ups and adjustments within the first year are free of charge.

Touch ups, adjustments, and other work beyond one year will be charged on a time and materials basis.