Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
FenceFree written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
KraftMaid Construction in Montclair, CA | San Mateo Construction
We handle KraftMaid cabinet installation, refacing, repair, and full kitchen remodels across Montclair’s 91763 ZIP code. The one thing that makes our KraftMaid work here different: we know these older tract homes inside out, so we plan every cabinet job around out-of-plumb walls, tight driveways, and occupied kitchens rather than pretending it’s a clean new-build install. Montclair is fully built out, and that changes how KraftMaid work gets done. Call (855) 901-7266 for a free estimate on your kitchen or bath project.
We’re an independent KraftMaid service provider, not a manufacturer-authorized shop. Our credibility comes from having installed and reworked KraftMaid cabinetry in dozens of older Pomona Valley homes. We know how the all-plywood boxes, full-extension guides, and painted finishes actually hold up under real use. That knowledge shapes everything we do in Montclair, from parts matching to how we square a box against a wall that hasn’t been straight since Eisenhower was in office. Whether you’re swapping a tired KraftMaid sales & service run or adding an island, we approach it the same way: look at what’s actually failing, then fix or replace only what needs it.
Noel Carrington, our owner, grew up learning to pour concrete footings with his father in San Mateo. Three decades of residential work since then taught him that old walls and new cabinets rarely agree on what “square” means. “Tell me what you actually need, and we’ll figure out the right way to build it.” That’s the operating principle on every KraftMaid in Claremont and Montclair job we take. We’re fully licensed and insured, and we carry written line-item pricing so you know exactly what you’re paying for before we touch a single cabinet.
Why Montclair Residents Choose Us for KraftMaid Service
Most cabinet installers in Montclair can hang a box on a wall. Fewer know what to do when that wall is a bowed 1950s plaster surface that’s drifted half an inch out of level over six decades. We do. KraftMaid’s all-plywood construction and full-extension drawer guides are good hardware, but they’re unforgiving when the mounting surface isn’t flat. Our crews shim, re-square, and adjust until doors and reveals line up the way KraftMaid intended.
We also understand the local climate. Montclair sits in the inland Pomona Valley, where hot, dry summers and seasonal Santa Ana winds pull moisture out of wood finishes faster than coastal installations ever experience. That’s why painted KraftMaid door faces checking near sink and dishwasher runs is such a common call for us here. We repair or reface those faces with finishes matched to the original, then tell you honestly whether the existing boxes are worth keeping. We’re not tied to any manufacturer warranty or authorization, which means our recommendation is about what’s right for your house. We work throughout the Montclair service area, from older single-story tracts to newer infill builds.
Styles & brands we work with
Common KraftMaid Construction Problems We Solve in Montclair
Here’s what we see repeatedly in Montclair kitchens and baths, and what each one actually means for your cabinetry:
- Painted and glazed door faces checking near the sink and dishwasher. The inland heat and Santa Ana wind cycles in Montclair dry out finishes aggressively, especially on doors that catch frequent moisture from dishwashing and food prep. We sand, re-prime, and refinish to match your existing run, or reface the whole set if the checking has spread too far.
- Loose full-extension drawer guides and soft-close hinges at the cabinet side panel. In 1950s-70s stick-frame homes where the wall itself is out of plumb, the cabinet box racks over time and the screws holding the hardware start working loose. We re-square the box against the wall, replace worn OEM guides, and reset the reveals so drawers don’t bind.
- Swollen toe-kicks and delaminating sink base boxes from slow under-sink leaks. Plywood is strong, but it doesn’t like standing water. By the time the door alignment drifts and the toe-kick swells, the leak has usually been slow for months. We cut out the damaged sections and rebuild or replace the box, then address the plumbing that caused it.
- Doors rubbing and reveal lines wandering against bowed original walls. This is a fitment failure, not a KraftMaid box failure. Montclair’s older tract homes have plaster and drywall surfaces that drift. We flush-mount and shim the boxes so doors hang square even when the wall behind them doesn’t.
- Kitchen islands on uneven slab floors from the 1950s-70s. Montclair’s original post-WWII slabs settle, especially near exterior walls and old plumbing trenches. Islands need leveling before boxes go in, or the entire run sits cock-eyed. We survey and level first, then build.
KraftMaid Service in Montclair: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Montclair is essentially built out. There’s no new subdivision work to absorb the market, which means nearly every KraftMaid job we take here is a remodel, addition, or tear-down rebuild on an already-developed lot. For a kitchen or bath swap, that translates into working inside a finished, occupied 1950s-70s tract house, often with a single driveway that can’t hold a delivery truck, a garage full of the family’s storage, and the expectation that the room will be functional again by the weekend. We plan cabinet delivery and demo around tight driveways and limited staging. We coordinate with homeowners on which dumpster day works and where the materials go. We’ve worked on homes off Holt Boulevard where the only staging area was the front lawn, which meant sequence-planning the delivery, the demo, and the install so nothing sat exposed in the heat longer than necessary. That kind of planning is the difference between a one-week kitchen and a three-week headache.
The planning-counter reality is also real. Montclair’s built-out status means contractors here spend as much time dealing with setback and lot-coverage variances for rear-yard ADUs and room additions as they do swinging hammers, which is why homeowners often need KraftMaid repair in La Verne and surrounding areas too. When a homeowner wants a KraftMaid kitchen run extended into what was a dining nook, or a bathroom vanity added to a converted garage, we handle the permit package and the planning counter conversations. That’s part of the job, and it’s why single-source accountability matters: one contractor who knows both the cabinetry and the permit reality keeps the project moving instead of stalling between trades.
KraftMaid Models & Products We Service in Montclair
We work across the KraftMaid lineup you’re likely to find in Montclair homes: Momentum frameless full-access boxes, HomeCrest mid-tier stained-maple door styles, Vantage painted and glazed L-shape kitchen runs, and the KraftMaid bath vanity and linen cabinet lines. On the parts side, we match KraftMaid OEM hinges, drawer guides, and touch-up finishes where they’re still available, so your boxes and door faces stay true to the original. When an OEM line has been discontinued, we use quality aftermarket hardware that’s spec-compatible. We stock common KraftMaid hinge and guide parts locally for fast Montclair turnaround, which means most hardware fixes happen the same visit.
We’re an independent contractor, not a factory-authorized dealer. That’s a distinction that matters. It means we have no incentive to steer you toward a new cabinet order when your existing boxes are solid and a reface would be honest money. If the carcass is delaminated or racked beyond shimming, we’ll tell you to replace it. If only the faces and hardware are tired, we’ll tell you that too. Noel Carrington built this company on that kind of straight talk.
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterKraftMaid Service Pricing in Montclair
Here’s what KraftMaid-related work typically costs in Montclair. These are market-calibrated ranges, not promises, and your specific project will land somewhere within them depending on scope, layout, wall condition, and finish selections:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
What drives the cost most in Montclair is wall condition. An out-of-plumb wall takes more shimming, more time, and more trim work to make KraftMaid boxes sit square. We include that in the estimate up front, not as a change order halfway through. Your free estimate includes a site walk, measurements, finish matching, and a written line-item scope. Call (855) 901-7266 to schedule one.
Serving Montclair, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Montclair area and provide KraftMaid service in Ontario, Montclair, and throughout the Pomona Valley. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – KraftMaid Construction in Montclair
Yes, and that’s most of what we do. We remove the old boxes, shim and re-square against your existing walls, and install the new KraftMaid run without touching plumbing or electrical beyond what the cabinet layout requires. Expect the kitchen to be usable within the same week. Call (855) 901-7266 for a site walk and fixed estimate.
In Montclair’s dry inland heat, finish checking on sink-run and dishwasher-adjacent doors is common. If the box underneath is solid plywood and the damage is surface-level, we sand, re-prime, and refinish to match. If the door faces are checking across more than a few doors, refacing the entire front is usually the better dollar. If the box itself is delaminated from a slow leak, replacement is the honest call. We’ll show you the damage and tell you straight. Call (855) 901-7266 to set up an assessment.
We can. KraftMaid finish codes and door styles are documented, and we match stain and paint to your existing faces using the original KraftMaid color references. For discontinued finishes, we custom-match at a local finishing shop. Islands and run extensions are some of our most common Montclair projects, especially on homes where the original 1950s-70s layout still has the same footprint.
Almost always, the wall behind the cabinet has drifted out of plumb, and the box has racked to follow it. Montclair’s original stick-frame tract homes settle unevenly, especially near exterior walls and old plumbing lines. We remove the face frames, shim the boxes square, and reset the hardware so drawers and doors move cleanly. It’s a half-day fix on most runs.
We’re an independent contractor, not manufacturer-authorized. Your KraftMaid product warranty covers manufacturing defects in the cabinets themselves, independent of who installs them. Our workmanship warranty covers the installation. If you need warranty parts, we help you navigate the claim and install the replacements.
Service Areas Near Montclair
We serve Montclair and the surrounding Pomona Valley communities, including KraftMaid service in Hesperia up the Cajon Pass, KraftMaid service in Upland to the east, plus Ontario, Pomona, and Claremont. If you’re within a short drive of the 91763, call us and we’ll schedule the estimate.
Book Your KraftMaid Service in Montclair Today
We’re taking new Montclair kitchen and bath projects now. Call (855) 901-7266 for a free estimate, a written line-item scope, and a straight answer on whether your KraftMaid boxes are worth keeping or replacing.
Written by Noel Carrington, Owner at San Mateo Construction, serving Montclair and the Pomona Valley with KraftMaid installation, refacing, and repair.