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KraftMaid Construction in Claremont, CA | Stallion Contractors
Stallion Contractors provides independent KraftMaid cabinet installation, refacing, and full kitchen remodeling across Claremont, CA. We’re not a manufacturer-authorized dealer. We’re a licensed general contractor whose crews have worked inside Claremont’s older bungalows and mid-century ranches long enough to know how KraftMaid’s construction behaves in this specific climate, and how Claremont’s tree-protection and design-review requirements shape every cabinet run we anchor. Call (855) 600-3192 to schedule a free estimate for KraftMaid work in your Claremont home.
Why Claremont Residents Choose Us for KraftMaid Service
We’ve installed and serviced KraftMaid cabinetry for years in Claremont’s older and period homes, from full kitchen remodels to single-cabinet refacing, and we also provide KraftMaid service in La Verne. We know the brand’s construction, door styles, and finish behavior, and we work independent of any manufacturer authorization. That independence means our recommendation is based on what your kitchen actually needs, not on moving product through a showroom.
Ruben Montoya, our owner, grew up in Colton and learned construction at San Bernardino Valley College, where the hands-on programs put him on job sites before he ever had a business card. He still pays more attention to the final ten percent of a job than most contractors pay to the first ninety. That’s how we handle KraftMaid work in Claremont, and it’s the same approach we bring to KraftMaid repair in Upland: we square the boxes, level the runs, and make sure the drawer glides feel right before we call it done. Good work doesn’t need a sales pitch, it needs the right materials and someone who knows what they’re doing.
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Common KraftMaid Construction Problems We Solve in Claremont
- Thermofoil delamination on Vantage and Prelude doors. Claremont’s hot, dry summers and intense sun exposure through original single-pane windows cause KraftMaid’s thermofoil doors to peel and delaminate at the edges, especially on south- and west-facing kitchen walls. We replace the door fronts with painted maple or new thermofoil, depending on your budget and how the rest of the run has held up.
- Swollen or softened cabinet boxes from old plumbing leaks. Original plywood or particleboard boxes in older KraftMaid lines often swell and soften when plumbing leaks or roof repairs go unnoticed in tight Claremont bungalow kitchens. We cut out the damaged section, reinforce what’s still sound, and match new boxes where full replacement makes more sense.
- Worn hinges and drawer glides in small galley kitchens. Full-overlay hinges and drawer glides in early KraftMaid installations wear out from constant use in the small, high-traffic galley kitchens common near the Colleges, causing doors to sag and drawers to stick. Soft-close replacements usually restore the kitchen in a single visit.
- Finish cracking and joint separation on painted or glazed doors. Claremont’s humidity swings, from winter rains to summer Santa Ana winds, can crack painted or glazed KraftMaid door finishes when interior ventilation is inadequate in older homes. We’ll tell you honestly whether refinishing will hold up or if replacement doors are the better long-term answer.
- Layouts that can’t accommodate modern cabinet depths. Older Claremont kitchens, especially in Craftsman bungalows, weren’t built for standard modern cabinet depths. We adjust KraftMaid cabinet layouts, sometimes shaving filler strips or reconfiguring corners, so the new cabinets actually fit the room without eating the only walking path.
KraftMaid Service in Claremont: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Claremont’s protected coast live oaks and sycamores often have root zones that extend into kitchen and bathroom footprints. Those trees aren’t just scenery, they’re city-protected, and the city’s tree-review process can trigger pier-and-beam foundation requirements or adjusted cabinet layouts instead of slab work. What does that mean for your KraftMaid cabinets? It changes how we anchor the base cabinets and run plumbing. In older homes especially, we’re often working around roots that dictate where a sink line can go, which shifts where the KraftMaid base cabinets sit. We’ve handled enough of these in Claremont and in nearby KraftMaid service in San Antonio Heights to plan for the review process before we tear into anything, so you don’t get a stop-work surprise from the city planning department.
In a 1920s Craftsman bungalow near the Claremont Colleges, we replaced a failing KraftMaid Vantage thermofoil cabinet run where the doors had delaminated after years of sun exposure through original single-pane windows. We matched the existing door profile with new KraftMaid painted maple fronts, added soft-close hinges, and adjusted the layout slightly to clear a protected oak’s root zone. The homeowner got a period-appropriate kitchen that passed city design review. That’s the kind of job this city throws at you, and it’s the kind we’re built for.
KraftMaid Models & Products We Service in Claremont
We service the full KraftMaid lineup: Vantage Series, Prelude Series, Expression Series, and Aspire Series. That includes factory-finished door and drawer-front replacement, box repair, hinge and glide upgrades, and full cabinet installation. We source genuine KraftMaid replacement doors, drawer fronts, and hardware when available. When OEM parts are discontinued or backordered, we use quality aftermarket hinges and glides that match the original specifications. Our repair-vs-replace advice is honest: if the boxes are solid, refinishing or rehinging usually beats full replacement, but we won’t recommend patching a failing cabinet when a new KraftMaid cabinet costs less over five years.
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What drives KraftMaid work in Claremont varies: the scope of the cabinet run, whether we’re refacing or installing new, and whether Claremont’s tree-review or design-review process adds time to the plan. Here’s what to expect:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Installation & Refacing | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Full Kitchen Remodeling | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small & Partial Kitchen Remodels | $9,000 – $20,000 |
Every free estimate includes a line-item written quote so you can see exactly where the money goes before you sign. No change orders after the fact. Call (855) 600-3192 to have Ruben or one of our project leads walk your Claremont kitchen and give you real numbers, not a showroom pitch.
Serving Claremont, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re a Claremont General Contractor based in this area and know the community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – KraftMaid Construction in Claremont
Yes, we match existing KraftMaid door profiles and finishes in most cases, including painted maple, glazed finishes, and thermofoil. We’ll need to see the original door style in person, or at minimum a photo with good lighting, because KraftMaid has shifted some profiles over the years. Call (855) 600-3192 and we’ll tell you if a match is realistic before you spend a dime.
Depends on the boxes. If the cabinet boxes are solid and only the thermofoil door fronts have delaminated, replacing the doors is usually the better path. If the boxes are swelling or the hinges have torn out, you’re likely looking at new cabinet sections. We’ll give you the honest repair-vs-replace answer either way. Call (855) 600-3192 for an assessment and a written quote.
Not for a simple cabinet swap. But if your project changes plumbing locations, touches a protected tree’s root zone, or alters the kitchen’s footprint, Claremont’s design-review and tree-protection rules can kick in. We know which triggers apply because we’ve navigated them on this side of the Inland Empire for years. Call (855) 600-3192 and we’ll tell you upfront what your specific kitchen needs for permits.
Claremont’s dry summer heat and Santa Ana wind exposure cause wood and thermofoil to expand and contract, which shows up first as hairline cracks in painted finishes and edge peel on thermofoil doors. The fix is usually replacement doors with a finish matched to your home’s actual sun exposure, not just the showroom sample. Call (855) 600-3192 and we’ll look at how your specific kitchen is handling the local climate.
Yes, but the layout has to respect the room’s actual dimensions. We’ve installed KraftMaid Vantage and Prelude cabinets in galley kitchens near the Claremont Colleges where every inch counts. The trick is choosing door styles and cabinet depths that don’t choke the walkway. Call (855) 600-3192 for a free kitchen measurement and a real plan, not a guess.
Service Areas Near Claremont
We provide KraftMaid service across Claremont and the surrounding Inland Empire communities, including KraftMaid service in Montclair, KraftMaid service in Calimesa, plus Colton, Bloomington, San Antonio Heights, Loma Linda, and Redlands. If you’re in a neighboring city and wondering whether we’ll come out, call and ask.
You can also learn more about our full KraftMaid sales & service capabilities or read about everything we do across the Claremont service area.
Book Your KraftMaid Service in Claremont Today
Your KraftMaid cabinets deserve a crew that knows this city’s bungalows, oak trees, and design-review process as well as they know cabinet construction. Call (855) 600-3192 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll walk the space, give you a written line-item quote, and tell you straight what it takes.
Written by Ruben Montoya, Owner at Stallion Contractors, serving Claremont and the Inland Empire.