Custom kitchen cabinets in Morgan Hill, CA

Stock, semi-custom and custom

Stock cabinets come in fixed widths, usually in 3-inch steps, with fillers to close gaps. Semi-custom lines let you change depth, finish and some sizes. Custom cabinets are made to order with no fixed sizes, and take longer to build.

How they are built

Face-frame cabinets have a solid frame around the box opening; frameless (European-style) cabinets don't, which gives slightly more interior space. Box material is usually plywood or furniture-grade particleboard. Drawer boxes may be dovetailed, with full-extension, soft-close slides.

Door styles

Shaker, slab and raised-panel doors can be full overlay, covering the frame, or inset, set flush inside it. Inset doors look traditional and take the most precise work.

Permits in Morgan Hill

The City lists residential kitchen and bathroom remodels under its Simple Plan Check, which means the plans need Building Division review only, not a separate planning approval.
The City requires a permit for any alteration or repair of an existing building, so moving plumbing, adding circuits, changing a gas line or opening a wall all go through the Building Division.
If you are unsure whether your scope needs a permit, the Building Division answers that question directly.

City of Morgan Hill Building Division · 17575 Peak Ave, (408) 778-6480

Common questions

Are custom cabinets worth it?

They make the most difference in kitchens with unusual dimensions or when you want a specific look. In a standard rectangular kitchen, semi-custom lines often get close.

How long do custom cabinets take?

They are built after final measurements, so lead times are longer than for stock cabinets. Ask each remodeler for the shop's current lead time in the written estimate.