What Cabinets & Countertops in Tice Actually Costs - and How Long the Job Takes
Cabinets & countertops in Tice typically run $14,000 to $45,000 for a full kitchen, with most jobs finishing in 2 to 4 weeks. The wide range comes down to cabinet construction (stock vs. custom), countertop material, and whether your 1950s-era home needs wall framing corrected before new boxes go in. Call (844) 638-7249 for a free on-site estimate with line-item pricing - no surprises, just real numbers.
How We Handle Cabinets & Countertops From First Measurement to Final Walkthrough
Every Tice kitchen presents its own set of surprises, especially in the older concrete block homes that dominate this community. We follow a proven five-stage sequence that keeps the job moving even when the unexpected shows up. Here is exactly what to expect.
Stage 1: Measurement, Design & Material Selection (Days 1-3)
We start by laser-measuring every wall, noting exactly where the floor dips, where the ceiling sags, and which walls are dead-plumb and which are not. In Tice homes built before 1980, we almost always find at least one wall out by half an inch or more over an eight-foot run. That matters because stock cabinets have no forgiveness. We build the material order off actual as-built dimensions, not blueprints. During these three days, you pick your door style, wood species, finish, and countertop material. Every selection gets priced in writing before we order a single box.
Stage 2: Demolition & Wall Prep (Days 4-6)
Old cabinets come out, countertops get pulled, and we open the wall cavities enough to check for moisture damage, termite scarring, and code deficiencies the county inspector will flag. Tice’s humidity means we occasionally find mold behind original 1960s backsplash substrate - nothing dramatic, just old organic adhesives that never fully dried after Hurricane Ian. If we find rot or framing that needs sistering, we show you photos and give you a fixed-price change order before any new lumber gets nailed in.
Stage 3: Rough-In Adjustments (Days 6-8)
If you are moving a sink location, adding under-cabinet lighting circuits, or reconfiguring the appliance layout, this is where the electrician and plumber do their rough-in work. Permits get pulled through Lee County’s building department in Fort Myers before this stage starts - we pre-schedule inspections the moment the permit application goes in, because post-Ian backlogs can add a week of waiting if you do not plan ahead. Once the rough-in passes, we close the walls and move to installation.
Stage 4: Cabinet Installation (Days 9-12)
Cabinets arrive and our installers set the base boxes first, shimming everything to dead level regardless of what the floor does. Wall cabinets go up next, anchored into studs - never just drywall anchors - with blocking added where existing framing does not line up. Doors and drawer fronts get adjusted for even reveals, and hardware goes on once everything is square. If you ordered soft-close hinges or full-extension drawer glides, we test every single one before the countertop template crew arrives.
Stage 5: Countertop Template, Fabrication & Installation (Days 13-20)
Countertops get templated only after the base cabinets are set and locked in place. For natural stone and quartz, fabrication takes 5 to 7 days off-site. Laminate and butcher block go faster - often installed within 48 hours of templating. Once the tops are set, the plumber returns to hook up the sink and dishwasher, and our trim carpenter installs any remaining filler strips, toe kicks, and crown molding. Final walkthrough happens with you present. If anything is not right, it gets fixed under our 730-Day Done Right Promise - no argument, no delay.
The Options You Will Choose Between for Cabinets & Countertops
Every choice you make in a Tice kitchen remodel shapes both the final look and the final invoice. Here are the real trade-offs we walk homeowners through, with no sugar-coating.
- Stock cabinets: Pre-built boxes in set widths, usually plywood sides with MDF doors, delivered in 1-2 weeks. The budget-friendly option, but you live with the standard sizes - filler strips bridge the gaps where your walls are not perfectly straight. Expect 15 to 25 years of daily use before hinges start showing wear.
- Semi-custom cabinets: Built to order with more door styles, finish options, and depth adjustments. You can specify full-extension drawers, soft-close hardware, and roll-out trays exactly where you want them. Lead time runs 4 to 8 weeks. This hits the sweet spot for most Tice homeowners who plan to stay in the house long-term.
- Custom cabinets: Built to any dimension, any wood species, any configuration. We can scribe face frames to wavy block walls that stock boxes would leave looking sloppy. Lead time stretches 8 to 14 weeks and the price climbs accordingly, but you get exactly what you want with zero fillers.
- Laminate countertops: The lowest-cost option, installed fast, and today’s high-definition laminates do a surprisingly good job mimicking stone. They will scratch and scorch, though - this is not a lifetime surface.
- Quartz (engineered stone): Non-porous, stain-resistant, no sealing required. Brands like Cambria offer consistent color patterns stone quarries cannot guarantee. Quartz runs mid-to-high in the countertop price spectrum and handles Tice’s humidity without a hint of trouble.
- Granite: Natural stone with one-of-a-kind veining. It needs periodic sealing and can stain if oil or wine sits on it, but nothing matches its depth. Many older Tice homes were originally built with laminate counters, so granite represents a genuine value upgrade that buyers notice.
- Butcher block: Warm, organic, and sandable if it gets scratched. It requires regular oiling and does not love standing water near the sink. Best for homeowners who cook often and do not mind maintaining a surface.
What Cabinets & Countertops Costs in Tice, FL
For a typical Tice kitchen - roughly 150 to 250 square feet - cabinets and countertops together land between $14,000 and $45,000. The number moves based on five specific variables, and we show every one of them in the written estimate you get before signing.
What drives the price toward the low end: Stock cabinets in a standard layout with no wall modifications needed, laminate or basic quartz counters, sink and appliances staying in their current locations, and no underlying framing or drywall repairs. A straightforward swap-out on a kitchen with square walls and a level floor can come in around $14,000 to $22,000.
What drives the price toward the high end: Semi-custom or custom cabinets with extended uppers, glass-front doors, pull-out pantry units, and soft-close everything. Countertops in premium quartz or exotic granite with a full-height backsplash and an oversized island. Moving the sink or relocating the refrigerator means new plumbing and electrical rough-ins, which adds permit complexity and trade labor. Some Tice homes - particularly those where Ian’s winds shifted framing - need wall straightening or header replacement before cabinets can be hung. Jobs with all of these factors routinely reach $38,000 to $45,000.
Every written estimate from us includes the cabinet order, countertop fabrication and installation, demolition and disposal, wall prep, sink and appliance hookup reconnection, and all required Lee County permits. It does not include new appliances, flooring, or full kitchen electrical rewiring unless those are scoped separately. We offer 0% financing for 18 months and $1,000 off projects over $10,000, which puts a high-quality cabinet and countertop job within reach without stretching your budget to the breaking point.
What Tice Homes Specifically Do to a Cabinet & Countertop Job
Tice’s housing stock is different from what you see twenty minutes south in newer Fort Myers subdivisions. Most homes here are modest CBS ranch houses built between the 1950s and early 1970s, and their kitchens were designed for a different era - smaller footprints, lower ceiling heights, and wall framing that has settled unevenly over six decades of Florida humidity and occasional storm surge. When we open a Tice kitchen, we routinely find original wiring that needs updating to meet current code, and slab floors that dip an inch or more from the exterior wall to the center of the room. Leveling base cabinets on a floor like that requires patient shimming and custom toe-kick scribing - it is slow, careful work, and it is why the cabinet installers who do well here are the ones who treat every box like a piece of furniture.
Permits for a cabinet and countertop job - especially one involving electrical or plumbing changes - flow through Lee County’s building department in Fort Myers. Post-Ian permit volumes mean inspection slots fill faster than they did five years ago. We pre-schedule inspections at the moment of permit application, which keeps your job from sitting idle waiting on a county inspector. That local scheduling discipline, and familiarity with how unincorporated Lee County enforces Florida Building Code on renovation projects, is something we have built into our process over years of working in Tice. Homeowners who want to expand the scope beyond cabinets and counters often fold this work into a full Kitchen Remodeling in Tice with our kitchen remodeling crew, and some pair it with a Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling in Tice or a Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Tice to tackle the whole interior in one coordinated push.
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Frequently Asked - Cabinets & Countertops in Tice
Most cabinet and countertop jobs in Tice finish in 2 to 4 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. The biggest variable is countertop fabrication time - stone and quartz take 5 to 7 days off-site after templating, while laminate can be installed within 48 hours. Lee County inspection scheduling can add a few days if the rough-in work triggers a plumbing or electrical review. We build that buffer into the timeline upfront so you are not caught off guard. Call (844) 638-7249 to get a project calendar mapped to your specific kitchen.
If you are swapping cabinets and countertops without moving plumbing, electrical, or gas lines, Lee County typically does not require a building permit. The moment you relocate a sink, add an outlet, or change the appliance layout, a permit gets triggered and the work must pass inspection. We handle the permit application and coordinate with the county on your behalf - it is part of our upfront pricing, not an add-on fee buried in fine print.
Yes, and many Tice homeowners choose this approach specifically to control costs. Keeping the sink, dishwasher, and range where they are avoids plumbing rough-in charges, electrical relocations, and the permit scope that comes with moving them. The savings typically range from $1,500 to $4,000 depending on the complexity of the move you are avoiding. We will walk you through exactly what stays and what moves before any work begins - upfront pricing means you see every line item.
Quartz is the clear winner for Tice kitchens. It is non-porous, so humidity does not affect it, and it never needs sealing. Granite performs well too, but it requires periodic sealing and can stain if spills sit. Laminate holds up fine structurally in high humidity, though edge seams can swell if water pools at the sink rim repeatedly over years. Butcher block demands the most attention - regular oiling is not optional in Florida’s climate. We recommend quartz for anyone who wants to install it and forget it.
Our workmanship on cabinet installation and countertop setting is backed by the 730-Day Done Right Promise - if anything is not right, we make it right, no charge, no argument. Cabinet manufacturers carry their own warranties on materials and finish, typically 5 years to lifetime depending on the brand. Countertop fabricators warrant their seams and stone integrity, usually 1 to 10 years. We document every warranty in your project file so you know exactly who to call - though in practice, you call us at (844) 638-7249 and we handle it.
Ready to Price Your Cabinets & Countertops in Tice?
You will get a free on-site estimate with real numbers - cabinet grade, countertop material, labor, permits, and timeline - all in writing before you commit. We answer the phone live, 24/7, so you are never waiting on a callback. Call (844) 638-7249 to schedule a walkthrough with Derek and the team. We will measure your Tice kitchen, talk through the options that fit your budget, and hand you a fixed-price estimate on the spot.
Written by Derek Hollenbeck, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Tice homeowners with upfront pricing and written estimates on every project.