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KraftMaid Construction in Clermont, FL | Mason Remodeling Co Orlando
We provide independent KraftMaid cabinet installation, refacing, and full kitchen remodeling across Clermont, FL. What makes our KraftMaid work different here is simple: we’ve repaired and rebuilt these cabinets in both pre-2004 lakeside homes and brand-new stucco subdivisions, so we know exactly which failure modes show up in Florida humidity and which KraftMaid lines hold up. Call (850) 920-7745 to schedule your free estimate, and we’ll walk you through the options in plain language.
We’re not manufacturer-affiliated or authorized by KraftMaid. We’re an independent construction firm that has installed, repaired, and remodeled KraftMaid cabinetry across hundreds of homes in Lake County, from 1980s ranch kitchens to new builder-grade spec houses. That independence means we give you straight answers about when to repair a KraftMaid box, when to reface it, and when replacing makes more financial sense.
For a deeper look at our KraftMaid background, visit our KraftMaid sales & service page. For everything we cover in the area, see our Clermont service area overview.
Why Clermont Residents Choose Us for KraftMaid Service
Isaac Pruett, our owner, learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and has spent decades applying that training to real kitchens for real families. He’s been serving Orlando-area homeowners for years, from gut-renovating College Park bungalows near Edgewater Drive to handling full additions across the metro. Isaac still measures twice before he cuts once, and he’ll tell you that’s less a habit than a personality flaw he’s learned to live with.
What that means for your Clermont Bathroom Remodeling or KraftMaid kitchen project is this: we show up when we say we will, we keep the job site clean at the end of every day, and we give you a straight answer even when the answer is complicated. “Tell me what the problem is. We’ll figure out the rest from there.”
Every crew member who arrives at your door is background-checked, identity-verified, and in a clean marked uniform. Before the visit, you receive the technician’s name and photo. At the door, they show a photo ID badge. That’s The Threshold Standard, and it applies to every job we take in Clermont.
We also put the price in writing before any work starts. No verbal estimates that grow on the final bill. No surprise invoices. You get a written line-item quote, and the number on that page is the number you pay.
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Common KraftMaid Construction Problems We Solve in Clermont
We see the same issues across Clermont kitchens, and each one has a specific cause. Here’s what we handle most often:
- Thermofoil door delamination. KraftMaid’s thermofoil doors lift and peel when sustained indoor humidity gets behind the laminate. In Clermont, where lake air keeps homes damp even with AC running, this shows up first on doors near dishwashers or steam vents. We replace the doors, or reface the full run if the damage is widespread.
- Hinges loosening on full-overlay doors. Heavy KraftMaid doors on islands and high-traffic corners pull hinges loose over time, especially when original builder hardware was undersized. We upgrade to Blum or Salice soft-close hinges that match or exceed original specs.
- Drawer box sag under heavy cookware. Canned goods and cast iron are the usual culprits. Older KraftMaid drawer boxes, particularly in 1990s ranch kitchens around downtown Clermont, were not built for that load. We rebuild or replace the drawer boxes and reinforce the glides.
- Water staining at sink base toe kicks. Lakeside homes around the Clermont chain of lakes run AC less often in winter, and humidity climbs. Sink base cabinets soak up moisture at the toe kick, swelling and staining. We address the water source first, then repair or replace the damaged box.
- Pre-2004 anchoring gaps. KraftMaid cabinets installed before the 2004 Florida Building Code often lack the hurricane anchoring now required. We retrofit earthquake-style brackets and reinforce corner bases while boxes are off for refacing.
KraftMaid Service in Clermont: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Clermont’s growth from a small citrus town to a sprawling suburb created a patchwork of housing stock. You have 1970s-to-1990s ranch homes around the original downtown grid and the lakes, sitting next to 2000s-and-newer planned communities with concrete block and stucco. That split matters for KraftMaid cabinetry in a specific way.
In Clermont’s pre-2002 homes around Lake Minneola and the original downtown grid, many kitchens have KraftMaid cabinets installed before the 2004 Florida Building Code mandated cabinet anchoring for hurricane wind loads. Our crew routinely retrofits earthquake-style brackets and reinforces corner bases while we have the boxes off for refacing. In a 2008 stucco subdivision, by contrast, the anchoring is usually fine, but the builder-grade hinges and drawer glides are typically the weak point. Same brand, same city, two completely different sets of problems. That’s why we never give a quote over the phone without seeing the kitchen.
KraftMaid Models & Products We Service in Clermont
We work on all major KraftMaid lines, including Vantage, Momentum, Portofino, and Lyndale. For replacements, we source genuine KraftMaid doors, drawer fronts, and matching trim through open-market distributors when available. For hardware and soft-close retrofits, we use high-quality aftermarket parts from Blum or Salice that meet or exceed original specs.
We keep a local stock of common KraftMaid-compatible hinges, soft-close adapters, and touch-up kits in Orlando, which means faster turnaround for Clermont jobs. That said, we’re direct with clients: if a cabinet box is warped or delaminated beyond 40% of its surface, refacing wastes money compared to a new semi-custom line. Good boxes are worth saving. Bad boxes are not.
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Here’s what you can expect to budget for KraftMaid work in Clermont, based on the scope of your project:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Full Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
Your final number depends on how many linear feet of cabinetry you have, whether we’re refacing or replacing, which KraftMaid line you choose, and whether we’re adding pull-outs, soft-close retrofits, or structural reinforcement. A free estimate from us covers all of it in a written, line-item quote. Call (850) 920-7745 to book yours.
Serving Clermont, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
As a General Contractor - Clermont area firm, we’re based here and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – KraftMaid Construction in Clermont
We can usually match existing KraftMaid doors if the line is still in production and the finish hasn’t been discontinued. But matching aged thermofoil is difficult because original doors have yellowed or faded unevenly in Clermont’s humidity and sun exposure. If you’re updating more than a third of your cabinet doors, refacing the full run with a new KraftMaid line like Vantage gives you a uniform look and a 365-day workmanship guarantee. Call (850) 920-7745 and we’ll give you an honest read on which path costs less over time.
Lake-area humidity in Clermont works on KraftMaid cabinetry in two ways: it lifts thermofoil laminate from the MDF substrate, and it swells particleboard boxes along sink bases and toe kicks. The lift happens when moisture penetrates the laminate seam, usually near dishwashers or steam vents. We prevent it with proper ventilation, cabinet-side heat shields, and by sealing the cut edges of any panels we install. Post-install, running your kitchen exhaust fan and keeping AC humidity below 60% extends door life significantly.
Yes. In Clermont homes built before the 2004 Florida Building Code, we routinely retrofit hurricane anchoring on KraftMaid cabinet boxes while we have them off the wall for refacing or replacement. That includes corner bracing, wall-stud anchoring, and reinforced base plates. The cost folds into your written quote. We’ve done this on dozens of kitchens around Lake Minneola and the original downtown grid.
Yes, and this is one of the most useful upgrades we do for smaller kitchens in older Clermont ranch homes. We refit the existing KraftMaid box with pull-out shelves, dovetail drawers, or a trash rollout, using Blum or Salice slides. The box gets reinforced at the corners so it holds up to daily use. It’s far cheaper than replacing the cabinetry and makes a cramped kitchen function like one twice its size. Call (850) 920-7745 for a free estimate on your specific layout.
Yes. KraftMaid Vantage and Momentum thermofoil lines hold up better in high-humidity environments than older Portofino builds, because the laminate sealing process has improved. Lyndale’s painted and stained finishes also perform well as long as edges are sealed properly during installation. The biggest factor is installation quality: sealing cut edges and maintaining proper clearance around dishwashers and ovens prevents most humidity failures. We’ll walk you through which line fits your Clermont kitchen’s exposure before you commit.
Service Areas Near Clermont
We serve Clermont and the surrounding Lake and Orange County communities, including Apopka, Lake Mary, Maitland, Orlovista, and Orlando. For KraftMaid work in those areas, see our KraftMaid service in Orlando page or our KraftMaid service in Orlovista page. If you’re in Clermont proper, you’re already in our regular service territory.
Book Your KraftMaid Service in Clermont Today
We’ll come to your Clermont home, look at your KraftMaid cabinetry, and give you a written price before any work starts. Call (850) 920-7745 to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers, every time.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Orlando, serving Clermont, FL since 2004.
