Pricing
What custom woodwork costs
National cost ranges for the kind of work we do, each with its source and year beside it, and what pushes a price up or down. None of these figures is a Cambium quote: your estimate comes with a detailed plan, after the consultation.
National ranges
Typical costs by type of work
Figures from national cost guides and from named makers’ published prices, with the year each source puts on them. Use them to get your bearings. They aren’t Springfield prices, and they aren’t what we’d quote.
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Cabinetry and built-ins
| Scope | National range | Source |
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| Custom cabinets, installed, per linear foot | $500 to $1,200 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Custom kitchen cabinets, average kitchen of 100 to 200 sq ft, installed | $15,000 to $30,000 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Stock or semi-custom cabinets, installed, per linear foot (for comparison) | $100 to $700 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Custom built-ins, installed, per linear foot | $400 to $1,000 or more | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Custom built-ins, installed, total (national average) | $2,000 to $7,500 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Built-in entertainment center | $1,500 to $9,000 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Custom bathroom vanity, installed | $1,000 to $4,000 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Butcher block countertops, installed, per sq ft | $50 to $150 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
Our workCustom cabinetsBuilt-insEntertainment centersBathroom vanities
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Furniture
| Scope | National range | Source |
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| Custom furniture piece, typical range (average $2,600) | $1,000 to $4,250 | HomeAdvisor, 2026 |
| Compact dining table, 5 to 6 ft, seats 4 to 6 (one maker’s tier) | $1,500 to $2,500 | Graeber Design, 2026 |
| Family dining table, 6 to 8 ft, seats 6 to 8 (one maker’s tier) | $2,500 to $5,000 | Graeber Design, 2026 |
| Intricate hardwood dining table | $10,000 to $20,000 | HomeAdvisor, 2026 |
| Large live-edge dining table (one maker’s figures) | $2,900 to $15,750 | Lancaster Live Edge, 2026 |
| Furniture maker’s labor, per hour | $30 to $150 | HomeAdvisor, 2026 |
Our workCustom furnitureDining tablesBeds and bedroom furniture
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Architectural millwork
| Scope | National range | Source |
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| Trim, installed, per linear foot | $4 to $10 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Crown molding, installed, per linear foot | $7 to $16 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Wainscoting, installed, per sq ft | $10 to $40 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Raised-panel wainscoting, installed, per sq ft | $12 to $30 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Shiplap wainscot paneling, installed, per sq ft | $10 to $20 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Shiplap on walls or ceilings, installed, per sq ft | $3 to $11 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Full fireplace mantel with surround, installed | $1,200 to $4,500 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Custom fireplace mantel, installed | $2,800 to $8,000 or more | HomeGuide, 2026 |
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Shop services
| Scope | National range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing, per linear foot | $150 to $450 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Cabinet refacing, average kitchen | $5,000 to $13,000 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Replacing cabinet doors only, per door with labor | $180 to $330 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Wood slab flattening, each side, unfilled slab, $50 minimum (one Virginia shop) | $5 per sq ft | The Fine Grainery, undated |
| Wood slab flattening billed by the hour (typical, per the same shop) | $100 to $150 per hour | The Fine Grainery, undated |
"One maker’s" rows are a single business’s published prices, not a survey. National cost guides average contractor estimates from across the country, so local prices sit above or below them.
What drives the price
Five things that move the number
The same kitchen or table can land at either end of a range. These are the reasons, with a real piece of our work beside each one.
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The wood
Walnut sits at the top of the lumber price range, and poplar and pine near the bottom. Figured boards, like the bird’s-eye maple in this table apron, and quartersawn stock cost more again.
National figure HomeGuide’s mantel guide draws the same line: pine, poplar and oak are the budget-friendly woods, while walnut and cherry raise the price. HomeGuide, 2026
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How it’s built
On our cabinetry that means premium soft-close hardware, robust ¾-inch pre-finished plywood boxes and solid hardwood under all paint-grade finishes. Joinery counts too: a dovetailed drawer like this one is cut and fitted corner by corner.
National figure Plywood cabinets with solid wood doors cost more than laminate or MDF cabinets. HomeGuide, 2026
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Paint, stain or clear
A clear or stained finish shows the grain, so the boards get picked for how they look. A painted finish needs a smooth, stable surface, and ours goes over solid hardwood. This kitchen has both.
National figure Staining or painting a custom furniture piece runs $80 to $800. HomeAdvisor, 2026
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Size and complexity
Linear feet, the number of doors and drawers, curves, inset doors and built-in lighting all add shop hours. Two matched units around a fireplace are two builds, fitted to each other.
National figure A floor-to-ceiling entertainment center with drawers, shelf lighting and hidden outlets can pass $12,000. HomeGuide, 2026
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Installation and the room
Wraparound shelving like this pantry’s gets fitted to walls and corners that are seldom perfectly square, and old work sometimes has to come out first.
National figure Removing old cabinets runs $300 to $600, an added electrical outlet $150 to $350, and a kitchen remodeling permit $500 to $1,500 where one is needed. HomeGuide, 2026
Lumber cost by species
What the wood itself costs, from 1 to 4
Relative cost of standard 1-inch lumber for the 13 woods in our wood guide. Tier 1 is the least expensive, tier 4 the most. It’s a comparison, not a price.
Tier 1 of 4
Lowest cost
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Tier 2 of 4
Moderate
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Tier 3 of 4
Higher
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Tier 4 of 4
Highest
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Swatches are representative samples; real boards vary in color and figure. Tiers compare 2026 retail board-foot prices at two lumberyards, The Wood Yard (Georgia) and CR Muterspaw Lumber (Ohio). They show relative cost only, not what’s in the shop right now, so ask us what’s available.
How we estimate
How your estimate comes together
We don’t quote from a price list. The estimate is built from your plan.
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Tell us what you’re building
Use the project planner or call or text (417) 496-4949. Photos, rough sizes and a budget range help, and none of it has to be exact.
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Consultation
We review your ideas, your space and your style. That’s where the wood, the construction and the finish get settled, and those move the price the most.
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Plan, timeline and estimate
You get a detailed plan, a timeline and an estimate. Read it through and ask for changes before you give the go-ahead. Nothing is built until you do.
The planner’s budget question
This helps us suggest the right wood and construction. It isn’t a commitment. These are the ranges it offers, not prices.
Cabinetry and built-ins
- Under $15,000
- $15,000 to $30,000
- $30,000 to $60,000
- $60,000 to $100,000
- $100,000 or more
Trim and millwork
- Under $5,000
- $5,000 to $15,000
- $15,000 to $30,000
- $30,000 or more
Wood slab work, doors and drawer boxes: the planner skips the budget question. Slab work depends on size and condition, and doors and drawer boxes on how many pieces you need and when, so it asks about those instead.
Why don’t you publish prices?
A price list would be a guess. Every project is designed for its own rooms and its own plan, and the wood, the construction, the finish and the installation all move the number. After the consultation you get a detailed plan, a timeline and an estimate for your project, so you know what you’re paying for before anything is built.
Are Springfield prices lower than these national figures?
National figures blend every market in the country, so they’re a rough guide rather than a local price. We don’t publish a Springfield adjustment. Your estimate is worked out for your project, and it comes with the plan.
Can you work to a budget?
Yes. The project planner asks for a rough range, with "Not sure yet" and "I’d rather talk it through" as options. A range helps us suggest the right wood and construction for what you want to spend. It isn’t a commitment.
What comes with the estimate?
A detailed plan and a timeline. All three come after the consultation, where we review your ideas, your space and your style. You see them before anything is built, while changes are still easy to make.
Start a project
Get a plan and an estimate for your project.
Send a few lines about what you’re building, and a budget range if you have one. We’ll get back to you to set up the consultation.
- Call or text(417) 496-4949
- HoursMonday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
- Project plannerPlan it step by step, with photos