Cabinets That Fit and Function Right

When you've invested in quality cabinetry for your kitchen, office, or living space in Casco and the surrounding areas, installation determines whether those cabinets sit level, close properly, and look finished. Mainleand Carpentry & Finish installs both custom and pre-made cabinets with attention to alignment, hardware placement, and the small clearances that keep doors and drawers working smoothly. Homes across Southern Maine vary in wall condition and floor level, and the installation process adjusts for those realities so your cabinets don't shift or sag over time.

This service does not include building standalone cabinets, but focuses entirely on securing and leveling the cabinetry you've already selected or had made. Installation includes shimming uneven surfaces, anchoring boxes to studs, setting consistent reveal lines between doors, and mounting hardware so handles align across rows. For built-in applications such as shelving units, window benches, or custom storage walls, Mainleand Carpentry & Finish designs and builds those pieces on-site to fit exact measurements and integrate wood accents that match your home's trim or furniture.

If you're planning a cabinet project in Southern Maine and want to ensure your installation is handled with precision, reach out to discuss your layout and timeline.

Installation begins with checking wall plumb and floor level throughout the cabinet run, then shimming base cabinets so the entire row sits flat and stable before anything is fastened. In Southern Maine homes with older framing or settled foundations, this step prevents doors from swinging open on their own or gaps forming between cabinet fronts. Upper cabinets are mounted to studs using screws long enough to support the weight of the box and its contents, and each unit is leveled individually before being joined to the next.

Once cabinets are mounted, you'll notice doors that close evenly without rubbing, drawers that glide without catching, and uniform spacing between all visible edges. Hardware is installed last, with holes drilled using jigs so every handle sits at the same height and distance from the edge across the entire kitchen or room.

Built-in cabinetry involves additional scribing to fit irregular walls or ceiling angles, and any wood accents such as crown molding, filler panels, or exposed end caps are cut and finished to match the cabinet line. This service does not include plumbing or electrical rough-in, but coordinates with those trades so cabinet placement accommodates fixtures and outlets without modification after installation.

Most homeowners want to know how long installation takes, what happens if walls aren't square, and whether their cabinets will work with existing plumbing or outlets.

Mainleand Carpentry & Finish works with homeowners throughout Casco and Southern Maine to install cabinetry that fits right and stays functional. Whether you're remodeling a kitchen or adding built-in storage, scheduling a consultation helps clarify what your space needs and how installation will be sequenced with other work.