Frequently asked questions

No. Kitchen Cabinets Thousand Oaks is a free referral service. We connect you with one independent local cabinet pro, and that business does the work, gives the estimate, and is responsible for its own license, permits, insurance, and workmanship.

Nothing. Using the website and submitting a request are free for homeowners, and you are never obligated to hire anyone. Providers support the service. See our referral disclosure for details.

We share your request with one independent local provider who serves your area, not a long list of companies.

Thousand Oaks and 24 nearby communities, including Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Camarillo, Moorpark, and Simi Valley.

Ask the provider for its California contractor license number and look it up on the Contractors State License Board website, cslb.ca.gov. Ask for proof of insurance and get a written estimate before work starts.

A rough range helps the provider suggest options that fit, such as refacing versus new cabinets or keeping versus changing a layout. It is optional, and it does not commit you to anything.

That is fine. Choose "6 months or more / just planning" for the timeline. Many homeowners start with a design conversation and an estimate long before work begins.

No. Any ranges on this site are broad, typical ranges homeowners report, and they vary widely. Only a written estimate from a provider who has seen your home is reliable.

Refacing can make sense when the cabinet boxes are solid, dry, and in a layout you like. Replacement is usually the better choice when boxes are damaged, the layout does not work, or you want different sizes, drawers, or taller uppers. Our refacing versus replacing guide covers the details.

It depends on the cabinet line. Stock cabinets can be available quickly, semi-custom lines often take several weeks, and custom cabinets can take longer. Installation itself is often a matter of days for a typical kitchen, plus countertop templating and fabrication afterward.

A straight cabinet swap often does not need a permit, but moving plumbing, adding circuits, or removing walls usually does. Your contractor should confirm with the City of Thousand Oaks, or with the County of Ventura or your own city if you live outside Thousand Oaks.

HOAs in the Conejo Valley mostly regulate exterior changes, so interior cabinets usually do not need approval. Many associations do set rules for work hours, contractor parking, and dumpsters, so check before work starts.