Cabinets and Closets

Another Savvy Consumer tip from Diamond Certified:

Comparison Shopping for Custom Cabinets and Closets

When you make a substantial investment in custom cabinets or closets, it’s important to get several bids, but it can be tricky. Customers trying to comparison shop may not realize that in order to do an apples-to-apples comparison, they need to ask the right questions.

Customers often forget to request a detailed breakout of the items selected, such as type of drawer slides (full-extension, over-travel, and 3/4 extension), interior material (melamine or plywood), or door hinges (multi-way adjustable or clip-on). These options can sometimes make-up more than 20% of the bid and could mean the difference between using high quality components and someone who is cutting corners. Spend the time to understand the material and accessories being provided in order to make a fair assessment of the estimates and not just go with the lowest bid.