Frequently Asked Questions

A. Stock cabinets have limited door, drawer, wood, and finish choices, and are built on three inch increments, which do not take advantage of maximizing total usable space. Custom cabinets allow a much wider selection and greater flexibility for the customer.

A. Each job has different objectives, and each customer different needs. As a customer, you must find the designer that you have the utmost confidence in going into the project. The lowest quote is not usually the best. Do your homework. Get at least three quotes and compare them, making sure each is quoting comparable services and materials.

A. Lead time is the manufacturing time taken after signed approval of drawings and contracts. Lead times at Chestnut Bay Cabinet Design are eight to ten weeks.

A. The National Kitchen & Bath Association suggests that an approximate average can be calculated by taking 5-7% of the total cost of your home and property. That figure includes installation, but not appliances.

A. All cabinet orders are wrapped in cloth moving blankets and are delivered by our own employees, via our own trucks.

A. Chestnut Bay Cabinet Design sells their cabinets direct to home owners, architects, and builders.

A. Chestnut Bay Cabinet Design has its own showroom and manufacturing facility located in East Falmouth, MA. We also have an informational CD available upon request, and many happy customers who are more than willing to show off their new kitchens!

A. We have such faith in our quality and craftmanship, we warranty our cabinets for 10 years. At Chestnut Bay Cabinet Design, we make furniture, not cabinets.