Replacing doors and drawer fronts while keeping the carcasses changes the entire look of a kitchen for roughly a third of a full replacement. It only works if the carcasses are sound - square, dry, and firmly fixed.
Check under the sink first. Swollen chipboard there is the usual sign that the carcasses have reached the end. Full replacement is covered under Kitchen Renovations Cape Town.
Count your doors and drawers, photograph the kitchen, and send both through.
Get a Cupboard Door QuoteDoors Are Priced Per Unit
Unlike cupboards, doors are quoted individually, so the count matters more than the wall length. A kitchen with many small drawers can cost more to reface than a larger kitchen with a few big doors.
Check Before Ordering
- Carcasses square and not swollen, particularly under the sink.
- Hinge type and hole positions - 35 mm cup hinges are standard and easy to match.
- Whether the existing carcass edges will be visible against the new door colour.
- Whether appliance and end panels need to match the new doors.
Kitchen Cupboard Door Prices in Cape Town
| Item | Indicative range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Melamine replacement doors | R450 – R900 each | Flat, square-edged. |
| Wrap / vinyl doors | R650 – R1,400 each | Shaker and profiled styles. |
| High-gloss acrylic | R900 – R2,200 each | Sheet quality varies. |
| Sprayed duco | R1,100 – R2,600 each | Any colour, matt or gloss. |
| Solid timber | R1,400 – R3,500 each | Species dependent. |
| New soft-close hinges | R120 – R350 per door | Worth doing at the same time. |
| Handles | R80 – R600 each | The cheapest visible upgrade. |
| Matching end and appliance panels | R650 – R2,400 each | Needed for a coherent result. |
| Full door swap, medium kitchen | R18,000 – R48,000 | Around 18 to 25 fronts. |
These are indicative market ranges, not a quotation. They are compiled from published South African kitchen pricing to give you a starting point for budgeting. They are not the rate card of any company on this platform.
Get the door count right before comparing quotes. Drawer fronts count as separate items, and a kitchen that looks like twelve doors is often twenty-two once the drawers are added.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace only the cupboard doors?
Yes, provided the carcasses are square, dry and firmly fixed. It typically costs about a third of a full kitchen replacement.
Swollen board or sagging shelves mean the carcasses should be replaced too.
Will new doors fit my existing hinges?
Usually. 35 mm cup hinges are near-universal in South African kitchens, and new doors are drilled to match. Send a photo of an open door so the maker can confirm.
Is refacing cheaper than respraying?
Respraying is usually cheaper and keeps the existing door shape. Refacing costs more but lets you change the style, and gives new hardware and a new substrate.
How long does a door replacement take?
Two to four weeks for manufacture, then a day to hang and adjust. The kitchen stays usable throughout, which is the main practical advantage.
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