Basic
$11 – $19 per linear ft
Cabinets unscrewed from the wall and each other, pulled out and hauled away, area broom-cleaned
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How Much Does Remove Cabinets Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Remove Cabinets: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Remove Cabinets in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $13 to $22 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Remove Cabinets in Chicago, Illinois
$13 – $22
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for remove cabinets.
National average: $11 – $19 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$13 – $22 per linear ft
Floors protected, cabinets unscrewed and removed, shims and wall screws pulled, plumbing and wiring stubs protected
Premium
$16 – $28 per linear ft
Dust barriers and floor runners, cabinets removed, screws, shims and adhesive cleared from walls, area vacuumed
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $5.35 – $9.29 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.06 – $8.78 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.42 – $2.47 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.95 – $1.65 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Remove Cabinets photo examples
Wall with former cabinet outlines and dark patches after cabinets were removed
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Find a pro to do thisLaundry room sink counter with old upper cabinets marked for removal
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($5.00-$8.68 per linear foot)
- Labor ($3.89-$6.75 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($11.11-$19.28 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($11.11-$19.28 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Remove Cabinets, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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