Basic
$267 – $801 each
Stock particleboard wall cabinet with a flat-panel door in white laminate, shimmed level and screwed to studs
How Much Does Install Wall Cabinets Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Supply and hang one stock upper (wall) kitchen cabinet box, level, shim and fasten to studs and adjoining boxes.
Install Wall Cabinets in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $314 to $942 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Wall Cabinets in Washington, District of Columbia
$314 – $942
eachPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install wall cabinets.
National average: $300 – $900 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$314 – $942 each
Stock wall cabinet with plywood sides, painted white shaker door, adjustable shelves, leveled and screwed to studs
Premium
$392 – $1,177 each
Stock all-plywood wall cabinet with solid-wood raised-panel door in a stained maple finish, soft-close hinges, leveled
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $142 – $425 | each |
| Labor | labor | $109 – $328 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $38 – $113 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $25 – $76 | each |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Install Wall Cabinets photo examples
Empty upper cabinet box held up for hanging on a kitchen wall
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Find a pro to do thisKitchen with new wood wall cabinets, green tile backsplash and range
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Find a pro to do thisWhite flat-front wall cabinets above a marble island kitchen
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Design styles
See how install wall cabinets looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington style: Federal traditional and contemporary
Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Work by Washington designers first, then the styles Washington draws from.
Built from
Maximalist kitchen
Photo: Zoe Feldman Design · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($135.00-$405.00 per unit)
- Labor ($105.00-$315.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($36.00-$108.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($24.00-$72.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Kitchen Cabinet Installation Cost (2026) - Captivating Cabinets, Captivating Cabinets, retrieved Nov 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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