How to Choose a Kitchen Cabinet Installer in Atlanta

Good cabinets can be let down by a poor installation: doors that never hang straight, gaps at the walls, or a run that isn't level when the stone goes on. Choosing the installer deserves as much care as choosing the cabinets. Here's what to check and ask when hiring in metro Atlanta, and the red flags that should make you pause.

What to Check First

• Licensing: ask what license or exemption applies to their work, and look it up. See contractor licensing in Georgia and South Carolina.
• Insurance: ask for current proof of general liability coverage, and workers' compensation if they have employees.
• Experience with your type of job: a straightforward cabinet swap, a full kitchen, or custom built-ins.
• Photos and references: recent, similar work, and homeowners you can contact.
• A written, itemized quote, not a single number on a text message.

Questions to Ask Before You Hire

1. 1Who measures the kitchen, and who checks the layout before anything is ordered?
2. 2Do you supply the cabinets, install cabinets I buy elsewhere, or both?
3. 3What exactly does the quote include: removal of old cabinets, fillers, trim, crown, hardware, cleanup?
4. 4Who disconnects and reconnects the sink, dishwasher and appliances?
5. 5How do you handle uneven floors and out-of-square walls?
6. 6What happens if a cabinet arrives damaged or the wrong size?
7. 7How long will installation take, and how much of the kitchen will be out of service?
8. 8If I'm adding stone countertops, how are the two jobs scheduled?
9. 9What warranty or workmanship guarantee do you offer, in writing?

Red Flags

• No license or insurance information, or reluctance to share it
• A quote far below others with no explanation of what's missing
• Pressure to pay most or all of the cost upfront
• No written contract or a vague scope of work
• No in-person measurement before ordering
• No photos of real completed work

Comparing Quotes Fairly

Quotes can look very different because they cover different things. Line them up by: the cabinet line, grade and finish; how many linear feet or which cabinets; removal and disposal; trim, fillers and crown; hardware; delivery; plumbing and appliance reconnection; and the timeline. For typical price ranges, see kitchen cabinet installation cost in Atlanta.

Metro Atlanta Considerations

• Access: parking, stairs and narrow halls affect delivery and installation; mention them up front.
• HOA and condo rules: some communities limit work hours or require elevator reservations or insurance documents.
• Older homes: settled floors and out-of-square walls take extra shimming and scribing.
• Countertop timing: stone is templated after the base cabinets are installed, so plan the gap between the two jobs.

For the full process, see what to expect during cabinet installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning New Cabinets? Get a Quote from Mega Solutions

Mega Solutions sells and installs kitchen cabinets, and we can also install your countertops in granite, quartz, quartzite or marble. Ask us any of the questions above, and request a personalized quote based on your measurements and project details.

Before requesting your quote, it helps to have:

• Approximate measurements of your cabinet walls, or a simple sketch
• Photos of your existing kitchen
• The cabinet styles and colors you like
• Any access details, such as stairs, parking or HOA rules

Sources

• Georgia Secretary of State, "Residential and Commercial General Contractors Frequently Asked Questions": sos.ga.gov
• Georgia Secretary of State, license verification: verify.sos.ga.gov
• Fixr, "Granite Countertop Installation Cost" (templating after cabinets; updated January 2025): fixr.com