The two pricing models
Fixed price: one number for defined scope, with the company carrying estimating risk. Cost plus: you pay actual costs plus a stated margin, carrying the risk yourself in exchange for transparency. Cabinet projects in Boise and across the valley, unlike full remodels, almost always belong in fixed price because scope is definable up front.
Why cabinets fit fixed pricing
A measured layout with locked selections is a fully definable product. We quote fixed numbers from shop drawings, and any mid-project change requires a written change order you approve first, the structure that keeps surprises off your invoice.
When you encounter cost plus
Cost-plus appears in whole-home remodels where cabinet work rides inside a general contract. If your cabinet line is cost plus, demand the cabinet allowance in writing and check it against the cost guide ranges; vague allowances are where budgets quietly break.
Full guide and cost planning
Choosing a Cabinet Company · Cabinet cost guide · More articles.
Explore the catalog
Cabinet rooms · Catalog · Treasure Valley cabinet guide.
