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CGI Kitchen Remodeling: The San Antonio Owner’s Guide
We install and service CGI kitchen cabinetry and related kitchen remodeling components across San Antonio, with typical full kitchen remodels running $14,000 – $45,000 depending on scope, materials, and the condition of the existing space. Most homeowners discover a problem the same way: a drawer front that no longer sits flush, a hinge that has pulled loose from the cabinet box, or a door that swings open on its own while you’re cooking. Graham Stein and our crew at Elmstead Remodeling San Antonio handle CGI cabinet repair and full kitchen replacement work, and we keep the written price in front of you before any work begins.
We are an independent remodeling contractor serving San Antonio and nearby areas. We are not affiliated with CGI, but we work with CGI cabinetry regularly and understand how these cabinets are built, where they wear first, and what it takes to match a replacement part or perform a repair that holds up in a busy Texas kitchen.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI cabinetry, which stands for Cabinetworks Group, appears in San Antonio homes under several lines, including the Kitchen Kompact and Medallion brands depending on the builder and the year of construction. The first step we take on any service call is to identify the cabinet series. Most CGI cabinets have a manufacturer’s stamp or sticker inside the cabinet box or on the back of a drawer face. If the label is gone, we measure the hinge bore pattern and the door overlay. Older CGI lines used a 35mm hinge bore with a half-inch overlay, while newer series moved to a three-quarter overlay. That measurement matters because an off-the-shelf hinge from a hardware store will not close correctly if the overlay does not match.
When it comes to replacement parts, we give homeowners the choice between OEM CGI components and quality aftermarket equivalents. OEM parts guarantee a match, but lead times can run two to three weeks depending on the series. For common failures like hinges, drawer glides, and corner braces, we often use Blum or Salice hardware that exceeds what the cabinet shipped with, and we tell you exactly what we are installing before the work begins. We also stock KraftMaid, Cambria, and Silestone products for countertop and cabinet pairings when a repair turns into a replacement conversation.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your CGI Kitchen Remodeling Is Failing
- Drawer fronts that sit crooked or rub against the cabinet frame. This usually means the drawer glide has worn or a mounting screw has worked loose in the cabinet box. On CGI cabinets with particleboard sides, a stripped screw hole needs a threaded insert, not just a longer screw.
- Doors that will not stay closed or swing open by themselves. The self-closing hinge has lost tension or the spring tab inside the hinge is broken. This also happens when cabinet doors were adjusted improperly after a countertop replacement.
- Hinges pulling out of the door face or cabinet side. In San Antonio’s humidity swings, particleboard and MDF expand and contract. Over years, that movement can loosen hinge screws enough that the door sags and the screw holes strip out.
- Delaminating or swollen cabinet sides near the sink or dishwasher. Water exposure is the most common cause. Once the substrate swells, cosmetic fixes do not hold. We evaluate whether the damage is isolated and repairable or whether a cabinet box replacement makes more sense.
- Soft-close mechanisms that slam shut. The damper inside the hinge or drawer glide has failed. Replacing the dampener is quick, but matching the mount pattern to the specific CGI series is what makes the repair last.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
For a full CGI kitchen remodel in San Antonio, installed pricing typically falls between $14,000 and $45,000. The range depends on the size of the kitchen, whether the cabinet boxes themselves are being replaced or just the doors and drawer fronts, the countertop material you choose, and the condition of the plumbing and electrical rough-ins. A smaller, more focused job, like replacing all cabinet doors and hardware on an existing CGI layout, lands on the lower end. A gut renovation with new cabinets, Cambria or Silestone counters, and updated fixtures from Kohler or Moen moves toward the upper end.
Every quote we give includes the parts and labor as one written number. We do not leave materials costs open-ended or come back after demo day with a change order. The written price covers shoe covers and drop cloths, the haul-away of old materials, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves. Workmanship is covered under our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something is not done right after the job is complete, we make it right.
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AfterDIY or Call Us?
There are a few things a homeowner can safely check before calling us. Look for a loose hinge screw, a drawer glide that has popped out of its clip, or a cabinet door that only needs a small adjustment screw turned. Those are five-minute fixes if you have the right screwdriver. What we would not recommend is attempting to repair delaminated cabinet panels, stripped hinge bores, or drawer boxes that have separated at the joints. Once you start drilling into particleboard without a jig, the repair gets more expensive than it would have been. For anything beyond tightening a screw, call (432) 233-0976 and we will walk you through what we are seeing over the phone before we ever schedule a visit.
FAQs
CGI cabinets in San Antonio typically last 15 to 25 years, but the hinges, drawer glides, and door fronts often show wear by year 10, especially in kitchens with frequent use, dishwasher steam, and our summer humidity swings. We can replace failing hardware and reface doors without a full cabinet teardown. Call (432) 233-0976 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes, in most cases. Loose hinges, worn glides, stripped screw holes, and soft-close failures can be repaired with quality replacement hardware matched to your cabinet series. Full cabinet box replacement is only necessary when water damage or structural failure is involved. Call (432) 233-0976 and we will tell you which path is right for your kitchen.
A typical hardware repair or hinge replacement takes under two hours on site. Door and drawer front replacement usually takes one to two days. A full kitchen remodel with new CGI cabinetry and countertops runs several weeks depending on scope and material lead times. We give you the schedule in writing before work starts.
We keep common CGI-compatible hinges, drawer glides, soft-close dampeners, and mounting hardware on our trucks, and we can order OEM CGI components for series-specific matches when needed. To confirm we have what your cabinets require, call (432) 233-0976 with your cabinet series if you can find the label. If you cannot, we will identify it during the estimate visit.
Call Elmstead Remodeling San Antonio for Your Free Estimate
Write it down, price it once, do it right. That is the way Graham Stein runs every kitchen remodel and cabinet repair in San Antonio, from Alamo Heights to Stone Oak to the older homes near the King William Historic District, where original details demand patience and the right replacement part. If your CGI cabinets are showing wear and you want a written price before any work starts, call us at (432) 233-0976. A live person answers, day or night, and the estimate is free.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner, Elmstead Remodeling San Antonio at Elmstead Remodeling San Antonio, serving San Antonio and nearby areas.
