Custom Kitchen Cabinetry & Upgrades in Johnson City, TN
How It Works
No guesswork, no winging it. Here’s our process from first contact to finished kitchen.
Free Consultation & Site Visit
We schedule a visit to your home to see the space in person, talk through what you’re hoping to accomplish, and take measurements. We want to understand how you actually use your kitchen.
Custom Design & Quote
Based on your consultation, we put together a plan for the specific pieces you need — new cabinets, an island, replacement drawer boxes, whatever the job calls for — and a detailed quote. No vague estimates. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting and what it costs before any work begins.
Installation
Our small, tight-knit crew handles installation personally. We show up on time, protect your home while we work, and don’t leave until the job is right.
Final Walkthrough
When the install is complete, we walk through the finished kitchen with you. If anything isn’t exactly right, we handle it before we pack up.
What We Do in Kitchens
We specialize in the carpentry and cabinetry work that improves an existing kitchen — not full kitchen builds. If you’ve got a kitchen you like the bones of but need better storage, updated hardware, or cabinets that finally match, this is what we do.
Cabinet Installation & Custom Builds
- Customer-Supplied Cabinet Installation — Bought your cabinets already? We'll install them with the fit and finish of a custom job.
- Custom Cabinetry to Match Existing Kitchens — Upper and lower cabinets built to your kitchen's exact dimensions, including matching door profiles, so new work doesn't look bolted on.
- Cabinet Additions — Need more cabinets in a kitchen you're otherwise happy with? We build and install additions that match what's already there.
- Custom Kitchen Islands — Built and installed to fit your space and your layout.
- Custom Range Hoods — Fabricated and installed to match your cabinetry.
- Custom Pantries — Built-in or freestanding pantry cabinetry designed around how you actually store food.
Storage & Function Upgrades
- Roll-Out Shelves — Turn deep lower cabinets into storage you can actually reach.
- Pull-Out Trash Systems — Custom-built to fit your cabinet openings.
- Sheet Pan Dividers & Organizers — Vertical storage for the pans and trays that never had a home.
Refresh & Repair
- Cabinet Door & Drawer Replacement — Update the look without replacing the boxes.
- Cabinet Refacing — New doors, drawer fronts, and finishes over your existing cabinet frames.
- Drawer Box Replacements — Fix drawers that stick, sag, or fall apart.
- Soft-Close Hardware Upgrades — Retrofit hinges and slides for a quieter, smoother kitchen.
- Crown Molding & Trim Upgrades — Finish details that tie a kitchen together.
Why Johnson City Homeowners Choose Top Drawer
Built for Your Kitchen
Family Owned, Hands-on
Honest Pricing
Local, Not a Franchise
Kitchen Project Gallery
A look at the kind of work we do across the Tri-Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
We serve Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, Gray, Jonesborough, Piney Flats, Bluff City, and surrounding communities throughout Northeast Tennessee. Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call at (423) 444-3462.
Most cabinet installations run one to three days depending on the scope. We'll give you a realistic timeline during your consultation so you can plan accordingly.
Every project is different and depends on scope, materials, and whether we're doing a full redesign or targeted upgrades. The best way to get an accurate number is a free site visit. We don't do ballpark quotes over the phone — they're usually wrong.
Yes — this is one of our most common jobs. We'll assess the cabinets, confirm they'll fit your space, and install them with the same precision as a custom build.
Yes. We match door profiles, wood species, and finish so new cabinets — whether it's an addition, an island, or a full upper/lower replacement — look like they were always part of the kitchen, not an add-on.
We focus on cabinetry and carpentry, not full kitchen remodels. That covers installing cabinets you've already purchased, building custom cabinets and islands to match an existing kitchen, and upgrades like roll-out shelves, refacing, and trim work. We don't do plumbing, electrical, or full gut-and-rebuild kitchen projects — but we're happy to work alongside your other contractors if you're doing a larger remodel.
In many cases, yes. If your cabinet boxes are in good shape, we can reface or modify them rather than replacing everything from scratch. We'll assess during the site visit and recommend what actually makes sense.
Stock cabinets come in fixed sizes from a manufacturer. Custom cabinets are built or fitted specifically for your kitchen's dimensions and layout. For kitchens with unusual angles, older homes where nothing is square, or homeowners who want specific storage configurations, custom work delivers what stock simply can't.
Be Proud to Host!
Your kitchen is where memories are made, conversations flow, and guests gather. You don’t need to rebuild it to love it more. Whether it’s cabinets that finally fit, an island you’ve been wanting, or storage that actually works, we’ll help you get more out of the kitchen you’ve already got.
Start Your Project
We are ready to transform your space!