Why is Phoenix cabinet refacing labor priced the way it is?

Local carpenter wages, trade availability, permitting, and climate all move the labor bill in Phoenix. Metros with tighter labor markets and stricter codes sit at the upper end of the range.

How do I compare carpenter labor quotes in Phoenix?

Ask each carpenter to break out labor per sq ft or per job separately from materials, confirm crew size and schedule, and get at least three written quotes before you commit.

Cabinet Refacing Labor Cost in Phoenix, AZ (2026)

Cabinet Refacing labor in Phoenix runs $75-$188 per linear ft, about 6% below the national average. This is the carpenter labor charge only, separate from materials.

Estimate labor only

Size (linear ft)ComplexityCity

Estimated cabinet refacing labor

$13,160

Range $7,520 - $18,800

Labor rate: $132 / linear ft

Local index: 0.94x

Labor only. Materials are billed separately.

City labor avg

$132 / linear ft

vs national

-6%

Local carpenter hourly

$29/hr

Close-up of refaced cabinet door veneer and soft-close hinge

A detailed Phoenix labor guide for this trade is being prepared. In the meantime, use the calculator above for a local labor-only estimate.

See full cabinet refacing cost in Phoenix (labor + materials)

Nearby labor costs: Los Angeles, CA · Denver, CO

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Frequently asked questions

Labor for a cabinet refacing in Phoenix, AZ runs $75-$188 per linear ft, about 6% below the national average. That covers the carpenter crew's time, not materials.