Built-in cupboard installation Cape Town

A standard melamine BIC with sliding or hinged doors usually costs R3,500 to R6,000 per running metre supplied and fitted in Cape Town. Wrap doors, shaker fronts, mirror sliders and full internal fittings add to the price. Get a quote per wall, not per cupboard.

Melamine is the most affordable and comes in many colours and wood-look finishes. Wrap (vinyl) doors offer profiles and a softer look at a mid-range price. Spray-painted doors give a premium, seamless finish at the highest cost.

After a measuring visit, manufacture takes one to three weeks. Fitting a standard bedroom cupboard takes one day; a large walk-in or multiple rooms take two to three days.

Ceiling-height cupboards give the most storage and a cleaner look, but need a bulkhead or scribed filler where the ceiling is uneven. A gap makes fitting simpler and cheaper but collects dust. Most modern fits go full height.

Yes, if the carcasses are sound. New doors, handles and internal shelving on existing carcasses can transform the look at roughly half the cost of full replacement.