Spec-Grade Custom Cabinetry for Multi-Unit & Luxury Builds
“From submittal to punch-list, here’s the cabinet workflow GCs wish every partner used.”
Picture this: Your super opens a crate and everything’s labeled by room, hardware kitted, and finish schedule clipped to the top. The countertop team nods. MEP keeps moving. No one’s hunting for a left hinge in a right-hand world.
That’s spec-grade cabinetry, not just nicer doors. It’s a schedule-safe workflow designed for multi-unit and luxury builds. Below is exactly how we run it so you can bid confidently, install cleanly, and turn over on time.
Scope & Submittals: Set the job up to win
Specs are promises. We document them like it. Your submittal lands with a one-page “At-a-Glance” cover so PMs know dates, contacts, and critical callouts in 10 seconds.
- Scope matrix by unit/space (kitchen, bath, laundry, mudroom, office)
- Finish schedule tied to our Finish Library (color • sheen • texture)
- Hardware schedule (hinges, slides, pulls, soft-close, tip-on)
- Appliance integration & clearances (panel-ready, built-ins, vents)
- Site requirements (blocking, power, humidity/conditioning)
Shop Drawings & Approvals: Kill the “gotchas”
We turn design intent into install reality—down to reveals, fillers, and seam locations. You get plan, elevation, and sections with tolerances you can build to.
- Dimensioned plans/elevations with tolerances
- Sections for sinks, panels, tall storage, islands
- Walkway & egress clearance verification
- Field-verify step with revision log
- Digital approval trail (everyone aligned)
Lead Times & Staging: Keep the stack moving
Instead of a single big drop that clogs hallways, we stage deliveries by building/stack. Hardware gets fast-packed. Crates and rooms are QR-labeled to a live packing list. Inventory checks become a 60-second scan.
- Standard finishes: typically 4–6 weeks from final approval
- Specialty finishes: typically 6–9 weeks (allow for cure time)
- Weekly or bi-weekly drops by stack/floor
- On-site protection plan (corners • floors • climate)
- Installer kitting for speed & accountability
On-Site Install Standards: Rework is a tax…skip it!
Our standards spell out what “done right” means so countertops, plumbing, and electrical slot in without conflict.
- Tolerances for plumb/level/square (± 1/16” on critical faces)
- Shimming & fastening sequences for each substrate
- Moisture/HVAC conditioning required pre-install
- Panel-ready appliance mounting & service clearances
- Daily cleanup & protection checklist
Download: Installer Standards & Site-Readiness Checklist (PDF)
Best paired with our QR-labeled crates for instant variance checks.
Warranty & Punch-List Flow: Close clean, hand off confident
We treat close-out as part of the build, not an afterthought. Variances are tagged, parts tracked, and homeowners get a simple care guide that prevents “How do I…?” tickets.
- Punch-walk within 3–5 business days of substantial completion
- Variance tagging (touch-ups • adjust • replace)
- Parts reorder & ETA tracking with PM visibility
- Homeowner care & cleaning handoff
- Standard warranty terms in the trade agreement
Photo Ops Your Marketing Team Will Thank You For
Clean, labeled, well-lit shots win proposals. Plan these moments while spaces are pristine:
- Finish trios: wide + grain detail + hardware close-up
- Install action: leveling, shimming, panel fit-up
- Before/after: rough-in vs. final millwork
- Storage demos: pull-outs, dividers, deep drawers
FAQ: Spec-Grade Cabinets for Builders & Teams
What actually makes cabinetry “spec-grade”?
How long do approvals take?
What lead times should we plan for?
Do you support Mesa, AZ and Colorado Springs, CO locally?
Can you help value-engineer without killing the look?
Ready to plug this into your master schedule?
Tell us where you’re building. We’ll map lead times, stage drops, and start drawings you can actually build from.