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Kitchen cabinet installation checklist

Inspection checklist for cabinet layout, blocking, fastening, level and plumb, fillers, panels, doors, drawers, hardware, appliance clearances, and finish quality.

4 items to check

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Cabinet layout, blocking, utilities, and appliance openings match the plan

Critical item

Cabinet locations and supports should match approved drawings and coordinate with walls, utilities, appliances, clearances, and future countertop loads.

Boxes are securely fastened, level, plumb, and aligned

Critical item

Cabinets, rails, cleats, anchors, shims, and fasteners should suit the wall construction and cabinet system and transfer loads into suitable support.

Doors, drawers, pullouts, and hardware operate without collision

Hardware should be adjusted and secured so components remain aligned, open fully, close normally, and avoid adjacent walls, appliances, fixtures, and handles.

Panels, fillers, toe kicks, trim, interiors, and finish are complete

Visible and concealed finish components included in the scope should be securely installed, clean, and free of unresolved damage, sharp edges, open joints, or exposed unfinished material.

Use this checklist after cabinet boxes and visible trim are installed but before accepting the work or allowing later trades to hide attachment and alignment problems.

Reference standards

  • Approved plans, written scope, adopted state and local codes, permit conditions, authority having jurisdiction requirements, and manufacturer installation instructions
  • Approved cabinet drawings and appliance specifications
  • Cabinet, rail, fastener, anchor, countertop, and hardware manufacturer instructions

    • Tools

  • Written scope, selections, and change orders
  • Flashlight, camera, tape measure, and level
  • Product instructions, receipts, warranty, permit, and inspection records

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