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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing cost in Missouri
Statewide pricing, permit posture and inspection sequence for kitchen cabinet refacing in Missouri. Your city or county issues the actual permit — use the local links below to confirm fees.
Verified August 2026
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing cost in Missouri
$4,100 – $18,000
Most Missouri homeowners pay around $8,600, or $200–$600 per linear foot of cabinetry. Permit fees typically add $0–$130.
Permit: Usually no. Code adoption is local — local adoption of the irc; no statewide residential code.
Cost breakdown
| Budget scope | $4,100 |
|---|---|
| Typical project | $8,600 |
| Premium / complex | $18,000 |
| per linear foot of cabinetry | $200 – $600 |
| Permit fees | $0 – $130 |
| vs national baseline | -10% |
| Timeline | 3-5 days of work |
What is different about kitchen cabinet refacing in Missouri
Permitting varies more within Missouri than between many states — St. Louis County municipalities can require full review while nearby unincorporated areas require little.
Owner-builder: Homeowner permits widely allowed. Kitchen Cabinet Refacing is one of the scopes a homeowner can more realistically permit themselves.
What drives the price
- Linear feet of cabinetry and door count
- Veneer, thermofoil or solid wood fronts
- New soft-close hardware
- Adding crown molding or end panels
- Condition of the existing boxes
Frequently asked questions
Is cabinet refacing worth it?
Refacing makes sense when the existing boxes are solid and the layout works. If the boxes are particleboard that has swollen from moisture, or you want to change the layout, full replacement is the better value.
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Sources & verification
Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.