Compare Kitchen Cabinet Companies in Fredericton & Moncton
By Lewis Vandervalk, BluePrint Cabinets
Choosing a kitchen cabinet company isn’t as simple as finding three quotes and picking the lowest number.
Different cabinet companies can be selling very different products and services.
One quote might include fully custom cabinetry, delivery and installation. Another might be for cabinets only. One company may manufacture locally to custom dimensions, while another uses a standardised cabinet system. Materials, hardware, design services, lead times and warranties can all differ.
At BluePrint Cabinets, we think you should understand those differences before spending thousands of dollars on a kitchen.
So we’ve started putting together straightforward comparisons between BluePrint Cabinets and other kitchen cabinet companies serving Fredericton, Moncton and surrounding communities in New Brunswick.
We’re not trying to tell you every company is the same — because they aren’t.
We’re showing you what we offer, what the other company publicly says it offers, and the questions we’d ask before choosing either one.
What Should You Compare Between Kitchen Cabinet Companies?
Before comparing prices, make sure you’re actually comparing the same things.
Here are some of the biggest differences we’d look at.
Cabinet Construction
Don’t judge a cabinet entirely by the door.
Ask what the cabinet box, back, drawers, face frames and hardware are made from.
BluePrint Cabinets’ standard cabinet construction includes:
- 5/8-inch plywood cabinet boxes and backs
- 3/4-inch solid birch face frames
- Solid-wood dovetail drawers
- Full-extension soft-close drawer slides
- Soft-close hinges
- Lifetime warranty on our hardware
Other companies may use different materials or construction methods, and some offer multiple cabinet lines.
Ask about the construction of the specific cabinet you’re actually being quoted.
Custom Cabinets vs RTA Cabinets
This is one of the biggest differences between BluePrint Cabinets and many traditional cabinetmakers.
BluePrint Cabinets supplies ready-to-assemble cabinets in standardised sizes, generally increasing in 3-inch increments.
A fully custom cabinet manufacturer can manufacture cabinetry specifically for your room, including unusual sizes and bespoke elements that aren’t available within a standardised system.
That flexibility can be valuable.
But not every kitchen requires it.
If your kitchen can be designed effectively using standard cabinet sizes, an RTA system gives you another option worth comparing.
Kitchen Design
A cabinet quote isn’t much use if the kitchen itself doesn’t work.
BluePrint Cabinets provides a free kitchen design and 3D rendering before you order.
When comparing companies, look at the designs as well as the prices.
How is the available space being used?
Where are the appliances?
How much usable storage are you getting?
Does the workflow make sense?
Sometimes the biggest difference between two kitchen proposals isn’t the cabinetry at all. It’s the layout.
Installation
Find out whether installation is included.
BluePrint Cabinets is a cabinet supplier, not an installation company.
You can assemble and install our cabinets yourself, have your existing contractor do it, or hire an independent installer. If you need help finding someone, we can point you towards installers we’ve worked with in Fredericton and Moncton.
Other cabinet companies may manufacture, deliver and install the kitchen themselves.
Neither model should be hidden when comparing quotes.
Total Project Cost
A $15,000 cabinet quote and a $25,000 cabinet quote might look dramatically different until you discover that one includes services the other doesn’t.
Before deciding, break the project down:
- Cabinetry
- Design
- Assembly
- Delivery
- Installation
- Countertops
- Hardware and accessories
- Demolition
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Other renovation work
Compare the total scope and total project cost, not just the number at the bottom of the cabinet quote.
Compare Kitchen Cabinet Companies in Fredericton
BluePrint Cabinets’ Fredericton showroom is located at 103 NB-105 in Fredericton.
We’re open Monday through Friday from 9 AM–4 PM, and you don’t need an appointment.
If you’re researching kitchen cabinet companies in Fredericton, these comparisons are a good place to start.
BluePrint Cabinets vs Kitchen Creations
Kitchen Creations is an established Fredericton cabinet manufacturer offering custom cabinetry, design, delivery and installation.
BluePrint Cabinets uses a standardised RTA cabinet system and a supply-only model.
The biggest questions in this comparison are custom manufacturing vs RTA cabinetry, installation and total project cost.
Compare BluePrint Cabinets vs Kitchen Creations in Fredericton →
BluePrint Cabinets vs 1 Stop Kitchens & Countertops
1 Stop Kitchens & Countertops offers kitchens, bathrooms and countertops and promotes locally sourced, NB-made products.
BluePrint Cabinets is more focused on cabinet design and supply.
This comparison looks at cabinet construction, product scope, countertops, design and what is included in each company’s offering.
Compare BluePrint Cabinets vs 1 Stop Kitchens in Fredericton →
BluePrint Cabinets vs Five Star Kitchens
Five Star Kitchens operates from Hanwell and follows a custom-cabinet process involving design, local manufacturing, finishing, delivery and installation.
BluePrint Cabinets supplies RTA cabinetry from our Fredericton showroom.
This is primarily a comparison between locally manufactured custom cabinetry and BluePrint Cabinets’ standardised RTA cabinet system.
Compare BluePrint Cabinets vs Five Star Kitchens in Fredericton →
Looking at Other Fredericton Cabinet Companies?
These aren’t the only kitchen cabinet companies serving Fredericton.
We’ll continue adding comparisons as we research other local options and as customers bring us questions about companies they’re considering.
The objective isn’t to create a ranking of every cabinet company in New Brunswick.
It’s to help you understand what you’re actually comparing.
Compare Kitchen Cabinet Companies in Moncton
BluePrint Cabinets also has a physical location in Moncton at:
Suite 200–15, 331 Elmwood Drive
Moncton, NB E1A 1X6
Our Moncton showroom is currently open by appointment and serves homeowners, contractors and renovators throughout Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview and surrounding communities.
Here are our current Greater Moncton comparisons.
BluePrint Cabinets vs Extreme Kitchens
Extreme Kitchens is a Moncton custom cabinet manufacturer offering design, custom production, delivery and installation.
BluePrint Cabinets supplies standardised RTA cabinetry with free 3D design and a supply-only model.
This comparison looks at custom vs RTA cabinetry, cabinet construction, design, project timelines and installation.
Compare BluePrint Cabinets vs Extreme Kitchens in Moncton →
BluePrint Cabinets vs Wildwood Cabinets
Wildwood operates a large in-house manufacturing operation and offers cabinetry alongside products and services including countertops, appliances, design, delivery and installation.
BluePrint Cabinets has a more focused cabinet-design-and-supply model.
This comparison is particularly useful if you’re deciding between a vertically integrated kitchen company and a more focused cabinet supplier.
Compare BluePrint Cabinets vs Wildwood Cabinets in Moncton →
BluePrint Cabinets vs Turtle Creek Cabinets
Turtle Creek Cabinets operates from Upper Coverdale and designs, manufactures, delivers and installs custom cabinetry.
BluePrint Cabinets supplies RTA cabinets using standardised sizing.
The biggest distinction here is fully custom cabinet manufacturing vs a standardised RTA cabinet system, along with the different installation models.
Compare BluePrint Cabinets vs Turtle Creek Cabinets near Moncton →
BluePrint Cabinets vs LUXkbs
LUXkbs and BluePrint Cabinets use different materials and cabinet construction systems, making this an interesting comparison for homeowners who want to understand what’s actually inside the cabinet.
Rather than reducing the decision to a simple material slogan, this comparison looks at cabinet boxes, doors, drawers, hardware, design and warranties.
Compare BluePrint Cabinets vs LUXkbs in Moncton →
There Isn’t One “Best” Kitchen Cabinet Company for Every Project
A homeowner building a highly bespoke kitchen may value completely custom cabinet dimensions.
Someone renovating with an existing contractor may prefer to purchase cabinetry separately.
A DIYer may care about straightforward assembly and transparent cabinet pricing.
Another homeowner may want one company handling everything from design through installation.
Those aren’t the same customer.
That’s why we’d be wary of any comparison that simply declares one kitchen cabinet company the “best” without first understanding the project.
Instead, compare:
What are the cabinets actually made from?
Does your kitchen require custom sizing?
What does the design include?
Who handles assembly and installation?
What warranty are you getting?
How long will the project take?
And what will the complete project actually cost?
Once you can answer those questions, comparing cabinet companies becomes considerably easier.
See BluePrint Cabinets for Yourself
Websites and comparison articles can help narrow down your options.
Eventually, though, you should see what you’re buying.
At BluePrint Cabinets, you can inspect the plywood cabinet box, open the dovetail drawers, try the soft-close hardware, compare door styles and finishes, and talk through your kitchen with our team before ordering.
Fredericton
103 NB-105
Fredericton, NB E3A 8P8
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM
Walk-ins welcome.
Visit Our Fredericton Showroom →
Moncton
Suite 200–15, 331 Elmwood Drive
Moncton, NB E1A 1X6
Currently open by appointment.
Already have measurements?
Bring them with you or send them to our team and we’ll start with a free kitchen design and 3D rendering.
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