5 Things Every Triangle NC Contractor Should Know

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For general contractors and builders in Raleigh and the Triangle, cabinetry is one of the most schedule-sensitive components of any project. Get it right and your job flows. Get it wrong and everything downstream stalls — inspections, trades, client satisfaction, and your margin.

Here are five things every Triangle contractor needs to know before ordering custom cabinetry.

Most custom cabinet suppliers quote 8 to 16 weeks from order to delivery. That is 56 to 112 days. At Do It Wise Cabinetry, we guarantee installation complete within 40 calendar days from deposit — in writing. Knowing your cabinet lead time before you schedule your plumber, electrician, and countertop installer is the single most important logistics decision on a kitchen project.

Not all cabinets are built the same. Particle board cabinet boxes swell near moisture, lose screw-holding strength over time, and fail earlier than plywood. Every cabinet we build at Do It Wise uses real plywood — never particle board or MDF core. Make sure your cabinet spec sheet confirms plywood before you sign any purchase order.

Cabinet dimensions are built around appliance openings. If your client changes their refrigerator, range, or dishwasher after cabinets are ordered, you are looking at revisions, delays, and potential reorders. Get confirmed appliance specs from your client before the cabinet order is placed — not after.

Not every project needs the same cabinet. Do It Wise offers three collections. Wise Essentials starts at $425 per linear foot and is ideal for production homes and investment properties. Wise Signature is mid-range and works for custom homes that need personality without sacrificing timelines. Wise Luxe starts at $875 per linear foot for high-end builds. We also offer Builder volume pricing from $355 per linear foot for multi-unit projects. Matching the right tier to the right project protects your margin.

At Do It Wise Cabinetry, contractors and builders who refer homeowner clients receive a 10 percent referral fee on every completed project. It is our way of recognizing the relationships that drive our business. If you are regularly working with homeowners who need cabinets, that adds up quickly.

Call (919) 283-1912 or visit doitwisecabinetry.com to discuss trade pricing, timelines, and becoming a Do It Wise trade partner.