Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
FenceFree written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
KraftMaid Construction in Silver Lakes, CA | Gold Star Contractors
We install and service KraftMaid cabinetry across Silver Lakes as an independent contractor. We’re not a KraftMaid dealer or authorized affiliate – we’re the team that builds the kitchen and bath around the cabinets, handles the HOA submittal, and pulls the county permits. When your KraftMaid run needs new doors, refacing, or a full kitchen remodel at 92342, call Gold Star Contractors at (833) 382-8544.
Why Silver Lakes Residents Choose Us for KraftMaid Service
Silver Lakes isn’t a typical tract-home city. The homes here run from 1980s stucco originals to custom lake-frontage builds on the golf course, and the cabinets sit inside houses that deal with high-desert sun, monsoon dust, and HOA architectural review on every visible change. We’ve worked on KraftMaid sales & service projects all over San Bernardino County’s High Desert, so we know exactly how KraftMaid boxes and door finishes hold up out here. Noel Carranza, our owner and general contractor, still handles the job-site walkthroughs himself – his construction tech background from Fullerton College and years of finish carpentry across Orange County taught him that the cabinet spec only matters if the wall behind it is actually square. We bring that same eye to every Silver Lakes job.
Styles & brands we work with
Common KraftMaid Construction Problems We Solve in Silver Lakes
- Sun-bleached and yellowed door fronts on west-facing walls. KraftMaid stained maple in finishes like Honey Spice gets hammered by Silver Lakes afternoon sun, especially where patio sliders throw UV onto the cabinet run. The clear coat yellows, the stain fades unevenly, and the doors look decades older than the house. We replace doors and front frames where the boxes are still sound.
- Binding drawers and sagging hinges from desert dust. Silver Lakes wind blows fine sand through patio doors and window gaps. KraftMaid undermount slides gum up, the bearings grind, and door hinge screws strip out of the face frame. We swap in soft-close undermounts and re-shim hinges so the run closes like it did new.
- Swollen box edges and delaminating panel backs from monsoon moisture. Silver Lakes flash floods and roof leaks push water behind counter runs and against stucco wallboard. KraftMaid particleboard cores swell, the face frame separates at the miter, and cabinet backs peel. When the box is still square, we dry it out, re-set the frame, and replace the back. When the run is water-logged, we say so straight: it’s replacement time.
- Loose miter joints on islands from temperature swings. Silver Lakes sees 40-degree day-night swings and very low winter humidity. KraftMaid miter joints and filler strips crack and gap. We re-glue, re-clamp, and re-fill so the island doesn’t rattle when you set a pot on it.
- Discontinued KraftMaid hinges and slides. Older Silver Lakes kitchens shipped with OEM hardware KraftMaid no longer stocks. We run genuine KraftMaid replacement doors and drawer boxes where available, and switch to quality aftermarket soft-close hinges and slides when the factory hardware is gone. The cabinet works better than the original spec.
KraftMaid Service in Silver Lakes: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Silver Lakes sits inside a San Bernardino County High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. That’s the detail most cabinet contractors miss. A kitchen remodel here – even one that’s “just cabinets” – often triggers the county to look at ignition-resistant detailing on the exterior wall behind the stove run, ember-resistant venting, and sealant details where the cabinet backs meet stucco. We’ve done KraftMaid installs on lake-frontage lots off Silver Lakes Parkway where the county required the whole kitchen wall assembly upgraded before the permit would close. A KraftMaid service in Victorville or Barstow job down the hill usually doesn’t face that. If you’re in Silver Lakes and planning a kitchen remodel, plan for the HOA architectural submittal and the county fire-zone review to ride along with the cabinet order. One call, done right – that’s the only way I know how to run a job.
KraftMaid Models & Products We Service in Silver Lakes
We work on KraftMaid Vantage framed full-overlay runs, Waypoint series partial-overlay cabinets, recessed-panel maple doors in Honey Spice and Canvas, and bath vanities with slab-style drawers and painted finishes. For Silver Lakes turnaround, we keep common soft-close hinges, undermount slides, and shim stock on hand so a cabinet re-level doesn’t stall for parts. When your run needs a new door or drawer box, we order genuine KraftMaid replacements. When the OEM hardware is discontinued, we move to quality aftermarket parts and tell you why before we make the switch.
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterKraftMaid Service Pricing in Silver Lakes
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
What drives the price in Silver Lakes? The HOA submittal, the fire-zone detailing if the county requires it, and whether the existing KraftMaid boxes are square enough to reface or need full replacement. Our free estimate walks the whole run with you, checks the wall behind the cabinets, and gives you a written line-item quote. Call (833) 382-8544 to schedule yours.
Serving Silver Lakes, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Silver Lakes area and know this community well, and we also handle KraftMaid in Adelanto. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – KraftMaid Construction in Silver Lakes
Yes, if the cabinet work changes the exterior of the home or if the project includes new window or door openings, exterior venting, or any visible change from the street or golf course, you will likely need Silver Lakes HOA architectural approval before the county will accept a permit. Interior-only cabinet swaps usually don’t trigger HOA review. We handle the submittal paperwork for you. Call (833) 382-8544 and we’ll tell you what applies to your lot.
Often, yes. Silver Lakes sits in a San Bernardino County High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, so kitchen and bath work can require ember-resistant venting, ignition-resistant exterior wall details, and specific sealants where cabinets meet stucco. We flag it during the estimate so there are no permit surprises. For an exact scope on your home, call (833) 382-8544.
If the boxes are square and the hinges are solid, refacing with new KraftMaid doors usually costs less than half of a full replacement. If the end panels or face frames are also sun-damaged or swollen, full replacement is the honest call. We’ll show you both numbers and let you decide. Call (833) 382-8544 for a free estimate.
Sometimes. KraftMaid still produces many of the stain and paint codes from the Vantage and Waypoint lines, so we can often order matching doors for a partial swap. When the original finish code is truly gone, we can reface the full run to a current finish so the kitchen doesn’t look patched. We’ll tell you what’s matchable before we order anything.
Silver Lakes wind-driven sand gets into the bearing tracks and wears them down, and high summer heat accelerates clear-coat failure on sun-facing doors. Undermount slides bind, hinges loosen at the screw points, and stained finishes yellow. We replace worn slides with soft-close aftermarkets, re-shim hinges, and re-seal exposed door edges. Call (833) 382-8544 to have your run inspected.
Service Areas Near Silver Lakes
Our crews run KraftMaid cabinet installs and kitchen remodels throughout the High Desert and Inland Empire. We cover Silver Lakes service area locally, and regularly take on KraftMaid work in KraftMaid service in Cathedral City and KraftMaid service in Desert Edge. Corona, Norco, Eastvale, and Jurupa Valley are all within our normal routing for full kitchen and bath projects.
Book Your KraftMaid Service in Silver Lakes Today
Whether you need refacing on a sun-faded run or a full kitchen remodel, we’ll give you a straight answer and a written quote. Call Gold Star Contractors at (833) 382-8544 to schedule your free estimate. We serve all of Silver Lakes, 92342.
Written by Noel Carranza, Owner at Gold Star Contractors, serving Silver Lakes and the High Desert.