Cabinet refacing swaps out doors, drawer fronts, and hardware while keeping the existing boxes in place, then covers exposed box surfaces with matching veneer or laminate. Full installation goes further and replaces the boxes too, which matters if your current layout needs to change or the carcasses are water damaged, out of square, or just worn out from decades of use. Both approaches cost less and take less time than a full kitchen gut, but the right choice depends on the condition of what's already on your walls.
New London's housing stock runs from older homes near the waterfront to newer builds further out, and cabinet condition varies a lot as a result. Before you hire anyone, ask them to inspect your boxes in person rather than quoting off photos. A contractor should tell you plainly whether refacing will actually hold up, or whether the boxes are too far gone and full replacement is the honest recommendation, even if that's the pricier answer.
We list 5 cabinet refacing and installation businesses serving New London. When you're comparing them, look at how clearly they explain material options (thermofoil, wood veneer, solid wood doors), how they handle drawer box upgrades, and whether their quotes spell out labor and materials separately. Our scoring weighs licensing, insurance, review consistency, and responsiveness, and it's explained in full at our methodology page. For a ranked comparison of local kitchen remodelers overall, including cabinet specialists, see the best kitchen remodelers in New London guide.
