Custom Carpentry Advantages:
Unlimited customization of features, design, finish and style, maximize your space and limit amount of filler used, built by knowledgeable carpenter using superior materials and fabrication techniques, lasts longer, best value over time.
Custom Carpentry Draw Backs:
Increased initial investment, longer fabrication time, difficult to find qualified craftsmen.
Manufactured Cabinet Advantages:
Cost saving, many stock styles and finishes to choose from, can be shipped to site, replaceable, shorter fabrication time.
Manufactured Cabinet Draw Backs:
Limited by manufactures available options. Less efficient use of space; filler pieces are used to make stock cabinets fit your space, particle board and inexpensive hardware, less attention to detail in assembly line fabrication, need to be installed correctly by qualified installer, shipping errors and damage, will need repair / replacement sooner and more often.