How much do custom built in shelves and cabinets cost?+
Custom built ins run about $250 to $700 per linear foot installed and finished in 2026, so a typical 10 foot living room wall lands between $2,500 and $7,000. Open shelving on a simple base is the low end. Full height cabinetry with doors, drawers, integrated lighting and a paint grade finish is the high end. Solid wood face frames, crown returns and fireplace surrounds add cost. We build to your exact wall dimensions, not stock sizes.
How long does it take to build and install custom millwork?+
Most built in projects run 2 to 4 weeks from approved design to final coat. Shop fabrication takes 1 to 2 weeks, on site installation takes 2 to 4 days, and finishing with primer, caulk and two paint coats adds another 2 to 3 days. Stain grade work takes longer because each coat has to cure fully. Whole house trim packages covering crown, baseboard and door casing typically take 4 to 7 days.
What does crown molding cost per linear foot installed?+
Crown molding installed runs about $9 to $25 per linear foot in South Florida and Orlando, depending on profile size and material. A single piece 4 inch primed MDF crown in an average bedroom, roughly 45 linear feet, lands near $500 to $900. Built up multi piece profiles for 10 foot and taller ceilings, stain grade hardwood and coffered ceiling grids cost more. Pricing includes coping inside corners, caulking, filling and priming.
What trim material holds up best in Florida humidity?+
For interior trim in conditioned space, primed MDF stays stable and paints beautifully without the warping you get from finger jointed pine. For bathrooms, laundry rooms, garages, entryways and any exterior application we use cellular PVC or a moisture resistant composite, because those will not rot, swell or feed mold in Florida humidity. Stain grade rooms get solid poplar, oak or maple. All material acclimates inside the home before installation.
Do custom built ins or trim work require a permit in Florida?+
Non structural millwork such as shelving, crown, baseboard, casing and wall paneling generally does not require a permit. A permit is required when the work involves framing, adds electrical for integrated lighting or outlets, or anchors into a structural wall. Condominium and HOA communities in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Lake Nona still require an application before contractors get building access. B8 pulls any required permit and prepares the HOA package at no extra charge.
Can you build an entertainment center or wall paneling to match my existing trim?+
Yes. We template the existing profile, then either source a matching stock profile or have a knife run to reproduce it, so the new work reads as original. Common requests in South Florida and Orlando homes include media walls with recessed television niches, fluted and slat accent panels, shiplap, board and batten and wainscoting. We coordinate electrical rough in for outlets and cable before panels close up. Free estimate within 24 hours at (407) 557-0247.
