Custom cabinetry in Welland, Ontario
Stylish Custom Cabinetry For Homes, Office and Commercial Spaces
Thoughtful custom cabinetry for homes, offices, and commercial spaces.
Kitchens, vanities, built-ins, and millwork — designed from scratch and built by hand in Welland for home and business owners across the Niagara region.
Who We Are
Chase Cabinetry is led by owner and builder Chase Collings. With over 22 years of design and build experience, Chase brings his knowledge and insight to help his clients achieve their cabinetry goals. Every project starts with a direct conversation with Chase and ends with cabinetry that fits your space — not the other way around.
Kitchens
Full custom builds, cabinet refacing, and everything in between — designed around how you cook, gather, and use the space day to day.
What We Build
Beautifully crafted custom cabinets for every room
Beautifully crafted cabinetry products
Stylish and built for you.
We design, build, and install custom cabinetry for homeowners and businesses across the Niagara region. That includes kitchens, bathroom vanities, mudroom and laundry room storage, home offices, living room built-ins, closet systems, and commercial millwork — from reception counters to staff kitchens.
Every project starts with your space, not a product line. We work with you from the first measurement through to the final adjustment, building cabinetry that fits the room and makes daily life easier to manage.
Bathrooms
Built to fit your layout and your storage needs, with a style unique to you.
Built-Ins & Storage
Bookshelves, entertainment units, closet systems, pantries, china cabinets — designed to make the most of the space you have.
Office Space
Desks, shelving, and cabinetry designed for how you actually work, whether that’s a dedicated room or a corner of the living room.
Custom Millwork
One-of-a-kind pieces built to spec when your project doesn’t fit a standard category.
Why Home and Business owners Choose Chase Cabinetry
Why Homeowners Choose Chase Cabinetry
Designed From Scratch for Your Space
No stock sizes and no wasted corners. Every project is measured and built to fit your room — not adapted from something that almost works.
You Work Directly With the Builder
Chase is the person you talk to, the person who designs your project, and the person who builds it. No layers, no miscommunication.
Honest Pricing, No Surprises
You’ll receive an itemized quote — not a ballpark — so you know exactly what you’re paying for before any work begins.
3D Illustrations Before You Commit
See a realistic rendering of your project before a single board is cut, so you can make confident decisions early.
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A Couple Words From Our Clients
We measure every project by one thing: whether it works the way you need it to, long after the installation is finished. Here’s what a few of our clients have had to say.
“Chase exceeded expectations. He’s not there just to install and get out. He goes beyond the call of duty… He put our minds at ease right from the start and followed it up by delivering an absolutely beautiful kitchen.” — Jennifer Seddon
“Chase did a fantastic job refacing all our kitchen cabinetry. I really appreciated his input on the style of doors, handles, etc, as the choices can be overwhelming. I would recommend Chase Cabinetry in a heartbeat!” — Sonja Kloss
Planning a Kitchen Renovation? Start Here.
Not sure where to begin? We’ve put together a library of practical guides to help you understand your options, avoid costly mistakes, and make smart decisions for your space.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re planning a full kitchen renovation or just want to explore what’s possible, the first step is a conversation. Tell us a little about your project and we’ll get back to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custom Cabinetry?
Custom cabinetry is built from scratch around your room — not chosen from a catalogue and adjusted to fit. That means no awkward gaps and no storage that was designed for someone else’s room. The layout, the materials, the finish, and every interior detail are planned around the way you actually live and work in the space.
A good layout supports movement, workflow, and access. It places storage where it is actually needed. It avoids dead zones and does not force awkward paths between the sink, stove, and refrigerator.
A good layout makes the kitchen feel easy to use. It supports the way you move through the space, keeps important items close to where they’re needed, and helps everyday tasks feel more natural. You shouldn’t have to work around the room just to make a meal or unload groceries.
In a well-planned kitchen, dishes are near the dishwasher, pots and pans are near the stove, and prep tools are close to your main work area. That kind of planning doesn’t always stand out visually, but you feel it every day.
Clearance matters too. Walkways need enough room for people to move comfortably, especially in busy kitchens or homes with more than one cook. Even small changes in cabinet placement can improve flow in a big way.
A strong cabinet layout doesn’t just fill the room. It helps the room function better.
Yes. A 50 percent deposit is required once the quote is accepted. That is standard for custom cabinetry work because materials need to be ordered and production begins well before installation day. The deposit helps secure the project and allows the work to move forward on schedule.
As with any renovation contract, it’s helpful to understand the payment structure clearly before the project begins so everyone knows what to expect.
When the terms are set out clearly from the start, the process tends to feel much more straightforward.
Layout should always come first. A beautiful cabinet style can only do so much if the kitchen itself is awkward to use. When the layout works well, even a simple cabinet design can feel polished, practical, and satisfying every day.
Your layout affects how you move through the room, where your prep space sits, how close your dishes are to the dishwasher, and how natural it feels to cook, clean, and put things away. It’s the foundation of the entire kitchen.
That’s also why layout decisions are the hardest to change later. Once plumbing, electrical, and cabinetry are in place, moving things around becomes expensive very quickly.
Style choices like door profile, colour, and hardware are important, but they come after the bigger decisions are made. When the layout is right first, the finished kitchen usually looks better and works better.
Complex layouts with many corners or angles, premium wood species such as walnut or cherry, painted finishes (which require more labour steps than stained), tall or deep cabinetry, specialty storage accessories, material upgrades like HDF doors or plywood boxes, and detailed finish work all add cost. Drawer-heavy layouts also cost more than door-and-shelf designs.
The biggest cost increases usually come from complexity. That can mean:
– Premium wood species (walnut, cherry) vs. maple or birch
– Painted finishes (more labour steps than stained)
– Material upgrades—choosing plywood over particleboard, or HDF over standard MDF
– Lots of drawers (more precise construction and hardware)
– Specialty storage accessories and organizers
– Taller or deeper cabinetry
– Detailed finish work
– Complex layouts with more corners, angles, or custom sizing
Some upgrades add cost because of materials, while others add cost because of labour. For example, a painted finish often takes more preparation and finishing work than a stained one. A drawer-heavy layout usually costs more than a door-and-shelf layout because of the added hardware and construction.
Material choices within the engineered wood category also affect cost. Choosing HDF doors instead of standard MDF might add $500-$2,000 to a full kitchen, depending on the number of doors. That upgrade is usually justified when you’re in a high-moisture area or planning for long-term durability, but it’s worth understanding the cost-benefit trade-off for your specific situation.
Understanding those cost drivers helps homeowners make better decisions. It gives you a clearer sense of where to invest and where it may make sense to keep things simpler.
Getting started is often simpler than homeowners expect. The best first step is to reach out with the basics: what type of project you’re thinking about, where you’re located, what you’d like to improve, your timeline, and any photos or inspiration you already have. That’s enough to begin a useful conversation and start narrowing down the right approach.
You don’t need a finished plan before making contact. In most cases, the planning becomes clearer once you’ve had that first discussion and can start looking at the space through a more professional lens.
For many homeowners, the hardest part is simply starting. Once that first step is taken, the process usually feels much more manageable.
Call (289) 673-1355 or submit a consultation and quote request through the website. Chase Cabinetry is based at 42 Valencourt Drive in Welland, Ontario, and serves the full Niagara region. Workshop visits are by appointment only.
The more information you can provide upfront, the more useful the estimate will be. Photos of the space, rough measurements, ceiling height, your location, and a short description of what you want to change all help create a more accurate quote. It’s also helpful to mention whether you’re thinking about refacing, full replacement, or another kind of custom project.
A vague request usually leads to a vague estimate. But when a contractor can see the space and understand your goals, the pricing becomes much more meaningful.
You don’t need professional drawings to get started. Clear photos, honest details, and a general sense of your priorities are usually enough for a solid first conversation.
