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.
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.
Yes — custom cabinets are a bigger upfront investment, but there’s a reason for that. You’re paying for design time, skilled craftsmanship, higher-quality materials, and a product that’s built specifically for your home. In Ontario, that typically puts custom cabinetry in the $15,000 to $40,000+ range, depending on size and scope. Stock cabinets, by comparison, might cost $5,000 to $12,000 for a similar space.
But the long-term value often tells a different story. Well-built custom cabinets can last 20 to 50 years, while many stock options fall closer to 10 to 25 years. You’re also avoiding compromises like filler strips, wasted space, and layouts that don’t quite function properly.
So while the upfront cost is higher, many homeowners find the long-term durability and daily usability make it worthwhile.
Start with function. Think about what you store, how you move through the room, what frustrates you about the current layout, and what daily tasks need to get easier. Style decisions are always easier once you have a clear picture of how the space needs to work.
Before you get too far into colours, door styles, or finishes, it helps to start with the practical side of the project.
Think about how your kitchen works right now. What do you store? What do you use every day? What feels frustrating or inefficient?
Go beyond dishes and cookware. Include small appliances, pantry items, cleaning products, recycling, pet food, kids’ snacks, and anything else that regularly lives in the space. Most homeowners realize pretty quickly that they need more thoughtful storage than they expected. One useful exercise is to open every cabinet and drawer in your current kitchen and photograph the contents — it gives you a concrete inventory to design around, rather than guessing from memory.
It also helps to pay attention to your daily habits. Are you always moving things around to reach what you need? Do the counters feel cluttered no matter how often you clean them? Is your garbage or recycling in an awkward spot?
Those small frustrations usually point to the changes that matter most. In many Ontario homes, common pain points include insufficient pantry space, poor corner cabinet access, and recycling and composting storage that doesn’t match municipal sorting requirements. Once you understand how the space needs to function, the style decisions become much easier — because they’re being built around real needs, not guesswork.
The cost of new kitchen cabinets depends on whether you’re refacing, replacing with stock or semi-custom, or going fully custom. In Ontario, refacing might fall in the $5,000 to $15,000 range, while custom replacement cabinetry is more often in the $15,000 to $40,000+ range depending on the kitchen size, materials, storage features, and installation complexity.
That range is broad because kitchens vary so much. A smaller kitchen with straightforward choices will cost much less than a large kitchen with premium finishes, more drawers, and detailed custom work.
That’s why estimates are most useful when they’re based on your actual room, rather than broad averages alone.
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.
Look at the quality of past work and ask to see examples of completed projects. Ask specifically about the construction methods and materials used — a vague answer is a warning sign. Compare quotes based on what is included, not just the total price. Two quotes that look different often reflect different scopes of work, different materials, or different installation standards. Choose a contractor who communicates clearly and is specific about what is and is not included.
The right cabinet contractor should make you feel informed and confident, not rushed or unclear. Start by looking at past work. Ask to see completed projects, and pay attention to the quality of the details — things like fit, finish, consistency, and overall craftsmanship. It also helps to ask specific questions about materials, construction methods, and what’s included in the quote.
Clear communication matters just as much as skill. A good contractor should be able to explain their process, answer questions directly, and tell you what is and is not included without being vague.
When comparing quotes, try not to focus only on price. Two estimates can look similar on paper but include very different materials, hardware, or installation standards. The more clearly everything is spelled out, the easier it is to compare fairly.
Stock cabinets come in fixed sizes and finishes from a manufacturer’s product line. Custom cabinets are built to your exact measurements, which means no fillers, no awkward gaps, and far more flexibility in how storage is designed.
Stock cabinets are built for convenience. They come in standard sizes, usually in 3-inch increments, and are available quickly — often within a week or two. That works well if your kitchen happens to fit those dimensions. But most don’t.
In many Ontario homes, walls aren’t perfectly square, ceilings vary, and layouts have quirks. That’s where stock cabinets fall short. You end up with filler pieces, gaps, and storage that doesn’t quite work the way you want it to.
Custom cabinets take a different approach. Everything is built to fit your exact space, so instead of working around limitations, the design works around you.
Since cabinetry is commonly estimated to make up 30–40% of a kitchen renovation budget — a figure widely cited across the Canadian building industry — this decision matters more than most people expect. If you’re planning to stay in your home long-term, custom cabinets often deliver better value through improved storage, better fit, and a more intentional result.
