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. 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.
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.
The lifespan of your cabinets depends heavily on how they’re built. High-quality custom cabinets — especially those made with plywood boxes, solid joinery, and durable finishes — can last 40 to 50 years or more with normal use.
Over time, the finish may need refreshing, but the structure itself usually holds up extremely well.
By comparison, lower-quality cabinets, particularly those made from particleboard, tend to show wear much sooner — often within 10 to 25 years depending on construction quality, with particleboard in high-moisture areas like around sinks and dishwashers falling toward the shorter end of that range.
In other words, the materials and construction methods make a big difference in how long your cabinets actually last.
If tasks feel awkward, if finding things takes too long, if counter space feels constantly blocked, or if the room feels cramped despite being large enough — those are signs the layout is working against you, not for you.
If your kitchen feels harder to use than it should, that’s usually a sign the layout deserves a closer look.
Maybe there’s never enough clear counter space where you need it. Maybe the fridge door opens into the main walkway. Maybe the dishwasher is too far from where dishes are stored, or the garbage pull-out is in a spot that makes prep awkward.
These kinds of issues are easy to get used to over time, but that doesn’t mean they should stay.
A layout change is often worth considering when the room has enough space, but still feels cramped or inefficient. That usually means the problem isn’t the size of the kitchen — it’s how the space is organized.
It’s also worth remembering that layout changes can affect plumbing, electrical, or structural work, which may mean permits are required in Ontario. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it — it just means it’s worth planning early and understanding the regulatory requirements before committing to a design.
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.
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.
