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.
For many homeowners, ceiling-height cabinets are worth it. They give you more storage, create a cleaner built-in look, and eliminate that dusty, awkward gap above the upper cabinets. In homes with standard 8-foot ceilings, they can make the whole kitchen feel more finished.
In taller rooms, the top section — generally anything above roughly seven feet of floor height, where most people can’t comfortably reach without a step stool — usually works best for items you don’t need every day, such as seasonal dishes, serving pieces, or small appliances you only bring out occasionally.
That said, full-height cabinetry does cost more. It takes more material, more finishing, and often more care during installation, especially if the ceiling isn’t perfectly level.
So the choice comes down to both style and function. If you want a more custom look and you’ll use the extra storage, ceiling-height cabinets are often a smart upgrade.
Yes. Chase Cabinetry builds custom kitchen cabinets in Welland and works with homeowners throughout the Niagara region. That local experience matters because homes across Niagara vary quite a bit. Some projects involve older homes with uneven walls, tight layouts, or unique architectural details, while others are in newer subdivisions with more contemporary layouts and finish preferences.
A cabinet maker who understands the kinds of homes common in the area can often offer better practical guidance from the start. The design decisions are rarely just about style — they’re also about how the cabinetry needs to work in the kind of home you actually live in.
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.
Since opening in 2016, Chase Cabinetry has completed more than 275 projects across the Niagara region. That kind of track record matters because experience builds over time. Each project adds to a cabinet maker’s understanding of different home styles, room layouts, storage needs, and practical design solutions.
For homeowners, experience often shows up in the details — better planning, smoother problem-solving, and a clearer understanding of what will work well in real homes.
It’s not just about the number of projects. It’s about what that experience brings to the quality of the work.
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The smartest way to compare options is to look beyond the total price. Ask what each quote actually includes — materials, cabinet construction, hardware, installation, finish quality, accessories, warranty, and anything else that affects the final result. Two prices may look very different because the scopes are different, not because one company is simply more or less expensive.
It helps to compare each quote line by line if possible. That gives you a much clearer sense of where the value is and where the differences really come from.
A fair comparison is never just about cost. It’s about understanding what you’re paying for and how well it fits your priorities.
For many homeowners, yes—especially if they plan to stay in the home for a long time. Custom cabinets offer a better fit, more tailored storage, and a result that’s designed around the actual room rather than a standard system. That usually means better day-to-day function and fewer compromises.
The value becomes even clearer over time. Custom cabinets built with quality materials—particularly plywood boxes and HDF or quality MDF doors with professional finishes—can last 20 to 50 years, compared to 10 to 25 years for many stock options. If you’re using the kitchen every day for years, the benefit of better organization, stronger materials, and a layout that works well adds up in a very real way.
Choosing the right materials in a custom build matters more than with stock cabinets. A custom cabinet maker can specify HDF for high-moisture zones, plywood for the structural box, and quality hardware throughout. Stock cabinets give you less control over those details, which is one reason they often don’t last as long.
The cost per year of use is often comparable to—or even lower than—a cheaper cabinet that needs replacing sooner. So while custom cabinets do cost more upfront, many homeowners find the long-term comfort, function, durability, and control over material quality make the investment worthwhile.
