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, 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.
Semi-custom cabinets are made within a manufacturer’s preset system — you get more choices than stock, but the sizing and construction still follow their rules. Custom cabinets have no preset limits on size, depth, layout, storage configuration, or finish.
Semi-custom cabinets give you more flexibility than stock, but you’re still working within a manufacturer’s system. You can usually adjust sizes slightly and choose from a wider range of styles and finishes, but you’re still limited to what that brand offers.
Custom cabinetry removes those limits entirely. Everything is built from scratch, so dimensions, storage features, and finishes are tailored exactly to your space and how you use it. That means you can solve very specific problems — like fitting a drawer into an awkward gap or designing storage around the way you cook and organize your kitchen.
In terms of timeline, semi-custom cabinets usually take 4 to 8 weeks, while fully custom work is closer to 6 to 12 weeks. Cost-wise, custom is typically 20–40% more, depending on materials and complexity — but it also gives you complete control over the final result.
Kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, laundry rooms, home offices, living rooms, bedrooms, entryways, basements, and commercial spaces. Anywhere storage is needed, custom cabinetry can be designed to fit.
While kitchens are the most common, custom cabinetry isn’t limited to one room. More homeowners are now using custom cabinets throughout the home — especially as storage needs evolve.
Home offices, for example, have become much more important in recent years. Built-in desks and storage can make those spaces far more functional.
Mudrooms are another big one in Ontario. With winter gear, boots, and coats to manage, having dedicated storage makes daily life much easier.
Laundry rooms, living rooms, and even basements can all benefit from custom cabinetry — especially when standard furniture leaves gaps or doesn’t quite fit.
Anywhere you need organized, intentional storage, custom cabinetry can make a noticeable difference.
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.
Yes — taller cabinetry usually costs more. That’s because more height means more material, more finishing work, and often more installation time. It can also mean custom-sized doors or added care during installation, especially if the walls or ceiling aren’t perfectly level.
Running cabinets to the ceiling can create a beautiful, built-in look and add valuable storage, but it does come with a price increase compared to standard-height cabinetry.
For many homeowners, it’s still worth considering — especially if they want the extra storage or a more custom appearance. It just helps to understand that height is one of the factors that can move the budget upward.
Often, yes. A quality painted finish usually involves more steps, including sanding, priming, and multiple coats to achieve a smooth, even look. That extra labour is a big part of why painted cabinets often cost more.
Stained finishes also require careful prep, but the process is different because the goal is to highlight the natural character of the wood rather than cover it. The final cost can vary depending on the wood species and the finish system used.
In the end, the price difference comes down less to one finish being “better” and more to the amount of work needed to do each one well.
