what happens next
Thanks for supporting local — your Cabnt. deposit is in. Renovations are a big deal, but they don’t have to be a headache. Here’s exactly what happens from here, step by step, and roughly how long each stage takes.
1. site measure & appliance details
A member of the Cabnt. team will be in touch shortly to book your site check-measure (for homes in the Adelaide area, within 40km).
We’ll also ask you for the full model numbers of all your appliances. Getting these right means your cabinetry, clearances and cut-outs are documented and manufactured correctly.
Once we’ve measured up, we’ll update your plans with the confirmed measurements and appliance specs.
2. final plans & approval
Next, we’ll send you a final approval package with:
3D renders — see your new space before a single board is cut
plans — the full layout
elevations — every wall, front-on
Take your time and check everything carefully: dimensions, layout, finishes, cabinet configurations and appliance locations. If anything looks off or you’re not sure, get in touch before you approve.
Once you’ve approved, we’ll process and order your cabinetry. Changes requested after approval may affect the price and delay production or delivery.
3. order processing & lead time
Your cabinetry lead time is around 4–5 weeks, starting from the date your approved final plans are processed.
Within 3 business days of processing your order, we’ll confirm your delivery date — and your installation date too, if installation is part of your project.
If your delivery date doesn’t suit, let us know within 7 days of receiving it. We’ll work with you on an alternative where we can, though changes depend on availability and may affect your delivery and installation timeframes.
All lead times are estimates and can be affected by supplier availability, production requirements, site readiness, variations, service work or circumstances outside our reasonable control.
4. getting ready for delivery
Between 3:00pm and 5:00pm on the business day before delivery, we’ll call to give you an AM or PM delivery window.
Delivery checklist
be there — you, or someone you’ve authorised, need to be present to accept the delivery
clear the garage — our free delivery doesn’t include carrying cabinetry inside, so you’ll need a clear, empty and accessible carport or garage for unloading and storage
ready before the truck arrives — the area needs to be free of vehicles, building materials and anything unsafe
If there’s no suitable undercover space or safe access, our drivers may not be able to complete the delivery. It’ll then need to be rescheduled, and additional delivery, handling or storage costs will apply.
5. cabinetry installation
If installation is included in your project, our installers will arrive on the installation date we’ve already given you. We’ll text you a reminder the business day before, confirming their expected arrival time.
access — we recommend you, or someone you’ve authorised, are home to let the installers in. If you can’t be, send us clear, detailed access instructions before the day
site ready — the installation area needs to be safe, clear and ready, with any earlier trade work already finished
flooring — we can’t guarantee new cabinetry will match existing flooring, and we don’t measure cabinetry or flooring to match existing cabinetry or flooring. If you let us know your flooring height, kickers can be pre-cut and scribed to fit, then left off — fitting them once your flooring’s done is up to you, as installers won’t return to do this
rubbish — removal of rubbish and excess installation materials isn’t included, so please provide waste facilities on site during installation. Prefer we take it away? Rubbish removal is available for an extra $400
Laminate benchtops
If your project includes laminate benchtops with installation, they’ll be installed as part of your cabinetry project. We’ll complete the cut-outs for your nominated sink and cooktop, ready for your licensed trades to handle all plumbing, electrical, gas and appliance connections.
6. installing it yourself
Going Supply Only? You’re not on your own. Head to the myDIY YouTube channel or mydiy.com.au for step-by-step tutorials. On mydiy.com.au, click the ‘Help’ button at the top right and follow the prompts to the full range of DIY videos.
7. stone benchtops
Stone is the final step. The stone measure can only be booked once all relevant cabinetry is installed and we’ve received photos confirming the space is ready.
Once installation is confirmed, we’ll lock in a measure date with the stonemason and let you know. We’ll generally get in touch around 3 business days before the confirmed measure.
stone measure — you, or an authorised decision-maker, need to be there so any site-specific details can be confirmed directly with the stonemason
stone installation — usually around 10–15 business days after the measure. We highly recommend being there; if you can’t, send us clear, detailed access instructions
Stone measure and installation dates depend on the stonemason’s availability and the site being ready. Incomplete cabinetry, service orders, restricted access or unfinished earlier works may delay things.
8. service orders
We take a lot of care to get every project right and on time, but occasionally cabinetry needs a replacement part, an adjustment or a fix. When that happens, we’ve got you covered.
Service orders take around 7–10 business days to manufacture from the date they’re confirmed and processed. If fitting is needed, that’s booked separately by the Cabnt. team.
Whether a service order affects your stone measure (or any other stage) is assessed case by case — if it affects the stone process, your overall timeframe may be delayed. Either way, we’ll work to sort it out as quickly as we reasonably can.
9. timeframes at a glance
cabinetry production — 4–5 weeks from the date your approved plans are processed
delivery & install dates — confirmed within 3 business days (72 hours) of order processing
delivery window — AM or PM window advised between 3:00pm and 5:00pm the business day before delivery
service orders — around 7–10 business days to manufacture, excluding fitment or return installation
stone measure notice — around 3 business days before the confirmed measure
stone installation — around 10–15 business days after the stone measure
10. project complete
Once all the cabinetry, installation and benchtop work in your project is done, your Cabnt. project is complete — time to enjoy a space built just for you.
Got a question about your plans, delivery, installation or site prep? Get in touch with the Cabnt. team on (08) 8102 2589 or hello@cabnt.com.au — we’re always happy to help.
Thanks for supporting local and choosing Cabnt. We can’t wait to see your new cabinetry come together.
Business days exclude weekends and public holidays unless stated otherwise. All timeframes in this guide are estimates and should be read together with your accepted quotation, scope of works and Cabnt.’s full terms and conditions.