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CGI Construction in Aromas, CA | Framework Contractors
We provide independent CGI cabinet installation and service across Aromas, from full kitchen remodels to repair work on existing runs. The thing that separates our CGI work here is simple: we know the three-county permitting split that governs every parcel in Aromas, so your cabinet and countertop schedule doesn’t stall waiting on the wrong inspector. If you’re planning CGI cabinetry or need existing CGI boxes repaired, call (844) 681-3590 for a free estimate. We’re not a manufacturer affiliate. We’re the crew that installs and fixes CGI lines the right way in Aromas.
Why Aromas Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
CGI cabinets are a specific product line with specific behaviors, and we’ve spent years learning how they hold up in Aromas ranch homes, farmhouses, and detached shops. Our experience spans the full CGI lineup: EuroStyle Frameless, Shaker Style, and Raised Panel. We know which hinge plates pull out of which door profiles, what the toe kick does after a wet winter on clay soil, and when a box is worth saving versus when the core is gone.
Noel Carbajal grew up patching stucco and reroofing porches with his uncle before he was old enough to drive, then spent three decades building and remodeling across California. That background matters when you’re dealing with 1950s ranch homes in Aromas where walls are rarely plumb and floors have settled over sixty years. We don’t just hang cabinets. We correct the wall first, then hang them square.
Because we’re independent, we recommend what your layout and budget actually need. If OEM CGI hinges are the right call, we source them. If heavy-use drawers need soft-close aftermarket hardware, we’ll tell you that too. Our job is the right fix, not the brand script. Learn more about our broader CGI sales & service work.
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Common CGI Construction Problems We Solve in Aromas
- Cabinet box swelling and delamination at the toe kick. Aromas sits in a coastal-influenced valley with wet winters that saturate the clay soils under many homes. That moisture creeps into unheated additions and older ranch houses, wicking up through cabinet bases. We see swollen toe kicks and split laminate faces on CGI boxes in these conditions regularly. If water hasn’t breached the core, we can often repair and add ventilation. If it has, the box needs replacement.
- Door hinge screw pull-out in older CGI Shaker doors. The 1950s through 1980s ranch homes common in Aromas often have out-of-plumb walls and floors that have shifted over the decades. When CGI Shaker doors get mounted against those walls without correction, the hinge screws carry uneven load and eventually strip. We fix the wall plane first, then rehang with proper plates.
- Drawer glide failure from dust and debris. A lot of Aromas homeowners repurpose CGI cabinets into detached shops, barns, and garage workstations. Those spaces are dusty. The original glides clog and bind. We replace them with sealed-bearing hardware that holds up in that environment.
- Finish cracking along stiles in uninsulated ADU kitchens. Aromas sees warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. In an uninsulated ADU or converted garage kitchen, that’s a thirty-degree daily swing during shoulder seasons. CGI door and face-frame finishes expand and contract, and hairline cracks show up along the stiles. We assess whether it’s cosmetic or structural before recommending repair or replacement.
- Improperly shimmed boxes on uneven slab floors. Older Aromas homes built on slabs often have low spots and humps. If a previous installer shimmed the front only, the back of the box floats and doors bind. We pull, level, and re-set the entire run on adjustable legs, then seal the gap.
CGI Service in Aromas: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s something no generic CGI page tells you: Aromas has no municipal building department. Every kitchen or bath permit must be filed with the county that covers your specific parcel, and Aromas is split between Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties. Each county runs its own fee schedule, its own inspection windows, and its own sequencing rules. That directly affects when we can schedule cabinet templating and countertop fabrication.
On a ranch-style home off Vega Road in Aromas, we replaced a water-damaged CGI EuroStyle frameless kitchen where winter moisture had swollen the toe kick and popped the hinges. After sistering the out-of-plumb wall studs, we installed new CGI Shaker cabinets on adjustable legs and added a continuous ventilation gap behind the toe kick. The quartz countertops went in after the Monterey County inspector signed off, and the homeowner gained a dry, square kitchen that has stayed tight through two rainy seasons.
If a contractor from Gilroy or Watsonville quotes you a timeline without asking which county your parcel falls in, that’s a red flag. Getting that piece right from the start keeps your cabinet and countertop schedule from collapsing halfway through the job.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Aromas
We work on all three main CGI cabinet lines you’ll find in Aromas kitchens and ADUs:
- CGI EuroStyle Frameless: Full-overlay doors, no face frame, tighter tolerances. Hinge adjustment is more precise and less forgiving of out-of-plumb walls.
- CGI Shaker Style: The most common line in Aromas ranch homes. Clean lines, five-piece doors, prone to hinge screw pull-out when mounted on unshimmed walls.
- CGI Raised Panel: Traditional profile, often found in 1960s and 1970s farmhouse kitchens. Finish cracking and panel shrinkage are the typical issues we address.
For parts, we source OEM CGI hinges, glides, and touch-up materials when they’re available and the right fit. For heavy-use kitchens, we often specify quality aftermarket soft-close hardware because it outlasts the original equipment under daily load. If a cabinet box is structurally sound, refacing or re-hinging beats replacement every time. If water has breached the core, we tell you straight: new boxes.
We also offer full kitchen remodeling, cabinet refacing, and quartz or granite countertop installation alongside CGI service, so the cabinetry and the stone work as one job under one contract. For Aromas-area coverage details, see our Aromas service area page.
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What you’ll pay depends on scope: a simple hinge replacement and door adjustment runs far less than a full kitchen pull-and-reset. Here’s a straight look at the line items we quote most often in Aromas:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel (CGI cabinets, countertops, full scope) | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
Every estimate is free and itemized, so you know what the cabinets cost, what the labor costs, and what the countertops add before we start. Call (844) 681-3590 to schedule yours. We’ll walk the space, check the walls, and give you numbers that hold.
Serving Aromas, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Aromas area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – CGI Construction in Aromas
Yes, in almost every case. A kitchen remodel that involves moving plumbing, electrical, or structural changes requires a permit filed with the county that governs your parcel. A straight cabinet swap without layout changes may not. We determine which county applies to your address during the estimate and build the permit timeline into your schedule so countertop templating doesn’t happen before the inspector clears the rough work. Call (844) 681-3590 and we’ll check your parcel.
It depends on how far the moisture moved. If the toe kick is swollen but the box sides and floor are still solid, we can often replace the damaged components, add a ventilation gap, and keep your existing run. If the core has delaminated or the cabinet floor is spongy, replacing the boxes is the honest fix. We’ll show you the damage during the estimate and make a recommendation based on what we find.
We level and shim based on the actual slab or subfloor, which in Aromas barns and outbuildings is often uneven or cracked. We also swap the standard glides for sealed-bearing hardware that handles dust and temperature swings without binding. Expect us to check the wall framing too; many of these structures were never built to hold cabinet load, so we may sister or add blocking before hanging anything.
Sometimes. If your existing line is still in production and the finish has not been discontinued, we can order matching doors or boxes. If the original finish is no longer available, we can reface the entire run so everything reads as one kitchen. Keep in mind that sixty years of sun and moisture will have shifted the original color, so even a factory match may need on-site adjustment.
Plan for six to ten weeks from demo to final inspection, depending on which county handles your permit. San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties each run different inspection scheduling windows, and those windows set the pace for rough-in, cabinet set, and countertop templating. We sequence the work around the inspector’s availability from day one, so you’re not waiting on a countertop slab while the county reschedules. Call (844) 681-3590 for a project-specific timeline.
Service Areas Near Aromas
Beyond Aromas, our crews handle CGI installation and repair work in surrounding communities. We regularly run cabinet jobs in CGI service in Elkhorn, CGI service in Las Lomas, and other nearby areas. If you’re a short drive from Aromas, call us. The permitting picture changes parcel by parcel, but the cabinet work stays the same: square, level, and built to last.
Book Your CGI Service in Aromas Today
Build it right the first time. The second time costs twice as much and nobody’s happy. If you’re planning a CGI kitchen, repairing existing boxes, or just want us to look at what you’ve got, call (844) 681-3590 and we’ll schedule your free estimate. We serve all of Aromas, zip code 95004.
Written by Noel Carbajal, Owner at Framework Contractors, serving Aromas since 2014.