Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Why Miami Homeowners Choose CGI Construction
Rowan Construction Group Miami provides independent Miami Cgi service throughout the area, from cabinet installation and refacing to full kitchen remodels using CGI product lines. Our crew has worked with CGI Ready-to-Assemble, Premier Series, and Euro-style frameless cabinets in South Florida’s demanding climate since 2007, and we deliver a written flat price before any work begins. Call (786) 321-4970 to schedule your free estimate.
We’re not affiliated with or authorized by CGI. We’re an independent contractor that happens to know these cabinets well because we’ve installed and repaired hundreds of them across Miami-Dade. That independence matters: we can source OEM CGI parts when they’re available, switch to better-performing aftermarket hardware when they’re not, and recommend replacement brands like KraftMaid or Wellborn if your project calls for it. Our loyalty is to the finished result, not to any single manufacturer’s product line.
Miami’s climate is hard on cabinetry. The humidity stays above 70 percent for months, salt air penetrates inland farther than most owners expect, and minor plumbing leaks turn particleboard boxes to mush in weeks. We’ve learned which CGI lines hold up and which need specific upgrades to survive here. That knowledge is what this page is for.
Why Trust Rowan Construction Group Miami for Your CGI Construction?
Grant Rowan learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, spent two years in the building construction program, then ran crews through gut renovations in Coconut Grove and new commercial builds across Miami-Dade. He’s been in South Florida over a decade now. The discipline that defines our shop - written price before work starts, signed change orders for every adjustment, documented photo records on every visit - comes from watching projects go sideways when those steps get skipped.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. A live person answers our phones 24/7, not a voicemail tree. And every crew member who touches a CGI cabinet in your home has handled these specific products before: RTA boxes with their cam-lock assembly quirks, Premier Series face-frame construction, Euro frameless hinge boring patterns. We don’t send a carpenter to learn your cabinet line on your dime.
Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, the price is written before anyone starts. Under Clause 3, if it’s not done right, we make it right - for 365 days, with the guarantee printed on every page, not hidden behind an asterisk. We’ve delivered 4,000-plus projects within a few percent of the agreed number because no change proceeds without a signed change order. That’s not a slogan. It’s the administrative discipline Haven acquired Rowan for.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate. Bring us a competitor’s CGI cabinet quote and we’ll review it line by line at no charge. Measure twice, write it down, then build it.
Styles & brands we work with
Common CGI Construction Problems We Fix in Miami
- Particleboard cabinet boxes swelling and crumbling. CGI RTA cabinets ship with particleboard boxes to keep costs down. In Miami’s humidity, particleboard absorbs moisture through unfinished edges, joints, and any plumbing penetration. We’ve opened kitchens in Miami Shores and Little Havana where the box bottoms had turned to oatmeal after a slow drip from a supply line. The fix: replace with CGI Premier Series plywood boxes, or if the budget’s tight, seal all particleboard edges with a catalyzed primer before installation.
- Thermofoil door skins peeling at edges. CGI’s thermofoil doors - common on RTA and some Premier Series lines - use a vinyl film heat-bonded to MDF. Miami’s heat and humidity cycle weakens that bond, especially near dishwashers, ovens, and any south-facing window. The peeling starts at corners, spreads across the panel, and can’t be glued back. We replace with rigid thermofoil (RTF) doors that use a thicker substrate, or upgrade to painted wood or laminate if the customer wants a longer-term fix.
- Soft-close hinges sagging or failing. CGI’s standard soft-close hinges, particularly on wider door pairs and pull-out pantries, weren’t specced for the weight Miami owners load them with - bulk rice bags, cast-iron cookware, gallon jugs. The hydraulic cylinder leaks, the door drops, and the soft-close becomes a slam. We upgrade to Blum CLIP-top hinges with a higher dynamic load rating, or Hettich Sensys on frameless Euro boxes. Both outlast the original hardware in our experience.
- Drawer glides becoming sticky or breaking. Coastal salt air corrodes steel ball-bearing glides faster than inland owners expect. We’ve replaced CGI drawer glides in homes three miles from Biscayne Bay where the bearings had seized solid after four years. Our standard replacement is a hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel glide, or a Blum Tandem undermount with polymer bearings that don’t corrode. The upcharge is minimal compared to replacing the drawer box when the glide tears out.
- Water damage behind sinks and dishwashers. This isn’t a CGI defect - it’s a Miami reality. Oolitic limestone bedrock sits feet below the surface, water tables rise, and slab-on-grade homes wick moisture. When a dishwasher hose fails or a sink seal ages, the cabinet base traps water with nowhere to go. We install waterproof cabinet bases - marine-grade plywood or PVC liner panels - and specify silicone-sealed seams on any CGI cabinet going within four feet of a water source.
CGI Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach
We source OEM CGI hinges, glides, and touch-up kits when they’re available. The company maintains a parts program for current lines, but RTA cabinets from older production runs and some discontinued colorways can leave owners waiting weeks. We don’t wait. Our shop stocks Blum and Hettich hardware that cross-matches CGI boring patterns, plus touch-up markers and fill sticks matched to common CGI finishes.
The repair-or-replace decision is straightforward once we see the damage. Water-damaged particleboard boxes don’t get better - they get worse, and they spread mold. We recommend full replacement in those cases, often upgrading to CGI Premier Series plywood construction or a comparable KraftMaid line. For surface damage, hinge wear, or door peeling on otherwise sound boxes, component replacement or refacing is cost-effective. A typical CGI cabinet refacing runs between component costs and full replacement, with the advantage of keeping your existing layout intact.
Call (786) 321-4970 and we’ll walk through what’s actually damaged before quoting either direction.
Our CGI Service Process - Step by Step
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Diagnosis with documentation. We inspect every CGI cabinet, drawer, and hinge, then photograph the damage and email you the record before we leave. You’ll see what we see: swollen particleboard, corroded glide, peeling thermofoil. The photo record is standard, not an upgrade.
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Written scope and flat price. We itemize parts - OEM CGI or aftermarket equivalent, your choice - labor hours, and any necessary modifications for Miami’s humidity (sealed edges, upgraded hardware, waterproof base). The price is fixed. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, no work starts until you’ve approved the written number.
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Repair or install with signed change-order protection. If we find hidden damage - a second leak path, subfloor rot, electrical routed through a cabinet wall - we stop, document, and present a change order before proceeding. No surprises, no verbal “it’s a little more than we thought.”
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Function testing and final photo record. Every door, drawer, and hinge gets cycled twenty times. Soft-close speed is adjusted. We photograph the completed work and email the final record with your warranty documentation.
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365-Day Done Right Promise activation. The warranty terms page goes with your invoice. If a hinge sags, a glide sticks, or a seal fails within a year, we make it right. The promise is printed, not implied.
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We work with the full current CGI residential line: Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) kitchen cabinets in standard and custom sizes; Premier Series assembled cabinets with plywood box construction and solid wood face frames; Cgi in Miami Beach and Euro-style frameless cabinets with full-overlay doors and Blum-compatible hinge boring; and All-Wood bathroom vanities with dovetail drawer boxes. For countertops, we fabricate and install Cambria and Caesarstone quartz, plus granite from regional suppliers, cut to fit CGI cabinet dimensions with proper overhang and substrate support.
Our Miami shop stocks common CGI hinge styles, glide lengths, and touch-up materials for same-week service on most repairs. Full kitchen remodels using CGI or mixed brands typically schedule within two to four weeks depending on custom countertop fabrication.
We Also Service These Brands
Our multi-brand capability means we’re not locked into any single manufacturer’s limitations. We regularly install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, fabricate Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops, and set Kohler and Toto fixtures. If your CGI line is discontinued or a competitor’s quote specifies a brand we can match or exceed, we’ll tell you straight and price both paths.
FAQs - CGI Construction Service in Miami
No. We are an independent CGI service provider, not affiliated with or authorized by CGI. We have no formal dealer or service agreement with the manufacturer. Our expertise comes from years of hands-on installation and repair of CGI products in Miami homes, not from factory certification. Call (786) 321-4970 for a free estimate on your CGI project.
We source OEM CGI hinges, glides, and touch-up kits when available and when they make sense. For discontinued models or when aftermarket hardware offers better performance - Blum soft-close hinges with higher load ratings, Hettich polymer-bearing glides that resist salt-air corrosion - we use those instead and document the substitution in your written scope.
Most CGI repairs - hinge replacement, glide swap, door adjustment - finish in one visit of two to four hours. Cabinet refacing takes three to five days depending on door count and drying time for any finish work. Full our Kitchen Remodeling services with CGI or mixed-brand cabinets run four to eight weeks, with countertop fabrication typically the longest lead item. Call (786) 321-4970 for a timeline based on your specific project.
We service and install CGI Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) cabinets, CGI Premier Series assembled cabinets, CGI Euro-style frameless cabinets, and CGI All-Wood bathroom vanities. We also work with discontinued CGI lines when parts are available or suitable aftermarket substitutes exist.
CGI’s warranty covers manufacturing defects, not installation or subsequent damage. Our independent service does not extend or void the manufacturer’s original warranty. If you have a valid CGI warranty claim for defective materials, we can document the condition for your submission, but we are not authorized to process claims on CGI’s behalf.
CGI cabinet projects in Miami fall into these ranges based on our current market pricing:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Installation | $4,720 - $15,340 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,360 - $7,670 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $10,620 - $23,600 |
These are flat-price ranges with written scopes, not estimates that change once work starts. Your specific price depends on cabinet line, hardware upgrades, countertop material, and any Miami-specific requirements like sealed edges or waterproof bases. Call (786) 321-4970 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Miami’s persistent humidity above 70 percent for much of the year causes particleboard cabinet boxes to absorb moisture through unfinished edges and joint seams, leading to swelling, delamination, and eventual structural failure. Thermofoil door skins also weaken as heat and humidity cycles degrade the adhesive bond. Our solution: seal all particleboard edges with catalyzed primer during installation, specify plywood construction for wet areas, and upgrade to humidity-resistant hardware. These are standard practices on our CGI Construction in Brownsville, FL and Miami installations, not optional upgrades.
Yes, if the cabinet boxes are structurally sound. We match or approximate CGI door styles with rigid thermofoil, laminate, or painted wood options, and upgrade hinges to Blum or Hettich soft-close while we’re at it. Door-only replacement is cost-effective when boxes are dry and square; if they’ve swollen or the hinge mounting points have stripped, full replacement is the honest recommendation. Call (786) 321-4970 and we’ll inspect before quoting either path - estimates are free.
CGI maintains parts availability for current production lines, but older RTA colorways and discontinued Premier Series finishes can be difficult to source. We stock cross-compatible Blum and Hettich hardware that matches CGI boring patterns, plus touch-up materials for common finishes. If your CGI line is discontinued and you need matched replacement cabinets, we can source KraftMaid or Wellborn equivalents in comparable styles.
Quartz - specifically Cambria, Caesarstone, or Silestone - performs best with CGI cabinets in Miami’s climate because it doesn’t absorb moisture, doesn’t require sealing, and resists salt-air corrosion of surface metals. Granite is durable but needs periodic resealing in high-humidity environments. We avoid porous materials like marble or concrete in kitchens near the coast. Our written quotes specify the exact brand and grade, not generic “stone countertop” language.
Three to five days for a standard Miami kitchen of fifteen to twenty-five cabinet openings. Day one: remove doors, inspect and repair boxes, install new drawer glides and hinges. Days two to four: install new doors and drawer fronts, adjust alignment, test all functions. Day five: final touch-up, photo documentation, and warranty paperwork. Countertop replacement, if included, adds fabrication lead time - typically two weeks for quartz - plus one day for installation. Call (786) 321-4970 for a schedule based on your kitchen’s size and material choices - estimates are free.
Book Your CGI Service in Miami, FL
Call (786) 321-4970 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll inspect your CGI cabinets, email you a documented photo record of what we find, and deliver a written flat price with a written scope before any work starts. That’s Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, and it’s how we’ve kept 4,000-plus projects within a few percent of the agreed number since 2007.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group Miami, serving Miami since 2007.
