If you are doing a kitchen build or remodel, then there is a good chance you will be needing new or additional cabinets. Without descending into a political discussion, there are some significant advantages to buying Canadian kitchen cabinets instead of cabinets from outside the country. In today’s blog article, we want to explain why buying Canadian has some notable advantages for you.
Time
If you buy Canadian-made cabinets, you will likely save some time and receive them faster than buying them from abroad. Anything made in Canada does not have to cross the border, which can create significant delays. In addition, the closer the manufacturing facility is to your project, the less time will be spent on shipping.
Money
You may very well save some money. When you buy from out of the country, there will be additional money required to be spent on long-distance shipping as well as potential tariffs when products cross the border. You should absolutely compare prices, but buying Canadian or even locally made products will probably save your money. Remember that often the lumber used to make cabinets comes from Canada. So, you may very well be absorbing the cost of shipping lumber to an overseas facility and then paying for it a second time to be shipped back to you.
Control
When you buy products that are manufactured closer to home, you have more control over the project. Your contractor or project manager may even have an established relationship with a local fabricator. The closer the products are to where they will be used, the easier it is to stay on top of what is happening and know exactly when products are ready.
We strongly encourage buying Canadian cabinetry for our Lower Mainland projects and are always happy to discuss this with clients.
If you need help with your bathroom or kitchen design in Vancouver, and are considering solid wood cabinets, give us a call in Langley, BC, at (604) 533-4541.
Elite Kitchens and Bathrooms, based in Langley, BC, is your source for everything custom cabinetry related. As the 2019 winner of the Vancouver Consumer Choice Award, they pride themselves on stellar customer service to match the quality of their cabinets.
If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about cabinets, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected].
