--- title: "HEARTWOOD CABINET REFACING, LLC" description: "Heartwood Cabinet Refacing, LLC refaces kitchen cabinets, and its website pitches real wood cabinets at up to half the cost of new ones. On Houzz, the comp" doc_version: "2026-10-31" last_updated: "2026-10-31" --- # HEARTWOOD CABINET REFACING, LLC **Trade:** Kitchen Remodel · **Address:** 298 East St, Plainville, CT 06062 · **Phone:** (860) 747-8600 · **Website:** http://www.heartwoodcabinetrefacing.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 36 reviews across 5 sources. 92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 4 reviews, 1 negative. ## The honest read Heartwood Cabinet Refacing, LLC refaces kitchen cabinets, and its website pitches real wood cabinets at up to half the cost of new ones. On Houzz, the company says it has been family owned and operated since 1994. Its Connecticut home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0646335, held by Heartwood Cabinet Refacing LLC, is active on the state registry. A 2026 customer said their refaced kitchen cabinets were done in less than a week. A 2026 customer said the installers were on time each day and addressed any concern they had. A 2026 customer wrote that the company had refaced cabinets in two of their homes. A 2026 customer said a dark and dated kitchen was turned into a bright and contemporary one in three weeks, including a tile backsplash and painting inside the cabinet frames. A 2025 customer said the company changed the layout using their existing cabinets, built a new all-wood pantry and installed a quartz counter, tile backsplash and floor, finishing in 7 days. A 2024 customer said 35 drawers, cabinets and slides were done with all new hardware, the breakfast bar was refaced too, and the job took less than a week. A 2023 customer said the father/son team cleaned and organized the kitchen each afternoon and that the job took eight days. A 2026 customer said cabinet doors and three custom cabinets ordered in February took 9 weeks to arrive with incorrect dimensions, and that staff did not reply to calls or emails for at least a week at a time. A 2025 customer said a kitchen remodel contracted in May was not completed until September and left cement sprayed on painted walls and ceilings and missing door handles. A 2023 customer said their cabinet doors needed frequent tightening and the refacing above the refrigerator was never finished. **Strengths:** - Cabinet refacing — a 2026 customer said the refacing was done in under a week - Layout changes — a 2025 customer said existing cabinets were reworked with a new pantry - Daily cleanup — a 2023 customer said the kitchen was cleaned each afternoon **Concerns:** - Delayed order — a 2026 customer said parts took 9 weeks with wrong dimensions - Remodel delays — a 2025 customer said a May contract finished in September - Unfinished refacing — a 2023 customer said one cabinet was never finished ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Connecticut home improvement contractor registration HIC.0646335, held by Heartwood Cabinet Refacing LLC, is active on the state registry _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0646335 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: HEARTWOOD CABINET REFACING LLC” - 4.3-star average across 61 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Heartwood%20Cabinet%20Refacing&query_place_id=ChIJrdQRqcWw54kRetSRPwroIqo) — “Google: 4.3★ from 61 ratings” - Says on Houzz it has been family owned and operated since 1994 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/heartwood-cabinet-refacing-llc-pfvwus-pf~1041950736) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): Heartwood Cabinet Refacing, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1994.Category …” - A 2026 customer said their refaced kitchen cabinets were done in less than a week _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xvdFoxQjNhblpTUW1wWlpFTmtUMlV3TjFFNGFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlotZ1B3anZSQmpZZENkT2UwN1E4aHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We just finished refacing kitchen cabinets. They look amazing! We have a beautiful new kitchen in less than a week! Everyone Jackie, Tony…” - A 2025 customer said the company reworked the layout with existing cabinets, built an all-wood pantry and installed a quartz counter, backsplash and floor in 7 days _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VKblU4YmFqbDVyRUdBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEJnU8bajl5rEGA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Such an amazing team and service. What they do is nothing short of remarkable. They gave us multiple options, changed the layout using ou…” - A 2024 customer said 35 drawers, cabinets and slides were done with new hardware in less than a week _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyczhlUFRREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDrs8ePTQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I have been wanting to remodel my kitchen for years, but it was always too expensive, and I didn't want to go a month or more without a k…” - A 2026 customer said ordered cabinet doors and cabinets took 9 weeks to arrive with incorrect dimensions and calls went unanswered for a week at a time _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taclIwOUVNRUZVZEc1RU9GSTBibVJsT1Vab2JsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZrR09EMEFUdG5EOFI0bmRlOUZoblE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Signed a contract for new kitchen cabinet doors and 3 custom larger cabinets February 23rd. Was promised various 2-3 and 5-6 week deadlin…” - A 2025 customer said a remodel contracted in May was not completed until September and left cement on painted walls and missing door handles _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aWk1HTkdVVVoyUlV4dWIyRklUbTExT0c1c2JWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZZMGNGUUZ2RUxub2FITm11OG5sbVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ BEWARE: DO NOT USE PLEASE! I signed a contract on 5/27/25 for a kitchen remodel including cabinet refacing. The service, timing, and end …” - A 2023 customer said cabinet doors needed frequent tightening and refacing above the refrigerator was never finished _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4MUw2TENREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICx1L6LCQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ my cabinet doors need frequent tightening of screws to remain tight also refacing never finished on cabinet above the refrigerator” - Cabinet refacing _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xvdFoxQjNhblpTUW1wWlpFTmtUMlV3TjFFNGFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlotZ1B3anZSQmpZZENkT2UwN1E4aHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We just finished refacing kitchen cabinets. They look amazing! We have a beautiful new kitchen in less than a week! Everyone Jackie, Tony…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyczhlUFRREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDrs8ePTQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I have been wanting to remodel my kitchen for years, but it was always too expensive, and I didn't want to go a month or more without a k…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSN05hbW1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDR7NammgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We are very pleased with the work that the crew from Heartwood Cabinet Refacing did in our home. We had our 30-year-old cabinets resurfa…” - Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w4NE9YQjBhSGg2UW5oRU1rdzBkRFJKWWs1Q2QwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl84OXB0aHh6QnhEMkw0dDRJYk5Cd0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We are extremely pleased with Heartwood’s work and their attention to detail with our kitchen renovation. They came recommended to us by …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VKblU4YmFqbDVyRUdBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEJnU8bajl5rEGA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Such an amazing team and service. What they do is nothing short of remarkable. They gave us multiple options, changed the layout using ou…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlbk5Ta0F3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICenNSkAw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Heartwood Cabinet Refacing upgraded our kitchen with new quartz counters, new tile backsplash and painted our existing cabinets. The vari…” - Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VKblU4YmFqbDVyRUdBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEJnU8bajl5rEGA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Such an amazing team and service. What they do is nothing short of remarkable. They gave us multiple options, changed the layout using ou…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwX3VMSWJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDp_uLIbg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I am so pleased with my kitchen remodel. They exceeded my expectations. The quality and service was outstanding. I couldn’t be happier wi…” - Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VKblU4YmFqbDVyRUdBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xaa22e80a3f91d47a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEJnU8bajl5rEGA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Such an amazing team and service. What they do is nothing short of remarkable. They gave us multiple options, changed the layout using ou…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0646335, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-30, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HEARTWOOD%20CABINET%20REFACING%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJrdQRqcWw54kRetSRPwroIqo): 4.3★ from 61 ratings - [Official Website](http://www.heartwoodcabinetrefacing.com): 32 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HEARTWOOD%20CABINET%20REFACING%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJrdQRqcWw54kRetSRPwroIqo): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/heartwood-cabinet-refacing-llc-pfvwus-pf~1041950736): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.heartwoodcab.com/about): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · judith nadile · 2026-08-18**: We just finished refacing kitchen cabinets. They look amazing! We have a beautiful new kitchen in less than a week! Everyone Jackie, Tony, Mark, Arcenio and Eddie was a pleasure to work with. If you are looking to update your kitchen and want quality cabinets and workmanship we highly recommend Hear… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Deborah Curran · 2026-06-26**: We are very pleased with our kitchen Reno through Heartwood. Leesa, our salesperson was always reachable & helpful. Mark, the project mgr. was spot on with info, knowledge and measurements. The installers, Arsenio and Addison aka “Eddie”knew their craft, were on time each day & addressed any concer… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Katharine Campbell · 2026-06-04**: Signed a contract for new kitchen cabinet doors and 3 custom larger cabinets February 23rd. Was promised various 2-3 and 5-6 week deadlines. Everything (and I mean every single piece) took 9 weeks to arrive and was ALL incorrect dimensions. Staff does not reply to phone calls or emails for at least … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · barbara elliott · 2026-05-12**: If u are considering refacing your kitchen cabinets, call Heartwood. They refaced cabinets in two of our homes and just completed some changes I wanted made in our new home. They use quality materials and are reasonably priced. Total professionals from the salesman to the installers. Highly recomme… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rob Montenegro · 2026-04-25**: Heartwood was amazing! Their crews were studs, the workmanship and quality is amazing, and I highly recommend them! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mike R · 2026-02-07**: We are extremely pleased with Heartwood’s work and their attention to detail with our kitchen renovation. They came recommended to us by three of our neighbors who used them to renovate their kitchens. Our kitchen now looks incredible!!! They transformed our dark and dated kitchen to a bright and co… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Julia James · 2026-02-07**: I had my cabinets refaced, and the job turned out beautifully, exceeding my expectations. The reface is comparable in price to new mid-grade cabinets. The workmanship far exceeds anything I could have purchased at the same price. Everyone I worked with was customer-focused and very knowledgeable… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · lori brignola · 2025-09-17**: BEWARE: DO NOT USE PLEASE! I signed a contract on 5/27/25 for a kitchen remodel including cabinet refacing. The service, timing, and end result was horrible. After a series of missed starts, and delays upon more delays, the project was not completed until September. Throughout the process there were… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Leesa Freeman · 2025-09-16**: Great team of people and wonderful work! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · A Z · 2025-09-12**: Amazing company! We had our entire kitchen redone by them and couldn’t be happier. Jonath was an excellent sales rep—he guided us from the initial visit through the final touches, making sure we got exactly what we wanted. Arsenio is a true craftsman who transformed our cabinets with incredible skil… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-30T21:14:28.731Z. Cite as: HEARTWOOD CABINET REFACING, LLC — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/heartwood-cabinet-refacing-llc-plainville) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/heartwood-cabinet-refacing-llc-plainville ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)