Direct Answer
Cabo Cabinet Group delivers cabinets from initial quote to US job site in about 5 weeks for standard configurations, broken down as 2 to 3 business days for quote generation, roughly 4 weeks for production depending on finish and run size, and under 7 days transit from the Cabo Factory. Asian-sourced equivalents typically run 8 to 14 weeks door to door when ocean freight, port processing, and domestic trucking are factored in.
Why It Matters
Cabinet procurement timeline has a direct impact on project cash flow and schedule risk. When the lead time is 10 weeks, developers must place orders before construction is far enough along to confirm final counts, sizes, and configurations. Early ordering creates a change order problem: anything that shifts in the plan between order date and delivery date requires an amendment, a restock, or a workaround on-site.
An approximately 5 week timeline changes the procurement window. Orders can be placed after framing is complete and rough dimensions are confirmed. That alignment between procurement and construction eliminates the most common source of cabinet-related change orders on multifamily projects.
The timeline also matters for financing. Cabinet inventory sitting on a job site represents carrying cost. A just-in-time delivery model, only possible with short lead times, reduces the period between delivery and installation, which is the period when cabinets are most vulnerable to damage and theft.
How It Works
Here is the actual sequence for a standard order through Cabo Cabinet Group:
Day 1 to 3: Quote Generation
Submit a unit count, floor plan or dimension schedule, and finish selection. Cabo returns a line-item quote within 2 to 3 business days for standard configurations. Custom dimension orders may take 3 to 5 business days for quoting due to the dimension review process.
Day 3 to 5: Order Confirmation
After quote acceptance, a purchase order is submitted and a production slot is assigned. For large projects over 200 units, a project coordinator is assigned at this stage to manage communication through delivery.
Week 1 to 4: Production
Standard thermofoil and slab finish orders typically complete production in 2 to 3 weeks. Shaker door styles and custom TFL finishes may run 3 to 4 weeks depending on current production load. Production status updates are available on request.
Day 1 to 7 After Production: Transit
Finished product is loaded and shipped from the Cabo Factory. Transit to US job sites runs under 7 days depending on destination region.
Delivery Day: Receiving
Digital packing lists are sent before the truck arrives. Cartons are labeled by unit and position. The receiving supervisor can verify count against the packing list at delivery without unpacking.
What to Look For
When evaluating a supplier's stated lead time, ask whether the production estimate includes or excludes queue time. A manufacturer who quotes 3 weeks production but has a 4-week order backlog is quoting 7 weeks from order to ship. Ask for current production queue depth, not just nominal production time.
Ask separately for the transit time quote by market. A supplier who quotes transit time from their closest distribution center rather than from the actual manufacturing facility may be understating true lead time. Cabo Cabinet Group quotes transit from the Cabo Factory in Mexico directly, with no domestic distribution center markup on the timeline.
Confirm whether samples and mockup units affect the production schedule. Some manufacturers run sample orders through the same production queue as full orders, which can compress your available decision window. Cabo maintains a separate sample process that does not compete with production order timing.
FAQ
Can a deposit hold a production slot before final specifications are confirmed?
Yes. Cabo Cabinet Group accepts a deposit to hold a production window while final dimensions and finish selections are being confirmed. This is common on projects where framing is still in progress at the time of initial procurement planning.
What is the lead time for repeat orders on the same project?
Repeat orders for the same project, such as a second building in a phased development, receive expedited quote processing because the spec is already on file. Production lead time is the same as a first order, but the quoting and confirmation phase is reduced to 1 business day.
Does production lead time change during peak construction seasons?
Production capacity at the Cabo Factory is managed to serve multifamily construction calendars. During peak seasons, queue depth may extend the production window by 1 to 2 weeks. Contact Cabo Cabinet Group at the start of a project to lock a production slot before the peak window fills.
Is expedited production available for urgent projects?
Expedited production slots are available on a limited basis. Contact cabocabinetgroup.com directly to discuss availability and any associated premium for expedited scheduling.
How is delivery confirmation handled for large multi-building projects?
For projects over 100 units, Cabo provides a delivery confirmation report with actual arrival times and carton-level receiving documentation. This is formatted for inclusion in project closeout files and used to initiate the warranty period for each building.