On paper, a low-cost bid might look appealing. Everyone wants to manage budgets, and a cheaper price can be tempting—especially when you’re stacking up multiple trades and deadlines. But the hidden costs of cheap casework become clear as soon as the product arrives.
It starts with quality. Budget-grade casework may look fine at first glance but often uses thinner melamine, low-pressure laminates, or poor substrate materials that won’t last. Hinges strip out, edges delaminate, and finishes wear quickly. That leads to service calls, complaints, and warranty work that eats into your margins.
Fit and finish issues are also common. If boxes arrive undersized, mismatched, or mislabeled, your install team spends more time on site making field modifications. That slows down your job and frustrates your crew. And if the drawings weren’t reviewed thoroughly? You might be reordering parts or having uncomfortable calls with your client.
Reputation matters too. As a contractor, the quality of your subs and suppliers reflects on you. When casework fails prematurely or doesn’t meet expectations, your name is the one they remember.
At BLC, we believe in value over shortcuts. Our laminate casework is designed to last and built to spec the first time. We use quality substrates, trusted laminates, and a process that prioritizes accuracy and accountability. We help you meet your client’s expectations with quality that reflects well on your work. Don’t let low bids drag down high standards—choose BLC and get results that stand the test of time.