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Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Choose CGI Construction

Cgi in Fort Lauderdale is provided independently by Rowan Construction Group, including cabinet installation, repair, and refacing, for homeowners across Broward County. We’re not affiliated with CGI - we work on their products because we’ve spent years learning their hardware systems, panel constructions, and how they fail in South Florida’s specific climate. Our written estimates come before any work starts, and every CGI job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise backed by The Haven Standard. Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule yours.

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CGI cabinets show up in a lot of Fort Lauderdale homes, especially in the Victoria Park neighborhood and along the Las Olas corridor where mid-2000s renovations and new construction both spec’d their lines. We’ve handled enough of them to know the difference between a hinge that needs adjustment and a hinge that’s done, between surface swelling and structural compromise. That specificity matters because CGI’s product tiers - from Ready-to-Assemble to their Premier and Signature Series - use different core materials, different hardware specs, and different failure patterns. A contractor who treats every cabinet the same will miss what’s actually wrong.

Why Trust Rowan Construction Group Fort Lauderdale for Your CGI Construction?

Our crew knows CGI hardware by part number. We’ve replaced enough soft-close hinge sets on CGI Premier Series uppers to know the torque spec that keeps them from sagging again. We’ve sistered plywood base panels onto CGI RTA cabinets where the original particleboard swelled from humidity wicking up through slab-on-grade floors - common in CGI Construction in Oakland Park, FL and throughout Fort Lauderdale’s 1960s-1980s CBS construction where concrete slabs were poured without proper moisture barriers. Grant Rowan, who leads our Fort Lauderdale operation, trained in the building trades program at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before putting in years reading plans and running residential jobs. He’ll tell you that construction looks simple from the outside and goes wrong fast if you skip a step - which is why our process doesn’t skip any.

We source genuine CGI replacement hardware whenever it’s available: hinges, glides, shelf pins, touch-up finish kits. When OEM parts are discontinued or backordered, we use high-quality aftermarket equivalents that match the spec. Every technician is background-checked and uniformed; every visit includes a documented photo record as standard, not an upgrade. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, your price is written before anyone picks up a tool. Under Clause 3, no change proceeds without a signed change order. That’s the discipline that has kept our projects within a few percent of the agreed price across 4,000-plus jobs since 2007. Measure twice, write it down, then say it once.

Common CGI Construction Problems We Fix in Fort Lauderdale

• Soft-close hinge failure on CGI Premier and Signature Series. The hydraulic dampers in these hinges degrade after repeated exposure to Fort Lauderdale’s humidity cycling - daily expansion and contraction as AC runs hard midday then eases overnight. The symptom is a door that won’t stay shut or slams instead of gliding. We see this most in kitchens where the upper cabinets get the least air circulation. Our fix: replace with CGI-spec or equivalent soft-close hinges, properly torqued, and check the door alignment so the new hardware doesn’t carry a misalignment load.
• Drawer glide wear on CGI RTA and semi-custom lines. The ball-bearing or epoxy-coated slides in CGI’s lower-tier and mid-tier cabinets weren’t designed for the weight of modern cookware loaded in daily. After five to eight years, the glide mechanism develops play, causing the drawer to rack side-to-side or drop at full extension. We replace with heavy-duty aftermarket glides rated for the actual load, and we shim the cabinet box if the original mounting points have wallowed out.
• Base panel swelling from moisture wicking. CGI RTA and some Premier Series cabinets use particleboard or MDF core panels for the cabinet box. In Fort Lauderdale’s slab-on-grade homes, especially in neighborhoods like Victoria Park and Rio Vista where the original construction predates modern moisture barriers, humidity migrates up through the concrete and into the cabinet base. The panel swells, the laminate or thermofoil skin delaminates, and the cabinet loses structural integrity. We assess honestly: minor surface swelling can be sistered with marine-grade plywood, but compromised structural panels usually warrant replacement.
• Thermofoil and laminate finish peeling. Fort Lauderdale’s combination of high heat, high humidity, and intense UV exposure - especially in kitchens with western exposure - causes CGI’s thermofoil door skins to blister at the edges and laminate surfaces to lift. This is cosmetic but progressive; once the seal breaks, moisture gets under the skin and accelerates the damage. We can reface with new thermofoil skins or upgrade to a more heat-stable material, depending on the customer’s budget and the cabinet box condition.
• Shelf pin hole elongation and shelf collapse. The adjustable shelf system in CGI cabinets uses 5mm pin holes in particleboard sides. Under load, especially in pantries with heavy goods, the holes wallow and shelves tilt. We repair by filling and redrilling, or by installing metal shelf standards for a permanent fix that transfers load to the cabinet side rather than the pin hole.

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CGI Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach

We stock CGI-compatible hardware locally for fast turnaround on common repairs - hinge sets, glide kits, shelf pins, and touch-up markers for their standard finishes. For discontinued CGI parts, we cross-reference the spec and source equivalents from our network of fifty-plus vetted material brands. The decision between repair and replacement comes down to what we find when we open the cabinet, not what we hope to sell.

Cosmetic issues - peeling thermofoil, scratched doors, worn finishes - get fixed. Swollen base panels get an honest assessment: if the core is compromised, we’ll tell you, and we’ll put that in writing with a line-item quote for replacement versus repair. We’re an independent CGI service provider in CGI Construction in Wilton Manors, FL and beyond, not a dealer pushing new boxes. Our only loyalty is to getting the installation and repair right. Call (754) 254-7676 for a written estimate - they’re free, and they come before any work starts.

Our CGI Service Process - Step by Step

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   Diagnosis with documentation. We inspect every CGI cabinet, drawer, and hinge, photographing the condition and noting part numbers where visible. You get the photo record as standard. We identify the CGI series - RTA, Premier, Signature, or Studio - because that determines the hardware spec and repair approach.
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   Written scope and price. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, we deliver a flat written price with line-item costs for parts and labor. No bundled charges, no “call for a quote.” The scope specifies OEM or aftermarket parts by brand and model.
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   Repair or install with signed change order. If the diagnosis reveals additional issues - moisture damage we couldn’t see until removal, for example - work stops until a change order is written and signed. No exceptions. This is the discipline that keeps projects within a few percent of the agreed number.
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   Testing and adjustment. Every hinge is cycled twenty times. Every drawer is loaded to rated capacity and extended fully. We check door alignment with a feeler gauge, not by eye.
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   Warranty documentation. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is printed on your invoice, backed by our terms page, not an asterisk. You leave with the photo record, the signed scope, and our direct line.

CGI Products We Service & Install in Fort Lauderdale

We work across CGI’s residential lines: Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) kitchen cabinets for budget-conscious renovations; Premier Series semi-custom cabinetry with more configuration options and upgraded hardware; Signature Series full-overlay cabinets with frameless construction and soft-close standard; and Studio Series bath vanities designed for tighter footprints. We stock hardware for all four lines locally and can source replacement doors and panels through our supplier network. For new installs, we pair CGI cabinetry with our Kitchen Remodeling services including quartz and granite countertops from Cambria, Silestone, and other vetted brands - the written quote lists every material by name so you can compare apples to apples.

We Also Service These Brands

Our multi-brand capability means we’re not dependent on any single manufacturer. We also install and repair KraftMaid cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone countertops, and Kohler fixtures - sourcing depth that gives our written quotes honest numbers rather than inflated ones.

FAQs - CGI Construction Service in Fort Lauderdale

Is Rowan Construction Group Fort Lauderdale authorized by CGI?

No. We’re an independent CGI service provider, not affiliated with or authorized by CGI. We work on their products because we’ve developed expertise in their hardware systems and failure modes through years of hands-on experience in Fort Lauderdale homes. Our loyalty is to correct installation and repair, not to selling new CGI product.

Do you use genuine CGI/OEM parts?

We source genuine CGI replacement hardware - hinges, glides, shelf pins, touch-up finish kits - whenever available. When OEM parts are discontinued or backordered, we use high-quality aftermarket equivalents that match the original spec. We note which parts are OEM and which are equivalent in your written scope.

How long does CGI service take?

Most CGI repairs - hinge replacement, glide repair, shelf pin fixes - are completed in one visit. Cabinet refacing or base panel sistering typically takes two to three days. Full CGI cabinet installation with countertops runs two to four weeks depending on material lead times. We give a written timeline with the price, and we don’t start until you have both. Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule.

What CGI models/series do you cover?

We service and install CGI Ready-to-Assemble (RTA), Premier Series semi-custom, Signature Series full-overlay, and Studio Series bath vanities. Each line uses different core materials, hardware specs, and construction methods, and we adjust our repair approach accordingly.

Will service void my CGI warranty?

CGI’s warranty terms vary by product line and purchase date. As an independent service provider, we cannot extend or enforce manufacturer warranty coverage. We document our work with photos and written scope so you have a record if warranty questions arise. For warranty-specific claims, contact CGI directly.

How much does CGI construction cost in Fort Lauderdale?

CGI cabinet installation, repair, and related construction costs in Fort Lauderdale fall within these ranges:

These are flat written prices with scope, not estimates that change later. Call (754) 254-7676 for an exact quote on your CGI project - estimates are free.

Book Your CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule your free CGI construction estimate in Fort Lauderdale. We’ll inspect your cabinets, document what we find, and deliver a written price before any work starts. That’s Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, and it’s how we’ve operated since 2007.

Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2007.