If you paid a deposit to Reborn Cabinets and your kitchen is still unfinished, you're not alone. Thousands of homeowners across Southern California are in the same frustrating position. Reborn Cabinets filed for bankruptcy in October 2025, leaving behind incomplete projects, unreturned deposits, and unanswered calls.
We're not going to pile on a company that's already down. What we are going to do is offer you a clear path forward — from a local, licensed contractor with 20+ years of experience in Ventura County and a 5.0-star Google rating. If you're in Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Camarillo, or Oxnard and need someone to finish or restart your kitchen cabinet project, read this carefully.
What Happened with Reborn Cabinets
Reborn Cabinets was a large cabinet refacing franchise operating across California and other states. In October 2025, the company filed for approximately $66 million in bankruptcy, shutting down operations almost overnight. Franchise locations went dark. Customer service lines went unanswered. Projects that were mid-installation were abandoned.
If you paid a deposit, that money is likely tied up in bankruptcy proceedings. You may be able to file a creditor claim — but that process takes time, and there are no guarantees. The more immediate problem is your kitchen. Half-finished cabinets, missing doors, damaged surfaces, and disrupted daily life are a real problem that needs a real solution now.
What We Can Do for Reborn Cabinets Customers
We've helped homeowners in Ventura County navigate exactly this kind of situation. Here's what we can offer:
1. Complete an Unfinished Cabinet Installation
If Reborn Cabinets installed some cabinets but not all, we can assess what's in place, inspect the existing work for quality and structural integrity, match materials where possible, and complete the installation properly — with a permit if required. Depending on scope, we can finish unfinished installations in as little as 1–2 weeks.
2. Cabinet Refacing
This was Reborn Cabinets' core service. We offer full cabinet refacing using high-quality materials — replacing all visible surfaces (doors, drawer fronts, and veneer on cabinet boxes) while keeping your existing structure in place. Faster and less expensive than full replacement.
Typical cost in Ventura County: $6,000–$14,000 depending on kitchen size and materials.
3. Full Cabinet Replacement
If existing cabinets were poorly done, damaged, or past their useful life, we can replace them entirely. We source semi-custom and custom cabinetry, handle demo, installation, and all finish work.
Typical cost in Ventura County: $15,000–$35,000 for a full kitchen cabinet replacement, depending on scope and materials.
4. Complete Kitchen Remodel
Some homeowners who started with cabinet refacing realize they want more — new countertops, updated appliances, better lighting, or a different layout. We do full kitchen remodels too.
Full kitchen remodels in Ventura County: $45,000–$80,000 depending on size, scope, and material choices.
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Why Homeowners in Ventura County Trust Us
We've been remodeling kitchens in Ventura County for over 20 years. We're family-owned, locally operated, and licensed — contractor license #1066117. Our 5.0-star Google rating comes from showing up when we say we will, communicating clearly throughout the project, and delivering work that holds up.
We're not a franchise. We're not a national chain. When you call us, you talk to someone who knows Simi Valley streets, Thousand Oaks permit timelines, and what materials hold up in Southern California's climate. That local knowledge matters — especially when you're trying to move fast after a frustrating delay.
What to Do Right Now
Here's a practical checklist if you're a Reborn Cabinets customer:
Document everything.
Gather your contract, receipts, deposit confirmation, and any correspondence with Reborn Cabinets. Take photos of your kitchen's current state. This documentation helps if you choose to file a bankruptcy creditor claim.
File a creditor claim.
Search the Reborn Cabinets bankruptcy case through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court (Central District of California). Filing preserves your right to any potential recovery. Consult a consumer attorney if you need help.
Get your kitchen functional again.
Legal proceedings take time. Your kitchen can't wait months. Contact a local, licensed contractor to assess your situation and give you a realistic path forward.
Get multiple estimates.
Compare at least two or three licensed contractors. Verify on CSLB (cslb.ca.gov). Never pay a large deposit upfront to a contractor you haven't vetted — in California, licensed contractors cannot legally require more than 10% or $1,000 down before work begins.
Protecting Yourself Going Forward
The Reborn Cabinets situation is a reminder of why choosing a licensed, local contractor matters. Before hiring anyone for your kitchen:
- •Verify the license at cslb.ca.gov — active status, no complaints, valid classification.
- •Confirm insurance — ask for a Certificate of Insurance and call the provider to confirm.
- •Require a local presence — a company with a real local office and local reviews is harder to disappear.
- •Hold the deposit — California law limits deposits to 10% or $1,000, whichever is less.
- •Get a written contract — scope, materials, timeline, and payment schedule in writing before any work starts.
We meet every one of these standards. License #1066117. Fully insured. Locally operated in Simi Valley, serving all of Ventura County.
Serving All of Ventura County
We're actively taking on Reborn Cabinets rescue projects throughout the county:
- •Simi Valley — Our home base. Fast response times.
- •Thousand Oaks — Active projects, familiar with city permit requirements.
- •Moorpark — Regular service area, taking new projects now.
- •Camarillo — Taking new projects now.
- •Oxnard — Coastal and inland areas served.
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We've been fixing kitchens in Ventura County for over 20 years. We'll help you fix yours. Licensed (#1066117). 5.0 stars on Google. Fully insured.