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Better Than New Kitchens

Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing, Furniture Refinishing and Repair, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

About us

Better Than New Kitchens is your premier cabinet refacing experts in Arizona. With 25+ years providing exceptional customer experiences in custom woodworking and finishing, we bring fresh life to your kitchen without the hassle of a full remodel. We provide top-notch cabinet refacing services that look amazing and will last a very long time, including custom modifications and partial new build options. Better Than New uses high quality, made in America woods and doors. We use a water-impermeable conversion varnish that is 3x as strong as traditional lacquers used by most refacing companies, and our products come with a full 5-year manufacturer warranty. As a licensed, bonded, and insured small business, our customers don’t get lost in the cracks. Everyone receives hands-on, personalized service from the owner, Dan Oldejans. He has wholeheartedly dedicated himself to establishing Better Than New Kitchens as a leading kitchen solutions company. Dan has achieved national recognition as the host of HGTV's "Beyond Repair" and garnered front-page coverage in the Arizona Republic newspaper. His unique artistic background sets him apart. With a strong passion for the arts and a degree in Studio Art from Arizona State University, Dan’s background in fine arts and professional gallery exhibitions has profoundly influenced how he approaches kitchen refacing – he considers it an art form. Just as every element in a fine painting contributes to its overall beauty, from the canvas to the wood it’s stretched over, we view every aspect of our projects as equally vital. Our commitment to craftsmanship and quality parallels the appreciation one feels when encountering a remarkable work of art. In addition, Better Than New Fine Furniture Repair, our sister company in Tempe, Arizona, provides furniture restoration services. We specialize in color changes, full and partial refinishes, antique and family heirloom restoration, repairs, modifications, and much more.

Business highlights

27 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Kitchen Refacing- Replacement Doors & Drawer Faces. Installation-Crown & Trim Molding, Slow Close Hardware & Drawers. Cabinet Refinishing - Color Changes. Repair - Furniture & Cabinets. Antiques Restoration- Touch Up, Re-Glues, Color Changes. Furniture Modification & Fabrication.

Services we don't offer

Bathtub refinishing

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.069 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-69 of 69 reviews

Eileen S.
08/2016
5.0
cabinet refacing
  + -1 more
We had a wonderful experience with Dan Oldejans and Better Than New Kitchens. Every aspect of working with this company was fabulous. Dan was very responsive to our request for an estimate, even giving us a very close ballpark estimate by sending him pictures of our kitchen. He came out and make suggestions that I had never even considered that make the outcome even better. He has an artist's eye for color and we love the wood we picked along with the style of the cabinets. The price was very goodHe was always on time and his crew was wonderful. They were fun to work with, very neat and the work was very professional. We love our kitchen and so does everyone who sees the work. We cannot recommend is company more highly. You will be happy you do business with them!
Description of Work: Dan Oldejans at Better Than New Kitchens replaced our kitchen cabinet doors with new doors and refaced the cabinet frames.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14

Mal D.
07/2016
5.0
cabinet refacing
  + -1 more
It went very well. Dan had excellent suggestions and we chose a door design that he recommended. Always on time and very responsive
Description of Work: Kitchen & bath refacing with new doors and hardware

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Response from Better Than New Kitchens
Hi [Removed members name], Thanks so much for the review. We really do appreciate you taking the time to letting us know how we did. I'm glad that you are enjoying your kitchen reface. Thanks for the business! Dan Oldejans-Owner

Barb Z.
07/2016
5.0
home remodeling, furniture repair
  + 0 more
Excellent job. We have used Better than New on a previous kitchen job. This one involved a complete rebuild of the kitchen island. We were gone for the summer. I dealt with Dan over the phone. Because of the previous excellent work, I had no trepidation about being gone while they did the work. It was very well done! No problems and we would continue to use their services as needed. You get what you pay for.
Description of Work: Completely rebuilt a kitchen island

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Response from Better Than New Kitchens
Hi, Thanks for the great review!. You two are a pleasure to work with and your kitchen has been the number one most looked at picture on our website..people love it! We do too! Have a great summer and as always thanks for your business. Dan Oldejans - Owner

Lynda K.
07/2016
5.0
furniture repair, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
If you are looking to renew your kitchen then Better than New Kitchen is the Company for you! We had our kitchen refaced last year and we are so happy that we chose Better Than New to do our kitchen, they did a beautiful job took little time, were very professional and showed up on time we are very happy with the end result. I would like recommend them and would use them again!!
Description of Work: We had all our kitchen cabinets refaced they replaced all our cabinet doors and drawer fronts giving our kitchen a new look.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

Response from Better Than New Kitchens
Hi [Removed members name] Wow ! what a transformation it was.We enjoyed working on your project, thank you so much for entrusting Better Than New Kitchens with your kitchen. Hope you have a great summer. Dan Oldejans -owner

Shari J.
07/2016
5.0
furniture repair, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
The job was done on time. The materials are top notch. The workspace was clean. We love the end result and have received many compliments on the upgrade.
Description of Work: We purchased a new/older home with 20 year old oak cabinets that had been painted white. We were happy with the kitchen layout, just needed to reface the cabinets. We got a couple of quotes and decided to go with Better Than New Kitchens. Dan - one of the owners - came out to measure and give an estimate. He was very helpful and thorough.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12

Fred G.
07/2016
5.0
home remodeling, furniture repair, cabinet refacing
  + 1 more
Outstanding job. Highly professional and outstanding quality. Looks like I spent three times what I actually did. Incredible value for money
Description of Work: Complete kitchen refurbishment. Part reface and part custom rebuild

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

Response from Better Than New Kitchens
Hi, Thanks so much for the review. Your kitchen came out awesome , thanks for trusting us on all the new build design.Many people have commented on how clean and modern your kitchen looks after the reface and new build. It is a very popular picture on our website. Thanks so much for believing in us and our company. Hope you enjoy your kitchen for years to come. Dan Oldejans - Owner

Marice K.
07/2016
5.0
cabinet refacing
  + -1 more
This company is fabulous to deal with. Honest, job cost exactly as quoted. Went out of their way to make sure that we got exactly what we wanted. When it came time for the project to start the crew was here at the time they said they would be, everyone was very nice. The crew worked 3 days on our kitchen and when they left you would never have known that there was major work done in our kitchen. Dan and his crew left the kitchen cleaner than it was when they got here. Their product is amazing and we are very happy!!
Description of Work: Kitchen cabinets refaced

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,700

Adarsh K.
05/2016
5.0
cabinet refacing
  + -1 more
we found a style and color we liked at Lowes. Dan brought his numerous samples and we found a one similar to the one we liked. They order them from a mill in Oregon and then cut and stain all the other little facing pieces in their shop. Super attention to detail! Superb craftsmanship. Came on time, very organized and professional. Love the final result and refacing takes only three days. Better than ripping out all the old cabinets entirely. I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: we have a large kitchen and wanted all cabinets refaced. The others were almost 30 yrs old

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Response from Better Than New Kitchens
We truly enjoyed working with you and your husband.Thanks for being a vital part of the process to getting you the kitchen you wanted.

Herbert S.
05/2016
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Outstanding job. Called before he left. Came on time. Chest looks like new.
Description of Work: we had a chest of drawers that was damaged.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Jeff S.
01/2016
5.0
cabinet refacing, furniture repair
  + 0 more
The attention to detail and quality of work is outstanding. Dan and Junior arrived as communicated and completed all work as indicated. I will definitely use their service in the future.
Description of Work: Refinished cabinets (which had water damage) in 3 baths, kitchen, and laundry room

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Debra G.
12/2015
2.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Didn't happen.
Description of Work: Nothing. Responded to email once but never followed up after pictures were sent to the provider.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from Better Than New Kitchens
Hi Mrs.[Member Name Removed], This is Dan Oldejans the owner of Better Than New , I just realized that we did not contact you back about your chair and handles that have come off. I am so sorry we did not get back with you again after your pictures were emailed. We did not recieve the email with your pictures at least according to my research into why we did not get back with you promptly.Unfortunately we do not do leather upholstery or button repairs. We do however always try to get back to customers and give them a solid referral if we have someone that we trust for the service needed. If you would like to call me on my personal cell phone I will try to give you some helpful information. I will send you my cell via email contact info that we have from your initial inquiry which I have tracked down. Again I am sorry we were not timely in our response. Thanks you , Dan Oldejans -owner

Colleen C.
09/2015
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had a complete dining room set refinished that had yellowed from the heat. The work was finished as promised & looks "better than new. Estimates for the work were provided ahead of time & there were no hidden fees. Will definitely use them for future furniture refinishing.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Better Than New Kitchens
[Member name removed], It was a pleasure doing business with you! Thank you so much Dan Oldejans

Jo Anne R.
04/2015
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
It looks great. They take their time to make it perfect and it is always worth it as they do a beautiful job!
Description of Work: I have used Dan at Better than New for several repairs. I had other companies try to deal with one of the issues with no satisfaction. Better than New resolved several tables for me and now a couple of end tables.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Justin B.
11/2014
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
My dog was having some issues and he scratched up a number of solid wood doors as well as chewed some of the door frame. I contacted Dan and he was very responsive. He asked for me to send him some pictures. I did, and he immediately responded with a quote. He showed up during the agreed to window. He was in and out in about an hour and his work was unbelievable. Even if I told you that the door was chewed and scratched and asked you to look at it with a magnifying glass, you couldn't tell. His work is unbelievable. He is a true craftsman. I would definitely use his services again. A+++++
Description of Work: Repaired Doors

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Angel R.
01/2014
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
I greatly appreciate his professionalism and responsiveness. Obviously a super friendly guy and I will definitely keep his information if there is an opportunity to have him do some work for us or provide him a referral in the future.
Description of Work: Provided a quote. Dan was the very first person to respond to my request for a quote. Unfortunately, it wasn't a repair he was able to help me with, but he took the time to provide me with the detailed information I need to find someone who can.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tanya & Fredrick M.
12/2013
5.0
cabinet refacing
  + -1 more
The water damage is almost invisible now. They hand painted the water damage spots on all 23 cabinet doors. They finished the work as promised and in the time they gave me. I highly recommend them for any cabinet/furniture repair or refacing.
Description of Work: Repaired water damaged kitchen and bathroom cabinets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Response from Better Than New Kitchens
the job was actually a $1,000 bill not $10,000. Thanks for the work and it was a pleasure.

Michelle O.
09/2013
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
OMG, truly, when you see the work that Dan does you simply won't believe it. I was skeptical at first. My fiancée had a Copenhagen bedroom set that was a few years old and when he purchase it he failed to buy the bedframe. Because of this his headboard simply sat against the wall and on both sides of the bed there were four holes for where the bedframe was supposed to go. I didn't realize this until we put it in my home. So for me it was a very unfinished look. We went to Copenhagen wanting to purchase the bedframe and was told that they no longer made that particular set. Then I got bummed. In my home the holes were very visible because the room is flooded with light and I knew it was going to bother me. I asked Copenhagen if they had the name of someone they could recommend that possibly could help fix the problem. They referred me to Dan at Better Than New. Even then I still didn't have much hope. Dan was very professional right from the first interaction, which I truly appreciated. I took a look at his website and saw the quality of work that he did but still, matching that high gloss finish which is a signature look for Copenhagen furniture, I felt, was going to be pretty darn hard and I'm pretty darn picky. But man, did I luck out. When I saw the quality of the repair my mouth fell open. I just couldn't believe it. I mean I'm looking for the holes and I can't find them and I've got bright sun beaming in the room and on the furniture and I'm telling you it was like magic - the holes were gone and the paint was PERFECTLY matched. And then Dan and I started talking. I understand now why he's doing this work but you really need to understand what a gifted, true artist this man is in his own right. His art work will amaze you and his story will fascinate!. All in all, this was one of the most pleasant, rewarding and satisfying repair situations I've ever experienced in my entire life. I feel completely comfortable when I tell you, "Just hire this man, he's a true talent and very, very reasonably priced". I'm thinking that you will feel as pleased and lucky as I did to find someone so talented to work with!
Description of Work: He filled in holes in a Copenhagen headboard and matched the painted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$270

Keith V.
09/2013
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Our contact was with Dan, but both owners worked on our furniture. We had a lot of items that needed work and had been in the family. We wouldn't trust just anyone with our furniture. Visit their website and you can see the quality work they do. We are so pleased with their work. We weren't certain about which fabric to choose and they helped with that also. Other places had said they couldn't do anything about the warped area of the extensions of our dining room table, but Better Than New came to a solution that worked. It is so great to sit at our table now. The price is fair, the work is high quality, and working with them was fun! No stress at all. We have more furniture to repair and we are definitely going back. 5 Stars! Thanks!
Description of Work: We reupholstered 6 dining room chairs and 6 kitchen chairs, reglued an antique dining room table and fixed the warped pull-outs along with refinishing the top. Recaned two chairs. Fixed the leg of a broken table. Repaired a broken foot of an antique piano chair. Fixed another broken chair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Carol R.
06/2013
5.0
furniture repair, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
Better Than New did an amazing job refacing our kitchen cabinets. We had remodeled the kitchen but had the cabinets painted and they did not turn out well. We did not want to rip out out granite counter tops so we decided to reface the cabinets. I called a few companies but I found Dan to be very responsive. Their price seemed to be in the middle based on the preliminary quotes I received...all companies had a different way of doing the refacing so it was a little tough to compare. I think the price seems fair for the quality of the work performed. I feel that our cabinets turned out great!
Description of Work: Kitchen cabinet refacing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Better Than New Kitchens
Thanks for allowing Better Than New Kitchens to provide you with your new kitchen reface, We hope you enjoy it for years to come!
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Contact information

PO Box 2585, Scottsdale, AZ 85252

http://www.betterthannewkitchens.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
273762
Trade License Locale
AZ
Trade License Authority
Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Trade License Expiration
07/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

FAQ

Better Than New Kitchens is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Better Than New Kitchens accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Better Than New Kitchens offers free project estimates.
Yes, Better Than New Kitchens offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Better Than New Kitchens does not offer a senior discount.
No, Better Than New Kitchens does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Better Than New Kitchens offers warranties.
Better Than New Kitchens offers the following services: Kitchen Refacing- Replacement Doors & Drawer Faces. Installation-Crown & Trim Molding, Slow Close Hardware & Drawers. Cabinet Refinishing - Color Changes. Repair - Furniture & Cabinets. Antiques Restoration- Touch Up, Re-Glues, Color Changes. Furniture Modification & Fabrication.
Bathtub refinishing

Contact information

PO Box 2585, Scottsdale, AZ 85252

http://www.betterthannewkitchens.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed