While you may not be able to calculate the exact cost of refacing your kitchen cabinets, the following tips can help you estimate the approximate cost of refacing: 1  Educate Yourself: According to BobVila.com, a typical cabinet refacing job costs between $1000 and $5000. Refacing jobs done with high-quality wood veneer can cost up to $9000, depending on the size of the job. 2  Ask What's Included: When you're speaking with various contractors about your cabinet refacing job, make sure you know exactly what is included in the quote they are giving you. 3  You don't want any unexpected costs.