Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Kitchen & Bath Cabinets in Santa Ana
For over 54 years, Builders Surplus has been a family-owned and operated leader in providing high-quality kitchen and bathroom cabinetry solutions. Founded in 1969 by Daryl Drake, our business began with a commitment to offering exclusive deals on home renovation products and has evolved into Southern California's largest supplier of pre-assembled cabinets, vanities, and countertops. Our extensive inventory includes over 40,000 cabinets and 60+ vanity styles, all rigorously inspected to ensure exceptional quality. We serve both DIY enthusiasts and professional contractors, combining decades of industry expertise with personalized customer support.Our Orange County warehouse showcases 123,000 square feet of products, including Formica countertops, stainless steel sinks, and custom storage solutions. We prioritize customer satisfaction through competitive pricing, immediate availability, and expert guidance from our knowledgeable staff. With a 1-year warranty mandated by California law and a focus on long-term client relationships, we remain dedicated to helping customers transform their spaces efficiently and affordably.
Services
Kitchen Cabinets
Bathroom Vanities
Countertops
Kitchen Sinks
Storage Accessories
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of expertise in cabinetry and home renovations.
- Our pre-assembled cabinets ensure quick and hassle-free installations.
- Expert staff provides personalized guidance for every project need.
- Competitive pricing with big savings on overstock inventory.
- Largest selection of in-stock cabinets in Southern California.
What people say
Amazing selection
Great prices
Expert staff
Quick service
Quality products
Services
Kitchen Cabinets
Builders Surplus offers over 20 styles of pre-assembled kitchen cabinets crafted from hardwood and plywood. Available in unfinished or prefinished options with multiple stains and finishes, these cabinets cater to both modern and traditional designs. Our inventory includes 40,000+ units for immediate pickup, ensuring quick project completion for homeowners and contractors.
Bathroom Vanities
With 65+ styles of pre-built bathroom vanities, Builders Surplus provides versatile storage solutions for any bathroom aesthetic. Available in wood types like maple and oak, these vanities feature customizable stains and colors. Pair with matching medicine cabinets and linen storage units to complete your renovation.
Countertop Installation
Our Formica laminate countertops come in 16 colors and custom-cut options to fit your space. For luxury materials, choose from granite, marble, quartz, and cultured marble vanity tops. Expert staff assist with measurements and on-site cutting for precise installations.
Kitchen Sinks
Builders Surplus stocks stainless steel and porcelain farmhouse sinks, undermount options, and composite granite models. Prices range from $102 to $472, with accessories like cutting boards and drain boards available. Visit our showroom to compare styles and materials.
Storage Accessories
Enhance cabinet functionality with pull-out spice racks, trash bins, drawer organizers, and knife holders. These accessories optimize kitchen storage and streamline daily use. All products are designed to fit seamlessly with our cabinetry systems.
People
Daryl Drake
Founder
Daryl Drake established Builders Surplus in 1969, growing it from a small warehouse into Southern California's largest cabinetry supplier. His vision focused on quality materials and customer-centric service, creating a legacy continued by his family-owned business today.
Questions
What materials are available for kitchen cabinets?
Our cabinets use hardwood, plywood, and MDF in finishes like maple, oak, and espresso.
Do you offer custom countertop cutting?
Yes, we cut Formica countertops to your specifications at our warehouse.
Are bathroom and kitchen cabinets sold together?
They're sold separately for customization but designed to coordinate aesthetically.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, credit cards, and checks for in-store purchases.
Do you deliver products?
We offer cash-and-carry purchases; delivery arrangements are handled separately.
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Reviews (7)
Chris Moore
Jan 04, 2022
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Avoid at all costs. Literally the worst customer service I've ever experienced. I selected a great vanity but I didn't know they do not accept credit cards. No problem, I drove an hour round trip to get a business check just in time to get back an pay before they closed. Except this time they refused to accept my check, and refused to explain why. They then asked for cash or cashiers check which is impossible for me as a business owner to trace for expenses. The manager explained that they don't accept credit cards because of the fees to compete with big box store prices. Guess what, you lost my
Clinton Stites
Oct 01, 2021
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BEWARE!!! Double Vanity sinks do not line up to center of sink base doors, 2 inches or more off-center. So, do you line up the mirror and lighting to the cabinet ? or do you line up to the sink.? I choose to line up everything. HOWEVER, they DO provide "Special Order Option" if you are willing to wait 5-6 weeks, so plan ahead! Other option is buy the sinks from them and have a stone fabricator make and install countertop in as little as 2 days, like I did.
Lawcouple
Sep 24, 2021
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Woodney was excellent. He is Extremely knowledgeable and very courteous. He helped us make a purchase when we otherwise may not have. I will definitely be back to buy more!
Amrit Gill
Aug 27, 2021
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This is the worst place to shop. We bought three vanities in the amount of $6000 cash from this place and couple of them were wrong sizes due to plumbing issue. However, the sales representative and the manager agreed over the phone and in person that they will make this one time exception as long as we will exchange for item in equal value. After few back and forth visits and phone conversations, we finally went with the vanities and that time they completely flipped on us and said that they will charge $200 for re-stocking fees on each vanity. I will never recommend this place to anyone. They
Gary Podwell
Aug 22, 2021
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I love the deal I got on a floor clearance package. $998 for 76" floor kitchen cabinet in a slate blue color with 3 white wall cabinets all with the same shaker style. It's nice to get something that is French dovetailed on the drawers with the glide stops on the drawers and no only plywood not compressed wood. I love the quality and the $998 price included the hardware and they helped us pack everything nicely into the pickup truck. Can't wait to set it up tomorrow
I love the way these cabinets look, they go well with my eclectic design in my Airbnb apartment and all my guests love the kitchen
I love the way these cabinets look, they go well with my eclectic design in my Airbnb apartment and all my guests love the kitchen
Lalo Terriquez
Jun 05, 2021
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Been to Builder's Surplus twice. Both times I was not a knowledged by store associates. If i needed help, I had to go seek somebody to get the help that I needed. On another note, their selection of bathroom vanities is stupendous. I needed a vanity with drawers on the left and they had it when other stores only had drawers on the right. Amazing how deep their selection is. Don't necessarily like their sales policy of "no refunds", "all sales final". I wonder how they would treat you if you special order something and it turns out that something is wrong because of their screw-up. Will they make
Diane Barsa Watts
May 24, 2021
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This place is crazy!! They had a HUGE assortment of kitchen and bathroom counter tops, cabinets, vanities, sinks, etc. I even found perfect garage cabinets that were reasonably priced. I was able to customize the vanity and top that I needed for my bathroom! The laminate counter tops that they offer are of MUCH better quality that what I saw at Home Depot and also reasonably priced! It takes a minute to figure out they're system but they were very helpful. We placed our order with Jose, paid for it, and then they send you to another area where they inbox it, let you inspect it, reward it and load
