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      "name": "Step 1: Site Preparation & Measurement Verification",
      "text": "This typically happens before cabinets arrive. The team confirms site measurements one last time and identifies the floor's high point to ensure a level installation.",
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      "name": "Step 2: Marking Reference Lines & Locating Studs",
      "text": "Installers precisely mark level reference lines on the walls and locate all wall studs. This foundational step is critical for secure mounting and accurate alignment.",
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      "name": "Step 3: Base Cabinet Installation & Leveling",
      "text": "Base cabinets are installed first, carefully shimmed, leveled, and secured. This creates a stable foundation for the upper cabinets and future countertops.",
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      "name": "Step 4: Wall Cabinet Installation & Alignment",
      "text": "Wall cabinets are then mounted, ensuring they are level, plumb, and perfectly aligned with each other and the base cabinets below.",
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      "name": "Step 5: Joining & Fine-Tuning",
      "text": "Adjacent cabinet units are joined together, and all doors, drawers, and hardware are installed, adjusted, and fine-tuned for smooth operation and a uniform appearance.",
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      "name": "Step 6: Final Checks & Cleanup",
      "text": "The installation team performs final checks for level, plumb, and alignment, then cleans up the work area, leaving it ready for countertops, splashbacks, and finishing touches. Remember, this timeline doesn't include the time needed for countertop installation, which often occurs a week or two later after templates are made, or the final plumbing, electrical, and finishing tasks. With AKN Design Group, you'll experience a managed process with clear communication, ensuring you always know what to expect. We prioritize craftsmanship and reliability, delivering a superior homeowner experience from concept to completion.",
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