Typical Transit Time For Cabinet Doors

How long do cabinet doors take to ship? Learn the average transit time, how to shorten delays, and how to track your delivery.

A Cutting Edge employee shrinkwrapping two cabinet doors together. Once the doors have shipped, a typical transit time is between 1 and 3 working days.

You’re ready to order new cabinet doors, or maybe you’ve already placed your order. Now you’re asking the question everyone asks: When will they get here? Whether you’re a contractor waiting to wrap up a project or a homeowner counting down the days to your dream kitchen, delays in shipping can throw off your whole timeline. You need to know what to expect to keep your project on schedule.

At Cutting Edge, we ship hundreds of cabinet doors across Canada every day. We’ve developed a streamlined process with trusted Canadian shipping partners like Manitoulin and Purolator. These partnerships let us provide a realistic transit time for your cabinet door delivery, allowing you to avoid frustrating delays.

In this article, you’ll learn:

Let’s break it down so you can ship with confidence.

The Typical Transit Time for Cabinet Doors Is Between 1–3 Working Days

In most cases, cabinet doors arrive within 1–3 business days. This range covers the majority of destinations in Canada, especially if you’re shipping to a city or urban centre.

But it’s not just about how long shipping takes – it’s about how the shipment type, destination, and delivery schedules interact. The good news is that if you understand these variables, you can plan ahead and even shorten your wait time.

A graphic image with a green arrow, a cardboard box, and a stopwatch. The typical transit time for cabinet doors is 1-3 working days, although many factors can affect that timeline.

3 Factors That Can Extend the Transit Time for Cabinet Doors

Although 1–3 days is typical, some shipments take longer depending on the details of your order and its destination. Here’s what might slow things down, and how it affects your delivery:

The Shipping Method Affects the Transit Time for Cabinet Doors

Not all cabinet doors ship the same way, and the shipping method does affect the shipping time.

At Cutting Edge:

  • Larger orders ship via LTL truck carriers like Manitoulin. These carriers move bulk shipments more efficiently, often using direct routes to major hubs.
    • Transit time: 1–3 working days.
  • Smaller orders are shipped using couriers like Purolator. Couriers are ideal for lighter, single-box shipments, but they often pass through more distribution hubs.
    • Transit time: 2–3 working days, though it can be longer in rural areas.

If your order size is close to the LTL threshold, consider bundling multiple items to upgrade your shipment type for faster delivery.

The Destination Affects the Transit Time for Cabinet Doors

Shipping to a major city such as Toronto, Calgary, or Vancouver is faster and more predictable. On the other hand, shipments travelling to rural or remote destinations take longer because they have to travel through several depots and hubs.

For example, a Purolator shipment going to rural Saskatchewan may follow a complex route like this:

An infographic of a flow chart, showing the various steps a shipment going to rural Saskatchewan may take. Each step adds a day to the transit time.

Typically, each stop adds a day to the transit time. To add to the complexity, some smaller hubs only operate on certain days.

If your home or job site is in a remote area, you can often arrange for delivery to a nearby city’s depot for quicker pickup.

Holidays and Weekends Affect the Transit Time for Cabinet Doors

Shipping times count business days only. If your cabinet doors leave our warehouse on a Friday before a long weekend, the next working day might be Tuesday. In addition to weekends, couriers and trucking companies don’t move product on statutory holidays, which can delay your order.

3 Ways To Shorten the Transit Time for Cabinet Doors

Waiting isn’t always the best option, especially when there are ways to cut down your delivery window.

Shipping to a Large Centre Nearby Can Shorten the Transit Time

If you’re located in a rural area, consider redirecting your shipment to a larger nearby city for pickup. Some customers choose to have orders sent to a Purolator or Manitoulin depot, especially if they’re passing through town or have another job in the area.

Combining Multiple Orders Can Trigger a Faster Shipping Method

If you’re placing several orders over a few days, you could combine them into one LTL shipment, which is usually faster than multiple small courier packages. This is especially useful if you’re trying to meet a deadline or reduce handling time.

At Cutting Edge, larger shipments often qualify for free or discounted shipping, making it another reason to combine multiple orders into a single shipment.

You Can Request a Rush Shipment to Shorten the Transit Time

If you need your cabinet doors ASAP, you might need to consider rush shipping. Requesting an express shipment ensures your package is prioritized and moves through fewer distribution points. However, express shipments are costly, often costing double or triple the standard shipping rate.

You’ll need to request this before your order ships so our team can confirm availability and pricing.

Use rush shipping wisely - it's best saved for true emergencies or high-stakes installations.

A trolley filled with shipping parcels, with a twin prop plan visible in the background. Requesting a rush shipping option can reduce the transit time for cabinet doors, but it increases the shipping costs.

How to Track the Transit Time for Your Cabinet Door Shipment

Tracking your shipment can give you peace of mind and help you plan your project more efficiently. Once your cabinet doors leave our facility, you’ll be able to monitor their progress and estimate when they’ll arrive.

Here’s how to track your order, depending on the shipping method:

Manitoulin (LTL Truck Shipments)

Our team will send you a ProBill number manually once your shipment is en route. To track your order:

Purolator (Courier Shipments)

You’ll receive an automated email with your tracking number as soon as the courier accepts the package. To track your order:

Check your spam or junk folder if you haven’t received your tracking number within one business day of your expected ship date. If you still can’t find the email, contact our team. We’ll confirm your shipping status and provide your tracking information immediately.

Learn How Shipping Cabinet Doors Works At Cutting Edge

Now that you understand the typical shipping time for cabinet doors, along with the factors that affect that timeline, you’re better equipped to plan projects, communicate with clients, and stay on budget.

At the end of the day, we’ve all faced the stress of waiting for important materials to arrive. This is especially true if you’re juggling multiple installs or relying on a tight project schedule. Now that you’ve learned from Cutting Edge what affects transit time and how to speed it up, it’s time to learn how shipping cabinet doors works.

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