Sourcing cabinets for a Chicago-area job comes down to three questions: how fast can you get them, what exactly are you getting, and how much friction sits between your order and your install date. This guide walks through how wholesale cabinet buying works at CCC Cabinets in Des Plaines – from opening a trade account to loading boxes at the dock – so you can plan a project timeline around facts rather than guesses.
Key takeaways
- CCC Cabinets sells wholesale to the trade only – contractors, builders, remodelers, property managers and cabinet dealers. Pricing is quoted per project after a trade account is approved.
- All 15 door styles are stocked at the Des Plaines warehouse near O’Hare – no 8-12 week factory lead times on stock items.
- In-stock orders placed before early afternoon are usually available for same-day pickup; confirm the pickup 1-2 days ahead.
- Order confirmations are sent within 3 hours; the order ships only after you sign the confirmation.
- Cabinets come assembled or RTA, with a 5-year warranty (2 years on paint and finish).
Step 1: Open a trade account
Wholesale pricing requires an approved account. The dealer, contractor and builder application is a 16-question form; once approved, you are quoted at wholesale trade pricing per project. CCC does not publish retail price lists, so plan on requesting a quote with your cabinet list. CCC has supplied Chicagoland trades from Des Plaines since 2016 – see about the company and customer reviews.
Step 2: Choose stock styles instead of waiting on a factory
The fastest cabinet is the one already sitting in a local warehouse. CCC keeps 15 door styles in stock – whites like Pure White and Millennium White, greys like Light Grey and Dark Grey, blues, and browns like Cappuccino and Espresso Shaker – all in the same construction platform. Because stock is local, a colour swap mid-project does not reset your lead time.
RTA vs. assembled: which should you order?
| Factor | RTA (ready-to-assemble) | Assembled |
|---|---|---|
| Load volume | Flat boxes – more cabinets per trip | Bulkier – fewer units per vehicle |
| On-site labor | Assembly before install | Ready to hang |
| Best for | Volume jobs with shop labor | Fast turnarounds, tight site schedules |
| Availability | In stock, ready to load | In stock, ready to load |
Both options ship from the same Des Plaines stock. If your crew has bench time, RTA moves more kitchens per truck; if the site schedule is tight, assembled cabinets go straight to install.
Step 3: Place the order on the official form
Orders are processed only on the official CCC order form – request a digital copy (PDF or Excel) from [email protected] with your company name, and return it by email, fax or through the website. A confirmation comes back within 3 hours; the order stays pending until you sign and return it. Need a specific ship date or a hold? Write it on the order. Full details: order process.
Pickup vs. delivery
| Warehouse pickup (Des Plaines) | Jobsite delivery | |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | Same-day usually possible on in-stock orders placed before early afternoon; confirm 1-2 days ahead | Scheduled; coordinator calls your site contact the business day before |
| Vehicle | Tailgate pickups and personal vehicles allowed; staff help load | CCC’s own trucks and drivers |
| Drop point | Loading dock with free on-site parking | Curbside standard; inside placement is a separate service |
| Site requirement | – | Jobsite must take a truck 12 ft tall and 8 ft wide on a paved road |
Fees for delivery are published on the delivery & pickups page. Either way, check the order before you sign the packing list – claims for missing or incorrect items are not accepted after signature, damage must be reported within 7 days, and returns are accepted up to 60 days. Details: claims & returns.
What you are actually buying: construction specs
| Face frame | Birch |
|---|---|
| Cabinet box | A-grade plywood |
| Door center panel | MDF (paint-stable) |
| Drawer box | 17 mm solid wood, dovetail joints |
| Hinges | Six-way adjustable, soft-close |
| Warranty | 5 years; 2 years on paint and finish |
The MDF center panel is a deliberate spec for painted doors – it resists the seasonal movement that makes solid-panel painted doors crack at the joints in Chicago’s humidity swings. Full coverage terms: warranty.
Frequently asked sourcing questions
Can I see the styles before ordering?
Yes – the showroom and stocking warehouse share one building at 2180 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, so you can compare all 15 styles in person and load an order on the same visit. Book a showroom visit.
Do I have to buy full kitchens?
Orders are quoted per project from your cabinet list on the official order form – talk to your sales rep about what your job needs.
What happens if something arrives damaged?
Inspect before signing the packing list; report damage or shortages to [email protected] within 7 days of delivery or pickup. Items already installed are not eligible.
How do payments work?
Cash, check, certified check, debit card and wire transfer are accepted; credit card payments carry a processing fee. Dealers with a valid resale certificate can buy tax-exempt.
Where does CCC deliver?
Across the Chicago metro area – see the service areas page for coverage from the Des Plaines warehouse.
Plan your next order
Start with the trade account application, browse the door styles, or visit the Des Plaines cabinet store during business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm). Questions? Call (872) 241-5525.
Sourcing cabinets for a Chicagoland project?
CCC Cabinets stocks 15 solid wood door styles — including Pure White cabinets — at wholesale prices in our Des Plaines, IL warehouse. Same-day pickup near O’Hare and scheduled delivery across Chicagoland.
In stock now: Pure White · Millennium White · Light Grey
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