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Initial Consultation
Your new cabinetry begins with meeting master craftsman Tim Howard. As the Owner-Operator, Tim's expertise will guide you toward the perfect style of cabinetry to fit your home and budget.
Greenville, South Carolina
Crafted by HGI.
Inspired by you.
Custom kitchen and bath cabinetry made in our Greenville shop, by a second generation cabinet maker and the team around him.
About HGI
Craftsmanship is in our heritage.
HGI, or Howard Group Inc, has a strong heritage of cabinetry excellence. You can be confident that you will always have the best in craftsmanship and quality from owner Tim Howard, a second generation cabinet maker.
He studied 20 years under his father learning the art of quality cabinet making, and is now putting his expertise to work for you in your home.
Your cabinets are built like they are our own. No shortcuts, an emphasis on fine details, and built to last your lifetime. The Howards have always believed that you only have one chance to make a first impression, and that pledge to your satisfaction is taken very seriously here.
- OwnerTim Howard, Owner and President
- ShopFully custom cabinetry made in our Greenville, SC facility
- Made inAll cabinets purchased through HGI Cabinetry are built in America
- Showroom204 Kerns Ave. Greenville, SC 29609, by appointment
Tim Howard, Owner and President
What we build
A room at a time.
At HGI, we have an extensive palette of cabinetry choices for you to choose from. On one end, there are introductory cabinets available which are easy on your budget. If you would like something more prominent and fashionable, then we offer semi custom cabinetry as well. But our best product is easily our fully customized cabinets made right here in our Greenville, SC facility that are uniquely yours.
Custom Kitchen Design
Your kitchen may just be the most important room in your house. That is why we specialize in custom kitchen cabinetry that looks impressive and makes efficient use of your storage capability.
Outdoor kitchens, and much more.
Custom outdoor cabinetry and counterwork is a passion of ours, and we would love to share our talents with you. If you can dream it, we can probably build it. Custom ranges. Safe rooms. Fireplace mantels. A household bar area. Game room furniture.
Tim Howard also has a passion for working with reclaimed wood. We have a special storage area in our warehouse dedicated to reclaimed wood and specialized materials.
Built in Greenville, installed in your home
The HGI Cabinetry process
Five steps, start to finish.
Our main priority is listening to our customer's wants and designing cabinetry that best meets their specific needs. Communication is a key element in the design process.
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Design Phase
Meet Cara. As one of our designers, she provides detailed drawings that will ensure your new cabinets have just the right fit in your home. We want your cabinets to bring your home to life and maximize your storage space.
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Selection Phase
HGI's wide selection of cabinet options is just another way we differentiate ourselves from other cabinet companies. Selection of woods, colors, and other small details will all come into play here.
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Production Phase
Your cabinets will be in good hands with our production team, who will produce your cabinets to meet the superior levels of durability and craftsmanship that we set for ourselves.
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Installation Phase
The final phase is where it all comes together. The design, selection of materials, and newly constructed cabinets will be installed into your home just as planned from the very beginning.
Our work
Rooms we have built.
In their words
What our customers say.
HGI Cabinetry not only met but far exceeded our expectations in quality, price, and overall experience. Your firm has true craftsmen and it shows in your finished product. Your Master Carpenter, Brian, was a true delight to deal with on site and would highly recommend his installations on any job.Charles J Kleier, President, Spectrum Interiors of South Carolina, Inc.
We could not have been more pleased with the work and quality of work that HGI provided. Every aspect of our experience was stress free, and our cabinetry surpassed any and all of our expectations. Tim's whole team is professional, informative, creative, and dedicated to completing the project to perfection and on time.Ryan and Tina Tape
HGI has been doing custom work for us and our business for over 7 years. Not only is their work spectacular, but they take pride in maintaining the condition of your home or business through the whole remodeling process.David and Pamela Evette
I've worked on a number of projects with HGI over the years and they've always done a wonderful job for us and our clients. Tim and his team are always willing to think outside of the box to create unique designs.Nathan Fowler, fowlerinteriors.com
Meet our HGI team leaders
The people who will build it.
The HGI team is led by industry veterans dedicated to making your experience the best possible. HGI has a network of other craftsmen and trade contractors that are brought in when needed to complete a task as necessary.
Tim Howard
Owner and President
Tim is the President and Owner-Operator of HGI. His 30 years in the industry, creative designer experience, and project leadership mean high quality, durable, and beautiful cabinets for you to enjoy every day.
Sendy Howard
Office Manager
Sendy is our Office Manager, keeping our billing department current and accurate. Her natural people skills and sense of humor keep our office fun and engaged to your needs. Sendy is also the wife of owner Tim Howard.
Cara Seeton
Designer
Cara's 15 years of experience in designing cabinets are invaluable, along with her positive attitude and attention to detail.
Shane Smith
Shop Manager
Shane Smith is a talented, hard working cabinet maker. He manages the HGI shop and ensures products are built correctly with superior quality. Shane has been building cabinets for over twenty years.
Brian Thomas
Installation Foreman
Brian Thomas is without a doubt the best cabinet installer in the business. His meticulous work is the envy of our competitors. Brian has been working with HGI for the past 15 years and supervises all installations.
Justin Felder
Design Assistant
Justin brings experience in the financial and marketing department as well as creative arts and graphic design. He assists in all aspects of the designing process to ensure drawings and estimates are processed in a timely fashion.
Giving back
Our culture of giving.
Our culture of giving at HGI Cabinetry is as much a part of our heritage as wood and nails. We believe that making a great kitchen and making a difference can be one in the same.
Hope of Life International
Hope of Life International is an outreach ministry that helps men, women and children facing some of the harshest poverty on earth in Guatemala. Each year HGI Cabinetry sponsors the Matthew 25:40 project, and members of HGI's own staff go to Guatemala to help Hope of Life build homes for those in need.
hopeoflifeintl.orgITOR Showhouse
In 2011 HGI donated our services to help raise funds for the Greenville based Institute for Translational Oncology Research in their fight against cancer. ITOR is part of the cancer center at Greenville Hospital System University Center.
itor-ghs.orgHome Tour of Hope
HGI Cabinetry played a part in helping raise money for the Cancer Society of Greenville County through the Home Tour of Hope. Their mission is to create new hope and improve the quality of life for local cancer patients and their families.
cancersocietygc.orgVisit the shop
Our showroom is available by appointment.
If you are building a new home, or remodeling your current one to your liking, let us offer our master craftsmanship and decades of cabinetry experience for your whole household to enjoy.
- Showroom
- 204 Kerns Ave.
Greenville, SC 29609 - Phone
- (864) 233-5656
- sales@hgicabinetry.com
- Hours
- By appointment only