Why Supporting Family-Owned Trades Still Matters (Especially in Southwest Florida)

At Cartright & Sons Cabinetry, we’re more than just a small business—we’re a family. And in a world full of big-box stores, next-day shipping, and endless online options, it’s easy to forget what you get when you hire a local, family-run company to do the job.

But here's the thing: when you support tradespeople like us, you're not just buying cabinets—you’re investing in your community, your neighbors, and your future.

🛠️ The Personal Touch You Can’t Order Online

When you walk into our office or call for a consult, you’re talking to real people— a Cartright. Whether it’s Jimmy managing your project, one of our sons doing your install, or Toni helping you with selections, you’re dealing with folks who care about your outcome because it reflects on our family name.

We don't pass you off to some third-party rep who’s never seen your space. You deal directly with the people doing the work—and that makes a difference.

🏡 Local Business, Deep Roots

We’ve been part of the Buckingham and Fort Myers community for seven generations. This isn’t just where we work. It’s where we raise our kids, attend events at the Lee County Posse, shop at the same Publix, and cheer on the same local sports, rodeo & 4H kids . When we do a project for you, we’re not just hoping for a good review—we’re hoping to run into you at Rum Bucket Bar & Grill or Rib City and say hi.

🔄 Your Support Comes Full Circle

When you hire a family-owned trade, your money stays in the community. We’re not sending profits to a corporate HQ in another state. We're putting it back into local businesses, youth sports, school programs, and (let’s be honest) gas for the company van.

🤝 Trust Is Earned (And Kept)

One of the biggest compliments we get is when customers say they felt taken care of—because they were. We don’t do “just get it done.” We do it like we’re doing it for our own home. If something goes wrong, we fix it. If you have questions, we answer them. If your kid is bored during a consult—we’ve got crayons!

We’re in this for the long haul, not just the one job.

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So Why Does Supporting Family-Owned Still Matter?

Because it means real accountability. Real people. Real quality.

It means phone calls that get returned, work that’s done right, and a team that treats your home like their own.

At Cartright & Sons, our name is our bond. We take that seriously.