Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale - Written Fixed Price, Finish Date in the Contract

Trusted Kitchen Remodeling for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners

A full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $14,000 to $45,000 and takes four to eight weeks from signed contract to final walkthrough. Most homeowners in Fort Lauderdale’s older stock, particularly in neighborhoods like Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, and Rio Vista, are dealing with kitchens built between 1960 and 1995, with original cabinets, inadequate electrical for modern appliances, and layouts that don’t match how people actually cook today. We’re Rowan Construction Group, founded in 2007 and operating under The Haven Standard, and we’ve delivered more than 4,000 projects across seven trades, every one with a written price before work started and a documented photo record when the crew left. Our crews are background-checked and uniformed, a live person answers calls 24/7 at (754) 254-7676, and under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, the price is written before anyone picks up a tool. If you’re researching contractors the way you’d research a refrigerator, reading the three-star reviews and wanting numbers you can screenshot, this page has them.

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What Our Kitchen Remodeling Service Includes

Full Kitchen Remodeling

A full kitchen remodel strips the space to substrate, addresses plumbing and electrical rough-in, and rebuilds with new cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, and appliances. In Fort Lauderdale, we see this most often in homes built before 1980 where the original galley layout conflicts with open-plan living and the electrical panel can’t handle a 36-inch induction range plus a built-in microwave drawer. We quote full remodels as a flat price with a written scope, and no change proceeds without a signed change order, which is the discipline that has kept our projects within a few percent of the agreed cost since 2007.

Cabinets & Countertops

Cabinets and countertops are the visual and functional core of any kitchen, and they’re also where most homeowners in Fort Lauderdale discover their budget assumptions are off. Stock cabinets from a big-box store run $4,000 to $8,000 installed, while semi-custom lines like KraftMaid or Wellborn, which we source at dealer pricing, run $7,000 to $13,000 with better joinery and a 25-year finish warranty. Countertops range from $2,000 to $6,500 installed depending on material, quartz like Cambria or Caesarstone at the higher end, laminate at the lower. We measure with laser templates after cabinet install, not before, because walls in Fort Lauderdale’s coastal construction are rarely square and a 1/8-inch gap at the backsplash is unacceptable under the Haven Standard.

Backsplash

A backsplash protects the wall behind your cooktop and sink from moisture, grease, and impact, but in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, it also needs to prevent mold growth in the wall cavity. We use cement board substrate with a waterproofing membrane, not greenboard or bare drywall, and we specify grout with antimicrobial additive for coastal kitchens. Backsplash installation runs $800 to $2,500 depending on tile selection and linear footage. Subway tile on a straight stack is at the lower end; a full-height slab backsplash or intricate mosaic pattern runs higher. We document the substrate condition with photos before tile goes up, included as standard, so you have evidence of what was found and what was done.

Tile & Flooring

Kitchen flooring in Fort Lauderdale needs to handle humidity, sand tracked in from the beach, and the occasional tropical storm flooding that reaches even inland neighborhoods like Plantation and Sunrise. We install porcelain tile, luxury vinyl plank (LVP), and engineered hardwood, never solid hardwood below the first floor or in flood-prone areas. Tile flooring runs $3,000 to $8,000 for a typical 150-square-foot kitchen, LVP slightly less. We check the subfloor for levelness with a 6-foot straightedge, because a 1/4-inch dip in 10 feet will telegraph through vinyl and crack tile. The photo record includes subfloor shots, not just the finished surface.

Kitchen Design & Layout

Layout design determines whether your kitchen functions or merely looks good in a photograph. We measure the existing space, document window and door locations, plumbing rough-in points, and electrical panel capacity, then produce a scaled plan with the work triangle, clearances per IRC code, and appliance specifications. In Fort Lauderdale’s smaller homes, particularly in Wilton Manors and Oakland Park, we often remove non-load-bearing walls to open the kitchen to the living area, but we verify structure with a site visit, not assumptions from photos. The design fee is credited toward construction if you proceed, and the quote includes a written scope with every line item specified.

Small & Partial Kitchen Remodels

Not every kitchen needs a full gut. A partial remodel might replace cabinets while keeping the layout, or update countertops and backsplash while leaving flooring and appliances in place. Small kitchen remodels run $9,000 to $20,000, and they’re common in Fort Lauderdale’s condo stock, particularly along the beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Pompano Beach where HOA rules restrict wet-stack relocation. We evaluate what’s worth keeping and what isn’t, documented with photos, and we won’t sell you a full remodel if a targeted update achieves your goals. Under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, if it’s not done right, we make it right, backed by a terms page, not an asterisk.

Cabinet Installation & Refacing

Cabinet installation is straightforward until it isn’t, and in Fort Lauderdale it often isn’t because walls settle unevenly on the coastal sand substrate and corners are out of plumb by 1/2 inch or more. We shim and scribe every cabinet to the wall, never relying on filler strips to hide gaps, and we anchor through the back rail into studs, not just the side panels. Refacing, where we keep the cabinet boxes and replace doors, drawer fronts, and hardware, runs $4,000 to $9,000 versus $7,000 to $13,000 for full replacement. Refacing works when the boxes are solid, the layout functions, and the hinges aren’t failing. We tell you honestly which applies, documented with photos of the box interiors and hinge conditions.

Quartz & Granite Countertops

Quartz and granite each have specific performance profiles that matter in Fort Lauderdale’s climate. Granite is heat-resistant but porous, requiring annual sealing in a kitchen that sees acidic foods like citrus and tomatoes. Quartz is non-porous and maintenance-free but can discolor with prolonged heat exposure above 300 degrees. We source Cambria and Caesarstone quartz, and granite through our stone yard partners, with slab selection in person, not from a sample chip. Installation includes sink and cooktop cutouts, faucet drilling, and backsplash scribing to the wall. The quote specifies edge profile, slab thickness, and seam location before you sign.

Kitchen Island Installation

A kitchen island adds prep space, storage, and often seating, but in Fort Lauderdale’s older homes it also requires electrical and sometimes plumbing rough-in that wasn’t planned for. Island installation runs $3,000 to $10,000 depending on size, features, and whether we need to trench the slab for conduit or drain lines. We verify ceiling joist direction for pendant lighting, because running cable across joists in a popcorn ceiling is invasive and we flag that in the written scope. The quote includes island dimensions, overhang for seating, and appliance specifications if you’re adding a beverage fridge or cooktop.

Brands We Service for Kitchen Remodeling

We’ve installed cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn across hundreds of Fort Lauderdale kitchens, and we maintain dealer relationships that give us access to their full catalog, not just the stock lines displayed in showrooms. KraftMaid’s semi-custom program allows 3/4-inch plywood box construction with soft-close dovetail drawers, which we specify for kitchens that see daily use. Wellborn’s Aspire line offers full-overlay doors with concealed hinges in a price bracket that competes with big-box stock cabinets but with better hardware and a 25-year warranty we can actually produce on request. For countertops, we template and install Cambria quartz with its lifetime transferable warranty, and Caesarstone with its 10-year commercial-grade finish guarantee. Both brands have specific care requirements we document in the project closeout packet.

Our fixture installations draw from Kohler and Toto lines for sinks, faucets, and disposals, with model numbers specified in the written quote so you can compare pricing independently. Whether you have these brands or any other make, we can source, install, and warranty the work. Our fifty-plus vetted brand relationships mean the written quote contains honest numbers rather than inflated ones, because we’re not guessing at material costs or padding for unknowns.

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Signs You Need Kitchen Remodeling Right Now

• Your cabinets are delaminating or the boxes are sagging. Particleboard cabinet boxes absorb moisture over time, particularly in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, and once the substrate swells the hinge screws strip out and doors hang crooked. We document box condition with photos and specify plywood construction in replacement quotes.
• The electrical can’t handle modern appliance loads. A 1980s kitchen was wired for a 12-amp refrigerator and a countertop toaster oven, not a 36-inch range with induction elements, a microwave drawer, and an espresso machine on the same circuit. We map load calculations and specify panel upgrades in the written scope when needed.
• Your floor plan isolates the cook from guests and family. The formal dining room and enclosed kitchen made sense in 1975; they don’t match how most Fort Lauderdale households live now. We evaluate wall removal for structural impact and quote the full cost, including beam installation and permit fees, in the initial price.
• Countertops are stained, burned, or separating at seams. Laminate countertops with water damage swell at the particleboard core and breed mold in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity. Granite with failed sealant traps bacteria in pores. We specify replacement material with performance characteristics matched to your cooking habits.
• You’re selling in the next two years and the kitchen dates the house. In Fort Lauderdale’s competitive market, a 1990s kitchen with oak cabinets and tile countertops can reduce offers by $20,000 or more. We consult on ROI-focused updates that recover cost at sale without over-improving for the neighborhood.

Our Kitchen Remodeling Process - Step by Step

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   Site visit and measured drawings. We visit your Fort Lauderdale home, measure every surface with laser distance meters accurate to 1/16 inch, photograph existing conditions including electrical panel, plumbing rough-in, and subfloor, and produce a scaled existing plan. This takes 60 to 90 minutes and the photo record starts here.
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   Design consultation and material selection. We review your functional requirements, cooking habits, and aesthetic preferences, then specify cabinet lines, countertop materials, fixtures, and appliances with model numbers and list prices. You receive a written scope with every line item, not a lump-sum guess.
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   Written flat-price quote with no obligation. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, the price is written before any work starts, always. The quote includes demolition, rough-in, materials, installation, permits, and final inspection. If you have a competitor’s written estimate, we offer a Free Second Opinion and review it line by line at no charge.
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   Permit application and scheduling. We pull permits with Fort Lauderdale Building Services or the relevant municipality, submit plans for review, and schedule inspections at rough-in and final. The quote includes permit fees; there are no surprises. No work proceeds on a change until the change order is signed.
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   Construction, documentation, and walkthrough. Our background-checked, uniformed crew executes the scope, with a documented photo record on every visit included as standard. At final walkthrough, we verify every item against the written scope, address any punch-list items under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and you receive a closeout packet with warranties, care instructions, and the complete photo record.

How Much Does Kitchen Remodeling Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

Kitchen Remodeling Near Fort Lauderdale - Our Service Area

We work throughout Broward County and into southern Palm Beach County, with kitchen remodeling projects completed in Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderhill, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Sunrise, Hollywood, Tamarac, and Margate. Response time for initial site visits is typically three to five business days in Fort Lauderdale proper, five to seven in outlying areas. For homeowners in Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, Rio Vista, and Las Olas Isles, we’re often on-site within 48 hours. Every project receives the same documented process regardless of location, and our crews are dispatched from a central Broward facility, not subcontracted to regional operators.

Frequently Asked Questions - Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale

Schedule Your Kitchen Remodeling Service in Fort Lauderdale Today

Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers 24/7. We’ll visit your Fort Lauderdale home, measure with precision tools, photograph existing conditions, and deliver a written flat price with a detailed scope before any work starts. That’s Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, and it’s been our practice since 2007. No obligation, no pressure, no “call for a quote.”

Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2007.