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Remodeling Company in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale remodeling jobs rarely start with a blank slate. Most of the homes we walk into were built between 1950 and 1975, and they carry the fingerprints of salt air, afternoon thunderstorms, and decades of deferred maintenance. Home remodeling here means working with concrete block walls, barrel tile roofs, and a high water table that turns every foundation and drainage decision into something structural, not cosmetic. If you’re planning a kitchen, bathroom, or whole-house renovation in Fort Lauderdale, call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll give you a written price before anything gets pulled off the wall.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homes Are Different
Fort Lauderdale’s housing stock breaks into two distinct worlds. East of US-1, you’ll find 1950s and 1960s ranch homes and mid-century moderns in neighborhoods like Rio Vista, Las Olas Isles, and Victoria Park, many originally built as modest waterfront cottages. A good number still have their original Dade County pine framing, flat or low-slope roofs, and single-pane jalousie windows that leak conditioned air by design. West of I-95, the landscape shifts to planned subdivisions with concrete block construction and barrel tile roofs that have aged with more grace but still need real attention by now.
The climate does not give any of it a break. Intense UV exposure and salt air accelerate corrosion on metal fasteners, flashing, and window frames. Daily summer thunderstorms test every seal, every flashing joint, and every drain line. The flat terrain and high water table mean drainage has to be designed deliberately on nearly every project, especially when we’re relocating a bathroom or adding square footage. In the eastern neighborhoods, FEMA floodplain rules and the 50% substantial improvement rule shape what can be remodeled versus what must be elevated or rebuilt. We deal with those constraints as a normal part of the job, not as a surprise at permit time.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Fort Lauderdale Services
Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners reach out for one of three reasons: they want to finally redo a kitchen that hasn’t changed since the Carter administration, they need a bathroom that handles Florida humidity without growing mold, or they’re planning a larger whole-home project and need a licensed general contractor to hold the permits and the schedule. Here is what each looks like in this city.
General Contractor in Fort Lauderdale
When a remodel touches structure, plumbing, electrical, or the building envelope, Fort Lauderdale requires a licensed general contractor overseeing the permitted work. We handle the scope, the subs, the inspections, and the paperwork, and we do it with a written price before demolition starts. On older waterfront homes in this city, that often means coordinating with floodplain rules and wind-load requirements that a kitchen-only crew never sees coming. General Contractor in Fort Lauderdale work is what we do, and we do it with the Kingswell standard: a real arrival window, a clean site at the end of each day, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale humidity punishes bathrooms that were built without proper ventilation or waterproofing. We regularly open up walls in this city and find cement board that was never sealed at the seams, or green board that has turned to sponge behind the tile. Our bathroom remodels start with the substrate, the moisture-resistant layer behind your tile, because that is what decides whether the shower lasts five years or thirty. Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale work covers everything from a walk-in shower conversion to a full gut and rebuild, always with a written price up front.
Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale
Kitchens in Fort Lauderdale’s older homes were built for a different era: low counters, closed-off layouts, and cabinets that have absorbed fifty years of South Florida humidity. When we remodel a kitchen here, we’re usually correcting layout problems and moisture damage in the same pass. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry with Cambria or Silestone countertops, and we quote the entire job, down to the plumbing rough-in, before the first cabinet is ordered. Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale is a specialty for our crews, and the written guarantee covers the finished work for a full year.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Home Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale
Most Fort Lauderdale homes were not built for how we live in them now. A 1962 ranch in Rio Vista with a galley kitchen and one bathroom needs more than paint; it needs a thoughtful Home Remodeling plan that respects the original concrete block walls while opening the floor plan and hardening the house against salt air and storms. The projects we take on here range from single-room remodels to whole-house renovations that touch every square foot, and the scope drives the price more than anything else. Here is what homeowners in Fort Lauderdale call us about most often.
Home Remodeling Contractor
Signs you need it
You’re planning a project that touches plumbing, electrical, or structure, and the city of Fort Lauderdale will not issue a permit without a licensed contractor named on the application.
What it costs in Fort Lauderdale
Whole-home remodels in Fort Lauderdale typically run $45,000 to $130,000, depending on square footage, layout changes, and how much of the original wiring and plumbing has to come out.
How we do it
We document the existing conditions, produce a written scope and price, pull the permits, and run the job with background-checked, uniformed crews who arrive inside the window we gave you.
Home Renovation
Signs you need it
Your Fort Lauderdale home shows moisture staining at the roofline, rusted window frames, or tired finishes throughout, and piecemeal repairs are no longer keeping up.
What it costs in Fort Lauderdale
Home renovation pricing in Fort Lauderdale falls between $45,000 and $130,000 for a full-home scope, with smaller phased renovations running from $14,000 upward depending on rooms touched.
How we do it
We phase the work so you are not living in a construction site longer than necessary, starting with the building envelope and moving inward with a written price that does not change at the door.
What Home Remodeling Costs in Fort Lauderdale
| Item | Typical range in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Whole house remodel | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
Do I need a permit for home remodeling in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, for any job that touches structure, plumbing, electrical, or changes the footprint of the home, the city requires permits and inspections. We pull permits on every project where they are required, and we do not start work without them.
How long does a whole-house remodel take in Fort Lauderdale?
A whole-home remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically runs 3 to 6 months from demolition to final inspection, depending on scope, permit review times, and whether floodplain elevation requirements apply. Call (754) 551-2922 to talk through your specific project.
Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We install and service impact windows and doors from CWS and Mr-Glass, two brands we see regularly in Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront and high-wind zones. We keep common parts stocked locally with our suppliers, which means fewer weeks of waiting on the kinds of hardware and glass packages these systems require. Learn more about our brands and what we work on.
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These are the ranges we quote most often for Fort Lauderdale homes, based on the scope of work and the condition of the existing structure.
| Service | Typical range in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small bathroom remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-in shower installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Countertop installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Cabinet installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Kitchen island installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Bathroom vanity installation | $800 – $3,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
What pushes a Fort Lauderdale remodel up is usually the same short list: rotted framing hidden behind old tile, outdated electrical panels that will not pass inspection, and drainage corrections required by the high water table on the east side of the city. We quote those conditions in the written price before work begins, so the number you approve is the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Lauderdale
Our crews work across the city, from the barrier island to the western subdivisions, and we schedule jobs so a Fort Lauderdale crew is never more than a short drive away.
- Rio Vista
- Las Olas Isles
- Victoria Park
- Harbor Beach
- Coral Ridge
Service Area – Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Our Fort Lauderdale crews also run jobs in the neighboring cities along the Broward County coast and inland. If you’re just north or south of the city, we can help in Hollywood, FL and Coconut Creek, FL as well, with the same written-price, written-guarantee standard we use on every Fort Lauderdale job.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in Fort Lauderdale
Most projects can start within two to four weeks once the written estimate is approved and permits are filed, though permit review times in Fort Lauderdale can add a week or two depending on the scope. We schedule a defined arrival window and keep you informed at each permit step. Call (754) 551-2922 to get a start-date estimate for your job.
We prepare the drawings and spec sheets your association needs to review the project, and we work with HOA boards in Fort Lauderdale’s condo buildings and gated communities to keep the approval moving. The association still holds final say, but we make sure our submission matches what they ask for the first time, and we do not start until the approval is in writing.
We cover all of Fort Lauderdale proper, plus nearby cities including Hollywood and Coconut Creek, with scheduling coordinated from our Miami-area office and crews dispatched locally. If you are inside city limits or just across the line, call (754) 551-2922 and we will confirm coverage for your address and give you a written price.
When you are ready to move forward, call (754) 551-2922 to schedule a free estimate. We will walk your home, talk through what the job actually needs, and hand you a written price and a written guarantee before any work starts.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Fort Lauderdale Customers Say
"Did our whole kitchen. The written estimate held, which after reading remodel nightmares online I did not take for granted. Showed up every morning on time and the crew was clean and polite."
- Warren Updike"We'd been burned by a contractor before who disappeared halfway. Penhallow finished on time and stood behind everything. The written price gave me peace of mind the whole way."
- Simone Clarke"Redid two bathrooms at once. The crew protected the floors and cleaned up every single day before leaving. Quote was detailed and there were no mystery charges at the end."
- Tricia Dawson
