Full Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically means taking the room down to the studs and rebuilding it: new layout, new cabinetry, new countertops, new flooring, new lighting, new plumbing and electrical where needed. Most homeowners we work with spend between $35,000 and $85,000 for a complete gut-and-rebuild, with the final number driven by cabinet line, countertop material, and whether any walls move. At Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, every full kitchen remodel starts with a written price before any work begins, so the number you approve on day one is the number on your final invoice. Call us at (754) 551-2922 to talk through your kitchen.

We’re a general contractor focused on Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale, and a full remodel is the deepest version of that work. It’s the right call when a kitchen isn’t just dated but actively fighting you: the layout doesn’t work, the cabinets are failing, the flooring is worn through, and patching one thing at a time no longer makes sense. Trevor Nash leads our team, and every job runs on the same Kingswell standard: a written price up front, a real arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee on the finished work.

Home for us means the same thing it means for you: a place that works.

Key Takeaways

• Full kitchen remodels in Fort Lauderdale typically run $35,000 to $85,000, depending on layout changes, cabinet line, and countertop material.
• You receive a written price before any work starts, not a verbal estimate that can drift.
• Every full kitchen remodel includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if something fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge.
• We install materials from recognized trade brands, including Cambria quartz and KraftMaid cabinetry, so the products behind our guarantee are as solid as the promise itself.
• A live person answers the phone 24/7 at (754) 551-2922. No voicemail maze.

When You Need Full Kitchen Remodeling

There’s a difference between a kitchen that needs a refresh and one that needs to be rebuilt. These are the situations where a full remodel in Fort Lauderdale makes more sense than another patch job:

• Your layout doesn’t work anymore. In a lot of Fort Lauderdale homes built in the 1960s and 70s, the kitchen is cut off from the living space by a wall that shouldn’t be there. If you’re cooking with your back to your family or bumping elbows every time two people try to use the counter, moving walls is a full-remodel decision.
• Cabinets are failing structurally. Particleboard boxes in a humid coastal climate absorb moisture over time. Warped doors, swollen drawer faces, and shelves that sag under normal weight are signs the cabinets are done, not just ugly.
• You’ve already patched it once (or twice). New counters on old cabinets, a new sink in a rusty base cabinet, fresh paint over damaged drywall. If prior repairs keep failing, the substrate itself needs replacing. That’s full-remodel territory.
• The plumbing or electrical is original. Older Fort Lauderdale kitchens often have one outlet per wall and galvanized supply lines that are corroding from the inside. When you’re opening walls to address that anyway, a full remodel is the most cost-effective path forward.
• You want a completely different kitchen. Island instead of peninsula, gas range instead of electric, floor-to-ceiling pantry instead of a closet. Layout changes are not cosmetic upgrades; they’re structural work and belong in a full remodel.
• You’re planning to stay. If this is your long-term home, a full remodel built to your actual habits pays off every day. The same money spent on a partial fix will feel like a compromise the first time you cook a holiday meal.

Our Full Kitchen Remodeling Process

We keep the process straightforward because you should always know what happens next. Here’s how a full Kitchen Remodeling project with Penhallow runs:

1. Initial call and site visit. You call (754) 551-2922 and talk to a live person. We set a time to walk the kitchen, measure, and talk through what you want the room to do. Trevor Nash personally reviews every full remodel.
2. Written proposal and scope. Within days of the visit, you get a written price and a written scope of work. Not a verbal ballpark. Not a range. A number we will hold to. The proposal includes the cabinet line, countertop material, fixture allowances, and any structural work required.
3. Material selection and ordering. You choose your cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and finishes. We order from recognized brands including KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, and Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone countertops. We verify lead times and hold the schedule to what we’re told, not what we hope.
4. Demolition and rough-in. We tear out the old kitchen and get down to framing. Plumbing and electrical rough-in happens at this stage, along with any structural changes. We cover floors, seal off the work area, and clean up at the end of every day.
5. Installation and finish. Cabinets, countertops, tile, flooring, fixtures, trim, paint. The sequence is planned so each trade has what they need, when they need it. You get an arrival window for each phase, in writing, and we show up inside it.
6. Walkthrough and written guarantee. Before we call the job done, we walk the kitchen with you. You point out anything that’s not right; we fix it. Then you get the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, covering the full project for a year after completion.

Full Kitchen Remodeling Pricing in Fort Lauderdale

A full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically costs $35,000 to $85,000. That’s the honest range we see for complete gut-and-rebuild projects in this market. Here’s what drives the number up or down:

Scope Element	Lower End	Higher End	What Changes the Price
Demolition and disposal	$2,000	$5,000	Size of kitchen, condition of existing materials, dumpster access at your property
Cabinetry (stock to semi-custom)	$8,000	$25,000	Stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom, wood species, drawer hardware, soft-close upgrades
Countertops	$3,500	$12,000	Laminate to quartz to natural stone; Cambria quartz runs higher than entry-level quartz but carries its own warranty
Flooring	$2,500	$7,000	Porcelain tile vs. natural stone vs. hardwood; subfloor condition matters in older Fort Lauderdale homes
Plumbing and electrical	$3,000	$10,000	Age of home, number of fixtures, panel capacity, whether the supply lines are original
Structural (moving walls, beams)	$0	$15,000	Whether the wall is load-bearing; permits and engineering in Fort Lauderdale add to the total
Fixtures and finishes	$3,000	$10,000	Kohler and Moen fixtures vs. entry-level brands; lighting layout and trim detail

Three things tend to move the price more than anything else in a Fort Lauderdale kitchen. First, Kitchen Design & Layout changes. If you want to remove a wall or relocate the sink, that’s structural and plumbing work, not a cosmetic swap. Second, cabinet line. Stock cabinets are less expensive but come in fixed sizes, which means more filler panels and less storage in an older home with non-standard walls. Semi-custom from KraftMaid or Wellborn gives you fitting that actually works with the room. Third, countertop material. A Cambria quartz countertop costs more than entry-level quartz, but it carries a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer, which stacks with our own 365-Day Done Right Promise.

We give every homeowner a written price before any work starts. The proposal breaks the project into line items so you can see exactly where your money is going. Estimates are free. Call (754) 551-2922 to schedule a walkthrough and get a written number.

What Gets Replaced in a Full Kitchen Remodel

When we do a full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale, we’re rebuilding the room from the framing out. Here’s what that includes, layer by layer:

Structural and substrate

Behind every finished surface is the substrate, the layer everything attaches to. In a kitchen, that’s the drywall, the subfloor, the framing that holds your cabinets. If the substrate is damaged, water-soaked, or not level, no amount of new tile or paint will fix it. In Fort Lauderdale, humidity is a real structural factor. We check for moisture intrusion around windows and exterior walls, because a kitchen that’s been leaking silently for years needs those substrate issues addressed before finish work begins.

Cabinetry

We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry on most full remodels. Both are recognized trade brands with solid box construction and real warranties. We measure every wall individually because older Fort Lauderdale homes rarely have square corners. Stock boxes leave gaps; semi-custom cabinets get built to the actual dimensions of your room.

Countertops

Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone are our primary countertop sources. Cambria quartz carries a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer that runs alongside our own written guarantee. Silestone and Caesarstone are solid proven options with their own warranties. We’ll help you choose based on how you actually cook, not just how the slab looks in the showroom.

Plumbing and electrical

Full remodels are when we bring plumbing and electrical up to current code. That means GFCI protection where required, enough circuits for modern appliances, and supply lines that aren’t corroding from the inside. If your panel is undersized, we scope that work in the written proposal, not as a surprise change order.

Flooring and tile

We install porcelain tile, natural stone, and engineered hardwood depending on the room and the subfloor. In a Fort Lauderdale kitchen, we use a cement board substrate (the moisture-resistant layer behind your tile) under any tile installation. It’s the difference between a floor that stays flat for twenty years and one that cracks in six months.

Our Team and How We Work

Trevor Nash leads Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale. Every technician who walks through your door is background-checked and arrives in uniform. You know exactly who is in your home, and that’s not a courtesy. It’s an operating standard.

We operate under The Kingswell Way, the standard set in 2004 and applied to every Kingswell family company since. It’s simple to say: give the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it, and put the guarantee in writing. Each Penhallow location is independently owned and operated as part of the Kingswell family of companies.

We answer the phone with a live person, 24/7. Call at 3 a.m. on a Sunday and a person answers, not a voicemail prompt. If you have a question mid-project, you call and talk to someone who can actually help.

Why the Written Price Matters

Most contractors give you a verbal estimate, then start the work and discover “unforeseen conditions” that double the bill. We don’t work that way. Your written proposal includes the full scope of work, line by line, before we pull a single cabinet. If we find something unexpected during demolition, we stop and talk to you about it, with a written change order and a new number you approve before any additional work happens. You are never surprised by an invoice.

The same applies to the guarantee. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is written on every project, not implied. If the work fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. If a repair we made fails, the return visit is free. No service call fee, no re-inspection fee. That’s the guarantee, plain and simple.

Fort Lauderdale Kitchen Remodeling Considerations

Fort Lauderdale kitchens face conditions that kitchens in other parts of the country don’t. Humidity is the biggest one. Cabinet boxes, hardwood floors, and adhesives all respond to moisture. We account for that in material choice and installation method. Cabinets get set with proper gap allowances for expansion. Tile goes over cement board, never directly over plywood. Exterior walls get moisture checks before we cover them.

Housing stock matters too. Many Fort Lauderdale homes were built between 1950 and 1980, which means plaster walls, galvanized plumbing, and electrical panels that aren’t sized for a modern kitchen. A full remodel is the right time to correct those things, because the walls are already open. Doing it separately later costs more.

Permits are part of the process. Full kitchen remodels in Fort Lauderdale that involve plumbing, electrical, or structural changes require permits. We handle the permitting as part of the written scope, so you don’t have to navigate the city process yourself.

FAQs – Full Kitchen Remodeling

How much does a full kitchen remodel cost in Fort Lauderdale?

A full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically costs $35,000 to $85,000, depending on cabinet line, countertop material, layout changes, and the condition of your home’s plumbing and electrical. The three biggest price drivers are layout changes, cabinet selection, and countertop material. Call (754) 551-2922 for a written price specific to your kitchen; estimates are free.

How long does a full kitchen remodel take?

A full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically takes six to twelve weeks from demolition to final walkthrough, depending on cabinet lead times, structural work, and permit scheduling. We give you a written schedule at the start and a real arrival window for each phase, so you know when the crew will be there and when you’ll be without a kitchen.

Is it cheaper to remodel or move?

For a Fort Lauderdale homeowner who likes their location, a full kitchen remodel at $35,000 to $85,000 is almost always cheaper than selling, buying a new home, and paying closing costs, moving expenses, and the premium for an already-updated kitchen. You also get a kitchen built to your habits, not someone else’s choices. Call (754) 551-2922 to talk through your scope and get a written number.

What does the 365-Day Done Right Promise cover?

The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the full kitchen remodel for one year after completion. If any part of the work fails inside that period, we come back and fix it at no charge. If a repair we made fails again, the return visit is free, including the re-inspection. It’s in writing on every project, and it’s the same standard applied to every Kingswell family company since 2004.

Do you handle permits for Fort Lauderdale kitchen remodels?

Yes. Full kitchen remodels that involve plumbing, electrical, or structural changes require permits in Fort Lauderdale, and we handle the permitting as part of the written scope of work. You won’t have to navigate the city process yourself, and the permit cost is included in your written proposal before any work starts.

Get a Written Price on Your Fort Lauderdale Kitchen Remodel

If you’re ready to rebuild your kitchen, the next step is simple. Call (754) 551-2922 and talk to a live person. We’ll set a time to walk your kitchen, talk about what you want, and give you a written price before any work begins. No pressure, no verbal estimates, no surprises. Just a written number, a written schedule, and a written guarantee from a contractor who stands behind the work.

Trevor Nash and the Penhallow Kitchen Remodeling Near Me in Fort Lauderdale, FL team serve homeowners throughout Fort Lauderdale. Call us today before you pull the first cabinet; we’ll make sure the plan is right before the work starts.

Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.