Frequently Asked Questions - Construction in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Straight answers from Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, the local branch serving homeowners across Broward County. These are the real questions we hear, answered the way we'd explain them across a kitchen counter.
Pricing & Cost FAQs
A midrange kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $35,000 to $75,000, depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether you're moving plumbing or electrical. Smaller refreshes with painted cabinets and new hardware can land closer to $18,000. High-end builds with custom cabinetry and imported stone start around $90,000 and climb from there. Every Penhallow Fort Lauderdale job gets a written price before any work starts, so the number on your estimate is the number you pay. Call (754) 551-2922 to schedule a free estimate and get exact line-item pricing for your kitchen.
Most bathroom remodels in Fort Lauderdale fall between $14,000 and $32,000. A basic tub-to-shower conversion with standard tile and a midrange vanity usually sits around $14,000 to $18,000, while a full gut with custom glass, heated floors, and relocating fixtures pushes past $30,000. In older Hollywood and Wilton Manors homes, we often see cast-iron plumbing that needs replacing, which adds roughly $2,000 to $4,000 to the final number. We put every dollar in writing before you commit. Call (754) 551-2922 for a free written estimate.
Whole-home remodels in Fort Lauderdale typically start around $90,000 and can exceed $250,000 for larger properties. The spread comes from square footage, the age of the mechanicals, and whether you're reworking the footprint or renovating in place. Homes in Oakland Park and Lauderdale Lakes built before 1980 often need electrical panel upgrades and re-piping, which adds real cost but prevents bigger failures later. Penhallow Fort Lauderdale provides a written price covering every trade before demolition starts. Call (754) 551-2922 to discuss your home and get exact numbers.
No. The price we put in writing before your remodel begins is the price you pay, full stop. We follow the Kingswell Way: say the price before the work. If something unexpected surfaces behind a wall in a Dania Beach or Ives Estates home, we discuss it with you, explain the scope, and put any adjustment in writing before proceeding. You never get surprised at the end with a bill that doesn't match the estimate. That is exactly the letdown our clients have told us they've experienced before, and it's exactly what The Kingswell Guarantee exists to prevent. Call (754) 551-2922 for a free written quote.
Yes. Every estimate from Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale is free and comes as a written line-item document, not a verbal ballpark. We walk the space, measure, check the existing wiring and plumbing where it matters, and give you a fixed price you can hold us to. Whether you're in Tamarac, Lighthouse Point, or Coconut Creek, the process is the same: you call, we come out, you get a written number. Call (754) 551-2922 to set up a free estimate at your convenience.
Generally, yes, by about 5 to 10 percent. Fort Lauderdale contractors carry lower overhead than comparable Miami firms, and local permitting fees in Broward County run below Miami-Dade's on most residential scope. Material costs are essentially identical since we buy from the same South Florida suppliers. The bigger variable is your home's age and condition: a 1970s Broadview Park ranch with original plumbing costs more to renovate per square foot than a newer Coconut Creek build. We factor all of that into your written estimate. Call (754) 551-2922 for exact pricing on your project.
Service & Process FAQs
The process starts with a phone call to (754) 551-2922, where a live coordinator listens to your scope and connects you with our local Fort Lauderdale team. We schedule a walkthrough, measure everything, and deliver a written line-item price. Once you sign off, we pull permits, order materials, and set your arrival window. During the build you get a clean job site at the end of every day, a straightforward point of contact, and no mystery about what happens next. The Kingswell Way applies to every step: the price, the window, the clean-up, and the guarantee are all in writing.
A typical kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale takes 6 to 10 weeks from first day of demolition to final walkthrough. Custom cabinetry adds 3 to 5 weeks on its own because it's built to order, not pulled from a warehouse. In neighborhoods like Oakland Park and Lauderhill, where homes often have tight access or older framing, we build in a few extra days for surprises. Trevor Nash leads our Fort Lauderdale team and keeps the schedule honest across every trade. Call (754) 551-2922 for a timeline specific to your kitchen.
Most bathroom remodels in Fort Lauderdale run 3 to 6 weeks. A straightforward tub-to-shower swap with stock tile and an off-the-shelf vanity can finish in about 3 weeks. A full gut with custom cabinetry, glass enclosure, and tile work takes longer, especially in older Hollywood and Dania Beach homes where waterproofing repairs add days. The schedule gets set in writing before we start, and we show up in the window we gave. Call (754) 551-2922 to talk through your bathroom and get a realistic timeline.
Yes. Pulling permits is part of the job, not an add-on. Each city in Broward County has its own process and fee schedule, and we navigate all of it: Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Lighthouse Point, Tamarac, Coconut Creek, Dania Beach, and the rest of our service area. If your project changes the footprint, moves plumbing, or opens walls, it needs a permit and an inspection, and we run both. A permitted job protects your resale value and your insurance. Call (754) 551-2922 and we'll tell you exactly which permits your project needs.
For most bathroom and multi-room projects, yes. We section off the work area with dust barriers, run tools on a contained schedule, and leave the rest of your home livable. Kitchens are tougher: once the sink and range come out, cooking becomes a challenge, and many Fort Lauderdale clients set up a temporary kitchenette in the garage or laundry room. Whole-home remodels generally mean moving out for at least part of the build. We'll tell you straight what your project requires before you commit. Call (754) 551-2922 to discuss your situation.
Every pro working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance their state requires. That's a network standard Penhallow Remodeling enforces, not a loose promise. Your project gets a lead who manages the schedule and the trades, and you'll know who's in your home and why on any given day. Trevor Nash runs point for our Fort Lauderdale branch and keeps every job on the Kingswell Way. We treat your home like someone's home, because that's what it is. Call (754) 551-2922 to start the conversation.
Brands & Parts FAQs
We install CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, all of which are engineered for South Florida's wind loads and heat. CWS and ES Windows are the two names we most often recommend for hurricane-rated impact glass in Fort Lauderdale and along the coast. Both carry Miami-Dade County product approval, which matters for insurance discounts and building code compliance. For tighter budgets, ECO Window Systems offers a solid midrange impact window. We'll walk you through the differences in cost, glass, and frame profile. Call (754) 551-2922 for a written price on the right window for your home.
Yes, in almost every case. Fort Lauderdale sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone, and impact windows protect against wind-borne debris without the hassle of shutters. Most homeowners also see a meaningful drop in their windstorm insurance premium once the windows are installed and documented. They knock down outside noise too, which clients in Wilton Manors and Lighthouse Point appreciate. The cost difference between impact-rated and standard glass typically pays for itself in insurance savings and storm-season peace of mind over a decade. Call (754) 551-2922 for exact numbers on your window package.
We don't push a single brand; we spec cabinets and countertops to your budget and the look you're after. For custom and semi-custom kitchens in Fort Lauderdale, we work with several South Florida fabricators and cabinet shops, and we've also installed Mr-Glass products for glass-forward designs across our service area. What matters more than the label is the construction quality and how the material handles Florida humidity, which is brutal on cheap particle board. We'll show you samples and give you honest pros and cons. Call (754) 551-2922 and we'll bring the samples to your home.
Licensing & Insurance FAQs
Every pro working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance their state requires. That's the standard we operate under across the Penhallow Remodeling network, and it applies to every trade on your job. We also carry general liability coverage for the work we do in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Hollywood, and the rest of Broward County. If you want certificates for a specific project, ask and we'll provide them. Call (754) 551-2922 and we can walk you through exactly what applies to your remodel.
Our Fort Lauderdale branch works with a mix of in-house field leadership and trade partners for specialties like electrical, plumbing, and stone fabrication. Every pro on your job, regardless of how they're engaged, is required to meet the licensing and insurance standards of their trade. Trevor Nash oversees the work directly and keeps each project moving to the written schedule. The point is accountability: one name on the estimate, one name on the guarantee. Call (754) 551-2922 to meet the team and see how we run a project.
Ask for a written line-item price before any work starts, proof of licensing and insurance, a written start and finish window, and a written workmanship guarantee covering at least a year. Ask how change orders are handled. Ask who pulls the permits. A contractor who gets uncomfortable with those questions is telling you something. The Kingswell Way exists because homeowners have been burned by vague estimates and no-shows. We answer every one of those questions in writing, up front. Call (754) 551-2922 and test us on it.
Emergency & Response FAQs
We're not a 24/7 emergency service, but we do keep dedicated capacity for active project clients and can often accommodate urgent repair needs during our normal business hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If a pipe lets go or a window comes out of frame in your Fort Lauderdale home, call us at (754) 551-2922 during those hours and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help and how fast. For after-hours water or electrical emergencies, we may recommend a licensed emergency specialist we trust. Start the conversation with one call.
Our Fort Lauderdale branch is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, closed on Saturday, and open Sunday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. That schedule is designed around our clients: you can reach us before work, after work, and on Sundays for estimates, questions, and project updates. We don't promise around-the-clock availability, because we won't make a promise we can't keep. Call (754) 551-2922 during those hours and a live coordinator will connect you with our local team.
Start dates depend on permit turnaround, material lead times, and the size of your scope. In Fort Lauderdale, a straightforward bathroom remodel can often start within 3 to 6 weeks of a signed contract. Kitchens run longer because of custom cabinet fabrication. We'd rather give you an honest window than a rushed start date we miss, and that's exactly what the written schedule in your estimate reflects. Call (754) 551-2922 and we'll map out a realistic start date for your project, not a sales-pitch answer.
Warranty & Guarantees FAQs
Every Penhallow Remodeling job is covered by The Kingswell Guarantee, which is four promises in writing: a written price before any work starts, a real arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee on the work. If a repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That's the whole point of the name on the side of the van. The guarantee is given to every Fort Lauderdale homeowner in writing, on every job, no fine print games. Call (754) 551-2922 and we'll show you the document before you sign anything.
You'll get the specific warranty term for your project in writing before work starts, stated on your estimate and your contract. The Kingswell Guarantee covers the workmanship for the period we put in writing, and if something fails inside that window, we make it right at no charge. Product warranties from manufacturers on windows, appliances, and fixtures run separately and we help you register every one so you're covered from day one. Honest, written, and enforceable. Call (754) 551-2922 for the exact warranty terms on your remodel.
You call us. If it's inside the guarantee period written on your contract, we come back and fix it at no charge. That's the promise The Kingswell Way hangs on: come back if it fails. No arguing about who's responsible, no dragging it out. If it's outside the guarantee window, we'll still tell you honestly what went wrong and what a fair fix costs. Clients in Fort Lauderdale, Tamarac, and Lauderhill have called us back for this exact reason, and we treat every call like it's our own kitchen. Call (754) 551-2922 and we'll take a look.
DIY vs Professional FAQs
For paint, cabinet hardware, and minor cosmetic work, DIY makes sense if you have the time and patience. Once you touch plumbing, electrical, structural framing, or anything behind a wall, hire a licensed pro. South Florida homes have unique code requirements for wind, moisture, and impact resistance that most homeowners don't anticipate, and a botched permitless job can cost you more to fix than the original remodel. We're honest about what we'd hire out even on our own homes. Call (754) 551-2922 for a straight assessment of your project.
The most common and most expensive mistake we fix is improper waterproofing, especially in older Hollywood, Dania Beach, and Ives Estates homes where moisture has been eating the framing for years behind tile that looked fine. Second is DIY electrical work that passed no inspection and now needs correction before a permitted remodel can proceed. Third is cheap materials that can't take South Florida humidity: laminate cabinets that swell, hardware that corrodes. Trevor Nash and our Fort Lauderdale team see these every month. Call (754) 551-2922 before you start and avoid the expensive do-over.
Yes, and we're glad to. We've taken over midstream projects in Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, and Coconut Creek where the original contractor disappeared, the permit was never pulled, or the work failed inspection. The first step is a walkthrough to assess what's salvageable, what needs correction, and what it costs to finish the job right. We'll put a written price on it and pull any permits that were skipped. No judgment, just a path forward. Call (754) 551-2922 to schedule a look at your project.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Broward County homeowners since 2004.
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