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Fast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Lauderdale Lakes
A full kitchen remodel in Lauderdale Lakes typically runs $14,000 to $45,000, and the final number depends heavily on what’s hiding inside your walls. Most kitchens here sit in 1950s to 1970s concrete block homes, and opening up a wall almost always reveals something the last remodel papered over. We’ve worked these neighborhoods long enough to know the difference between a cosmetic refresh and a structural catch-up job. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll walk you through what your kitchen actually needs.
Our Kitchen Remodeling team serves Lauderdale Lakes homeowners with a process built around written pricing and inspection before demolition. You get a number you can hold us to, in writing, before we pull the first cabinet. No verbal ballparks that mysteriously grow. No change orders that appear without your signature. We’re part of the Kingswell family of companies, and we’ve operated under The Kingswell Way since 2004: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it.
Kitchen Remodeling Contractor in Lauderdale Lakes
A Kitchen Remodeling Contractor in Lauderdale Lakes does more than swap cabinets and set quartz. We’re dealing with mid-century slab-on-grade construction, pre-HVHZ wiring, and Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone code requirements. A typical full remodel here runs $14,000 to $45,000, and the spread comes down to whether we’re doing a straightforward cabinet and countertop replacement or gutting to the studs and bringing electrical, plumbing, and structural connections up to code. The first thing we do is look inside the walls, not at the showroom samples.
Inspection Before Demolition
In Oakland Estates, we opened a kitchen wall and found the original 1968 two-wire aluminum branch circuits feeding the cooktop, untouched by previous cosmetic remodels. That’s not rare in Lauderdale Lakes. Our rough-in updated the circuit to a dedicated GFCI-protected line, installed a load-bearing header where a pass-through was added, and wrote the change order for the new panel feeder before any drywall went back. That sequence matters: find it, price it, sign it, then build it.
Written Change Orders Every Time
When hidden damage shows up mid-project, it’s priced and approved in writing before we touch it. No “we’ll figure it out later” and no surprise line items on the final invoice. If the slab has moisture issues that will ruin new flooring, we write an allowance for subfloor sealing and present it before the tile goes down. You decide. You sign. Then we proceed.
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Kitchen Design in Lauderdale Lakes
Kitchen Design in Lauderdale Lakes starts with the floor plan, not the finishes. Many of these homes have compact galley layouts from the 1960s that weren’t built for islands or open floor plans. We help you figure out whether a load-bearing wall can come out, what a pass-through requires under HVHZ rules, and where the refrigerator can actually fit without blocking a doorway. Design fees fold into the project cost, and a small kitchen remodel in Lauderdale Lakes runs $9,000 to $20,000 depending on how much layout change you want.
Pass-Throughs and Open Concepts
Opening a kitchen into the living room is popular in the single-story homes off State Road 7 and Oakland Park Boulevard. It also triggers structural review. Broward County inspectors want reinforced strapping and impact-rated window openings to current wind-load standards, and that upgrade gets priced into the scope before we cut anything. We’ll tell you what’s possible, what’s expensive, and what’s not worth doing. Then you decide with a written number in hand.
Condominium Kitchens
Lauderdale Lakes has a high concentration of condominium communities built before modern hurricane codes. Kitchen remodels in these units tend to be smaller, between $9,000 and $20,000 for a typical refresh, but there’s a catch: many associations require proof of proper permitting and insurance before crews walk into the building. We handle that paperwork and coordinate with your association office. The last thing you need is a board complaint six weeks into a cabinet replacement.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lauderdale Lakes
We install products from manufacturers that stand behind their work because our guarantee has to mean something. KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry are the two lines we recommend most often in Lauderdale Lakes kitchens, since they offer solid construction at mid-range prices and hold up to South Florida humidity. For countertops, Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone quartz all carry their own warranties alongside ours. When the materials are solid, the 365-Day Done Right Promise is easier to honor. We keep quick access to parts and samples for Lauderdale Lakes customers, so you aren’t waiting three weeks to see what a shaker door looks like against a quartz remnant.
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AfterCommon Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Lauderdale Lakes Homes
- Flat-roof water intrusion above the kitchen: Many older condos in Lauderdale Lakes have shallow, flat roofs that pool water during the wet season. Decades of patch jobs leave multiple roofing layers, and a kitchen ceiling that looked fine can hide chronic leaks that must be fixed before any finish work. We write roof repair allowances into the contract when we spot signs of past intrusion.
- Pre-HVHZ electrical in original kitchens: Homes built before Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone provisions went into effect often have the original aluminum wiring and undersized panels. A new circuit for an induction cooktop or a pass-through can trigger a panel upgrade, and it’s better to know that before demo day. We inspect first and price the electrical work up front.
- Corroded galvanized plumbing behind old sinks: The original galvanized supply lines in 1950s to 1970s slab homes corrode from the inside. What looks like a simple faucet swap often turns into a pipe replacement once the wall is open. We plan for it and show you the allowance in writing, not as a surprise.
- Slab moisture ruining new flooring: The high water table under Lauderdale Lakes means concrete slabs wick moisture upward. Without proper subfloor sealing, new wood-look tile or vinyl plank can buckle within a single wet season. We test for moisture and build the sealing step into the quote when it’s needed.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Here’s what to expect, line by line, in the Lauderdale Lakes market:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
The bottom of a range is a clean finish swap: same footprint, mid-line cabinets, laminate or modest quartz tops. The top is a full gut with panel upgrades, plumbing replacement, structural headers, and premium countertops. We give you a written price before any work starts, and the number on day one is the number on the invoice. Call (754) 551-2922 for an estimate specific to your kitchen.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderdale Lakes
Our crews handle Lauderdale Lakes and the surrounding communities, including Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Hollywood, and Tamarac. If you’re just outside the city line, call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll confirm coverage for your address and schedule a walk-through.
Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale Lakes 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 Kitchen Remodeling in Lauderdale Lakes
Often, yes. Most condos from that era in Lauderdale Lakes have original panels that don’t meet current Broward County load requirements, and adding circuits for modern kitchen appliances usually pushes the panel past its rated capacity. Once the wall is open, the inspector will require what the code requires. Our inspection catches this before demolition, and we write the panel upgrade into the contract so it’s not a surprise.
Cabinet replacement alone typically doesn’t require a permit in Lauderdale Lakes provided no electrical, plumbing, or structural changes are involved. The moment you move a sink, add an outlet, take down a wall, or install a new cooktop circuit, Broward County requires permits and inspections. We pull permits for every job that needs them, and we don’t cut corners on this because an unpermitted remodel comes back to haunt you at resale.
When hidden damage surfaces, we price the repair and write it as a change order, then you approve it before work continues. We use current local material and labor rates, and we show you the line item breakdown. Nothing gets added to the invoice without your signature. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll explain how our written-change-order process keeps the final number from drifting.
In a slab-on-grade Lauderdale Lakes home, the concrete subfloor needs a moisture test first. Given the high water table, most slabs require a moisture barrier or sealing membrane before tile goes down. We’ll also check for flatness and repair any low spots. Skipping this step means buckling tile within a wet season or two, and we’d rather do it right the first time than come back under the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Yes, and it’s often the smartest approach for older Lauderdale Lakes homes. You can start with a cabinet and countertop replacement, then open walls for electrical and plumbing upgrades in a later phase. We help you plan the sequence so each phase’s permit is pulled only when it’s actually needed. That keeps costs manageable without triggering code upgrades you aren’t ready to fund yet.
When you’re ready for a real number on your kitchen remodel in Lauderdale Lakes, call (754) 551-2922. We answer the phone with a live person, day or night, and we’ll schedule a free walk-through of your kitchen. You’ll get a written estimate, a written guarantee, and an honest take on what your home actually needs.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Lauderdale Lakes and surrounding Broward County communities.
