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Remodeling Company in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Home remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea means working on 1950s beach cottages, concrete block apartment buildings, and low-rise condos that sit a few hundred yards from salt water. Most of these buildings were built before current FEMA flood elevation standards, so a straightforward kitchen or bathroom job often uncovers framing decisions, electrical panels, and plumbing runs that have to be brought up to coastal code before finishes go in. Penhallow Remodeling puts a written price and a written 365-day guarantee on every project before demo day. Call (754) 551-2922 to schedule a free estimate.
Why Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Homes Are Different
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea packs roughly 6,000 residents into 1.5 square miles, and most of the housing stock dates to the 1950s through 1970s. Original beach bungalows and small stucco apartment buildings sit on concrete slabs with the original cast iron plumbing and cloth-wrapped electrical. On the east side of A1A, old motel buildings converted to condos show what decades of salt-laden Atlantic air does to concrete: balconies spall, rebar rusts, and steel railings corrode from the inside out. The town’s high water table means any excavation for plumbing or foundation work has to include dewatering and shoring, and afternoon thunderstorms shut down exterior work with little warning. Permit review here is deliberate, and projects in the town’s mid-century district can draw preservation board scrutiny. If a contractor has never worked through Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s coastal codes, it shows up as change orders.
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Our Main Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Services
Most calls we take from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea fall into two buckets: kitchens and bathrooms in aging condo units and beach cottages, and larger projects that need a general contractor to keep the permit process, coastal codes, and trades moving in one direction.
General Contractor in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
As the general contractor on a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea remodel, we handle the permit application, the scheduled inspections, the trade sequencing, and the daily site decisions that keep a job from stalling. That matters in this town, where a simple plumbing change under a slab can trigger a floodplain review and where the preservation board may weigh in on exterior changes. We walk the job with you before pricing, identify which upgrades are code-driven and which are optional, and then put the whole scope in writing. General Contractor in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Bathroom Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Bathroom remodels in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea frequently start as a leak or a rusted-out drain assembly and become a full gut once the old tile comes off and reveals water damage in the cement board substrate (the moisture-resistant layer behind your tile). We replace rotted framing, bring the waterproofing up to code, and install fixtures from Kohler, Moen, and Delta that stand up to humid, salty air better than big-box off-brands. Bathroom Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Kitchen Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Kitchen remodels here have to work around smaller original footprints, concrete block walls, and the reality that moving a sink or range in a beach cottage can mean opening the slab. We help Lauderdale-by-the-Sea homeowners decide whether to keep the existing layout and spend the budget on cabinets and counters, or move plumbing and eat the added cost deliberately. KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry and Cambria or Silestone countertops are standard options, all priced in writing before the first cabinet is pulled. Kitchen Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Home remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea usually means bringing a mid-century concrete block house or a converted beach motel condo up to modern living standards without fighting the building’s original bones. The two biggest cost drivers here are coastal code compliance and the surprises hiding in 60-year-old slabs: corroded cast iron, undersized electrical panels, and water intrusion that has been quietly damaging framing for years. We price the visible scope in writing, explain which upgrades the town will require, and build a realistic allowance for what demo day reveals. For a full picture of what’s included, see our Home Remodeling page.
Home Remodeling Contractor
Signs you need it
You’re planning changes that touch plumbing, electrical, or load-bearing walls, or your Lauderdale-by-the-Sea home is old enough that a single-room refresh keeps expanding into structural fixes.
What it costs in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
A whole-home remodel here typically runs $45,000 to $130,000 depending on square footage, the amount of slab work, and how much of the original mid-century structure has to be brought up to current coastal code.
How we do it
We start with a site walk and a written scope, pull the permits Lauderdale-by-the-Sea requires, then sequence demolition, rough-in, inspection, and finishes so the job moves without losing weeks to repeat visits.
Whole House Remodel
Signs you need it
Your home has original 1950s – 1970s plumbing and electrical, the layout no longer works for how you live, or flood elevation and storm-hardening upgrades are already on your radar.
What it costs in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Whole house remodels in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea fall in the $45,000 to $130,000 range, with the final number set by whether the slab gets opened, the panel gets replaced, and how much concrete repair the salt air has made necessary.
How we do it
We manage the entire job: demolition, structural repair, trade rough-ins, inspections with the town, and finish work, all against the written price you approved before the first wall came down.
Luxury Home Remodeling
Signs you need it
You want higher-end finishes, custom cabinetry, or statement stone in a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea condo or cottage, and you need a contractor who won’t let salt air and humidity undermine the install.
What it costs in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Luxury home remodeling begins around $45,000 for a single high-end space and scales past $130,000 for a full-home project with custom cabinets, stone counters, and premium plumbing fixtures from Kohler or Moen.
How we do it
We specify corrosion-resistant fasteners and appropriate moisture barriers from the start, order from trade brands like Cambria and Wellborn, and protect finished surfaces at every stage of a coastal remodel.
What Home Remodeling Costs in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
| Item | Typical range in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|
| Whole house remodel | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
How much does a home remodel cost in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
A single-room remodel starts around $9,000; a whole-house job runs $45,000 to $130,000. Coastal code upgrades and slab work push the number up. Call (754) 551-2922 for a written quote.
Will the price change once the remodel starts?
No. Penhallow writes the full scope and price before any work begins. If something hidden changes the plan, we price the change and get your approval before proceeding.
Brands We Service in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
We install Kohler, Moen, and Delta fixtures on Lauderdale-by-the-Sea remodels, and we keep common replacement parts and trim pieces in local stock for faster closes. Turnaround on most brand-specific orders is under two weeks. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small bathroom remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-in shower installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Impact window installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, the two things that push a price up fastest are slab work and coastal code compliance: opening concrete to move drains or replace cast iron, and the engineering review that comes with floodplain and wind-load requirements. Penhallow gives you one written number before work starts, and that number doesn’t become a moving target.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
We run remodels throughout Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, from the beachfront condo conversions along El Mar Drive to the smaller bungalow streets west of A1A. Scheduling works the same everywhere: we give a defined arrival window, and our crews show up inside it.
- El Mar Drive
- Terra Mar Island
- Bel-Air
- McNab Park
- East Commercial Boulevard
Service Area – Cities Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Our crews serve Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and the surrounding Broward County coast. We also handle remodels in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Oakland Park, FL, Hollywood, FL, and Tamarac, FL. Each job gets the same written price and written guarantee.
Serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Yes. We pull every required permit and schedule every inspection with the town. Coastal code review in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea can be extensive, and a permit that’s filed right the first time keeps the job from stalling.
We prepare the scope, material specs, and drawings your board needs, and we work around their review timeline. If your Lauderdale-by-the-Sea condo has specific hours for demo or work, we build that into the schedule before we price the job.
A real person, 24/7. You can call (754) 551-2922, tell us what’s happening at your Lauderdale-by-the-Sea home, and schedule a free estimate without leaving a voicemail.
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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
