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Remodeling Company in Fort Lauderdale, FL
We’re Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale, the general contractor homeowners call when they want a written price before any tool gets picked up. Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale means working on 1950s concrete-block ranches, beach-adjacent condos, and waterfront homes that all share one thing: salt air and humidity punish cut corners. Whether you’re updating a bathroom in Victoria Park or reworking a whole home in Coral Ridge, you’ll know exactly who’s coming, when they arrive, and what it costs. Call (754) 354-7423 for a free estimate.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homes Are Different
Fort Lauderdale’s building stock splits roughly into two camps. The older neighborhoods like Lauderdale Manors and Riverland are full of 1950s and 60s concrete-block homes with flat roofs, original single-pane windows, and framing that predates modern hurricane straps. The newer pockets along Las Olas Isles and the beach hold high-rise condos and waterfront estates built to newer code but still exposed to the same salt-laden air. Any exterior wood trim within a mile of the Intracoastal starts rotting within five years unless it’s pressure-treated and finished with marine-grade paint. We plan for that from day one.
Then there’s the wind. Broward County enforces Miami-Dade County product approvals on windows, doors, and roofing, which means replacements and remodels often trigger upgrades beyond the original scope. A bathroom reno in a 1960s ranch can reveal corroded plumbing penetrations in the block wall. A kitchen project in a condo may require approval from the building’s board before we open a wall. Permits in Fort Lauderdale are navigable, but they’re not quick, and we build honest timelines around them. The subtropical cycle, heavy summer rain, humidity spikes, and hurricane season from June to November, rewards waterproofing and mold prevention over speed. That’s where our home page’s Relay Standard matters: live arrival tracking, photo updates, and a digital invoice make the most sense when a project spans permit windows and weather delays.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Fort Lauderdale Services
Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners reach us for one of three jobs, and each has its own page so you can dig into the specifics without wading through everything else.
General Contractor in Fort Lauderdale
As the General Contractor in Fort Lauderdale, we run jobs where multiple trades have to line up: structural work, electrical, plumbing, tile, paint. In Fort Lauderdale that often means coordinating with building departments that care deeply about wind-load ratings and waterproofing details. A remodel in an older concrete-block home may need new straps, new window bucks, and a roofer who understands flat-roof drainage. We write the scope line by line so the price you approve is the price on the invoice.
Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale
Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale has to be planned around humidity and existing plumbing. Many 1950s and 60s homes here have cast-iron drain lines at the end of their service life, and we identify that during the estimate, not after demo starts. We install Schluter edge trim, the metal strip that waterproofs where your tile meets the floor, as standard practice on wet areas. A walk-in shower in a Fort Lauderdale home without proper ventilation will grow mold on grout within a season, so we spec fans and waterproofing that hold up to the climate.
Home Renovation in Fort Lauderdale
Home Renovation in Fort Lauderdale covers the bigger lifts: kitchens, additions, whole-home updates. In this market that frequently includes swapping original single-pane windows for impact-rated units and deciding whether a flat roof gets a new membrane or a hybrid rework. We coordinate with Cambria and Caesarstone for countertops, Kohler and Toto for fixtures, and James Hardie for exterior cladding so you’re choosing from named, manufacturer-backed products. You get a written price before work starts and a live arrival time for every visit.
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.
Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
Our Fort Lauderdale crews work with CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems for impact-rated window and door work. We stock common parts locally and can pull manufacturer specs quickly. To see the full material roster, visit our brands page.
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AfterPricing for Remodeling Company in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These are the ranges we quote most often for Fort Lauderdale projects. They’re real numbers, not teaser figures designed to get a salesperson in the door.
| Service | Typical range in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| 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 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
What pushes a Fort Lauderdale job to the high end? Impact-rated windows and doors, marine-grade exterior finishes, and hidden damage found when we open walls in older block homes. That’s exactly why our price goes in writing before work starts, not as an estimate that grows at the invoice. The number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Lauderdale
Our crews work across the city, including waterfront and inland neighborhoods alike. We’re scheduling jobs in:
- Victoria Park
- Lauderdale Manors
- Coral Ridge
- Las Olas Isles
- Rio Vista
Because dispatch is coordinated from our South Florida office with crews stationed locally, we can typically put a Fort Lauderdale visit on the calendar within a few business days, not weeks.
Service Area – Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
We also take on projects just outside the Fort Lauderdale city limits. If you’re in Plantation, FL or Margate, FL, the same written-price and live-arrival-time standards apply. Same crew standards, same 365-Day Done Right Promise, same upfront pricing.
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
Yes. We handle the permit applications and inspections for most project types in Fort Lauderdale, and we build permit wait times into the schedule from the first conversation. Broward County’s wind-load and waterproofing requirements mean some projects need longer review, but nothing starts unpermitted. Call (754) 354-7423 if you want to know the timeline for your specific job.
We do. Many Fort Lauderdale condo and waterfront communities have board approval processes for renovations, especially anything touching windows, exterior walls, or plumbing stacks. We prepare the documentation your building’s board needs and factor approval time into the project schedule. The written price includes that coordination, not a surprise add-on.
It depends on the scope. Smaller jobs like a countertop or backsplash install can often be scheduled within one to two weeks. Larger remodels that need permits and material lead times from suppliers like CWS or ES Windows typically book three to six weeks out. Call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll give you a real date, not a guess.
Ready to talk numbers? Call Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale at (754) 354-7423 for a free, written estimate on your project.
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
"Quote was itemized and every change was approved in the app."
- Sasha L."Crew cleaned up each day. Swept and wiped down the work area every evening, which I did not expect."
- Joy B."Booked a kitchen consult online and got a project timeline in the app. Crew texted each morning with the day's plan. Cabinets, counters, and backsplash look great."
- Erin K.
