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A full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale means taking the room down to the studs and rebuilding everything: layout, plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, lighting, and finishes. Most of our full kitchen projects run between $45,000 and $95,000 depending on square footage and material selections, and they take 6 to 12 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. If you want a kitchen that works differently, not just looks different, this is the path. Call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll put a written price in your hands before any work begins.
We’ve been doing this in Fort Lauderdale long enough to know what the local housing stock throws at us: older condos along the Galt Ocean Mile with concrete walls, 1950s houses in Coral Ridge with wiring that hasn’t been touched in half a century, and newer builds in Victoria Park where the previous owner made choices the current owner can’t live with. A complete remodel handles all of it at once. For projects that don’t need to go all the way to the studs, start with our Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale page to see the full range of what we do.
When You Need Full Kitchen Remodeling
You don’t always need to gut a kitchen. Sometimes a cabinet reface and new counters are enough. But there are clear signs a full remodel is the right call:
- The layout fights you every day. You’re walking around an island that’s in the wrong spot, the fridge blocks the dishwasher when it’s open, and two people can’t be in the room at once. A full remodel lets you fix the flow, not just swap finishes.
- Water damage has crept in. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, slow leaks under sinks or behind dishwashers become mold problems fast. If the drywall or subfloor is compromised, partial fixes leave the problem hiding behind fresh paint.
- The electrical and plumbing can’t support modern life. Buildings in neighborhoods like Shady Banks and Riverside Park often have original wiring from the 1960s and 1970s. Adding a double oven, a pot filler, or under-cabinet lighting on an old panel is asking for tripped breakers and worse.
- You’re planning to stay 10-plus years. A partial refresh in a kitchen you use daily will feel worn in three to five years. If you’re staying put, a full remodel gives you a kitchen that ages with you.
- You bought the house knowing the kitchen had to go. A lot of Fort Lauderdale buyers compromise on the kitchen to get the location. Then they live with it for six months and realize the compromise runs deeper than paint color.
- The cabinets are structurally done. When the cabinet boxes themselves are water-swollen, termite-damaged, or falling off their hinges in places like Rio Vista and Tarpon River, refacing is throwing money at a frame that won’t last.
Our Full Kitchen Remodeling Process
Here’s how a full kitchen remodel runs with us, step by step. No mystery timelines, no disappearing acts.
- On-site walkthrough and measurement. We meet you in the kitchen, look at the walls we’re opening, check the crawl space or slab, and talk through what’s realistic. You get a written price after this visit, not a vague verbal range.
- Design and material selection. We lay out the new floor plan and walk you through cabinet lines like KraftMaid and Wellborn, countertops from Cambria and Caesarstone, and fixtures from Kohler and Toto. You pick from named brands with actual warranties behind them.
- Permit application. Full kitchen remodels in Fort Lauderdale require permits through the city’s Building Services division, including electrical, plumbing, and structural work where applicable. We pull the permits and post them.
- Demo and rough-in. The old kitchen comes out. New plumbing, electrical, and framing go in. This is the least glamorous phase and the one where shortcuts show up later, so we move deliberately and photograph everything for you.
- Rough inspections. City inspectors check the work behind the walls before we close anything up. This protects you, and it’s not optional.
- Finish installation. Cabinets, countertops, tile, flooring, appliances, lighting, and trim go in, in that order. If we’re installing impact windows during the remodel, we work with brands like ES Windows and Mr-Glass to tie the openings into the new layout cleanly.
- Final walkthrough and sign-off. You walk the kitchen with us, note anything that needs attention, and we address it before we call the job done. Your invoice matches the written price you approved up front.
Full Kitchen Remodeling Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Full kitchen remodels in Fort Lauderdale run from about $45,000 on the low end to $95,000 and up for larger, high-end kitchens in neighborhoods like Las Olas Isles and Harbor Beach. The range is wide because the variables are real: a 10-by-12 condo kitchen with stock cabinets and mid-range quartz lands on the lower end, while a 20-by-20 open kitchen with custom cabinetry, a waterfall island, and high-end appliances pushes past $90,000.
What a Fort Lauderdale full kitchen remodel costs
| Scope of work | Typical range in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Cabinetry (semi-custom, 20-30 linear feet) | $14,000 – $28,000 |
| Countertops (quartz or granite, 50-70 sq ft) | $6,000 – $14,000 |
| Appliances (mid-range, 5-piece package) | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Tile flooring (400-600 sq ft installed) | $4,000 – $9,000 |
| Plumbing and electrical rough-in | $5,000 – $11,000 |
| Demo and disposal | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| Backsplash, lighting, hardware, trim | $4,000 – $9,000 |
| Permits and inspections | $1,500 – $4,000 |
What moves the number up: moving plumbing lines or the sink location, relocating walls, upgrading your electrical panel to handle new appliance loads, custom built-ins, and high-end materials like a Cambria waterfall island or a full-height marble backsplash. What keeps the number down: keeping the sink and range in their current locations, choosing stock or semi-custom cabinets, and doing the demolition cleanly so nothing structural has to change.
Every quote we write is a fixed price. You approve the number, and the number is what you pay unless you change the scope. Estimates are free. Call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll come out, walk the space, and give you a written price within days, not weeks.
FAQs – Full Kitchen Remodeling
How much does a full kitchen remodel cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $45,000 and $95,000, with most mid-size projects landing around $60,000 to $75,000. Factors like moving plumbing, upgrading electrical panels, custom cabinetry, and high-end countertops push the number toward the top of that range. Call (754) 354-7423 for a free estimate with a written price before any work begins.
How long does a full kitchen remodel take?
A full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale takes 6 to 12 weeks from demo to final walkthrough, depending on permit turnaround, material lead times, and whether structural changes are involved. Custom cabinetry and imported tile can add two to four weeks, so we order materials early and keep you updated with photo progress at each phase.
Is it cheaper to remodel or replace my kitchen?
For most kitchens, a full remodel is cheaper than selling and buying a new home just to get a different kitchen, and it returns 60% to 80% of its cost in home value in the Fort Lauderdale market. A partial refresh costs less upfront but often leaves layout problems and old plumbing or electrical untouched. If the structure, layout, or infrastructure is compromised, a full remodel is the better financial decision.
Can you do a full kitchen remodel in a condo?
Yes, we do full kitchen remodels in Fort Lauderdale condo buildings throughout the city, including high-rises along the Galt Ocean Mile and the New River corridor, where buildings often have specific rules about work hours, freight elevator scheduling, and plumbing riser access. We handle the building approval paperwork and schedule work around association rules. Call (754) 354-7423 to talk through your building’s requirements.
Do you handle the permits for a Fort Lauderdale kitchen remodel?
Yes, we pull all required permits through the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services division and schedule the inspections for electrical, plumbing, and structural work. Fort Lauderdale does not allow a homeowner to skip permits on a full kitchen remodel, and working without them can complicate a future sale. All permit work is included in your written price.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Choose Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale
Luca Romano runs this operation, and he’s the person you’ll talk to when you call. No sales rep, no middleman. We’ve been working under The Relay Standard since 2005, which means every project runs on The Relay Visibility Guarantee: a written price before work starts, live arrival time tracking, and photo updates before and after. You’ll never wonder who’s showing up or when, and you’ll never get a surprise invoice.
Every technician who walks into your home is background-checked and uniformed. You’ll know exactly who’s at your door before they knock. And if something isn’t done right, the 365-Day Done Right Promise backs it in writing for a full year after the project closes. If a repair fails during that window, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s not a sales pitch. It’s the way every job ends.
We also answer the phone. A live person picks up 24/7, which matters when your kitchen is gutted and your dishwasher is sitting in the garage. Call (754) 354-7423 and someone will answer, take your details, and get you on the schedule.
If you’re still exploring whether a full remodel is right, start with our home page to see the full scope of what we do across Fort Lauderdale.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.
