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Fast, Reliable Home Renovation Across Plantation
A full home renovation in Plantation typically runs $14,000 to $130,000 depending on scope, with kitchens landing between $14,000 and $45,000 and bathrooms between $9,000 and $28,000. Most projects in the city’s older CBS-construction homes take four to twelve weeks once permits clear, though tree-preservation approvals can extend that timeline. We work in Plantation weekly and know exactly what the city’s permit desk, arborist reviews, and hurricane-zone codes will ask for before a single tool hits the slab. Call (754) 354-7423 to schedule a free estimate with a written price.
Why Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale Is Plantation’s Preferred Home Renovation Company
Plantation homeowners keep telling us the same thing before they call: their last contractor quoted one number, then the invoice came in higher. We don’t work that way. Every project we take on in Plantation gets a written price before any work starts, under The Relay Visibility Guarantee. You’ll know who’s coming, when they’ll arrive, and what the job costs before we pick up a hammer.
We’ve worked on homes across Plantation Isles, off Broward Boulevard, and along the golf-course-adjacent streets where the original 1960s ranch homes still stand. Those jobs teach you things you can’t learn from a spec sheet: which slabs hide rusted cast-iron waste lines, which neighborhoods have protected live oaks that will dictate where a dumpster can sit, and which 60-amp panels will need upgrading the moment you add a modern cooktop. That local knowledge saves you money because we scope for it before quoting, not after the concrete is open.
Luca Romano leads our crew, and he answers the phone. No voicemail loops, no callback queues. When a Plantation customer calls (754) 354-7423, a live person picks up, day or night.
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Home Improvement Contractors in Plantation
Home improvement contractors in Plantation do the work that turns a dated 1968 CBS ranch or an 80s condo into a home that handles modern living: structural openings in block walls, full electrical panel swaps, impact window retrofits, kitchen and bath gut jobs, and the finish work that follows. A typical kitchen remodel here runs $14,000 to $45,000, a bathroom $9,000 to $28,000, and a full home addition $45,000 to $130,000. Homeowners usually call us when the original galvanized plumbing starts pinholing, the cast-iron waste lines under the slab finally give out, or a growing family needs space the original floor plan doesn’t have.
Structural and Systems Work
Most Plantation homes built before 1980 sit on slab-on-grade foundations with concrete block walls. Cutting into those walls for an open-plan kitchen or a wider entry requires an engineered load calculation first. Skip that step and you’ll see cracks in the block, stuck doors, and a failed inspection. We bring in a structural engineer before any cut, and the permit package goes to the city fully stamped.
Electrical is the other quiet budget-killer. Original 60-amp panels can’t handle an induction cooktop, a heat-pump water heater, and an EV charger all at once. We include panel replacement cost in the quote upfront, not as a change order later.
Interior Finish and Fixtures
Once the structure and systems are right, the visible work comes fast: cabinetry from KraftMaid, tops from Cambria or Caesarstone, fixtures from Kohler and Moen. You choose from brands with manufacturer backing, and our uniformed crew handles the install. Every job includes before-and-after photo updates so you see progress even if you’re at work in Fort Lauderdale all day.
Home Renovation Companies in Plantation
Home renovation companies in Plantation run the full project: permits, structural work, rough-in, finishes, punch list, and the one-year follow-up. The honest truth about this city is that the tree ordinance changes how companies bid. Any renovation that needs a dumpster, crane, or material staging placed near a protected live oak over 18 inches in diameter triggers a permit and on-site mitigation. That can add weeks and thousands in arborist fees that neighboring cities like Sunrise or Davie wouldn’t charge. We check the tree inventory on your lot during the first site visit, so that cost is in the written price before you sign anything.
Whole-Home Renovation
A whole-home renovation in Plantation typically runs $45,000 to $130,000 depending on square footage, how much block wall gets opened, and what the original systems need. We sequence the job around South Florida’s daily summer thunderstorms, keeping the roof dried in and the windows flashed before interior finishes start. That sequencing matters in a city with this much humidity: mold starts fast in an unsealed shell.
Kitchen and Bath Remodels
Kitchens run $14,000 to $45,000 and bathrooms $9,000 to $28,000 in Plantation. The range hinges on what’s behind the walls. A 1972 home with cast-iron drains under the slab will cost more than a 2005 townhome with PVC, because we have to open concrete to replace the waste line. You should know that before you fall in love with a tile that eats the budget.
Trusted Brands We Service in Plantation
We install and stand behind name-brand materials, not mystery supplier stock. Roofing work in Plantation uses GAF or Owens Corning systems, rated for Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone wind loads. Exteriors lean on James Hardie siding where the original 60s siding has failed. Inside, you’ll pick from KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Caesarstone countertops, and Kohler and Toto fixtures. We keep common material lead times mapped to our Plantation job schedule, so you’re not waiting on a backordered vanity while the room sits gutted.
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AfterCommon Home Renovation Problems We See in Plantation Homes
- Rusted cast-iron waste lines under 1960s slabs. We see this in nearly every original Plantation Isles home we open up. The line looks fine from above, but the bottom has rotted through and sewage is leaching into the soil. Replacing it can double a small bathroom budget, so we camera the line during the estimate.
- Undersized electrical panels. Original 60-amp panels were fine for 1968. They can’t run a modern kitchen plus an EV charger. We include the panel swap in the written quote, not as a surprise after demolition.
- Tree ordinance conflicts with equipment staging. Plantation requires a permit and mitigation for pruning or removing any tree over 18 inches in diameter on private property. If a protected live oak sits where the crane or dumpster needs to go, you’ll need an arborist plan. We order the tree survey before the permit package goes in.
- Water intrusion at original jalousie windows. Those slatted glass windows are charming and terrible at keeping out South Florida’s wind-driven rain. Most Plantation renovations include replacing them with impact-rated windows, which changes the envelope and the energy load. We spec that during the design phase, not after the first heavy storm.
Pricing for Home Renovation in Plantation, FL
Here’s what you should expect to budget in Plantation before design fees and finish selections:
| Project | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
What moves the number: whether the original cast-iron drains need replacing, whether a panel swap is required, whether the tree ordinance forces a mitigation plan, and what level of finish you choose. Cabinets and tops make up the single largest material line item in a kitchen, so your selection there swings the total more than anything else. We give you a written, line-item price before any work starts, and the number on the invoice matches the number you approved. Call (754) 354-7423 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Plantation
Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale runs crews into all of Broward County. If you’re in Fort Lauderdale or Margate and need a Home Renovation contractor who puts the price in writing, we’ll come out the same week for a site visit. Dispatch and scheduling run from our South FL office; the crew that shows up is local to your street. See our Home Renovation in Plantation page for the full local picture.
Serving Plantation, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Plantation 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 Home Renovation in Plantation
You need a tree permit in Plantation any time a renovation will cut, prune, or disturb the root zone of a tree over 18 inches in diameter on private property, including placing a dumpster or crane within the critical root zone. The city requires an arborist to assess the tree and a mitigation plan that can include replanting or a payment into the city’s tree fund. We pull the tree survey as part of the permit package so this doesn’t stop work mid-project. Call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll tell you exactly what applies to your lot.
Plantation sits inside Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means any structural, roofing, or window work must meet higher wind-load standards than a city outside the zone. Roof sheathing, fastening patterns, impact-rated openings, and tie-down details all get inspected against stricter criteria, which typically adds 5 to 15 percent over a comparable job under standard Florida Building Code. The upside is real: your renovation qualifies for wind mitigation insurance credits. We build to HVHZ spec on every Plantation job, not just when the inspector asks. Call (754) 354-7423 for a quote that already includes those standards.
The biggest hidden cost is replacing the original cast-iron waste lines under the slab. These pipes rust from the inside out, and by the time you smell the problem, the concrete has to be opened to swap in PVC. On a small bathroom remodel quoted at $5,000 to $12,000, a full drain line replacement can add $4,000 to $8,000 once the floor is open. We camera the lines during our free estimate so you see that number in the written price before you sign. Call (754) 354-7423 to schedule the scope.
Yes, a garage conversion in Plantation requires a full building permit, and if the work changes the exterior or adds living area, it will also trigger zoning review, tree ordinance review if protected trees are near the footprint, and updated wind-load calcs for the new envelope. A typical garage conversion runs $30,000 to $80,000 depending on whether you’re adding a bathroom, what electrical upgrade the panel needs, and whether the garage sits within the root zone of a protected tree. We handle the permit set and the city submittals as part of the job. Call (754) 354-7423 for a written price on your specific garage.
Plantation’s tree ordinance adds real cost to any detached structure because the slab, trenching, and equipment access all disrupt root zones. If a protected live oak sits within the build footprint or the crane path, you’ll need an arborist mitigation plan, and the city may require pier foundations instead of a slab to protect the root structure, which can add $8,000 to $15,000 versus a standard slab. An ADU in Plantation typically runs $90,000 to $220,000 depending on size and systems. We run the tree survey before we quote so that number is real, not a surprise. Call (754) 354-7423 to get a written estimate.
We just closed out a whole-home renovation on NW 5th Street, off Broward Boulevard near Plantation Isles. The 1963 CBS ranch had a completely rusted cast-iron drain line under the slab that we found during rough-in, and the original 60-amp panel couldn’t handle the new induction cooktop and EV charger. Because two of the three protected oak trees sat right where the crane needed to set the roof trusses, we worked with the city arborist on a mitigation plan and scheduled the crane for a single afternoon between inspections. That single constraint added six weeks to the draw schedule. We’ve done enough Plantation jobs now that we scope for the arborist before we quote, not after the stop-work order.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale, serving Plantation since 2005.
