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Trusted Home Renovation for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners
Home Renovation in Fort Lauderdale is a different animal than it is inland. Salt air eats at exterior materials, humidity works its way into subfloors, and that 1950s ranch in Victoria Park was built to a code that no longer applies. When a homeowner calls us about a kitchen that’s falling apart or a bathroom that’s become a mold problem, they’re not just asking for new tile. They’re asking for a crew that shows up, writes a real number down, and doesn’t hide behind voicemails. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale has been doing exactly that since 2005, with background-checked crews, written pricing before any work starts, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every project. Call (754) 354-7423 and you’ll talk to a live person, not an answering service.
Home Renovation Contractors
Home Renovation Contractors are the licensed general contractors who pull permits, coordinate the trades, and carry the liability for the whole project rather than just one piece of it. You need one when the job spans multiple systems: moving a kitchen wall, re-wiring a bathroom, adding square footage, or replacing roofing and siding at once. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale operates as a general contractor, so one written price covers the entire scope instead of three separate bids from a plumber, an electrician, and a tile guy. Kitchen remodels in Fort Lauderdale typically run $14,000 to $45,000, while a small kitchen remodel lands between $9,000 and $20,000. A full bathroom remodel runs $9,000 to $28,000. The number you approve is the number you pay.
Project Scope and Permitting
We pull permits in Fort Lauderdale and deal with the city’s building department directly. That’s part of the written price, not an add-on line item. If the inspector flags something, we’re the ones who fix it.
Trade Coordination
Electrical, plumbing, drywall, tile, cabinetry. One crew, one schedule, one point of contact. You don’t chase three subcontractors because you never hired three subcontractors.
Styles & brands we work with
Home Renovators
Home Renovators are the people in the house doing the hands-on work: demolition, framing, setting cabinets, waterproofing showers, trimming windows. The quality of a renovation lives or dies with who’s actually swinging the hammer. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale sends uniformed, background-checked technicians to every job in Fort Lauderdale, and you get a photo and a live arrival time before anyone steps through your door. That’s The Relay Standard, and it’s on every project. A tub-to-shower conversion here typically runs $3,500 to $10,000, while a walk-in shower installation lands between $4,500 and $12,000. If a renovation involves a structural change like a home addition, expect $45,000 to $130,000 depending on the footprint and finishes.
Who Shows Up
The tech assigned to your project is the tech who stays on your project. No rotating cast of day laborers. You’ll know names, and you’ll get photo updates before and after each major phase.
Material Handling
We receive, inspect, and store all materials ourselves. When the Schluter edge trim arrives, somebody on our crew checks it for damage before it goes into your shower. That inspection is part of the job.
Home Improvement Contractors
Home Improvement Contractors handle the projects that upgrade an existing home without changing its footprint: new countertops, a fresh backsplash, cabinet replacement, a vanity swap, or a driveway re-pour. You need one when the house is basically sound but the finishes are tired or failing. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale brings the same written-price discipline to a $800 backsplash as we do to a full-home project. Countertop installation in Fort Lauderdale runs $2,000 to $6,500 depending on whether you choose a standard slab or something like Cambria or Caesarstone. Cabinet installation runs $4,000 to $13,000, and a new bathroom vanity runs $800 to $3,000.
Finish Work That Lasts
Humidity in Fort Lauderdale punishes cheap adhesives and unsealed edges. We spec products rated for coastal conditions and install them with the manufacturer’s warranty intact.
When a Small Job Reveals a Bigger One
Sometimes a backsplash reveals rotted drywall behind the sink. We document it with photos, explain what we found, and give you a written change order before touching it. You approve every dollar.
Home Renovation Companies
Home Renovation Companies range from one-truck operations to national franchises, and the difference is usually in the back office more than the toolbox. A company that answers the phone, carries proper insurance, and keeps a paper trail stands behind its work because it has to. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale is part of the Relay Home Co. family of independent local businesses, founded in 2005, and every project closes with a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right, we make it right. A small bathroom remodel here runs $5,000 to $12,000, while a shower replacement lands between $3,000 and $8,500.
Insurance and Accountability
We’re insured and bonded, and every job comes with a written guarantee. Not a handshake, not a “trust me.” A piece of paper that says what we owe you and for how long.
The Back Office
Calls are answered by a live person 24/7, invoices are digital and payable from a link, and every change order is documented in writing. That’s the Relay Visibility Guarantee, and it’s not optional.
Renovation Contractors
Renovation Contractors in Fort Lauderdale operate under Florida’s specific set of building codes and hurricane requirements that don’t apply to remodelers in other states. Impact windows, roof tie-downs, and moisture barriers are not optional add-ons down here. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale specs for the reality of a coastal climate. Impact window installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $8,000 to $25,000 depending on how many openings and the window brand, with options from CWS and ES Windows. A standard window replacement runs $4,500 to $15,000, and if it’s a full roof, a replacement lands between $8,000 and $20,000.
Code Compliance
We know which Fort Lauderdale permits apply to which scope, and we pull them before the first cut. Inspections are scheduled, passed, and documented.
Coastal Materials
Salt air eats cheap flashing and uncoated fasteners. We spec corrosion-resistant materials and manufacturers that warranty their products for coastal installations.
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation is the full gut-and-rebuild of a home’s interior, typically touching every room, all plumbing and electrical, all finishes, and often the exterior envelope as well. You need one when the house needs everything, or when you’re buying a property in Fort Lauderdale that hasn’t been updated since the 1970s and you want it brought current in one shot. We also handle Plantation Home Renovation projects with the same approach. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale manages these projects start to finish with a single written price and a single schedule. A garage conversion typically runs $30,000 to $80,000. An ADU construction, which is a separate dwelling unit on the property, runs $90,000 to $220,000 in Fort Lauderdale. The home addition range is $45,000 to $130,000.
Sequencing and Living Through It
Most whole house jobs require moving out or living in one section while we gut another. We phase the work in a way that keeps a bathroom and a kitchen functional as long as humanly possible, and we tell you the schedule before we start.
One Price, Start to Finish
The written price on a whole house renovation covers all trade work, all materials, all permits, and all inspections. Change orders only happen if you change the scope. Not because we “found something.”
Brands We Service
We install and service CWS impact windows and doors throughout Fort Lauderdale, and our crews are trained on their specific installation requirements including proper anchoring and flashing for coastal wind loads. We’re familiar with their product lines, from single-hung to multi-slide, and we order directly through authorized distribution.
We also work regularly with ES Windows and ECO Window Systems. Both brands spec out for South Florida’s hurricane codes but require different trim details and tie-in methods. Whether you have CWS, ES Windows, ECO, or any other make, we can help you choose, order, and install the right product for your Fort Lauderdale home.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water staining on ceilings or walls. In Fort Lauderdale, a stain usually means a roof leak, a plumbing leak, or AC condensate finding a path. Ignoring it means mold inside the wall cavity, and that’s a bigger tear-out later.
- Musty smell that won’t go away. That’s trapped moisture somewhere, often behind a shower wall or under a slab. It doesn’t dry on its own in our humidity, and every month it sits there, the remediation scope grows.
- Doors or windows that stick in humid months. Swelling frames are a symptom of excess moisture and potentially failing seals. If the frame is soft to the touch anywhere, it’s already rotting.
- Cracked tiles or grout in a shower. Water gets behind the tile and soaks the substrate. By the time the crack is visible, there’s usually hidden damage. A shower replacement now is cheaper than rebuilding a wall later.
- Visible rust on exterior doors, window frames, or fasteners. Salt air corrodes untreated metal fast. When you can see the rust, the surrounding material has been compromised and needs to be assessed before it fails structurally.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and talk to a human. You call (754) 354-7423, a live person answers, takes your information, and schedules a visit. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting for a text back.
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On-site walkthrough. We come to your Fort Lauderdale home, look at the space, take measurements, and discuss what you want. We’ll talk materials, budget, and timeline in plain language. You’ll know what’s realistic before you spend a dollar.
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Written price in your hands. Before any work starts, you get a written, line-item price that covers labor, materials, permits, and any subtrade work. The invoice number is the number you approved. If the scope doesn’t change, neither does the price.
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The work, with visibility. Work happens on the schedule we agreed to. You get live arrival times, before-and-after photos at every major phase, and a digital invoice you can pay from a link. If something changes, we tell you before we act.
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Closeout and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Final walkthrough, final inspection, final documentation. Then you have a full year of coverage: if it’s not done right, we make it right, in writing, no argument.
How Much Does Home Renovation Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A typical Home Renovation - Margate kitchen project, like one in Fort Lauderdale, runs $14,000 to $45,000 depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether you’re moving plumbing or electrical. A small kitchen remodel, where you’re keeping the footprint but replacing surfaces and fixtures, runs $9,000 to $20,000. Bathrooms run $9,000 to $28,000 for a full remodel, or $5,000 to $12,000 for a small one. Walk-in shower installations land between $4,500 and $12,000. If you’re adding a driveway, paver installation runs $7,000 to $18,000 while concrete runs $4,500 to $12,000. What moves the number: whether you’re changing the structural layout, the grade of finish you choose, and the condition of what’s hiding behind the walls. What doesn’t move it: a contractor deciding mid-job that the price should go up. Our written price is a fixed number. Call (754) 354-7423 for a free estimate and we’ll give you a price before you decide anything.
Our Service Area Near Fort Lauderdale
Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale serves homeowners across Broward County. Beyond Fort Lauderdale itself, we work regularly in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Plantation, Lauderdale Lakes, Margate, Hallandale Beach, North Lauderdale, West Park, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Broadview Park, and Dania Beach. Most estimates are scheduled within a few days of your call, and we coordinate the full project around your availability once the written price is approved. If you’re in one of these areas and considering a home renovation in Fort Lauderdale or nearby, one call covers it.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Home Renovation in Fort Lauderdale
Home renovation is the process of updating, repairing, or altering an existing home’s structure or finishes. It can be cosmetic, like replacing countertops and a backsplash, or structural, like moving a wall, gutting a bathroom, or adding an addition. In Fort Lauderdale, renovation work is governed by specific building codes around wind loads, moisture, and flood zones. A licensed general contractor handles the permits and inspections so the finished work is legal and insurable. Call (754) 354-7423 to talk through your specific scope.
A small bathroom remodel typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. A full kitchen remodel runs 4 to 8 weeks depending on whether cabinets are stock or custom and whether you’re moving plumbing. A whole house renovation can run 3 to 6 months or longer, depending on scope and inspection schedules. We give you a schedule with the written price, and we stick to it. Call (754) 354-7423 for a timeline on your specific project.
Most projects fall between $5,000 for a small bathroom refresh and $130,000 for a full addition. Small kitchens run $9,000 to $20,000, full kitchens $14,000 to $45,000, and bathrooms $9,000 to $28,000. A whole house gut-and-renovation typically runs between $60,000 and $150,000 depending on the home’s size and the finishes you choose. The free estimate we give you is a fixed written number, not a range you have to guess at. Call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll put it in writing.
Yes, we install and service CWS impact windows in Fort Lauderdale and throughout our service area. Our crews are trained on their anchoring and flashing requirements for coastal wind loads. We also work with ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and Mr-Glass products. If you have a different brand, call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll tell you if we can service it.
If you have a sudden roof leak, a failed water heater that’s flooding a room, or a broken window after a storm, call (754) 354-7423. We answer live 24/7 and we’ll get someone scheduled to assess the damage. Real emergencies don’t wait for a callback, and we don’t make you leave a message. Estimates are free, and the repair price is in writing before we start.
Every project from Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right, backed in writing. We also honor manufacturer warranties on all materials we install, including brands like Cambria, Caesarstone, Kohler, GAF, and James Hardie. You get both: our workmanship guarantee and the product warranty.
Start by knowing your budget and your must-haves versus your nice-to-haves. Remove personal items from the work area, and plan for the fact that the space will be out of commission while we’re working. If it’s a kitchen remodel, set up a temporary cooking area. If it’s a bathroom, know which other bathroom the family will use. We’ll walk you through the specifics at the estimate. Call (754) 354-7423 to schedule yours.
Schedule Your Home Renovation Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
You know what you want. You know what it should cost. We’ll give you a written price, a real schedule, and a name to call when you have a question. Call (754) 354-7423 now for a free, no-obligation estimate on your Fort Lauderdale home renovation. Talk to a live person, get a straight answer, and see what it’s like to work with a contractor who puts everything in writing. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale. The sawyer cuts the lumber. The craft comes first.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2005.
