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Remodeling Company in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea means working on homes that are, at most, a few hundred feet from the Atlantic. This is a 0.4-square-mile coastal town with strict low-rise zoning, and nearly every job here involves some combination of salt air, flood elevation codes, and aging mid-century construction. We’re Sawyer Remodeling, and we handle the three projects Lauderdale-by-the-Sea homeowners call about most often: general contractor work, bathroom remodeling, and home renovation. Each has its own page on this site with detailed pricing and scope. Call (754) 354-7423 to talk through your project and get a free written estimate.
Why Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Homes Are Different
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s housing stock is dominated by 1950s to 1970s single-family homes, and most are original concrete block or wood-frame cottages with flat or low-slope roofs. A lot of them sit on fill or pilings because of flood zone requirements. When we open up walls here, we rarely find modern framing or moisture barriers. We find what salt spray and decades of humidity left behind: corroded strapping, spalled block, and door frames that no longer sit square.
The climate drives material choices before we even bid. Wind-driven rain, seasonal high tides, and storm surge mean every exterior surface and every window has to be rated for what actually happens on a barrier island. That’s why we spec impact-rated windows, corrosion-resistant fasteners, and roof systems built for salt spray rather than inland sun. On El Mar Drive, many of the older beach cottages still have original terrazzo floors and jalousie windows. Owners want those preserved. Code wants the structure lifted and hardened. Reconciling those two things is the quiet, expensive middle of most renovations here, and it’s the part no online quote tool accounts for.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Services
Two project types dominate the calls we get in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and each has its own page with full pricing and what the job involves. The third covers larger structural and full-home work built around the same coastal realities.
General Contractor in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
General contractor work in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is coordination-heavy from day one. The town’s low-rise zoning and FEMA elevation rules mean a “simple” addition or interior gut often requires an engineer, a surveyor, and a permit package before framing starts. We run that process, keep the schedule visible, and write the price before any work begins. Renovations routinely involve lifting portions of the structure or rebuilding on existing pilings to meet current hurricane standards. If you need someone to run the whole job from permit to final inspection, start with our General Contractor in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea page.
Bathroom Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Bathrooms in older Lauderdale-by-the-Sea cottages are small, and years of humidity have usually done their damage behind the walls. We regularly find rotted subfloor under the tile and cast-iron drain pipes at the end of their life. That changes the scope, which is why our bids include a written line item for what we can see and a clear change-order process for what we can’t. We spec fixtures from Kohler and Moen on most of these jobs. The full pricing breakdown is on our Bathroom Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea page.
Home Renovation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Whole-home renovation here usually starts with the question of whether the house stays on its current foundation. Many Lauderdale-by-the-Sea homes need elevation retrofits or full tie-down upgrades before interior work can pass inspection. We coordinate that work, then run the interior remodel: kitchen, baths, flooring, windows, roof. It’s a longer project with more moving parts, but the same rule applies: a written price before we pick up a tool. Scope details are on our Home Renovation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea page.
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
We work with fixtures and finishes from Kohler, Moen, Delta, and Blanco, and we keep common replacement parts stocked locally for fast turnaround on bathrooms and kitchens. For the full roster, see our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
What pushes a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea bid toward the top of these ranges is almost always elevation work, concrete, and impact-rated materials. Salt air and flood code don’t leave room for cheaper substitutes. Whatever the number is, we write it down before work starts and that’s the number you approve. No change orders on the invoice unless you specifically asked for a change mid-project.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
We cover the entire town and the residential streets around it. Most Lauderdale-by-the-Sea work runs 15 to 30 minutes from dispatch, depending on bridge traffic and beach season.
- El Mar Drive corridor
- Sea Ranch Lakes area
- Golden Shores
- Bougainvilla Drive area
- South Ocean Drive side streets
Service Area – Cities Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Our crews also serve homeowners just outside the town limits. We routinely work in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Plantation, FL, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, and Margate, FL. If your home is close to that boundary and you’re not sure we cover it, call us.
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, nearly every structural, plumbing, electrical, or roofing job in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea requires a permit, and many also require a flood elevation compliance review. We handle permits as part of the job. Call (754) 354-7423 if you want to know whether a specific project triggers extra reviews.
Permit review adds time here compared to inland cities. A bathroom usually runs two to three weeks of construction once permits clear. Whole-home renovations with elevation work often run three to six months. You get a written schedule before we start and photo updates as the job progresses.
Most of what we do in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is on 1950s to 1970s cottages. We’re used to the framing, the terrazzo floors, and the surprises. If you want a free estimate on an older home, call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll walk the property with you.
Call Sawyer Remodeling at (754) 354-7423 to schedule your free estimate in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. You’ll get a written line-item price before any work begins, live arrival tracking, and photo updates through the whole job. Luca Romano runs our Fort Lauderdale-area crews under the Relay Visibility Guarantee: a live arrival time, photo updates before and after, and a written price before a single tool is picked up.
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
"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.
