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A full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $14,000-$45,000, with most projects taking 8-14 weeks from signed contract to final walkthrough. The calendar is usually set by cabinet and specialty material lead times, not crew availability. If you’re in Las Olas Isles, Seven Isles, Rio Vista, or anywhere along the canal network, call (754) 714-6540 to schedule your free estimate. Our Miami office coordinates dispatch and scheduling for Fort Lauderdale crews, and we carry the written price discipline that has kept 4,000-plus projects within a few percent of the agreed number since 2007.
Why Rowan Construction Group Pompano Beach Is Fort Lauderdale’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
We’ve worked the finger-island streets of Fort Lauderdale long enough to know that a kitchen remodel here is not the same job as one in Orlando or Tampa. The combination of 60- to 70-year-old concrete block construction, dredge-fill settlement, and Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone designation means the details matter in ways that inland Florida simply doesn’t replicate.
Our Fort Lauderdale customers leave reviews that mention the same things: the photo record they received at every visit, the written scope that matched the final invoice, and the crew that showed up uniformed and background-checked. We’re not chasing stars; we’re chasing the documented record that a homeowner in Victoria Park or Coral Ridge can verify against their own project file.
Response time to Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods is typically same-week for initial consultation, with written quotes delivered within 72 hours of site visit. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, that quote is a flat price with a written scope and written warranty - “call for a quote” is not an option here.
The local knowledge that matters most: we know which Fort Lauderdale projects trigger marine-grade fastener specs, when a window pass-through becomes an HVHZ impact-rated glazing detail, and how to read a 1960s CBS wall for salt-air spalling before we hang a single cabinet.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Fort Lauderdale
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale means gutting to the block, roughing in new plumbing and electrical, and rebuilding with materials that survive salt air and pass HVHZ inspection. In canal-front neighborhoods like Rio Vista, we regularly find spalled rebar behind old cabinets and out-of-level subfloors from dredge-fill settlement. We fix the structure before we hang the millwork. The price is fixed in writing before we order - typically $14,000-$45,000 for a full Fort Lauderdale kitchen, with lead times for custom cabinetry and architectural glass setting the calendar, not our crew speed.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Fort Lauderdale’s 1950s-70s CBS homes were built for a different kitchen culture - compact galleys, closed-off from living space, with load-bearing walls that now block the open plans buyers want. Our design process maps structural reality against layout goals: which walls carry roof load, where the sewer stack runs, how to relocate a gas line in a slab-on-grade house. We produce dimensioned drawings, material allowances, and a fixed-price contract before any order is placed. For finger-island homes, we also flag where exterior-wall modifications trigger marine-permit or HVHZ glazing requirements that add time but not mystery.
Quartz & Granite Countertops
We template, fabricate, and install Cambria and Caesarstone quartz and natural granite for Fort Lauderdale kitchens. In this market, we specify marine-grade adhesives and corrosion-resistant fasteners that won’t fail where salt air penetrates window seals and AC gaps. Countertop installation runs $2,000-$6,500 depending on slab size, edge detail, and cutouts. Seams in quartz are bonded with color-matched adhesive; natural granite requires more frequent sealing in humid coastal kitchens. We show you full slabs at selection, not sample chips, so the veining you approve is the veining you receive.
Cabinets & Countertops
Our cabinet work centers on KraftMaid and Wellborn box lines, with custom millwork available for Fort Lauderdale’s architect-designed renovations. A typical cabinet installation runs $4,000-$13,000. We measure with laser levels after any self-leveling underlayment has cured - critical on dredge-fill subfloors where cabinets set directly on the slab rack within a season. Hinges and slides are specified for coastal corrosion resistance, not standard inland grades. The eight-week lead time for custom painted finishes is locked into the written schedule before we collect the deposit.
Backsplash
Backsplash installation in Fort Lauderdale kitchens runs $800-$2,500, from subway tile to full-slab quartzite behind the range. We waterproof cement-board substrates to TCNA standards, critical in a climate where exterior walls breathe humidity and kitchen exhaust runs year-round. Glass mosaics and metallic finishes are popular in Las Olas Isles renovations; we stock local material for faster turnaround on standard patterns.
Tile & Flooring
Fort Lauderdale kitchens need flooring that handles humidity, salt air, and the occasional canal-front flood event. We install porcelain plank, large-format tile, and engineered options over self-leveling underlayment where the slab has settled. Subfloor prep is not optional here. We document the flatness tolerance in the photo record before tile goes down.
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.
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We source across fifty-plus vetted brands, and for Fort Lauderdale kitchens we lean toward lines with coastal warranties and corrosion-resistant hardware specs. KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets come with finishes tested for humidity cycling. Cambria and Caesarstone quartz carry residential warranties that don’t void in South Florida’s climate zone. Kohler and Toto fixtures are specified with marine-grade valve cartridges. We don’t list brands to impress; we name them so the written quote contains real part numbers and real prices, not inflated allowances. Local material availability means faster replacement if a slab cracks in transit or a cabinet arrives with a finish flaw - another reason we keep the photo record standard, not optional.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Fort Lauderdale Homes
- Spalled rebar in CBS block walls behind existing cabinets. Decades of salt-air penetration through window and vent openings corrodes the steel reinforcement in 1950s-70s concrete block. We sister or rebuild the wall before hanging new cabinetry, and we document the condition with photos before and after.
- Out-of-level subfloors from dredge-fill settlement on finger-island lots. The original slab was poured over uncompacted fill; sixty years later, cabinets set directly on that surface rack, doors swing open, and countertops read out of plane. We pour self-leveling underlayment to 1/8-inch tolerance before installation begins.
- Standard millwork and fasteners specified for inland climates. Non-coated steel hinges, standard screws, and non-impact glazing corrode or fail inspection under HVHZ and salt-air exposure. We specify coastal-grade hardware and document the spec in the written scope.
- Long-lead items ordered before the written scope and allowances are locked. Custom cabinetry and architectural glass with eight- to twelve-week lead times get ordered against a fixed contract, not a verbal plan. A mid-job change order on a long-lead item blows both schedule and price, which is why no work proceeds on a change until the change order is signed.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Here are the numbers we put in writing before any work starts. These are Fort Lauderdale market ranges based on 2024-2025 project data from our own jobs, not national aggregates.
| Service | Price Range in Fort Lauderdale |
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| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 - $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 - $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 - $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 - $6,500 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 - $2,500 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 - $10,000 |
What moves the number: structural repairs to CBS block or rebar, self-leveling underlayment on settled slabs, HVHZ impact-rated glazing where the kitchen opens to an exterior wall, and the material grade of cabinetry and countertops. A Las Olas Isles kitchen with custom millwork, Cambria quartz, and a reconfigured exterior wall runs toward the upper range. A Victoria Park galley refresh with stock cabinets and standard surfaces sits lower. Every quote is flat-priced with a written scope, written warranty, and signed change-order discipline. Call (754) 714-6540 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Our crews work Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding communities including Plantation, Pompano Beach, Coconut Creek, and Margate. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami office, with local crews assigned by project location. The same written-price discipline, documented photo record, and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply across the service area.
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 - Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale
Lead times for custom cabinetry and architectural glass - typically eight to twelve weeks - set the calendar, not labor. Fort Lauderdale’s HVHZ code and salt-air exposure also require marine-grade materials and wind-rated glazing details that inland Florida doesn’t specify, adding procurement time but not delay for delay’s sake. The schedule is fixed in writing before we order. Call (754) 714-6540 to review the timeline for your specific project.
Only if the work touches the seawall, bulkhead, or any structure below the mean high-water line. A pure interior kitchen remodel with no exterior wall modification typically needs only City of Fort Lauderdale building permits. But a window pass-through, exterior door, or any structural work facing the canal can trigger South Florida Water Management District and Army Corps of Engineers review. We identify permit scope during the initial site visit and include filing in the fixed-price contract. Call (754) 714-6540 to confirm what your specific property requires.
We inspect the block for spalled rebar and the slab for level before design is finalized. Where we find corrosion or settlement, we sister walls and pour self-leveling underlayment as prep work, documented in the photo record. Cabinetry is hung only after the substrate meets tolerance. This is standard process on our Fort Lauderdale jobs, not a change-order surprise. Call (754) 714-6540 to schedule the site evaluation.
KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Cambria and Caesarstone quartz, Kohler and Toto fixtures, with coastal-grade hardware and marine-rated adhesives specified for salt-air exposure. We use real part numbers in the written quote, not generic allowances. Call (754) 714-6540 to see current stock and lead times.
Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, the price is written before anyone picks up a tool. We deliver a flat-price contract with line-item scope, material allowances, and a written warranty. No change proceeds without a signed change order. Since 2007, this discipline has kept our projects within a few percent of the agreed number across 4,000-plus jobs. Call (754) 714-6540 for your free written estimate.
Ready to see the number in writing? Call (754) 714-6540 to schedule your free Fort Lauderdale kitchen remodeling estimate. Our Kitchen Remodeling team will walk your property, flag the structural and code realities that affect your specific project, and deliver a flat-price quote with a written scope and warranty within 72 hours. The 365-Day Done Right Promise, documented photo record, and Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate are standing offers - no asterisks, no urgency theatre, just the documented record we’ve built since 2007.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2007 under The Haven Standard.