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A full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $14,000 and $45,000 in 2026, with most homeowners spending around $22,000 to $28,000 for a mid-range project. Small galley kitchens can run as low as $9,000, while high-end remodels with custom cabinetry, stone counters, and structural changes push past $45,000. These numbers reflect the Fort Lauderdale market specifically: coastal humidity, aging 1950s-to-1980s housing stock, and local permitting requirements all shape what you’ll actually pay.
Before you start comparing quotes, know this: the biggest cost drivers are cabinets, countertops, and labor, in that order. If you want a real number for your kitchen, call us at (754) 354-3720 for a written estimate. Not a verbal ballpark. A written price, delivered before any work starts.
Kitchen Remodel Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what a Fort Lauderdale kitchen remodel actually costs, line by line. These ranges come from real projects in neighborhoods like Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, Sailboat Bend, and Rio Vista over the past 18 months.
| Line Item | Typical Range (Fort Lauderdale) |
|---|---|
| Cabinetry (stock to semi-custom) | $4,000 – $13,000 installed |
| Countertops (quartz, granite, or solid surface) | $2,000 – $6,500 installed |
| Backsplash installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Kitchen island (new or expanded) | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Flooring (tile, LVP, or hardwood) | $1,800 – $5,500 |
| Plumbing fixture updates (sink, faucet, lines) | $900 – $3,200 |
| Electrical (lighting, outlets, appliance circuits) | $1,200 – $4,000 |
| Appliance installation (if not including appliance cost) | $600 – $2,000 |
| Demolition and debris removal | $800 – $2,500 |
| Permits and inspections (Fort Lauderdale) | $400 – $1,800 |
| Total project range | $14,000 – $45,000 |
What moves a project from the low end to the high end? Cabinet choice is the single biggest swing. A KraftMaid or Wellborn line with soft-close hinges and dovetail drawers will push you toward $10,000 and up. Box-store flat-pack cabinets installed quickly can land closer to $4,000. Countertops are next: Cambria quartz runs more than a standard granite slab, and Silestone or Caesarstone both carry premium pricing per square foot. Beyond materials, layout changes add cost. Moving a sink or range requires rerouting plumbing and gas lines, which in a Fort Lauderdale home built on a concrete slab often means cutting into the slab.
One more cost people forget: moisture remediation. Kitchens in older Fort Lauderdale homes, especially those within a mile or two of the Intracoastal, frequently hide water damage behind old cabinets and under tile. If we open a wall and find rot, that’s a change order. We put every contingency in writing before we touch it, and you approve the number before we proceed. No surprise invoices, ever.
What Affects Kitchen Remodel Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
You can’t get an honest kitchen remodel price without understanding what moves it. Here’s what we see on the ground in Fort Lauderdale, project after project:
- Age and condition of the home. Homes in neighborhoods like Lake Ridge and Croissant Park were built between 1950 and 1980. Old wiring, cast-iron drain lines, and uneven slab floors are common. Upgrading to current code adds real cost, but skipping it creates a bigger problem later.
- Proximity to salt water. The closer you are to the Intracoastal or the beach, the harder coastal air works on metal fixtures, hinges, and hardware. We recommend marine-grade or high-corrosion-resistant finishes in homes east of US-1, and those cost 10 – 15% more than standard finishes.
- Scope: cosmetic refresh vs. full gut. Replacing countertops, backsplash, and refacing cabinets might run $9,000 – $18,000. Tearing out walls, moving plumbing, and installing new everything? That’s the $30,000+ territory.
- Cabinet quality and customization. Stock cabinets from a big-box store cost the least. Semi-custom from KraftMaid or Wellborn adds 30 – 60% to the cabinet line. Fully custom, built for a specific wall, can double it.
- Countertop material. Laminate starts around $1,500 installed. Granite and quartz run $2,000 – $6,500 depending on slab thickness, edge profile, and square footage. Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone all offer Fort Lauderdale homeowners solid options, but the price per square foot varies meaningfully.
- Permit realities in Fort Lauderdale. The city’s building department requires permits for any work that alters plumbing, electrical, or load-bearing walls. Permit costs range from $400 to $1,800 depending on the scope. We handle permits for you, and they’re listed as a line item on every written estimate.
One factor that does not affect your price: who shows up at the door. At Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, you get a background-checked, uniformed technician whose name and photo are sent to you before the visit. That’s the Threshold Standard, and it’s part of every project we do. You’ll never pay more because we held ourselves to a higher standard of who enters your home.
Small Kitchen Remodel vs. Full Kitchen Remodel: Fort Lauderdale Costs
The size of your kitchen matters more than almost anything else. Here’s how the numbers break down in Fort Lauderdale specifically:
- Small kitchen remodel (under 120 square feet): $9,000 – $20,000. Think condo kitchens in buildings like Las Olas River House or older units in neighborhoods like Poinsettia Heights. This covers new cabinets, counters, a simple backsplash, and cosmetic updates without moving walls or plumbing.
- Mid-size kitchen remodel (120 – 200 square feet): $18,000 – $32,000. This is your typical single-family home kitchen in areas like Shady Banks or Riverside Park. You’ll get new cabinetry, upgraded counters, flooring, lighting, and maybe a modest island.
- Full luxury kitchen remodel (200+ square feet or structural changes): $35,000 – $45,000 and up. Homes in Rio Vista or along the canals in Harbor Beach often need seismic-level planning, custom millwork, and premium surfaces from brands like Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone.
A cabinet installation alone in Fort Lauderdale runs $4,000 – $13,000. Countertop installation runs $2,000 – $6,500. A backsplash runs $800 – $2,500. If you’re just looking to refresh rather than gut, those are your numbers. A kitchen island installation runs $3,000 – $10,000 depending on whether you’re adding plumbing, electrical, and a cooktop or just putting in a prep surface.
For a deeper dive on what a Kitchen Remodel in Fort Lauderdale project actually involves, that page walks through our process step by step.
How to Save on Kitchen Remodel in Fort Lauderdale
Saving money on a kitchen remodel isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about making choices that give you durability without paying for things that don’t matter. Here’s what actually works in Fort Lauderdale:
- Keep the footprint. Don’t move the sink, don’t move the range. Every wall you open, every drain line you relocate, every slab cut adds thousands. Layout preservation is the single biggest money saver we see.
- Reface instead of replace. If cabinet boxes are solid, refacing and new doors cost roughly 40 – 50% less than full replacement.
- Choose mid-range quartz over exotic stone. A standard Cambria or Silestone slab performs beautifully in Florida humidity and costs less than imported marble or quartzite, which also require more maintenance.
- Time your project. Fort Lauderdale’s slow season for contractors runs roughly August through October, when humidity peaks and many homeowners wait. You won’t always get a discount, but scheduling is easier and crews move faster.
- Buy fixtures once. Kohler, Moen, Toto, and Grohe all make fixtures that hold up in coastal air. A cheap faucet from a big-box store will fail faster in Fort Lauderdale’s salt-tinged humidity, and then you’re paying for a second visit.
The most reliable way to save: get a written price before anyone starts swinging a hammer. Call (754) 354-3720 and ask for a free estimate. It’s not a rough verbal number. It’s a written price, broken down line by line, delivered before any work begins. That’s how we operate at Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, and it’s how you avoid the “surprise invoice” that wrecks so many remodel budgets.
Fort Lauderdale Kitchen Remodel Permits: What You Need to Know
Fort Lauderdale’s building department is specific about what requires a permit, and if you skip it, the consequences are not abstract. Unpermitted work can complicate a future home sale, and the city has fined homeowners for discovering unpermitted electrical or plumbing changes during inspections.
Here’s what triggers a permit in Fort Lauderdale for kitchen work:
- Any electrical change: New circuits, moving outlets, installing dedicated lines for appliances. Even swapping a light fixture technically requires a permit if you’re altering the wiring.
- Any plumbing change: Moving a sink, relocating drain lines, adding a pot filler, running gas to a new range location.
- Structural work: Removing or altering any wall that bears load, enlarging a window opening, or changing the roofline for a vent hood.
- Water heater or major appliance swaps in some cases, depending on whether gas lines or exhaust venting are involved.
Cosmetic updates, like painting, new cabinet doors on existing boxes, or replacing a faucet without moving supply lines, typically don’t require permits. But if you’re not sure, ask. We pull permits as part of every project where they’re required, and we’re familiar with Fort Lauderdale’s review timelines, which can stretch from a few days to several weeks depending on the project scope and the current volume at the building department.
Permit costs in Fort Lauderdale are generally calculated on a valuation basis, meaning the projected cost of the work itself. A $25,000 kitchen remodel might carry $400 – $800 in permit fees. A $45,000 remodel with significant electrical and plumbing work might run $1,200 – $1,800. We list this as a separate line item on every written estimate so you see exactly what you’re paying the city versus paying us.
What Our Fort Lauderdale Kitchen Remodel Clients Actually Choose
When homeowners ask me what most people in Fort Lauderdale actually choose, I tell them this: the majority land somewhere in the $22,000 – $28,000 range. Here’s what that typically looks like in real terms:
- Cabinets: Semi-custom shaker-style from KraftMaid or Wellborn, soft-close doors and drawers, full-overlay construction. Runs $7,000 – $9,000 installed.
- Counters: Quartz from Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone, standard 3cm thickness, simple eased edge. Runs $3,500 – $5,000 installed.
- Backsplash: Subway tile or a simple glass mosaic, $1,200 – $1,800.
- Flooring: Porcelain tile or luxury vinyl plank rated for high-traffic, moisture-resistant. $2,000 – $4,000.
- Plumbing and electrical updates: New sink, faucet from Moen or Grohe, updated lighting, dedicated appliance circuits. $2,000 – $4,500 combined.
- Labor, demo, permits, debris removal: $6,000 – $8,000.
That’s a kitchen that looks completely different, functions better, and holds up to Fort Lauderdale’s humidity and salt air. It’s not the cheapest option, and it’s not the most expensive. It’s the smart middle.
If you’re still in the research phase, our home page lays out the full scope of what we do and how the Threshold Standard works.
Why Kitchen Remodel Costs Are Different in Fort Lauderdale Than Elsewhere in Florida
Fort Lauderdale is not Orlando, and it’s not Tampa. Some real differences affect your bottom line:
- Salt air corrosion. Homes east of Federal Highway deal with salt-laden humidity year-round. We use corrosion-resistant hardware, marine-grade finishes on metal components, and caulks and sealants formulated for coastal environments. These materials cost more, and they’re worth it.
- Older housing stock. Fort Lauderdale’s mid-century neighborhoods, especially areas developed in the 1950s and 1960s, often have undersized electrical panels, original cast-iron plumbing, and slab floors that shift. Many kitchen remodels require a panel upgrade (typically $1,500 – $3,500) or drain line replacement before we can even start.
- Hurricane-related building standards. If your kitchen remodel touches exterior walls or windows, you may need to bring them up to current Miami-Dade or Broward County hurricane code. This matters most when we’re enlarging a window opening or adding exterior ventilation.
- Labor costs. South Florida skilled trades are in high demand, and Fort Lauderdale sits in one of the more expensive labor markets in the state. You’ll pay more for experienced crews here than you would in Jacksonville or even Miami’s western suburbs.
- Permit processing time. Fort Lauderdale’s building department has improved in recent years, but plan review for a complex remodel can still take three to six weeks. If you’re on a deadline, we factor that timeline in from the start.
FAQs – Kitchen Remodel Cost in Fort Lauderdale
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale costs $14,000 – $45,000 for a typical project in 2026. Most homeowners spend between $22,000 and $28,000 for a mid-range remodel with semi-custom cabinets and quartz counters. Call (754) 354-3720 for a written estimate specific to your kitchen.
Is it cheaper to remodel a small kitchen?
Yes. A small kitchen remodel (under 120 square feet) in Fort Lauderdale runs $9,000 – $20,000. The savings come from fewer cabinets, less countertop square footage, less flooring, and often no structural changes. You’re still getting the same materials and the same crew standards; you’re just working with less space.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Fort Lauderdale?
A typical Fort Lauderdale kitchen remodel takes 3 – 8 weeks from demolition to final inspection. Cabinets have the longest lead time (3 – 6 weeks from order to delivery), and permit review can add 1 – 4 weeks before work starts. We give you a written timeline with your written price, so there are no surprises on schedule either.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, if the work involves electrical, plumbing, or structural changes. Permit fees typically run $400 – $1,800 depending on the valuation of the work. Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale pulls all required permits as part of your project, and the cost is shown as a line item on your written estimate before we begin.
What’s the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel?
Cabinets. In Fort Lauderdale, cabinetry accounts for roughly 30 – 40% of the total project cost, ranging from $4,000 – $9,000 for mid-range options and $9,000 – $13,000 for premium lines from KraftMaid or Wellborn. After cabinets, countertops are the next biggest line item.
Can you give me a kitchen remodel estimate over the phone?
We can give you a rough range over the phone, but we won’t give you a final price. That requires seeing the kitchen, measuring, and understanding the scope. What we will do is schedule a free in-home estimate, and then deliver a written price before any work starts. Call (754) 354-3720 to schedule yours.
Get a Written Kitchen Remodel Price
You shouldn’t have to gamble on what a kitchen remodel costs in Fort Lauderdale. You should know the number, in writing, before you commit to anything. That’s the entire point of how we work.
Call (754) 354-3720 and you’ll get a live person, 24/7, no phone tree, no voicemail. We’ll schedule a free estimate, and when we show up, the technician at your door will match the name and photo we sent you in advance. That’s the Threshold Standard. Then you’ll get your written price, broken down by line item, with clear terms on what you’re paying. If the work is done and something isn’t right, our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers it. We fix it, free, within a year of completion.
Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale has been serving this community since 2004, led by Isaac Pruett. We’ve remodeled kitchens in every corner of Fort Lauderdale, from Victoria Park to Rio Vista to Sailboat Bend. We know what these homes need. We know what the city requires. And we’ll put all of it in writing before a single tool comes off the truck.
Your kitchen is worth a real number. Get yours today. Call (754) 354-3720.
Pricing reflects the Fort Lauderdale market as of 2026. Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale offers free estimates – call (754) 354-3720. Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2004.
What Our Customers Say
"Kitchen remodel with new cabinets, quartz counters, and a tile backsplash. Crew had ID and were background checked. Kept the work area clean and sealed off dust from the rest of the house."
- Janice D."Good work on the hall bath. They found a rotted subfloor, which added cost, but showed me photos and a clear price first."
- Neil P."Bathroom gut job. Replaced the old tub with a walk-in shower and added a niche. Waterproofing was done properly with a flood test before tile."
- Greg L.
