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Cambridge Pavers Kitchen Remodeling: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
A full Cambridge Pavers kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $14,000 to $45,000 installed, with most projects landing between $18,000 and $28,000 depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether we’re moving plumbing or gas lines. We stock Cambridge Pavers-compatible materials and coordinate everything from tear-out to final walkthrough, usually within 6 to 10 weeks depending on scope. Most owners call us after a countertop cracks, a paver backsplash starts separating from the wall, or the previous remodel was done so poorly that cabinets are pulling away from studs.
What separates a Cambridge Pavers kitchen from the rest is the hard surface integration. Pavers aren’t just for driveways and patios in South Florida. We see them used as statement backsplashes, island bases, and even flooring transitions in higher-end Fort Lauderdale homes. When that paver work fails, it’s rarely the paver itself. It’s the substrate behind it, the mortar bond, or the edge detailing that was never done right in the first place.
Which Cambridge Pavers Models This Applies To
Cambridge Pavers manufactures a broad product line, but for kitchen applications in Fort Lauderdale, we work primarily with their Ledgestone and Pavingstone series. Ledgestone comes in 6-inch and 8-inch heights with a split-face texture that’s common for kitchen backsplashes and accent walls. Pavingstone series pavers, typically 60mm to 80mm thick, show up as kitchen floor accents, island bases, and occasionally as full kitchen flooring in coastal-style homes.
Here’s the compatibility gotcha most people miss: Cambridge pavers are not interchangeable between interior and exterior applications without specific prep. Exterior-rated pavers used indoors often carry efflorescence, that white chalky residue you might have already noticed. We spec the correct paver formulation for kitchen use, which means pulling from Cambridge’s interior-safe product lines or applying a proper sealer and substrate barrier for exterior-spec pavers being used indoors. If you’re matching existing paver work, check the back of a loose paver for the series stamp. If there’s no stamp, take a photo and measure the thickness, that’s usually enough for us to identify it.
We’re an independent service provider and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge Pavers. We recommend OEM pavers for any visible surface where color match matters. For hidden structural pieces, quality aftermarket equivalents from local Fort Lauderdale suppliers work fine and usually save 15 to 20 percent. We’re also familiar with KraftMaid, Cambria, and Silestone product lines, so if your kitchen blends multiple materials, we can source everything through one project plan.
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Signs Your Cambridge Pavers Kitchen Remodeling Is Failing
- Hollow-sounding pavers or tiles: Tap lightly with a wooden spoon handle. A hollow thud means the mortar bed has let go from the substrate. This is early-stage failure and usually gets worse fast in Florida humidity.
- Cracking along grout lines or paver edges: Hairline cracks that follow a straight line often indicate movement in the wall behind the paver, not a bad paver. The fix requires removing the affected section and addressing the substrate first.
- Efflorescence or white staining: That chalky white powder is salt wicking through the paver from moisture behind it. It tells us water is getting where it shouldn’t be, usually through a failed seal or missing moisture barrier.
- Pavers pulling away from the wall or bulging: If the backsplash or island face looks like it’s pushing outward, do not wait. This is a bond failure that can result in pavers falling, and a falling stone paver is a serious hazard, especially with kids or pets in the kitchen.
- Uneven countertops around paver inserts: If your countertop has settled or shifted around a paver feature, the subfloor or cabinet base underneath is moving. That’s structural, not cosmetic.
We also want to flag one often-overlooked sign in Fort Lauderdale specifically: corrosion on cabinet hinges or drawer slides near paver work. Salt air accelerates metal failure, and if the previous remodel didn’t use stainless or coated hardware, you’ll see rust within a few years. We spec coastal-rated hardware as standard because we’ve seen what standard hardware does two blocks off the Intracoastal.
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For Fort Lauderdale homeowners, here’s what you should expect in real dollar figures before you call anyone:
- Full kitchen remodel with paver features: $14,000 – $45,000
- Small or galley kitchen remodel: $9,000 – $20,000
- Paver backsplash replacement only: $800 – $2,500
- Kitchen island with paver base: $3,000 – $10,000
- Countertop replacement where pavers meet: $2,000 – $6,500
Every line-item price we write includes the material, labor, debris removal, and any needed substrate repair. We don’t quote you a number and then come back later with a change order. When we write a price, that’s the price. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the full remodel for a year from the completion date, in writing, with the coverage terms stated plainly. If something isn’t right, we come back and make it right at no charge. No dispute process, no conditions.
DIY or Call Us?
You can absolutely handle a few things yourself. Clean the paver surface with a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Apply a quality penetrating sealer if the existing sealer has worn off. Tighten loose cabinet hardware. Check for soft or spongy spots in the subfloor by walking the perimeter of the kitchen. That’s all reasonable homeowner work.
What you should not do is attempt to remove or re-set pavers yourself, especially on a backsplash or island face. Stone pavers are heavy, and a falling paver can cause serious injury. Working overhead with mortar and grout requires proper bracing and curing time that most DIY setups can’t accommodate. And if the failure is behind the paver, you might open up the wall and find a bigger problem than you expected, water damage, rotted studs, termite activity. We tell you what we found, what it takes to fix it, and what it will cost before we touch a thing. If you’re unsure whether the issue is cosmetic or structural, call us at (754) 354-3720 and one of our techs will help you figure out what you’re actually looking at.
FAQs
With proper installation, sealer reapplication every 3 to 5 years, and moisture management behind the wall, a Cambridge Pavers backsplash should last 20 to 30 years in Fort Lauderdale’s climate. Failure almost always traces back to the substrate or bond, not the paver itself. Call (754) 354-3720 for an assessment if you’re seeing early cracking or hollow spots.
Yes, in most cases we can remove and replace only the affected section if the failure is localized and we can source a close-enough color match. If the substrate behind the section has rotted or shifted, the repair area expands. We’ll show you exactly what we found and give you a written price either way.
Most full kitchen remodels in Fort Lauderdale take 6 to 10 weeks from demo to final clean. Smaller paver-specific repairs, like backsplash or island face work, usually take 2 to 5 days. The biggest variables are countertop fabrication lead times and any surprises we find behind the drywall.
We source and supply all materials, including Cambridge Pavers inventory, through our local Fort Lauderdale supplier network. We can typically have the right pavers on-site within 5 to 7 business days of contract signing. You don’t need to order anything. For an exact material and labor number on your paver repair or full remodel, call (754) 354-3720 for a free estimate.
Ready to get the number? Call us at (754) 354-3720. Isaac Pruett and our Fort Lauderdale team will schedule a free estimate, walk through what we found, and give you a written price before any work begins.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner, Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale at Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
