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Fast, Reliable General Contractor Across Lauderdale Lakes
If you own a home or condo in Lauderdale Lakes, you already know what the humidity does to a building over 40 or 50 years. Stucco bubbles. Windows leak. Walls hold moisture long after the rain stops. Our General Contractor team works across Lauderdale Lakes every week, and we schedule most estimates within a few days of your call. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, no verbal guesses that grow later. Call (754) 354-3720 to book your free estimate.
Why Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale Is Lauderdale Lakes’s Preferred General Contractor Company
Lauderdale Lakes is dense with concrete-block construction from the 1960s through the 1980s. That’s a specific kind of building: load-bearing block, stucco skins, flat or low-slope roofs, and wiring that predates modern code by decades. Most remodelers work the same way here as they do in newer suburbs. We don’t. Every Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale project starts with a structural and moisture review, because we know what’s behind those walls before we open them. Isaac Pruett, who leads our team, has walked enough Lauderdale Lakes remodels to know a bubbling patch of stucco isn’t cosmetic. It’s a sign the block behind it has been holding water. Homeowners here tell us the same thing in reviews: the crew showed up on time, the price didn’t move, and the inspector signed off without drama. That’s the standard we hold across Lauderdale Lakes.
Styles & brands we work with
Remodeling Contractor in Lauderdale Lakes
A Remodeling Contractor in Lauderdale Lakes does more than swap finishes. On older concrete-block homes, the job often starts with what’s hidden: undersized wiring, corroded boxes, failed waterproofing, and block walls that have absorbed moisture for decades. A kitchen or bath remodel here typically runs $14,000 – $45,000 for a full kitchen and $9,000 – $28,000 for a full bathroom, depending on whether we’re opening walls, moving plumbing, or repairing structural block. Before any tool is unpacked, you get a written scope and a written price. No surprises, no handshake numbers.
Older-Home Openings
Opening a 1970s Lauderdale Lakes wall usually reveals something. We plan for that with written allowances in your contract, not vague promises. When we find rusted rebar or spalling concrete behind the stucco, we stop, document it, price it, and get your written sign-off before proceeding. You never learn about a problem from the final invoice.
Condo Unit Work
Many Lauderdale Lakes condo boards require written approval before any structural or plumbing work begins. We handle that paperwork as part of the job. The association gets a clear scope of work, our license and insurance certificates, and a schedule. Starting without that sign-off can trigger fines and stop-work orders, so we don’t start until it’s approved.
Licensed General Contractor in Lauderdale Lakes
A Licensed General Contractor in Lauderdale Lakes carries the permit, coordinates the inspections, and answers for the final work. When you’re dealing with a 1960s concrete-block building, that matters more than in a newer wood-frame house. The city inspector checks specific things when a wall comes open: rusted rebar, spalled concrete, undersized or aluminum wiring, GFCI protection, and the waterproofing detail at the base of the wall. We walk the inspection with you or handle it entirely, and we don’t close a wall until the inspector signs off. Roof replacements in Lauderdale Lakes run $8,000 – $20,000, and impact window installations run $8,000 – $25,000 depending on opening count and product line.
Written Change Orders
A change order isn’t a bad thing. It’s a written description of new work, the reason it’s needed, a firm price, and your signature before we proceed. On a Lauderdale Lakes remodel, a change order often follows a wall opening: new rough-in, rebar repair, waterproofing membrane. You approve every line before we buy materials or move a single block.
Inspections and Sign-Offs
The inspector checks structural load, electrical grounding, plumbing venting, and moisture control. We schedule the rough-in inspection, meet the inspector at the property, and walk every item until it passes. Then we close the wall. Then the finish work starts. That order never changes.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lauderdale Lakes
We specify and install brands that hold up in a humid, salt-adjacent climate. For roofing on Lauderdale Lakes homes and condo buildings, we regularly use GAF and CertainTeed systems, both rated for South Florida wind and moisture. For surfaces and fixtures inside, we pull from lines like Kohler, Cambria, and Moen. We don’t stock parts in a Lauderdale Lakes warehouse, but our supply chain through the Threshold Group gets materials to South Florida crews quickly, usually within days, so a kitchen or bath remodel doesn’t stall waiting on a faucet or a sheet of quartz. You get professional-grade product, not whatever’s on the shelf at the closest big-box store.
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AfterCommon General Contractor Problems We See in Lauderdale Lakes Homes
- Bubbling stucco that hides block damage: Lauderdale Lakes’ high water table pushes moisture up through slabs and into block walls. By the time the stucco bubbles, the rebar behind it may already be rusted. Surface patching just traps the water inside. We open the wall, repair the block and steel, then waterproof before re-stucco.
- Undersized or aluminum wiring in 1960s – 1980s homes: Many original panels and circuits can’t carry a modern kitchen or bath load. A contractor who skips the electrical inspection and closes the wall leaves a fault waiting. We pull the permit, upgrade the rough-in, and get the sign-off before drywall returns.
- Condo board approval delays: Some Lauderdale Lakes associations need 30 days or more to review a scope of work. Contractors unfamiliar with the boards blow past that and get fined. We submit early, follow up in person, and build the approval timeline into your schedule.
- Window leaks that keep coming back: Leaking windows on concrete-block buildings are usually a flashing or seal detail failure, not the window itself. Replacing the window without repairing the opening means the leak returns. We fix the opening, then install the new unit, whether it’s impact-rated or standard.
Pricing for General Contractor in Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Here’s what you can expect for common Lauderdale Lakes projects:
| Project | Typical Range in Lauderdale Lakes |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
What moves a price in Lauderdale Lakes: whether we’re working on a ground-floor unit or a second-story condo, the condition of the block behind the stucco, and whether the electrical panel can handle the upgrade without full replacement. Every estimate is line-itemed and written. If the inspector finds something we didn’t plan for, you get a written change order with a fixed price before we continue. Call (754) 354-3720 for your free estimate, and we’ll walk the property with you and put everything in writing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderdale Lakes
Our crews work throughout the surrounding area, including Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Davie, and Sunrise. If you’re a few minutes outside Lauderdale Lakes, we can still get the same written-price process and licensed crew to your door. Call (754) 354-3720 and tell us where you are. We’ll confirm coverage and schedule the estimate.
Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale Lakes 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 General Contractor in Lauderdale Lakes
The inspector checks rusted rebar, spalled concrete, undersized or aluminum wiring, GFCI protection near water, plumbing venting, and the waterproofing detail at the base of the wall. On a concrete-block home, the structural review is the big one. If the block has been holding moisture and the steel inside is compromised, the inspector will flag it before the wall can be closed. We meet the inspector on site, address every item, and don’t close anything until it’s signed off. Call (754) 354-3720 to talk through what your specific building might trigger.
We stop, document it, write a change order with a fixed price, and get your written approval before continuing. The contract includes allowances for exactly this, because older Lauderdale Lakes homes hide moisture behind stucco. You see the price before we do the work, not after. If you want to pause and think, we’ll secure the site and wait for your call.
Often yes. Condo associations in Lauderdale Lakes frequently require written approval before any structural or exterior work begins, and the city may require a permit depending on the scope. We submit the application, the scope, and our license and insurance to the board before we start. Skipping that step can trigger fines and stop-work orders, so we handle it up front. Call (754) 354-3720 and we’ll check your building’s requirements before you commit to anything.
A change order is new work, discovered after the walls open, with a written price and your signature before we proceed. A punch list is the final walk-through items, like a scratched switch plate or a door that needs adjusting. Neither should be a surprise. We price change orders in writing, and we finish punch lists before final payment. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers us for a year after completion: if the work isn’t right, we make it right at no cost.
Because Lauderdale Lakes’ high water table and aging concrete-block construction mean hidden moisture is common. When we open a wall, we often find spalling behind the stucco or rusted rebar that needs repair before new finishes go in. Building an allowance into the quote means you’re not surprised by a change order later. You’ll see the line item, understand the range, and approve any actual spend in writing before we touch it. Call (754) 354-3720 for an exact quote on your specific home.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Lauderdale Lakes with written prices, licensed crews, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise.
