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A full kitchen remodel in Bonita Springs typically runs $14,000 to $45,000, and smaller partial remodels can be done for $9,000 to $20,000. The catch in Bonita Springs is that many homes carry post-Ian baggage: FEMA flags, HOA architectural rules, and concrete-block construction that makes wall removal a structural question, not a style question. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel here between Estero Bay and the Imperial River, call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318. We’re Tom Barrett’s crew, founded in 1998, owner-operated, and we answer our own phone.
We know the difference between a 1998 Bonita Bay condo and a 1978 ranch off Bonita Beach Road, because we’ve worked on both within the same month. That local knowledge changes how we bid, what we flag before the first hammer swings, and how we stage the job so the permit inspector signs off without drama. We serve all four Bonita Springs ZIPs: 34133, 34134, 34135, and 34136.
Key Takeaways
- Full kitchen remodels in Bonita Springs run $14,000-$45,000; small remodels $9,000-$20,000.
- Every scope change arrives as a written change order before work proceeds.
- Permits pulled and inspections signed on every eligible job.
- Backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on every contract.
- Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. Tom’s name, address, and license number are public. Look him up.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Bonita Springs’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers to Bonita Springs. Tom Barrett owns the company, his sons run crews, and somebody with the Barrett name is on-site most days. That matters when you’re spending five figures on a kitchen and you want to know the face behind the quote. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. We’ve been serving local communities for over 29 years, and the way we do business hasn’t changed: every allowance goes on paper, every price change comes in writing, and if it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back. That’s the 90-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s on the contract, not in fine print.
Bonita Springs homeowners tell us the same story over and over: a national company quoted one number on the phone and handed them a different bill at the door. We don’t work that way. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, which is exactly why we pull permits on every eligible job and get the inspection signed before we call the job done. We carry premium brands across every trade we touch, and we stand behind them. You’ll see us at the hardware store on a Saturday, and we want to be able to look you in the eye.
Our scheduling for Bonita Springs is coordinated from our South Florida office, and crews work locally in the area. Calls are answered by a live person 24/7, not a voicemail box, not an out-of-state call center. When you call about your kitchen, you’ll talk to someone who knows what a 34135 canal-front home looks like after Ian.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Bonita Springs
Our Kitchen Remodeling team handles everything from full gut projects to small partial remodels, and the Bonita Springs market has a particular rhythm to it. Here’s what most homeowners call us for first.
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in Bonita Springs means taking the room down to the studs, rethinking layout, and rebuilding with materials that can handle Southwest Florida humidity. We run into three distinct housing eras here: 1970s-to-early-90s CBS ranch homes, mid-90s-to-2000s golf-community builds in places like Pelican Landing and Bonita Bay, and newer post-2002 Florida Building Code construction. Each one needs a different approach to wiring, plumbing, and structural work. We scope it in writing before we touch a single cabinet.
Cabinets & Countertops
Cabinet installation in Bonita Springs runs $4,000 to $13,000, and countertops add $2,000 to $6,500 depending on material and square footage. In the 34135 ZIP, we’re seeing a lot of homes where post-Ian humidity swings delaminated older builder-grade cabinetry. If you’re in a condo with HOA rules, the architectural committee may require a like-for-like replacement scope rather than a full layout change. We help you navigate that paperwork, because it’s part of getting the job done right in this city.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash installation in Bonita Springs runs $800 to $2,500 for a typical kitchen. Tile and flooring decisions here should account for humidity and the flood-risk reality in low-lying neighborhoods near the Imperial River and the canal network. We steer you toward materials that won’t warp or delaminate when the summer air gets thick. You get a written line-item quote, and every change order comes to you on paper before work proceeds.
Kitchen Design & Layout
In Bonita Springs, design questions often start with a practical one: can I move this wall in a CBS home? Many pre-Andrew concrete-block houses have undersized headers and non-continuous load paths that fail current wind code. Removing a wall without a structural check is how a $15,000 remodel becomes a $60,000 rebuild. We bring in the engineer when the scope calls for it, and we don’t guess. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, so we put everything on paper before the first nail moves.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Bonita Springs
We install materials you can look up, not mystery brands off a van. Kitchens in Bonita Springs get KraftMaid and Cambria. Hardscape work gets Belgard and Techo-Bloc. Roofs get GAF and CertainTeed. Windows get Andersen and Marvin. That matters in this market, because after Ian, people learned the difference between a brand with a warranty and a brand with a phone number that no longer works. When you’re in a Pelican Landing kitchen with a Cambria quartz island, you can call Cambria. When you’re in a mystery-brand kitchen, you can call whoever sold it to you and hope.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Bonita Springs Homes
- FEMA 50% substantial-damage flags. In ZIP 34135, many hurricane-Ian-damaged canal-front homes that look repairable are being flagged by Lee County assessors as exceeding the 50% substantial-damage threshold. Homeowners get told they need a full elevation-compliant rebuild on raised stem walls or pilings instead of a simple kitchen remodel. If your home was flagged, even cosmetic work can trigger the full rebuild requirement. We check this before we quote.
- Vague ‘allowances’ clauses in contracts. Post-Ian material shortages in Bonita Springs mean the difference between a $2,000 slab and a $4,000 slab can become a change order dispute if the allowance was never put in writing. We write every allowance down, with the dollar figure, before you sign anything.
- HOA architectural committee refusals. Bonita Bay, Pelican Landing, and other master-planned communities have architectural boards that must approve scope. A full gut that changes the kitchen footprint can get denied and force a like-for-like replacement. We help you build a scope the board will actually approve.
- Delaminated older cabinetry from humidity swings. Post-Ian humidity patterns have accelerated delamination in older builder-grade cabinets, especially in canal-adjacent and flood-zone homes. You may be looking at full replacement rather than refacing, and we’ll tell you straight which is worth your money.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Bonita Springs, FL
A full kitchen remodel in Bonita Springs runs $14,000 to $45,000. A small or partial remodel usually lands between $9,000 and $20,000. Cabinet installation is $4,000 to $13,000. Countertops run $2,000 to $6,500. A backsplash runs $800 to $2,500. A kitchen island runs $3,000 to $10,000. The biggest cost drivers here are whether your home was flagged under the FEMA 50% rule, whether your walls are concrete block and need structural work to open up the floor plan, and what your HOA will approve. Get the exact numbers for your job by calling (877) 610-1318. Estimates are free. No trip charge inside the county. And if you already have a written estimate from another contractor, bring it in: we offer a free second opinion on any written estimate.
| Kitchen Remodeling Scope | Bonita Springs Price Range |
|---|---|
| Full 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 |
We also offer a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount, and $40 off any repair over $200. Those are standing offers, not promotions that expire when the month does.
We Also Serve Cities Near Bonita Springs
Our Kitchen Remodeling in Bonita Springs service area extends into the surrounding communities. We regularly work in Estero, Naples Park, Pelican Bay, and San Carlos Park. If you’re a few minutes outside Bonita Springs and planning a kitchen remodel, call (877) 610-1318 and talk to us about your scope.
Serving Bonita Springs, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Bonita Springs 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 Bonita Springs
You find out by checking your property’s FEMA substantial-damage status with Lee County before you start any work. In ZIP 34135, many Ian-damaged canal-front homes have already been flagged by county assessors as exceeding the 50% threshold, which converts a simple kitchen remodel into a full code-upgrade rebuild on raised stem walls or pilings. If your home looks repairable but carries that flag, even cosmetic kitchen work can trip the requirement. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll help you pull the right records before you spend a dollar on cabinets. Estimates are free.
Cabinet replacement alone typically does not require a building permit in Bonita Springs, but the HOA architectural committee in Pelican Landing, Bonita Bay, and similar communities still must approve the scope, and they often restrict you to a like-for-like replacement rather than a layout change. We just finished a kitchen in a 1998 Bonita Bay condo where the original KraftMaid cabinets had delaminated from post-Ian humidity swings. The owner wanted a full gut, but the HOA only approved a like-for-like scope, so we kept the layout, installed new KraftMaid Vantage cabinets, Cambria quartz counters, and a Kohler sink, and got the inspection sign-off in two visits, no load-bearing changes, no permit surprises. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through your HOA’s rules before you commit.
A $15,000 kitchen remodel is possible in Bonita Springs if you keep the existing footprint, reface or replace cabinets without layout changes, and avoid structural work. That price lands in the middle of our $9,000-$20,000 small remodel range. What pushes it over fast in this city is opening a wall in an older CBS home with undersized headers, or discovering your home is FEMA-flagged and needs flood-resistant materials and elevation work. We put every allowance and every change order in writing so the $15,000 number stays a $15,000 number unless you approve a change. Call (877) 610-1318 for a line-item quote.
Yes, but only after a structural check. Many Bonita Springs homes built before the mid-1990s have concrete block walls with undersized headers and non-continuous load paths that do not meet current Florida Building Code wind requirements. Removing a wall without confirming what’s holding the roof up can create a structural failure risk in the next hurricane, not to mention a permit problem that stops your remodel cold. With the right engineering and header design, we can open the floor plan safely and get the inspection signed. Call (877) 610-1318 to have us look at your walls.
If your Bonita Springs home is in a FEMA AE or VE flood zone and your remodel is substantial, then yes, current code requires flood-resistant materials below the base flood elevation, including the kitchen. Bonita Springs has some of the lowest average ground elevations in Lee County because of the confluence of Estero Bay, the Imperial River, and the residential canal network. Large swaths of the city sit in AE and VE zones where finished-floor elevation, breakaway walls, and flood-resistant cabinetry and flooring are mandatory for any substantial improvement. We’ll check your zone and your project scope before we quote, and we’ll tell you straight what the code requires. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and a straight answer on flood-zone requirements.
Get a Free Kitchen Remodeling Estimate in Bonita Springs
Whether you’re planning a full gut in a 34134 canal-front home or a cabinet reface in a Pelican Landing condo, we’ll give you a written line-item quote with no change-order surprises. Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. Look us up before you sign anything. Then call (877) 610-1318 and schedule your free estimate. No trip charge inside the county. We answer the phone.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Bonita Springs for over 29 years.