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A full kitchen remodel in Bonita Springs typically costs between $14,000 and $45,000, depending on the size of the space, the materials you choose, and whether you are making structural changes. For most homeowners in Bonita Springs, the process takes six to twelve weeks from first tear-out to final inspection, though post-Ian permitting queues in Lee County can add time. Call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 and we will walk you through a real number for your kitchen, not a guess.
We have been working in Bonita Springs long enough to know that a kitchen in Pelican Landing has different rules than one in an older inland ranch near Bonita Beach Road, and a canal-front home in 34134 is a different job entirely from a golf-community villa in 34135. Tom Barrett and his sons run our crews, and Tom publishes his name, his address, and his license number. We pull permits on every eligible job, and every price change arrives as a written change order before a single nail moves. That is how we have done it since 1998.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Bonita Springs’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Since 1998, Barrett & Sons Construction has been the owner-operated, name-on-the-truck alternative in Bonita Springs to the national outfits that quote one price on the phone and show up with another. Tom Barrett is on-site most days, not in a corporate office three states away, and his sons run the crews. When you call (877) 610-1318, a live person answers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Bonita Springs homeowners tell us the same thing after their remodel wraps: the difference was the paperwork. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives in writing before work happens. No surprise invoices. Permits pulled and inspections signed on every eligible job, because the permit inspector works for you, not for us. And every kitchen we finish in Bonita Springs carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract, not buried in fine print. If it is not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call.
We also bring premium-brand depth to every trade. In Bonita Springs kitchens, that means KraftMaid and Cambria when you want them, and materials you can look up rather than mystery brands off a van. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Bonita Springs
Kitchen Design & Layout
A good Bonita Springs kitchen remodel starts on paper. We sit down in your kitchen, measure everything, and talk through how you actually cook and live. In newer master-planned communities like Bonita Bay and Pelican Landing, we also check the HOA architectural guidelines before we draw a single line, because the time to find out your new window size is not allowed is before the wall comes down, not after.
If your home is in a FEMA AE or VE flood zone along the Imperial River or the canal network, the design conversation also covers finished-floor elevation and flood-resistant materials. That is not a cost surprise we want you to discover halfway through. Tom likes to say an allowance that is not on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and that holds double water in Bonita Springs.
Cabinet Installation & Refacing
For many Bonita Springs homes built in the 1990s and 2000s, the cabinet boxes are still solid but the doors and faces look tired. Refacing gets you a fresh kitchen at roughly half the cost of full replacement, and it is a job we do well. For homes that took on water during Hurricane Ian, refacing is often not enough, and we will tell you that plainly.
In the 34135 ZIP and other Ian-damaged areas, we have replaced builder-grade kitchens where the cabinets swelled and the boxes were beyond saving. A typical cabinet installation in Bonita Springs runs $4,000 to $13,000 depending on the kitchen size and whether you are going stock, semi-custom, or full custom like KraftMaid. We install what the scope says, and the scope says what you agreed to.
Quartz & Granite Countertops
Quartz is the most common countertop we install in Bonita Springs kitchens, and for good reason. It shrugs off stains, does not need sealing every year, and holds up to the humidity and heat that roll in off Estero Bay. Granite is still a favorite for homeowners who want a one-of-a-kind slab. Countertop installation in Bonita Springs generally runs $2,000 to $6,500, with Cambria quartz landing on the upper end because of the brand quality.
We template, fabricate, and install with our own crews. If your home is in a flood zone, we will also talk about what goes under the counter, not just on top of it. Lee County inspectors care about that, and so do we.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash is where a Bonita Springs kitchen goes from builder-grade to finished. Tile, stone, or glass, it is the detail people notice first. Backsplash installation in Bonita Springs typically runs $800 to $2,500, and it is a job that goes fast once the counters are set.
For flooring, many Bonita Springs homeowners in older homes are pulling out and choosing porcelain tile or luxury vinyl plank that handles humidity without warping. In flood-zone homes, the underlayment and floor assembly matter as much as the visible surface. We will spec it right the first time so the inspector signs off and your floor sits flat for years.
Kitchen Island Installation
A kitchen island is the single biggest functional upgrade in most Bonita Springs homes, and the one that changes how the whole room works. In a post-2002 CBS home near the Imperial River, we recently moved a load-bearing wall to open the kitchen, re-routed plumbing for a new island, and installed KraftMaid cabinets, Silestone quartz counters, and a Moen faucet. Then we waited for inspection sign-off before closing the walls. Island installation in Bonita Springs runs $3,000 to $10,000 depending on size, plumbing, and electrical.
What happens when you call
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Bonita Springs
We stock and install brands Bonita Springs homeowners can recognize. In kitchens that means KraftMaid and Cambria. Across our other trades, we run GAF and CertainTeed on roofs, Andersen and Marvin on windows, and Techo-Bloc and Belgard on hardscapes. No generic materials off a van, no mystery brands with fine print that evaporates when you call the manufacturer. If you are doing a kitchen plus a driveway or patio, we can handle the pavers with Techo-Bloc and the countertops without juggling two contractors.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Bonita Springs Homes
- HOA surprises in master-planned communities. Pelican Landing and Bonita Bay have architectural review boards, and some decisions, like exterior hood vents or certain window sizes, need their sign-off before work starts. Contractors who skip that discovery end up handing owners a change order and open walls for extra days while they sort it out. We check first.
- Contractors who price a kitchen without flood-zone requirements. In 34134 and other canal-front or low-lying areas, Lee County expects flood-resistant materials and proper elevation on any substantial improvement. A low bid that leaves those out is not a low bid. It is a change order waiting to be handed to you at rough inspection.
- Post-Ian homes that quietly exceed the 50% threshold. In 34135, some Ian-damaged homes that look repairable got flagged by assessors as exceeding the 50% substantial-damage threshold. A homeowner who only replaces cabinets and counters in a house like that can get the project stopped until the whole structure meets current elevation and wind codes. That turns a $20,000 cabinet job into a six-figure rebuild. We run the numbers before you spend a penny.
- Builder-grade finishes that fail sooner than expected. Homes built in Bonita Springs’s big 1990s and 2000s boom often came with particleboard cabinets and laminate counters that were fine on day one and tired by year eight. The cabinet doors sag, the laminate edges peel, and the layout wastes 40 square feet. Most owners replace those first, and that is usually the right call.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Bonita Springs, FL
Here is what Bonita Springs homeowners can expect to pay. These are the ranges we quote, and they line up with the work we actually do in the 34133, 34134, 34135, and 34136 ZIP codes.
| Project | Typical Range in Bonita Springs |
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| Full Kitchen Remodeling | $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 a $14,000 Bonita Springs kitchen to $45,000 is mostly scope: moving plumbing, removing a wall, going custom on cabinets, or adding square footage. Flood-zone elevation work and impact-rated windows also add real cost, and in post-Ian Bonita Springs, those are not optional line items. We write every scope, every allowance, and every price change on paper before it happens. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and a written line-item quote.
Local Rules, HOA Rules, and Hurricane Ian: What Bonita Springs Kitchen Remodels Actually Face
Bonita Springs sits where Estero Bay, the Imperial River, and hundreds of residential canals all press together. That gives parts of the city some of the lowest average ground elevations in Lee County and puts large swaths in FEMA AE and VE flood zones. What that means for your kitchen is this: any remodel that moves plumbing, changes exterior walls, or involves structural work can trigger Lee County’s post-Ian substantial improvement review. That hurdle does not exist at the same intensity even in Naples or Fort Myers, and plenty of contractors do not know it until the county stops the job.
In the 34135 ZIP, we replaced a builder-grade kitchen in a post-2002 CBS home near the Imperial River after Hurricane Ian. The scope included demo to the studs, moving a load-bearing wall to open the layout, and re-routing plumbing for a new island. All of it ran through the county’s permitting queue and FEMA’s 50% threshold review. We installed KraftMaid cabinets, Silestone quartz counters, and a Moen faucet, then waited for inspection sign-off before we closed the walls. The final punch list included swapping single-pane windows for impact-rated units to meet current code. That is what a Bonita Springs kitchen remodel looks like when it is done by people who know the town.
Then there are the HOAs. Bonita Bay, Pelican Landing, and other master-planned communities have architectural review boards with real authority. New window sizes, exterior hood vents, even certain door styles can all need approval before work starts. If your contractor discovers that mid-project, you are paying for a change order and living with open walls. We pull the HOA guidelines at the same time we pull the county permit, because in Bonita Springs the two sets of rules run side by side.
Our Kitchen Remodeling team handles this intersection of HOA rules, Lee County permitting, and FEMA flood thresholds every week. It is the thing that separates a smooth Bonita Springs kitchen project from one that stalls at rough inspection. You get a clear scope, a clear schedule, and a written change order before any scope change touches the job.
We Also Serve Cities Near Bonita Springs
Barrett & Sons Construction serves Bonita Springs and the surrounding communities including Estero, Naples Park, Pelican Bay, and San Carlos Park. If you are in one of those towns and considering a kitchen remodel, call (877) 610-1318 and ask for the free estimate. We answer the phone.
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
Yes, you do, and you need to find out before you start. The 50% rule says that if the cost of repairs and improvements exceeds 50% of the home’s pre-damage market value, the whole structure must be brought up to current Florida Building Code standards, including flood elevation and wind mitigation. In the 34135 ZIP and other Bonita Springs neighborhoods hit hard by Ian, Lee County assessors have flagged many homes that look repairable as exceeding that threshold. Replacing cabinets and flooring alone could stop your project cold if the county determines the home already passed the 50% mark. We run the numbers with you before you spend a penny, so you know whether you are looking at a cabinet job or an elevation-compliant rebuild. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will walk you through it.
Yes, they do, and they are enforced. Bonita Bay and Pelican Landing both have architectural review boards that can require approval for exterior changes like hood vents, window replacements, and even certain roofline details connected to a kitchen renovation. Interior work is usually less restricted, but anything that touches the outside of the house needs sign-off first. We request the HOA guidelines before we draw plans, so the approval process runs parallel to your county permit rather than holding up the job mid-demolition. That means no surprise change orders and no open walls while we wait for a board meeting.
No, and this is where a lot of Bonita Springs kitchens go sideways. In FEMA AE and VE flood zones, which cover large parts of the city including canal-front homes in 34134 and areas along the Imperial River, Lee County expects flood-resistant materials below the base flood elevation. That includes the subfloor and underlayment, not just the visible tile or vinyl. Regular particleboard underlayment or certain natural woods can fail inspection, and then you are paying for tear-out and replacement before the floor even gets set. We spec flood-appropriate materials from the start so the inspector signs off the first time. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact material list for your home.
Start with cabinets and countertops. In Bonita Springs homes built during the 1990s and 2000s boom, the builder usually installed particleboard cabinets with thin laminate doors and basic laminate counters. By year eight or ten, the doors sag, the edges peel, and the layout fights you. Those are worth replacing first. The cabinet boxes are sometimes still solid enough for refacing, which saves real money. What is usually fine as-is: the basic plumbing rough-ins, most electrical runs, and the drywall, unless you took on water during Ian. For a kitchen remodel in Bonita Springs, we will tell you what holds and what goes, and put the answer in writing.
It depends on what gets touched. A straight cabinet and countertop swap in Bonita Springs with no plumbing moves, no electrical changes, and no structural work may not require a permit. The moment you move a sink, re-route plumbing for an island, alter a wall, or change window openings, Lee County wants a permit, and rightfully so. Post-Ian, the county is stricter than ever. We pull permits on every eligible job, and we never tell a customer that permits are optional, because the last contractor most people used told them exactly that. If you are unsure whether your job needs one, call (877) 610-1318 and we will tell you straight.
Call Barrett & Sons for Your Bonita Springs Kitchen Remodel
Your kitchen is where your family starts the day, and in Bonita Springs it is also a room that has to stand up to humidity, flood rules, HOA boards, and a post-Ian building code that changed the game. You deserve a contractor who knows this town and puts everything in writing. Call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate on your kitchen remodel in Bonita Springs. We answer the phone, we show up when we say we will, and the quote we hand you is the price you pay.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Bonita Springs and Lee County since 1998.