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Kitchen remodeling in Fort Myers typically runs $14,000-$45,000 for a full renovation, with smaller projects like cabinet installation starting around $4,000. Most of the work we quote in the 33919, 33965, 33966, and 33967 ZIP codes lands somewhere in that range, depending on whether we’re updating a 1970s concrete block home near McGregor Boulevard or a newer tile-roof tract house out in Gateway. We’ve been building in southwest Florida long enough to know that Fort Myers kitchens face a particular set of challenges: humidity that swells cabinet doors, afternoon storms that back up drainage, and a post-Ian permitting process that rewards contractors who actually file the paperwork. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what your kitchen needs, what it will cost, and how long it will take.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Fort Myers’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett started Barrett & Sons Construction in 1998, and he’s still the one who answers for the work. That matters in Fort Myers right now, because the rebuilding wave after Hurricane Ian brought a lot of out-of-town crews through Lee County who aren’t here anymore when something needs fixing. When you need Fort Myers Windows & Doors, you want someone local who answers the phone. Tom lives in southwest Florida full time, his sons run the crews, and his name, address, and license number are published for anyone to look up before signing anything.
We’ve rebuilt kitchens all through Fort Myers, from the older CBS ranch homes along McGregor Boulevard to newer communities near Cypress Lake and Iona. Homeowners here tell us the same thing again and again: they got burned by a national company that quoted one number on the phone and handed them a different invoice at the door. That doesn’t happen with us. Every allowance, every scope change, every price adjustment arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, which is exactly why we like having him on the job. Our Kitchen Remodeling team pulls permits and passes inspections on every eligible project, no exceptions and no shortcuts.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Fort Myers
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in Fort Myers usually means taking the room down to the studs and rebuilding it to handle Florida conditions. We’re talking moisture-resistant drywall, cabinet boxes that won’t warp when the humidity sits at 75% for six months straight, and flooring that breathes instead of buckling. Most full remodels here run $14,000-$45,000, and we handle every phase in house, from the first layout sketch to the final coat of paint.
Cabinets & Countertops
We install KraftMaid cabinetry and Cambria or quartz counters because those brands hold up to southwest Florida’s heat and humidity better than the particle-board boxes the big-box stores push. Cabinet installation alone runs $4,000-$13,000 in Fort Myers, while countertop installation typically lands between $2,000 and $6,500. If you’re in a 1960s ranch near downtown, you know those original cabinets have been through fifty wet seasons and look like it.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash work in Fort Myers homes runs $800-$2,500 and it’s one of the fastest ways to change the whole feel of a kitchen. We use materials that hold their grout and their color under daily sun exposure and constant moisture. Tile and flooring choices here need to account for the way slab foundations move during the wet season, and we plan for that before the first tile gets set.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Fort Myers kitchens from the 1970s and 80s were built small, dark, and boxed in. Our design work opens them up. We figure out where the afternoon light comes through, how the traffic moves from the garage to the living room, and whether an island makes sense or just gets in the way. Kitchen island installation runs $3,000-$10,000 depending on size, plumbing, and whether you want seating. We draw the whole layout before anything gets ordered, so you can see it on paper before you spend a dime.
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 Fort Myers
We stock Schluter waterproofing systems and Sterling fixtures for Fort Myers customers so we’re not waiting on a parts truck from Tampa when your project’s mid-swing, and we can handle your Kohler repair in Fort Myers without delays. Grohe faucets show up regularly on our Fort Myers kitchen jobs for clients who want hardware that doesn’t pit after two years of hard water from the Caloosahatchee watershed. If you’ve got a brand you want, name it. If you don’t, we’ll tell you what holds up in this climate and what doesn’t.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Fort Myers Homes
- Humidity-swollen cabinet doors and drawer fronts. The original cabinets in most 1970s and 80s Fort Myers kitchens weren’t built for 75% year-round humidity. We replace them with sealed, climate-appropriate construction.
- Corroded plumbing connections under the sink. Hard water and salt air accelerate corrosion on older copper and galvanized fittings, especially in homes closer to the river or the sound.
- Post-Ian elevation headaches on major gut jobs. Some parcels in south Fort Myers and Iona got reclassified from Zone X to Zone AE after the revised FEMA maps came out. That changes framing, foundation, and permit requirements for any kitchen where we’re moving walls or altering the structure.
- Slab moisture wicking up through old flooring. Homes on older slab foundations near McGregor and the river corridor pull groundwater up through cracked tile and vinyl. We check subgrade moisture before we install anything over it.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Myers, FL
Here’s what we quote right now for kitchen work in Fort Myers:
- Full kitchen remodel: $14,000-$45,000
- Small or partial 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
Two things move the number. First, the condition of your slab and whether the post-Ian flood maps changed your lot’s designation, which can add elevation work or extra framing. Second, the materials you pick. KraftMaid and Cambria cost more than stock boxes and laminate, and they’re worth it. Every quote is free, written, and line-itemed. Call (877) 610-1318 for your exact number. The estimate you get is the price you pay unless you sign a written change order.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Myers
Our crews run from Fort Myers out to Fort Myers and the surrounding communities, including Villas, Cypress Lake, McGregor, and Iona. If you’re in one of the smaller neighborhoods between Fort Myers and the coast, we’re already there most weeks. We also handle Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Myers and Roofing in Fort Myers for homeowners who want one crew they trust across every trade.
Serving Fort Myers, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers
A full kitchen remodel in Fort Myers typically takes 6-10 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Smaller jobs like backsplash or countertop replacement can finish in 1-2 weeks. Permitting through Lee County has been slower since Ian, and we account for that in our timeline before we give you a start date. Call (877) 610-1318 and ask Tom directly about current lead times.
We cover all of Fort Myers, including the 33919, 33965, 33966, and 33967 ZIP codes, plus McGregor, Cypress Lake, Villas, and Iona. Tom’s crews are in Fort Myers every week, and a live person answers the phone around the clock. No trip charge inside the county.
Full kitchen remodeling in Fort Myers runs $14,000-$45,000, which is generally lower than Naples and roughly in line with or slightly above Cape Coral depending on the neighborhood. Post-Ian reconstruction demand has pushed prices higher than pre-2022 levels across Lee County, but our numbers are written, line-itemed, and locked before work starts. Get your free written estimate by calling (877) 610-1318.
Yes. Every eligible kitchen remodel in Fort Myers gets permits pulled and inspections signed. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s why we make sure he’s on every job. If a contractor tells you permits are optional on a kitchen remodel, walk away. Lee County and the City of Fort Myers have their own requirements, and we handle all of it.
Every kitchen remodel we complete in Fort Myers carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on your contract. If it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right with one call. That’s on top of the manufacturer warranties from the brands we install. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll put it all in writing before you sign.
Get Your Free Fort Myers Kitchen Remodeling Estimate
Call (877) 610-1318 and talk to a live person about your kitchen. We’ll walk through what you’re working with, give you honest numbers, and put everything in writing. You’ll get a free second opinion on any written estimate you already have, and no trip charge inside the county. Tom Barrett and his sons run the crews, and they’re the ones who stand behind the work. That’s the deal, and it’s been the deal since 1998.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Fort Myers and all of Lee County.