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Fast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Kendall
A full kitchen remodel in Kendall, FL typically runs between $14,000 and $45,000, with smaller partial remodels starting around $9,000. If you’re in the 33156 ZIP and your 1970s or 1980s kitchen is showing its age, you’re likely dealing with cabinet boxes that have gone soft from decades of humidity, or a layout that predates how families actually cook today. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, owner-operated since 1998, and we’ve remodeled kitchens all over Kendall, from homes near Killian Drive down to the streets south of Kendall Drive. Call (877) 610-1318 when you’re ready to talk through yours.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Kendall’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett’s name is on the truck, and his sons run the crews. That matters in Kendall, where a lot of homeowners have already been through the wringer with a big company that sent a salesperson, then a subcontractor, then vanished when something wasn’t right. We’re not that outfit. We live and work in South Florida, our crews are background-checked and uniformed, and when you call our number, a live person picks up the phone, day or night. There’s no voicemail maze, no out-of-state call center.
Kendall homeowners who’ve hired us tend to mention the same things: the price we quoted was the price they paid, every change arrived on paper before work started, and the permit inspector signed off on everything. For kitchens in the HVHZ, permits are a big deal, and a contractor who waves them off is creating a liability for the homeowner, not a savings. We pull permits on every eligible job and stand behind the work with our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, one call brings Tom back.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Kendall
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel means we take the room down to the studs where needed and rebuild it to current code. In Kendall, that often means addressing the old pre-Andrew framing and wiring that’s still inside some of the original 1970s tract homes off SW 88th Street. We handle the whole job: demo, electrical, plumbing, drywall, cabinets, counters, flooring, and finish work. The result is a kitchen that works for how you cook now, not how the original builder assumed someone would cook forty years ago.

Cabinets & Countertops
We install cabinet lines you can actually research, including KraftMaid in the kitchen, and countertop brands like Cambria that carry verifiable spec sheets. Cabinet installation in Kendall homes runs anywhere from $4,000 to $13,000 depending on scope, and a new quartz or granite countertop typically lands between $2,000 and $6,500. We measure, order, and install everything ourselves, so there’s one crew accountable for the whole job.

Backsplash
A backsplash change is one of the quickest ways to refresh a Kendall kitchen without touching the cabinets or counters. We see a lot of homeowners who want to replace dated 1980s ceramic tile with something cleaner before listing a home near Kendallwood or Dadeland. Backsplash installation costs $800 to $2,500 in this area, and we’re happy to handle just that if it’s all you need.

Tile & Flooring
Kitchen flooring in Kendall takes a beating, especially in homes where the kitchen opens to a pool deck or patio. We replace worn sheet vinyl and cracked tile with modern porcelain or luxury vinyl that holds up to sandy feet and wet swimsuits. The flat, slab-on-grade construction common throughout the 33156 ZIP means we’re working directly over concrete, so floor prep and moisture considerations are part of every estimate.

Kitchen Design & Layout
Before we swing a hammer, we sit down with you at the existing kitchen and talk through what’s not working. That conversation happens in your home, not in a showroom across town. We’ve done enough Kendall kitchens to know what a 1970s galley needs to become a functional space without adding square footage. Design work is included when you hire us for the remodel, not billed as a separate surprise line item.

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 Kendall
We install premium materials you can look up by name, and for outdoor surfaces tied to a kitchen’s flow, we regularly work with Belgard and Techo-Bloc for patios and hardscape transitions. If your Kendall remodel connects to a back patio or pool deck, we offer paver and hardscape work that complements the new kitchen. Because our crews work locally, we coordinate material deliveries around your schedule and around Kendall’s afternoon traffic patterns so the job doesn’t stall waiting on a truck.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Unpermitted prior work. A surprising number of Kendall kitchens hold unpermitted renovations from years past, often electrical work done before the current owners bought the house. When we open the walls and find the problem, we bring everything up to current Miami-Dade code so you don’t inherit a liability.
- Moisture-damaged cabinet boxes. Decades of South Florida humidity take a real toll on particleboard cabinet boxes. We pull old cabinets in Kendall homes and regularly find the base cabinets swelling where the sink plumbing sweated. That’s why we install quality cabinet construction designed to handle this climate.
- HVHZ-scope surprises. If a kitchen remodel touches an exterior wall, a load-bearing wall, or an opening, we often end up needing to verify the existing roof-to-wall connection and opening protection. In the 1970s homes throughout the county, those items were never built to current code. Part of our job is discovering what’s behind the drywall before it becomes a costly mid-project surprise.
- Slab floor transitions. Kendall homes sit mostly on concrete slab, and when we change flooring, we sometimes uncover slab cracks or settlement that previous homeowners covered with linoleum. We assess the floor before ordering materials so you don’t install new tile over an unstable surface.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Kendall, FL
A mid-range full kitchen remodel in Kendall runs $14,000 to $45,000, which covers cabinet replacement, countertops, new flooring, and lighting. If you’re doing a smaller or partial remodel, plan on $9,000 to $20,000. Breaking it down further: cabinet installation runs $4,000 to $13,000, countertops $2,000 to $6,500, a kitchen island $3,000 to $10,000, and a backsplash $800 to $2,500. The biggest variables in Kendall are the condition of what’s behind your walls and whether the job triggers additional HVHZ upgrades. We’ll tell you before work starts what the permit will cost and what’s inside that number. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a free estimate in writing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
If you live in Kendall or the neighboring communities of Pinecrest, Glenvar Heights, South Miami, or Cutler, you’re on our local route. We keep our service area tight on purpose, so we’re never an hour away when you need us. If your project spans into a bathroom as well, we handle Bathroom Remodeling in Kendall as a natural extension of the kitchen work.
Serving Kendall, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendall 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 Kendall
A kitchen remodel in Kendall typically costs between $14,000 and $45,000, with smaller partial projects starting around $9,000. The driving factors include cabinet quality, countertop material, and whether the job uncovers hidden issues requiring HVHZ upgrades. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote tailored to your home.
We schedule Kendall estimates within a few days of your call, and because our Miami-area office coordinates locally, we’re not coordinating crews from across the state. Your estimate appointment is set when you call, and someone calls the day before to confirm. Call (877) 610-1318 to grab a time.
Yes. Miami-Dade County’s HVHZ rules make permits a non-negotiable on any permitted kitchen scope in Kendall, and we pull them on every eligible job. The inspectors work for the homeowner, which is exactly why we want them involved. For a free second opinion on any written estimate, bring us a competitor’s quote and we’ll look it over line by line.
We quote honest, mid-market pricing with brand-name materials you can verify, not mystery products off an unmarked van. Our $14,000 to $45,000 range reflects what most Kendall kitchen remodels actually cost, and our written change order policy means you’ll never get a surprise bill at the end. We also offer a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans.
It covers the work we install. If anything on a completed Barrett & Sons kitchen remodel isn’t done right inside 90 days, Tom Barrett comes back and makes it right with one phone call. It’s written on every contract, not hidden in fine print. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate and talk through your kitchen.
If you’re driving around Kendall and wondering whether your kitchen can handle another year, stop wondering. We’ll give you an honest look and a written estimate with real dollar figures, no games. Kitchen Remodeling is what we do, and for homes in Kendall with roofing that’s seen better days before or after the kitchen job, we also handle Roofing in Kendall. Call (877) 610-1318 today. A live person answers.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Kendall and South Florida since 1998.







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