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Kitchen remodeling in Lake Park runs $14,000-$45,000 for a full job and usually takes 6-10 weeks depending on what’s behind the walls. If you live in a 1950s-70s CBS home near the Intracoastal, the price and permit path can shift fast once we open things up, and that’s exactly what this page explains. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. We answer the phone on the first ring and we’ll tell you the truth about your Lake Park project before you sign anything.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Lake Park’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998 and his sons run the crews. When we work in Lake Park, Tom or one of his sons is on-site most days. That’s not a marketing line, it’s how the company operates. We don’t send a salesperson to measure and then hand the job to a crew you’ll never see again. The person who shakes your hand is the person accountable for the work. People in Lake Park know our name because we’ve been showing up on the same streets, pulling permits at the same building department, and standing behind the same promise for decades.
Our pricing is fixed and written. Every allowance, every change order, every adjustment arrives on paper before work happens. You’ll never get a surprise invoice at the end because a scope item changed mid-project without your signature. That’s the difference between a contractor who lives twenty minutes away and a national outfit that quotes one number on the phone and hands you another at the door.
Tom Barrett publishes his name, address, and license number. Look it up before you sign anything. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to, and it’s the standard Lake Park homeowners deserve.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Lake Park
Our Kitchen Remodeling team handles every scope from cabinet refacing to a full gut. Here’s what we do most often in Lake Park homes.
Full Kitchen Remodeling
We tear down to the studs, fix what’s broken, and rebuild to current Palm Beach County code. In Lake Park that almost always means addressing corroded anchor bolts, undersized framing, and wiring that hasn’t been touched since Eisenhower was president. You get a written scope before we start and a written change order before anything changes. No exceptions.
Cabinets & Countertops
We install KraftMaid and Cambria as standard options. For Lake Park’s modest mid-century homes we often recommend slab-front cabinetry with quartz counters, which holds up to the humidity and salt air far better than particleboard boxes with laminate tops. We write every cabinet line item into the contract so you know exactly what you’re paying for before we order anything.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Lake Park kitchens need flooring that handles sandy feet, humidity, and the occasional king-tide puddle tracked in from the yard. We steer clients toward porcelain tile and away from materials that warp or cup in coastal moisture. Backsplash work in these older CBS homes often reveals uneven plaster walls, so we include surface prep in the quote upfront rather than springing it on you later.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Most Lake Park kitchens are small and closed off, typical of 1950s-70s Florida tract housing. We rework layouts to open the room toward the living space without compromising the load-bearing structure. We’ll tell you which walls are structural from the first meeting. You’ll never hear us say “we’ll figure it out when we open it up.” We already know what’s in there.
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 Lake Park
We stock and install premium brands you can look up yourself: KraftMaid and Cambria in kitchens, with Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers available when a remodel expands into the patio. If you’re replacing a section of paver driveway or adding a walkway as part of a larger kitchen project, we can handle that too. No mystery brands off the back of a van. We tell you what we’re putting in your home, and it’s all in the written scope.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Lake Park Homes
- Flood-zone surprises nobody warned you about. A kitchen gut on a slab-on-grade CBS home can cross FEMA’s 50% substantial-improvement threshold. That legally requires elevating the entire structure above Base Flood Elevation, which can turn a $60k remodel into a $200k+ project. We check this before you spend a dollar on demo.
- Corroded framing and anchors from Intracoastal salt air. Open a Lake Park kitchen wall and you’ll often find anchor bolts that have been quietly rusting for sixty years. They don’t meet current 170 mph wind-load code, and the only honest fix is replacement with hot-dipped galvanized or stainless hardware. We include this in the quote when we know it’s likely.
- Original aluminum wiring. 1950s and 1960s homes in this area were built with aluminum branch wiring. It’s a fire risk and it won’t pass inspection once walls are open. Rewiring is a written line item, not a surprise change order.
- Permit-triggered upgrades. The moment a remodel touches wall cavities, the inspector can require impact glazing, GFCI circuits, and flood-resistant materials. We pull permits on every eligible job and we tell you upfront what those triggers will cost. The inspector works for you, not for me, which is exactly why I like him.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Lake Park, FL
Here’s what kitchen work actually costs in Lake Park right now. These are real numbers from jobs we’ve quoted, not national averages.
| Service | Typical Lake Park Price Range |
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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 |
What moves the number? Cabinet grade, countertop material, whether we’re moving plumbing, and whether the walls hide pre-code conditions. The flood-zone elevation trigger is a separate budget discussion, and we’ll have it honestly with every Lake Park client. Estimates are free. Senior and Veteran customers get 10% off, permanently. Call (877) 610-1318 for a written, line-itemed scope.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lake Park
We work up and down the Palm Beach County coast, including Lake Park and nearby Riviera Beach, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Palm Beach. If you’re one town over and wondering whether we’ll come out, the answer is yes and there’s no trip charge inside the county.
Serving Lake Park, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lake Park 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 Lake Park
It can change everything. Many Lake Park homes sit in FEMA AE flood zones along the Lake Worth Lagoon and Intracoastal. If your remodel scope crosses 50% of the home’s market value, the substantial-improvement rule kicks in and you may be required to elevate the structure above Base Flood Elevation. That’s a six-figure addition to a kitchen budget. We check this before you sign a contract, not after demo starts. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll review your property.
Typically three things: impact-rated glazing if any windows are touched, GFCI protection on all countertop circuits, and flood-resistant materials below the base flood elevation if the home falls inside a mapped zone. You may also need structural remediation if salt air has compromised anchor bolts or if previous owners notched a load-bearing header. We write every anticipated upgrade into the original scope so there are no surprises. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Yes. We prepare the cost valuation, work with the local building department, and document every eligible improvement so your permit file is clean. If the job stays under the 50% threshold, we protect that number with written change orders. If it crosses, we tell you before it crosses. Call (877) 610-1318 to discuss your specific property.
Usually no. Original jalousie windows from the 1950s-70s don’t meet current wind-load or impact standards under the Florida Building Code, and once you touch the opening the inspector will require compliant glazing. We can’t bend that rule and we wouldn’t try. We’ll budget for impact windows in the written scope so you know the real cost before we start. Call (877) 610-1318 for a quote.
We replace them. Salt-laden air off the Intracoastal accelerates corrosion on anchor bolts, rebar, and metal connectors. Where we find rot or rust, we spec hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel hardware, like the Simpson Strong-Tie anchors we installed on a 1958 CBS home off 10th Street where the original anchors had rusted to nothing. It’s standard practice for us in Lake Park, not an upgrade. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free estimate.
Call Barrett & Sons Construction for Kitchen Remodeling in Lake Park
We’ve spent decades in Lake Park homes, and we know what’s behind the walls before we open them. We’ll give you a written scope, written allowances, and written change orders for anything that shifts. Tom’s name is on the truck and his sons are on the crew. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free, no-pressure estimate. A live person answers, day or night.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Lake Park and Palm Beach County since 1998.