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A full kitchen remodel in Lighthouse Point typically runs $14,000 to $45,000, and smaller partial remodels start around $9,000. Most projects take 6 to 10 weeks once permits clear, and the biggest scheduling variable in this city is the seawall setback variance that affects any kitchen addition or bump-out on canal lots. We’ve worked those variances before. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and we’ll walk the property, check the setbacks, and give you a written scope before anything gets ordered.
Barrett & Sons Construction has been owner-operated by Tom Barrett since 1998. Our crews work Lighthouse Point regularly, and Tom’s sons run the job sites. We know the CBS ranches off Sample Road, the two-story canal homes along the finger lots, and the newer custom builds pushing height limits. This is not a franchise sending strangers to your door. It’s our name on the truck and our phone that rings.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Lighthouse Point’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
A kitchen remodel in Lighthouse Point isn’t the same job as one in Pompano Beach or Deerfield Beach. The salt air off the Intracoastal corrodes standard fasteners within a year. The high water table, often 18 to 24 inches below grade, complicates any slab work or footer pour. And the 25-ft seawall setback from the canal frequently overlaps the rear yard setback on the city’s narrow, deep finger-canal lots, which forces a variance before any kitchen addition or bump-out can be poured.
We know these friction points because we’ve worked through them. When a Lighthouse Point homeowner calls us, we’re not learning the city’s code quirks on the job. We already know which inspections the city will flag, what the variance process costs in time, and which hardware needs to be hot-dipped galvanized or stainless so the salt spray moving up the canal doesn’t eat it. Our local reputation is built on showing up with permits pulled and prices in writing, not on surprises at the final walkthrough.
Calls are answered by a live person day and night, not a voicemail box. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami office, and crews serve Lighthouse Point locally. If something isn’t right after we finish, the 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on the contract. One call brings Tom back.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Lighthouse Point
Kitchen Design & Layout
Lighthouse Point’s original homes were built tight against those finger canals, which means kitchens often sit on the land side of the house with limited natural light and awkward traffic paths. We start every design conversation by mapping what the lot will allow. On a canal home, moving the sink wall or adding a bump-out means checking the seawall setback first. Our Kitchen Remodeling team includes layout work that respects those constraints instead of pretending they don’t exist.
Cabinets & Countertops
We install KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria quartz regularly in Lighthouse Point, and we spec marine-grade stainless hinges and hot-dipped galvanized anchor hardware as a baseline because the salt air here demands it. On a 1960s CBS ranch off Sample Road, we replaced builder-grade laminate counters with Cambria quartz and refaced original KraftMaid cabinets with marine-grade stainless hinges after discovering corroded fasteners from salt-air exposure. Our scope included hot-dipped galvanized strapping at every cabinet anchor point so the salt spray moving up the canal didn’t eat the new hardware within six months.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Houses built in Lighthouse Point between 1955 and 1985 often sit on slab with original terrazzo or thin-set tile. Before any tile work, we check the slab for moisture intrusion. The seasonal water table can push moisture up through cracks that a quick visual inspection misses. We install backsplash and flooring with materials rated for high-humidity, salt-adjacent environments, and we write those specs into the scope so there’s no ambiguity about what gets used.
Small & Partial Kitchen Remodels
Not every Lighthouse Point kitchen needs gutting. If the layout works but the cabinets are tired and the counters are builder laminate, a partial remodel makes sense. We reface cabinets, replace counters, swap hardware, and upgrade lighting without touching walls that might be load-bearing in a 1970s CBS ranch. Smaller jobs still get the same written change orders, the same permit pulls where required, and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise.
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 Lighthouse Point
We work with premium brands you can look up instead of mystery products off a van. KraftMaid and Cambria in kitchens. Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers for any outdoor kitchen or paver work that ties into the remodel. Because we’re in Lighthouse Point regularly, we coordinate material deliveries around canal-side access and narrow driveways without burning your schedule. If a material arrives wrong, it’s our problem to fix before it ever becomes yours.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Lighthouse Point Homes
- Corroded fasteners from salt air. A contractor from inland Pompano Beach specs standard zinc-coated screws for cabinet installation. Within a year, the salt air off the Intracoastal corrodes them and doors sag. We spec stainless or hot-dipped galvanized from day one.
- Load-bearing walls in original CBS ranches. A homeowner knocks out a wall to open the kitchen without checking whether it’s load-bearing in a 1970s ranch. The flat built-up roof above starts to deflect and the city inspector refuses sign-off on the rough-in.
- Seawall setback variance not filed. An out-of-area GC starts a kitchen addition without confirming the rear setback variance, pours the slab, and the city stops the job for 8 weeks while the owner applies for relief. That delay doubles the allowance for temporary kitchen set-up.
- Undersized electrical panels. Older Lighthouse Point homes frequently have original panels that won’t pass current Broward County permit pull-and-replace rules once a kitchen remodel touches wiring. We flag this in the initial walkthrough, not after demo.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Lighthouse Point, FL
Here’s what we’re seeing in Lighthouse Point right now. These are real ranges we quote, not national averages pulled from a website.
| Service | Typical 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 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000-$10,000 |
What moves the number? Variance requirements on canal lots add time and filing costs. Structural changes in older CBS homes often mean bringing the electrical panel up to code. Countertop material and linear footage drive counter costs. Cabinet refacing runs less than full replacement, and we’ll tell you honestly which makes sense for your kitchen. Every quote is a written line-item document, and every change during the job comes as a written change order before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate.
Key Takeaways
- The seawall setback variance is the single biggest schedule risk for Lighthouse Point kitchen additions. We file it upfront.
- Salt-air corrosion means cabinet hardware and fasteners must be marine-grade or stainless. We spec them automatically.
- Original 1955-1985 CBS homes often need electrical panel upgrades to pass permit inspection during a remodel.
- Written change orders before any scope change are not a courtesy. They’re how we protect you from surprise invoices.
- Every eligible job includes permits pulled and inspections signed. Every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lighthouse Point
We work throughout Broward County’s coastal corridor, including Pompano Beach Highlands, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, and Coconut Creek. If you’re in Lighthouse Point or just over the city line, the same team, the same written pricing, and the same owner-operated accountability apply. Call (877) 610-1318 and tell us what you’re planning.
Serving Lighthouse Point, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lighthouse Point 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 Lighthouse Point
Yes, in most canal-front cases you will need a variance, because the 25-ft seawall setback from the Intracoastal frequently overlaps the rear yard setback on Lighthouse Point’s narrow, deep finger-canal lots. The variance process typically adds 6 to 10 weeks to the timeline before a single footer can be poured. We file it early and build the schedule around it so you’re not paying for a temporary kitchen longer than necessary. Call (877) 610-1318 for a property-specific answer and a free estimate.
Yes, refacing is often a good option if the cabinet boxes are sound. We install new doors, drawer fronts, and marine-grade stainless hardware rated for salt-air exposure. If the boxes are corroded or the frames have pulled away from the wall, replacement makes more sense. Either way, you’ll get a fixed written quote before we start. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll inspect the cabinets in person.
Likely yes, especially in Lighthouse Point homes built between 1955 and 1985 that still have original panels. Broward County permit pull-and-replace rules mean any kitchen remodel touching wiring usually triggers a panel upgrade to current code. We flag this during the initial walkthrough so it’s in the estimate, not a surprise change order. Estimates are free. Call (877) 610-1318.
Cambria quartz is our most common recommendation for Lighthouse Point canal homes. It’s nonporous, resists staining from humidity and salt air, and doesn’t require sealing like natural stone does. Granite works too, but it needs periodic sealing in this environment. We’ll show you samples and give you a per-square-foot price in writing before you commit.
That depends on the slab condition and the weight of the island. Most original 1960s Lighthouse Point slabs can handle a standard island with proper anchoring, but if we’re adding a stone top or a second sink, we inspect for moisture intrusion and may recommend additional support. We never guess on slab work. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free inspection and a written estimate.
Ready to Talk About Your Lighthouse Point Kitchen?
You’ll get a straight answer, a written scope, and a price that doesn’t change unless you approve it in writing first. Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. Then call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate. No trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Lighthouse Point since the company’s founding in 1998.