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A full kitchen remodel in South Miami typically runs $16,520 to $53,100, with most 1950s and 1960s CBS ranch homes landing between $22,000 and $38,000 depending on layout changes, cabinet grade, and countertop selection. Barrett & Sons Construction has been remodeling kitchens in the 33143 ZIP since Tom Barrett founded the company in 1998, and his sons run most of the crews you’ll see on your street. If you’re weighing a kitchen remodel in South Miami, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk the space with you, scope the permit requirements, and hand you a written line-item estimate before you sign anything.
We work in South Miami every week, so we know how the city’s building department operates, what the tree ordinance means for a bump-out or addition, and which 1960s electrical panels need replacing before the new appliances go in. That local knowledge keeps your job moving when a county-based contractor would be stuck at the permit counter. Our Kitchen Remodeling team handles everything from cabinet refacing to full gut renovations, and we schedule our South Miami jobs around the city’s inspection calendar, not the other way around.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is South Miami’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett puts his name, address, and license number on every contract. You can look him up before you sign anything. That’s rare in this business, and it’s exactly why homeowners in South Miami call us back for the second project and then tell the neighbors. We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers from three counties away. When you call (877) 610-1318, a live person answers, and the crew that shows up works under the Barrett name every day, not as a one-off subcontractor.
South Miami’s building department operates independently from Miami-Dade County, which surprises a lot of homeowners. A kitchen remodel that touches load-bearing walls, plumbing, or electrical often requires a city permit and city inspection sign-off that wouldn’t apply a mile over the border in unincorporated county. We pull every permit before demo starts. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, and that’s exactly why we like the arrangement.
Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before a single nail moves. If a wall opens up and the rough-in is worse than expected, you’ll see the cost in writing and approve it before we proceed. No surprise invoices at the end. And every completed kitchen remodel in South Miami carries our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something’s not right, Tom comes back, one call.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in South Miami
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full gut renovation in South Miami means more than new cabinets and counters. The 1950s and 1960s CBS homes in the 33143 ZIP often hide original 60-amp electrical panels, cast iron drain lines, and slab-on-grade foundations that need real attention before the pretty finishes go in. We scope the whole job up front: wall removal, panel upgrade, plumbing rough-in, flooring, cabinets, counters, backsplash, lighting, and permitting. You get one contract, one timeline, one crew.
Kitchen Design & Layout
South Miami’s older ranch homes have small galley kitchens that were never designed for modern appliances or island seating. We work through the layout on paper before demo begins, so load-bearing walls get identified early and the city permit for a header or beam gets pulled before we cut anything. If your kitchen bump-out extends toward a protected live oak or gumbo limbo, we’ll budget the arborist survey and tree disposition permit into the quote instead of discovering them mid-project.
Cabinets & Countertops
We install KraftMaid cabinetry and Cambria quartz in most South Miami kitchens, with solid plywood boxes and soft-close hardware as standard. If your cabinets are worth saving, we offer refacing and new doors rather than a full tear-out. Countertop selection affects cost more than almost anything else: laminate starts low, granite lands mid-range, and full-slab Cambria or quartzite runs $2,360 to $7,670 installed in South Miami depending on linear footage and edge profile.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
South Miami’s slab-on-grade homes mean we’re usually tiling directly onto concrete, which requires proper moisture testing before install. A high water table under the slab can push moisture up through the tile, and we address that with the right underlayment and drainage scope. Backsplash installation in South Miami typically runs $945 to $2,950, and we handle everything from simple subway layouts to full-height quartz slabs behind the range.
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 South Miami
We stock and install premium brands you can research yourself: KraftMaid cabinetry, Cambria quartz, and for the windows and doors that often accompany a South Miami kitchen remodel, Simonton and PGT. We don’t show up with mystery materials off a van. When your kitchen remodel includes a new impact-rated window over the sink or a PGT sliding door to the patio, we order early so South Miami’s permit review doesn’t leave you waiting on product. Most materials arrive within two to three weeks, and we coordinate delivery with your project schedule.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in South Miami Homes
- Outdated electrical panels: Many 1950s and 1960s CBS homes in South Miami still run on 60-amp panels that can’t handle a modern kitchen. We scope the panel upgrade into the original quote, not as a discovery change order.
- Load-bearing wall surprises: Opening a wall between the kitchen and dining room looks simple until you realize it’s carrying roof load. South Miami’s municipal permit process requires plans and an inspection for this work. We handle it before demo starts.
- Tree ordinance conflicts: A mature live oak or gumbo limbo near the kitchen addition triggers South Miami’s tree disposition permit and possibly a certified arborist survey. Ignore this and you’ll be redesigning your setback after cabinets are ordered.
- Slab moisture during rainy season: South Florida’s high water table affects slab-on-grade kitchens directly. Poor drainage scope means a new tile floor that sweats every June through October. We factor this into every South Miami kitchen quote.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in South Miami, FL
Here’s what we’re seeing across South Miami’s market right now. These are real ranges from projects we’ve quoted and completed in the 33143 ZIP, not national averages.
| Service | Typical Range in South Miami |
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| Full Kitchen Remodel | $16,520-$53,100 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $10,620-$23,600 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,720-$15,340 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,360-$7,670 |
| Backsplash Installation | $945-$2,950 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,540-$11,800 |
Your price depends on square footage, whether walls move, cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether South Miami’s permit process adds plan review time. We give you a written line-item estimate before you commit, and every change along the way is a written change order you approve in advance. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. We’ll come out, walk the kitchen, and put real numbers on paper. We also offer a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount, and there’s no trip charge inside the county.
We Also Serve Cities Near South Miami
Our crews work throughout Miami-Dade, and we regularly serve neighbors in South Miami, Glenvar Heights, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and Kendall. If you’re a few minutes outside the city line, the same crew and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise apply. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll let you know when we can walk the property.
Serving South Miami, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the South Miami 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 South Miami
Yes. South Miami operates its own municipal building department, separate from Miami-Dade County, and any kitchen remodel that touches load-bearing walls, plumbing, or electrical requires a city permit and city inspection sign-off. We pull every permit before demo begins and schedule inspections around South Miami’s queue so your project doesn’t stall. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you exactly what your specific project needs.
South Miami’s tree ordinance is stricter than almost anywhere else in the county. If a mature live oak or gumbo limbo sits near your planned kitchen addition, you may need a certified arborist survey, a tree disposition permit, and mitigation planting before we can pour a foundation or move a wall. We budget this into the scope before you order cabinets. That’s the difference between a smooth project and a stop-work hold.
Most homes in South Miami’s 33143 ZIP are on municipal sewer, but if your property has a septic system, a kitchen remodel that changes the plumbing layout can trigger a health department review and possibly a septic tank abandonment or relocation permit. We check the property’s records before quoting so there’s no surprise permit fee halfway through the job.
A full kitchen remodel in South Miami’s 1950s and 1960s concrete block homes typically runs $16,520 to $53,100. The mid-range, which includes replacing the 60-amp panel, moving one wall, installing KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria quartz, and tiling over a slab that’s been properly moisture-tested, usually lands between $25,000 and $38,000. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, it’s free and there’s no trip charge inside the county.
Most of our South Miami customers stay in the house during the remodel, but it depends on the scope. A full gut with panel replacement and slab work means weeks without a functioning kitchen, and many homeowners set up a temporary kitchen in the garage or laundry room. If we’re moving plumbing that requires the water off for multiple days, we’ll tell you before demo starts so you can plan. We schedule the messy work in phases to keep the rest of your house livable.
Ready to talk about your South Miami kitchen? Call (877) 610-1318 today. Tom or one of his sons will answer, schedule a free walk-through, and give you a written estimate with real numbers. No phone-tag, no out-of-state call center, no surprises at the end. Just a name you can verify and a 90-Day Done Right Promise behind every inch of the work.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving South Miami and surrounding communities since 1998.