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AfterFast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling in Sunrise
A typical full kitchen remodel in Sunrise runs between $14,000 and $45,000, depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether you’re moving plumbing. Most jobs take 6 to 10 weeks from first tear-out to final inspection. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel in Sunrise, call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate that accounts for Broward County code requirements before the first cabinet comes out.
Sunrise isn’t a cookie-cutter suburb. It’s a city of 1970s and 1980s CBS homes built on an oolitic limestone shelf where the water table sits close to grade. That changes how kitchens get remodeled here, and it’s why we don’t hand you a one-size-fits-all quote. We know which neighborhoods in the 33304 zip code have slab moisture issues, which ones need roof-to-wall strapping triggered by opening exterior walls, and which hardware will hold up when salt air drifts west from the coast. This page tells you exactly what to expect before you sign anything.
Key Takeaways
- Full kitchen remodels in Sunrise run $14,000-$45,000; small kitchens start around $9,000.
- Sunrise’s high water table means slab moisture management is a required line item on any remodel that moves plumbing.
- Opening exterior walls during a kitchen remodel triggers Broward County’s roof-to-wall strapping requirement on pre-1994 homes.
- Coastal-spec cabinet hardware costs more up front but lasts years longer than inland-grade hinges in Sunrise’s salt air.
- Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate with permits pulled and change orders written before any scope change.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Sunrise’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
We’re not a franchise sending strangers to your door. Barrett & Sons Construction is owner-operated, and Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. Look them up before you sign anything. The crews running your Sunrise kitchen remodel are led by Tom’s sons, and they carry the Barrett & Sons name on their shirts because they answer to it.
Over 29 years of serving South Florida homeowners has taught us something national outfits don’t bother learning: a kitchen remodel in Sunrise is different from one in Plantation or Davie. The limestone shelf under our feet changes how slabs get opened. The salt air changes which hinges and handles survive. And the pre-Hurricane Andrew housing stock changes what the permit inspector will demand before final sign-off. Our Kitchen Remodeling team handles those differences up front, in writing, so you’re not discovering them mid-project.
Calls are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Not a voicemail box, not an out-of-state call center. When you call about a kitchen remodel in Sunrise, you get someone who knows what a toe-nailed truss looks like and why it matters to your budget.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Sunrise
We handle the full scope of kitchen work in Sunrise, from small refreshes to complete tear-outs. Each of these services includes a written scope, permits pulled where required, and a written change order before any price moves.
Full Kitchen Remodeling
This is the gut-job. Cabinets out, flooring up, often a wall opened or a drain relocated. In Sunrise, that last part carries extra weight. Most homes here sit on slab-on-grade construction, and moving a sink or island rough-in means cutting into that slab. We include a line item for moisture management from day one, because Broward County inspectors require it and because skipping it means warped tile and swollen base cabinets two wet seasons later.
Kitchen Island Installation
Adding an island with a sink or dishwasher means new plumbing under the slab. In Sunrise’s older neighborhoods, that slab often sits directly on oolitic limestone with moisture wicking through. We cut back the slab, compact a limestone base, and lay a 6-mil vapor barrier before the new subfloor goes in. It’s an extra step most contractors skip. The inspector won’t sign off without it, and your new flooring won’t survive without it either.
Cabinets & Countertops
We install KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria quartz, among other brands you can look up and verify. When we spec cabinet hardware for a Sunrise kitchen, we default to stainless steel or marine-grade finishes. The salt air that drifts west from the coast eats through inland-grade hinges within three to five years. The coastal-spec version costs more on paper, but it costs less than replacing every door hinge before your cabinets are a decade old.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Tile selection in Sunrise isn’t just about looks. Porcelain handles moisture better than ceramic in slab-on-grade homes. Grout needs to be sealed, and joints need to be planned for movement, because the same high water table that pushes moisture up through the slab also shifts it slightly between wet and dry season. We’ve seen floor tile crack along a seam that no one sealed because the installer didn’t know the house was built on limestone.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Every Sunrise kitchen we design starts with a site visit, not a showroom assumption. We look at where the existing drains run, whether the wall you want opened is load-bearing, and whether that load-bearing wall triggers the county’s roof-to-wall strapping requirement. That last one catches people off guard. A 1978 CBS home with toe-nailed trusses will get a stop-work order if you open an exterior wall and the straps aren’t there. We build that into the estimate up front.
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Trusted Brands We Service in Sunrise
We’re not selling mystery brands off a van. We carry KraftMaid and Cambria products in our kitchen line, and we specify them with the same care we’d take on our own homes. For window and door work that often accompanies a kitchen remodel in Sunrise, we install PGT and CGI impact products built for South Florida wind loads. Whether your remodel is inland in the 33304 zip code or closer to the coast, the materials we quote are ones you can research, price-check, and verify. No allowances filled with whatever was on sale at the supply house.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Sunrise Homes
- Moisture wicking through slab-on-grade foundations. Sunrise sits on an oolitic limestone shelf, and the wet-season water table can rise to within inches of grade. Open a slab without a vapor barrier and proper base compaction, and your new tile or laminate will warp or cup within two years.
- Corroded cabinet hardware from salt air. Inland-grade hinges and handles fail early in Sunrise’s coastal air. We spec stainless or marine-grade hardware as the default, not the upgrade.
- Stop-work orders on pre-1994 homes. If a kitchen remodel opens an exterior wall on a home built before the 1994 Florida Building Code took effect, Broward County requires roof-to-wall strapping compliance. Homes built in the 1970s and 1980s often have trusses simply toe-nailed to the wall plates. That’s a structural retrofit, not a cosmetic repair.
- Unsealed tile joints that crack in the dry season. The same water table that causes moisture problems also causes slight slab movement between wet and dry months. Joints need to be planned and sealed for that movement, or you’ll see hairline cracks spread across the floor.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Sunrise, FL
Here’s what kitchen work actually costs in Sunrise, based on the homes and codes we deal with here every week:
| Service | Typical Range in Sunrise |
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| Kitchen Remodel | $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 |
These numbers reflect the local reality: a full remodel that moves plumbing on a slab-on-grade home will land at the higher end because of the moisture management and structural work Broward County requires. A countertop swap on an existing layout lands lower. Every estimate we write is a fixed, written scope. Every price change gets a written change order before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate tailored to your home in Sunrise.
We Also Serve Cities Near Sunrise
Our crews serve Sunrise and the surrounding communities, including Wilton Manors, North Andrews Gardens, Oakland Park, and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. If you’re in one of those towns and planning a kitchen remodel, the same pricing structure and written-scope policy apply. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami office, with crews working locally in Sunrise every week.
Serving Sunrise, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunrise 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 Sunrise
Many Sunrise homes built before 1994 have roof trusses toe-nailed to the wall plates with no metal strapping, and Broward County inspectors will not approve a permit final without confirmed strap compliance when an exterior wall is opened. We include that allowance up front because we’ve watched too many homeowners get a mid-project change order from a contractor who ignored the code trigger. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll explain what your specific home needs.
Yes. Open a slab in Sunrise and you’re often dealing with moisture wicking through oolitic limestone. We cut back the slab, compact a limestone base, install a 6-mil vapor barrier, and engineer the drainage plane before any new subfloor or rough-in goes in. The alternative is warped flooring and swollen cabinets within two wet seasons. It’s a code-triggered line item on this side of Broward County, and it’s one place you don’t want a low bid.
We default to stainless steel or marine-grade hardware for kitchens in Sunrise because salt air drifting west from the coast corrodes inland-grade hinges within a few years. It costs about 10 to 20 percent more up front than standard hardware, and it means you replace hinges in twenty years instead of three. If a quote doesn’t mention hardware grade, ask why.
Because opening an exterior wall on a pre-1994 home triggers Broward County’s requirement to bring the roof-to-wall connection up to current code. If your Sunrise home was built in the 1970s or 1980s, there’s a good chance the trusses are toe-nailed with no strapping. A kitchen remodel that opens that wall means the inspector will look for straps before signing off. We pull the permit, handle the retrofit, and include it in the written scope before we start.
We schedule slab work for the drier months when possible, and we document every moisture-management step for the inspector. That means compacted base, vapor barrier, proper drainage plane, and photos of each stage before it gets covered. When the inspector shows up, the evidence is right there. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk through what your home’s permit path looks like.
Call Barrett & Sons Construction for Your Sunrise Kitchen Remodel
We’ve been serving South Florida homeowners since 1998, and we’ve seen what happens in Sunrise when a contractor ignores the limestone shelf, the water table, and the pre-Andrew housing stock. We don’t. Every scope is written, every change order is in writing before work proceeds, and every job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. Reach us at (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free kitchen remodel estimate in Sunrise.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Sunrise, FL since 1998.