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Tamarac is unusual. Almost the entire city went up between 1965 and 1982, built on drained Everglades wetlands as a planned retirement community. That means tens of thousands of kitchens in Tamarac are now 50 to 60 years old, all aging at the same rate, all hitting the same renovation wall at the same time. In most cities, housing stock is staggered. Here, it’s a wave. That concentrated renovation pressure is the backdrop for every kitchen project we take on in Tamarac, and it shapes how we approach the work.
A full kitchen remodel in Tamarac typically lands between $14,000 and $45,000. Smaller scopes run $9,000 to $20,000. If you would like a written, line-item quote for your home, call us at (877) 610-1318. The estimate is free, and it always comes in writing.
For 29 years, Barrett & Sons Construction has worked on homes like yours across South Florida. You can read more about how we approach projects on our Kitchen Remodeling page. This page is specifically about what we see in Tamarac kitchens and what it takes to bring them forward.
Why Tamarac Homeowners Call Barrett & Sons
We are the owner-operated alternative. Tom Barrett founded the company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. When you sign with us, the person who walks the job is the person whose name is on the paperwork. No franchise dispatching strangers to Tamarac from two counties away.
That matters in a city like this. Tamarac’s housing is dominated by CBS concrete block stucco homes and attached villas, built fast and economically during the 60s and 70s. The kitchens in these homes have original plumbing runs, original electrical panels, and often original single-pane windows. A national outfit quoting over the phone cannot see what we see after 15 minutes in one of these kitchens. We know the construction era because we live in South Florida and work in Tamarac regularly. Ask anyone in your neighborhood or look up our license number yourself. Tom publishes his name, address, and license number. It’s all verifiable.
We answer our phone with a live person, 24/7. If something is not right after we finish, the 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract. One call brings Tom back.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Tamarac
Full Kitchen Remodeling
In a Tamarac villa or single-story CBS home, a full remodel usually means gutting down to the block walls, replacing all plumbing and electrical, and rebuilding the space with modern materials. Because much of the city’s housing stock was built before the post-Andrew 1992 wind code, we often find undersized overhangs and older tie-beam details that have to be brought up to current Florida Building Code. That is not a hidden fee; it goes into the written scope before work begins. We have a full breakdown of what full remodels include on our Kitchen Remodeling in Tamarac city page.
Cabinets & Countertops
Tamarac kitchens from the 70s typically have particleboard cabinet boxes that have been soaking up Florida humidity for five decades. We replace them with solid plywood construction and the brands you can look up, like KraftMaid. For countertops, Cambria quartz and name-brand granite hold up to the heat and moisture of South Florida far better than old laminate. Cabinet installation in Tamarac runs $4,000 to $13,000. Countertop installation runs $2,000 to $6,500.
Backsplash
A backsplash in Tamarac has a job beyond looking good. With 100% humidity for much of the year, the area behind the cooktop and sink takes concentrated moisture, grease, and heat. We install tile that seals properly and does not trap condensation behind it. Backsplash installation in Tamarac runs $800 to $2,500, depending on tile choice and the amount of wall prep needed after removing old sheetrock.
Tile & Flooring
Because Tamarac sits on former Everglades flatland, slab moisture is a real issue. Before any tile goes down, we check the slab. If the water table is high during the June-to-October wet season, we address that with proper moisture barriers and, where needed, self-leveling underlayment. Putting tile over a damp slab without that step is how you get cracked grout and hollow tiles within a year or two. We also handle kitchen design and layout, including island placement and electrical planning, so the finished kitchen actually functions the way you cook.
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 Tamarac
We stock and service the brands you can verify. For kitchen window packages and glass, we work with Simonton, PGT, and Ply Gem. For cabinets and countertops, we install KraftMaid and Cambria. No mystery brands off a van. In Tamarac, we keep local parts on hand so that if a cabinet hinge, a window latch, or a piece of trim needs attention during a project, we are not waiting two weeks for a shipment. If you are also considering window replacement during your kitchen remodel, look seriously at PGT impact glass. The Atlantic drives salt-laden air inland, and older aluminum frames in Tamarac do not hold up to it. Corroded anchor bolts and rebar in 50-year-old CBS structures are common, and upgrading windows while the kitchen is open is the smartest way to do it.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Tamarac Homes
- Slab moisture from a high water table. Tamarac sits on former Everglades flatland. During the wet season, the water table can rise within inches of the surface. Any flooring, cabinet base, or footer work has to account for that. We check the slab before we quote, and we write the cost of any moisture remediation into the scope.
- 50 to 60-year-old galvanized and cast iron plumbing. The original pipes in most Tamarac kitchens are past their useful life. When we open a wall, we almost always find corrosion. Replacing the supply and drain lines is cheaper while the walls are open than it will be later. Again, it goes in writing before work starts.
- Pre-1992 electrical and no hurricane straps. Tamarac homes predate Broward County’s post-Andrew wind code. Undersized panels, ungrounded outlets, and missing straps are common. A kitchen remodel is the right time to address these. The permit inspector works for you, not for us. We like it that way.
- HOA approvals and party-wall coordination. Much of Tamarac is dense, HOA-governed planned unit development. If your villa shares a wall with a neighbor, structural work may legally require notifying or coordinating with the adjacent owner. We know how to handle the HOA permit layering on top of Broward County permits. This is a reality that does not exist in the single-family neighborhoods of nearby Margate or Coral Springs.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Tamarac, FL
We Also Serve Cities Near Tamarac
We work regularly in North Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Margate, and Lauderdale Lakes. The permitting and HOA reality shifts from one city to the next, but our approach does not. If you are near Tamarac and considering updating other parts of the home, we also handle Bathroom Remodeling in Tamarac and Roofing in Tamarac. Many Tamarac homeowners bundle a kitchen remodel with a roof replacement or a bathroom update, since the crews are already there and the permits are already moving.
Serving Tamarac, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tamarac area and know this community well, offering Tamarac Windows & Doors and more. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Kitchen Remodeling in Tamarac
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Tamarac?
A full kitchen remodel in Tamarac costs $14,000 to $45,000, and a small kitchen remodel runs $9,000 to $20,000. The exact number depends on the slab condition, the age of the plumbing and electrical, and the scope of HOA approvals. Call (877) 610-1318 for a written, line-item estimate. It is free.
Do you pull permits for kitchen remodels in Tamarac?
Yes. Every eligible job includes permits pulled and inspections signed. In Tamarac, the HOA layer on top of Broward County permitting is real, especially in attached villas. We handle both. Never let a contractor tell you permits are optional. The inspector works for you, not for us.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Tamarac?
A full kitchen remodel in Tamarac typically takes four to eight weeks from demolition to final inspection. HOA approvals can add a week or two. We write the schedule into the contract, and if the scope changes, you get a written change order before a single nail moves.
Why do Tamarac kitchens age differently than kitchens in Coral Springs or Plantation?
Tamarac was built almost entirely between 1965 and 1982 on drained Everglades wetlands. Coral Springs and Plantation have more varied build timelines. Here, nearly every kitchen is hitting the same 50 to 60-year mark at once, with the same original plumbing, the same slab moisture issues from a high water table, and the same pre-1992 wind code deficiencies. That compressed aging wave is unique to Tamarac.
Do you offer a warranty on kitchen remodeling in Tamarac?
Yes. Every completed kitchen remodel in Tamarac is backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something is not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right. One call. No fine print.
Call Barrett & Sons for Your Tamarac Kitchen Remodel
If you live in Tamarac and your kitchen is pushing 50 or 60 years old, you are not alone. We have seen thousands of these homes. We know what is behind the walls, and we will write it all down before you spend a dollar. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free kitchen remodeling estimate in Tamarac. Ask for Tom, or ask for one of his sons. A live person answers, 24/7.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Tamarac since our founding in 1998.