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AfterFast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Tequesta
Kitchen remodeling in Tequesta typically runs $14,000-$45,000 for a full project, with smaller partial remodels starting around $9,000. Most Tequesta jobs take 4-8 weeks depending on scope, permitting jurisdiction, and whether your home sits west of Alternate A1A or closer to the Loxahatchee River. Barrett & Sons Construction has been building kitchens in South Florida since 1998, and we know Tequesta’s quirks: the county line that splits the village, the salt air off Jupiter Inlet, and the 1960s and 70s CBS ranch homes that make up so much of the housing stock here. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and Tom or one of his sons will give it to you straight.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Tequesta’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
We’re a family operation, not a franchise. Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run crews on Tequesta job sites most days. That matters when you’re spending $30,000 on a kitchen and want to know who’s actually doing the work. Our name and license number are published and verifiable. Look us up before you sign anything. Ask anyone on your street.
Tequesta homeowners call us because we handle the part most contractors skip: figuring out which county’s permit office governs your parcel. The Palm Beach/Martin County border cuts through this village, and we’ve seen too many remodels stall because someone pulled the wrong county’s permit. We confirm jurisdiction before a single nail moves. That’s the kind of local knowledge you only get from working here for years.
Every job comes with the 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract. If something isn’t right after we finish, one call brings Tom back. No fine print, no phone tree. And every change order, every allowance, every price adjustment arrives in writing before the work happens. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. We don’t do surprises.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Tequesta
We handle the full Kitchen Remodeling process, from first sketch to final inspection. Here’s what most Tequesta projects include.
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in a Tequesta home usually means gutting the space, reworking the layout, and rebuilding with materials that can handle coastal conditions. Many of the ranch homes off Tequesta Drive and along Riverside Drive still have their original 1960s cabinetry and linoleum flooring. We strip it to the studs, fix any water intrusion behind the walls, run new electrical, and build back with cabinets and countertops spec’d for this climate. Most full remodels here run $14,000-$45,000.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Older Tequesta ranch homes often have cramped galley kitchens cut off from the living space. We can open that up without compromising the structure. On a 1968 CBS ranch off Riverside Drive, we removed a load-bearing wall between the kitchen and living room, installed a new LVL beam, and rebuilt the space with KraftMaid cabinetry and a Cambria quartz island. That job required a Martin County permit, a rough-in inspection for the new island sink, and a final punch list before inspection sign-off. We handle all of that on your behalf.
Cabinets & Countertops
Cabinet installation in Tequesta runs $4,000-$13,000 depending on linear footage and whether you’re going stock, semi-custom, or full custom. Countertop installation runs $2,000-$6,500. We stock KraftMaid cabinetry and Cambria quartz, and we’ll bring samples to your home so you can see them in your own light, not under showroom fluorescents. If you want granite, we source from local fabricators we’ve worked with for a decade.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash installation in Tequesta typically runs $800-$2,500. That’s a smaller piece of the budget, but it’s where we see salt air do the most damage over time. Cheap grout and soft-setting thinset fail faster near Jupiter Inlet. We spec Schluter waterproofing membranes and higher-grade grout on every Tequesta backsplash, because the humid, salt-laden air will find the weak point in an inland-grade installation within a few years.
Kitchen Island Installation
Kitchen island installation in Tequesta runs $3,000-$10,000. If you’re adding a sink or cooktop to the island, the plumbing and electrical work changes the price and the permit scope. We also pay close attention to what’s under the slab. Many 1970s homes here sit on high seasonal water tables, and a heavy quartz island needs proper base support or you’ll get settlement cracks down the road. We check before we quote.
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 Tequesta
We stock and install KraftMaid and Cambria in Tequesta kitchens, and we’re certified installers for Schluter waterproofing systems. That means we keep the right materials on hand and we know the installation specs cold. When you pick a brand, you should be able to look it up, read the warranty, and verify what you’re getting. We’re not pulling mystery materials off a van. We’ll also service and maintain what we install, and we keep common replacement parts local so you’re not waiting weeks on a shipment.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Tequesta Homes
- Wrong-county permits. Because Tequesta straddles the Palm Beach/Martin County line, a remodel that pulls a Palm Beach County permit for a parcel that actually sits in Martin County will stall inspections for weeks. We verify the parcel’s jurisdiction before we submit anything.
- Salt-air corrosion on hardware and fasteners. Jupiter Inlet salt air accelerates rust on cabinet hinges, drawer slides, and fasteners. Homes spec’d with inland-grade hardware show pitting and failure within a few years. We use marine-grade and higher-quality stainless on coastal jobs.
- Slab settlement under heavy islands. 1970s slab homes in Tequesta often sit on high seasonal water tables. A heavy quartz or granite island installed without checking the slab can settle and crack. We evaluate the base before we quote, and we add engineered fill or compacted base when the lot demands it.
- Stop-work orders on river-buffer properties. If your kitchen sits within sight of the Loxahatchee River bank and demolition starts without Army Corps Section 404/10 coordination, you can get hit with a stop-work order mid-project. We file that paperwork before breaking ground on any waterfront parcel.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Tequesta, FL
Here’s what you can expect to pay for kitchen work in Tequesta right now. These are real market ranges for this village, not national averages.
| Service | Typical Range in Tequesta |
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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 |
What moves the number: whether we’re reworking plumbing and electrical, which county’s permit fees apply, whether the home needs engineered support under new loads, and what materials you choose. We give you a written, line-item quote before work begins, and every price change after that arrives as a written change order. You’ll never get a surprise invoice at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and bring us any competing bid. We’ll give you a free second opinion on it.
We Also Serve Cities Near Tequesta
Barrett & Sons Construction serves Tequesta and the surrounding communities, including Kitchen Remodeling customers in Jupiter, Hobe Sound, North Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens. If you’re in one of those towns, the same crew and the same standards apply. For details on our work in the village itself, see our Kitchen Remodeling in Tequesta page.
Serving Tequesta, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tequesta 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 Tequesta
Your permit jurisdiction depends on which side of the county line your parcel sits on, and that’s not always obvious from your mailing address. We verify the parcel’s jurisdiction with county records before we pull anything. It’s a five-minute check that saves weeks of stalled inspections. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll check your address for you.
Generally no, unless your parcel is within the federally designated buffer zone or within sight of the river bank. Most of the village’s inland lots won’t trigger Army Corps review for an interior remodel. But if you’re anywhere near the river corridor, we’ll check the Section 404/10 status before demolition starts. That’s part of the free estimate.
Many of the 1960s and 70s CBS ranch homes in Tequesta have undersized footings and no modern hurricane strapping. If we’re removing a load-bearing wall or adding a second-story element, an engineer has to verify the structure can carry the new load. We bring the engineer in before we give you a number, so the quote reflects reality, not guesswork.
Salt air accelerates corrosion on metal fasteners, cabinet hardware, and flashing. We spec marine-grade stainless fasteners, higher-quality hinges and slides, and grouts and sealants rated for coastal humidity. The materials cost slightly more up front, but they’ll last years longer than inland-grade alternatives. We’ll show you the difference in the line-item quote.
A typical draw schedule for a full kitchen remodel in Tequesta is three to four payments: a deposit at contract signing, a second draw at rough-in inspection, a third at cabinet and countertop installation, and the final balance at inspection sign-off and punch-list completion. We put the schedule in writing in your contract, and any change to scope or allowance comes as a written change order before work continues. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through a schedule for your specific job.
Contact Barrett & Sons Construction
If you’re planning a kitchen remodel in Tequesta, call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free estimate. Tom Barrett, his sons, and our uniformed crew members will walk your kitchen with you, talk through what’s realistic, and give you a written scope and price before you commit to anything. We’ve been doing this since 1998, and we live by the promise that’s on every contract: if it’s not done right in 90 days, we come back and make it right. One call. You’ll get a real person.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Tequesta since 1998.