Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterFast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Andover
Kitchen remodeling in Andover, FL typically runs $14,000-$45,000 for a full remodel, with smaller projects like cabinet installation starting around $4,000. Most Andover kitchens we remodel belong to 1950s-1970s CBS ranch homes, and that matters more than people expect. The roof deck, the county permit path, the water table under the slab: these are the things that decide whether your budget holds. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we’ve been in these homes long enough to know what’s behind the drywall before we open it. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through your kitchen.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Andover’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. When we say owner-operated, we mean Tom’s name is on the truck, on the contract, and on the license you can look up before signing anything. That’s a different kind of accountability than a franchise that dispatches strangers.
Andover sits in Broward County’s 33023 ZIP, a stretch of mid-century concrete block and stucco homes that predate the 1994 Florida Building Code overhaul. We know these houses. We know what happens when you open a ceiling in a 1960s CBS ranch and find smooth-shank nails at 12-inch spacing. We also know the county inspection path for structural work, because we’ve walked it dozens of times in this neighborhood. A live person answers our phone 24/7, and Tom publishes his address and license number. Look it up.
Every kitchen remodel we do in Andover comes with permits pulled, inspections signed, written change orders before any scope change, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise on every contract. If it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Andover
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in Andover means gutting the space, reconfiguring layout, rough-in plumbing and electrical, new drywall, flooring, cabinetry, counters, and finishes. On a 1950s-1970s CBS home, that often means opening load-bearing walls for an open-concept plan, which is where the roof deck issue shows up. We scope that before we quote, not after demolition starts. Kitchen Remodeling is the core of what Barrett & Sons does, and in Andover we do it with the county’s wind-load standards in mind from day one.
Cabinets & Countertops
Cabinet installation in Andover typically runs $4,000-$13,000, and countertops $2,000-$6,500 depending on material and linear footage. We install Quartz & Granite Countertops from named brands you can look up, not mystery stock off a van. For older Andover kitchens, we often find cabinets hiding water damage from decades of South Florida humidity. We check before we quote.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash installation in Andover runs $800-$2,500 on most kitchens we see. Tile and flooring bring the room together, but on a slab home the slab itself matters. Andover’s water table sits 2-4 feet below grade. Any plumbing relocation that means cutting the slab needs drainage planning first. We handle that before tile goes down so you’re not pulling it back up.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Good layout is where a kitchen remodel earns its value. For Andover’s CBS ranch homes, the biggest layout question is usually whether to remove a wall between the kitchen and living area. That’s a structural question, not just an aesthetic one. We design around what the house will actually support under Broward County’s high-velocity hurricane zone rules, then price the plan as a written scope with written allowances. No surprises.
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Andover
We carry premium-brand depth across the trades that touch a kitchen. That means KraftMaid and Cambria in kitchens, Schluter for waterproofing and tile substrates, and Grohe for fixtures. These are materials you can research, with warranties that mean something. For Andover customers, we stock Schluter membranes and common trim locally so lead times don’t stall your project mid-stream. When you pay for a brand, you should get that brand installed, not a lookalike.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Andover Homes
- Original roof decks that fail HVHZ inspection. Most 33023 homes still have decks nailed with smooth-shank nails at wide spacing. Open a ceiling for a load-bearing wall removal and the inspector will flag it. Full deck re-nailing or replacement becomes part of the job, and if it wasn’t budgeted, it’s a mid-project change order.
- County permitting, not city permitting. Andover falls under Broward County jurisdiction. Structural changes to a kitchen need county plan review, not a municipal stamp. Homeowners who assumed a city permit would suffice find out after demo starts.
- High water table under the slab. At 2-4 feet below grade, any slab cut for plumbing rough-in can hit water. Dewatering or drainage redesign becomes a line item. We plan for it before we cut.
- Load-bearing walls that aren’t obvious. In a CBS home, removing a wall between kitchen and living room often means installing a beam or header sized for hurricane wind loads. Get that wrong and you’re not just violating code; you’re compromising the structure. We engineer it, permit it, and inspect it.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Andover, FL
Here’s what we see in Andover’s market, based on the homes and conditions in 33023.
| Service | Typical Range in Andover |
|---|---|
| Full 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 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000-$10,000 |
What moves the price on an Andover kitchen? A load-bearing wall removal with county structural review. Roof deck re-nailing if your ceiling gets opened. Slab plumbing relocation near the water table. These aren’t optional add-ons, they’re code requirements in this ZIP. We put every one of them in writing before work starts, as a line item with a dollar amount. You’ll know the number before we swing a hammer. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, or bring us a written estimate from anyone else for a free second opinion.
We Also Serve Cities Near Andover
Our crews serve Andover and the surrounding Broward corridor regularly: Miramar, West Park, Hollywood, and West Hollywood. Same county, same code requirements, same crew that answers to Tom. If you’re in a neighboring city and wondering whether your kitchen has the same roof deck issue, call and ask. We’ll tell you what to look for.
Serving Andover, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Andover 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 Andover
No, not automatically. Deck re-nailing is only required if we open the ceiling or remove a load-bearing wall in a way that exposes the roof deck to inspection. But if your remodel touches structure or ceiling rough-in, plan for full deck re-nailing or replacement at Broward County’s HVHZ nail spacing. A 1960s CBS ranch in Andover almost always has smooth-shank nails at wide spacing from the original build. On one 1960s CBS ranch off a side street in the 33023 corridor, our crew opened the kitchen ceiling to relocate a load-bearing wall for an island layout and found the roof deck above smooth-shank nailed at 12-inch spacing, an automatic HVHZ inspection failure. We stopped work, filed a change order to re-nail the entire deck to code, and only then passed rough-in and closed the drywall. Budget $1,500-$4,000 for it if you’re doing structural work. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you if it applies to your house before you spend a dime.
Andover’s housing stock is older CBS construction, mostly pre-1994 code, which means an island often requires moving drain lines through a slab sitting above a 2-4 foot water table. That’s more expensive than new construction on a post-1994 foundation. In Andover, island installation typically runs $3,000-$10,000, with the higher end reflecting slab work, electrical rough-in, and ventilation changes that newer communities don’t always face. We price the slab conditions before we quote, in writing.
You need it before demolition. Broward County requires permit issuance before structural or plumbing work begins. Starting without one means a stop-work order and a more expensive correction path. We pull permits on every eligible job and the inspector signs off before we close walls. The inspector works for you, not for us. We like it that way.
A typical draw schedule breaks the $30,000 into phases: deposit at contract signing, a draw at demolition and rough-in, another after county inspection sign-off, and a final draw at completion. We tie draws to milestones you can see, and every change to the scope comes as a written change order before work proceeds. You never pay for work that hasn’t passed inspection.
You can pull owner-builder for cosmetic work like painting or cabinet refacing if you own the home and do the work yourself or hire licensed subs directly. But on a CBS slab home, any plumbing relocation or structural change triggers the county permit path and an owner-builder takes on all liability for code compliance. Most Andover homeowners we talk to would rather have a licensed contractor whose name and license are published and verifiable. If you’re weighing it, call (877) 610-1318 and Tom will walk you through what owner-builder actually means in Broward County.
Get Your Andover Kitchen Remodel Scoped in Writing
Before you pick a backsplash, know what’s behind the walls. Andover’s kitchens come with specific code landmines: roof deck nailing, county permit paths, a high water table, and CBS wall limitations. We scope all of it before we quote, so the number you see is the number you get. Call (877) 610-1318 today for a free estimate on your kitchen remodel in Andover, FL. Free second opinion on any written estimate. No trip charge inside the county. Senior and veteran discount on every job: 10% off, always.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Andover since 1998.