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A full kitchen remodel in Doral typically runs $14,000 to $45,000, and smaller kitchens usually land between $9,000 and $20,000. Here’s what matters more than the number: Doral homes sit on a water table that can be just 12 to 24 inches below the slab, which changes how we handle slab plumbing, island additions, and moisture prep. Our Kitchen Remodeling team has been in this exact soil, opened these exact walls, and pulled these exact Doral permits. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk the job with you before any numbers get written down.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Doral’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews that work in Doral. That’s not a marketing line. When you call, a live person answers, 24/7, and when we show up, the name on the truck matches the name on the contract.
Doral homeowners between 50 and 70 have a particular way of vetting contractors. They’ve been burned. They want to look up a license number, see an address, and know the same crew will come back if something isn’t right. That’s why every Barrett & Sons contract carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If a drawer front doesn’t sit square or a tile line didn’t dry right, one call brings us back.
We pull permits and stand for inspections on every eligible job in Doral. That matters here more than in most cities, because once a wall opens in a post-1990s concrete block home, the inspector checks for Miami-Dade HVHZ compliance. We want that inspection. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s why I like him.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Doral
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full remodel in Doral starts with tearing down to the studs, then rebuilding with materials rated for this humidity and these wind loads. We handle layout changes, island additions, full cabinet replacement, countertops, flooring, lighting, and the plumbing and electrical that go with it. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. No surprise invoices at the end, because the allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date.
Cabinets & Countertops
We install KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria quartz in Doral kitchens. These are brands you can look up, not mystery products off a van. Cabinet installation in Doral runs $4,000 to $13,000, and countertops run $2,000 to $6,500 depending on material and linear footage. We also do cabinet refacing for homeowners who want a new look without full replacement.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Doral’s humidity means we spec moisture-rated drywall and proper ventilation behind tile. Backsplash installation in Doral runs $800 to $2,500. We install Schluter waterproofing systems behind tile in wet zones, and we use Grohe fixtures where clients want them. The goal is a kitchen that looks new after three rainy seasons, not one that grows mold behind the grout line.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Here’s where Doral’s water table enters the conversation early. If you want to move a sink to an island, we need to know where the slab sits relative to groundwater. Sometimes it’s a simple chase through the slab. Sometimes we’re running dewatering before we cut. Our design process accounts for that from day one, so you’re not surprised at rough-in.
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 Doral
We carry premium brands because our Doral clients ask for them by name. KraftMaid cabinets, Cambria quartz, Schluter waterproofing, Grohe fixtures. We keep common parts stocked and can order specialty pieces quickly. If you already have a brand in mind from a showroom off NW 87th Avenue, we’ll work with it, and we’ll put it in writing before anything gets ordered.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Doral Homes
- Hidden water damage from the high water table. Doral’s groundwater sits close to the surface, and small leaks behind cabinets turn into rotted bottom plates and subfloor damage long before you see a stain. We find this in roughly a third of the 33178 kitchens we open.
- Permits that seem optional until the inspection fails. Moving a sink or island means an inspector checks HVHZ wind-load and electrical. If the work wasn’t permitted, the homeowner is left fixing it after the fact. We pull permits before we swing a hammer.
- Drywall and insulation not rated for this humidity. Standard drywall behind a backsplash in Doral’s rainy season is a mold invitation. We spec moisture-rated board and proper ventilation every time.
- Post-1990s rough-ins that were never checked. Doral’s residential stock is almost entirely concrete block built during incorporation-era growth. The framing is sound, but we regularly find original plumbing and wiring that was never inspected after the build. Opening a wall is the only way to know.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Doral, FL
Here are the ranges we quote in Doral. These are honest numbers based on what we’ve actually built in 33178, not national averages.
| Scope | Typical Doral Range |
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| Kitchen Remodel (full) | $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 most in a Doral kitchen: whether we’re moving plumbing, whether the slab needs dewatering, whether the walls hide rotted framing or outdated wiring, and which materials you pick. You’ll get a written, line-item estimate before anything starts. No trip charge inside the county. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Doral
Our crews regularly work in Kitchen Remodeling in Doral and the surrounding communities: Fountainebleau, Miami Springs, Sweetwater, and University Park. If you’re a few minutes outside Doral proper, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll still come out. No trip charge inside the county.
Serving Doral, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Doral 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 Doral
Yes, in almost every case. Once a wall in a 33178 home is opened down to the studs, Miami-Dade’s HVHZ code requires an inspection of the electrical, plumbing, and framing work being done. We pull permits on every eligible job and stand for the inspection. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you exactly what your job will trigger.
In Doral, the water table can sit 12 to 24 inches below grade, so moving a sink to an island almost always means we’re cutting through a slab that’s close to groundwater. It’s absolutely doable, but it can require dewatering and moisture mitigation steps that neighboring cities with firmer soil don’t need. We price this into the estimate up front, in writing, so it’s not a surprise later. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote.
We write per-foot allowances and per-fixture allowances into the contract before we open a wall. If we find a rotted bottom plate or corroded wiring, we give you a written change order with the exact price before we touch it. In Doral’s Costa Del Sol community, we opened a 2004 kitchen to find the original dishwasher rough-in had been leaking slowly behind the drywall, rotting the bottom plate and part of the subfloor under the cabinets. Because the scope of work wrote a per-foot framing allowance into the contract, we replaced the damaged section, added a moisture barrier, and got inspection sign-off before the new KraftMaid cabinets went in. No surprise change order, no hidden mold. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through your job.
Yes. Doral sits in Miami-Dade’s high-velocity hurricane zone, and any opening replacement, including a kitchen window, must meet HVHZ impact-rating requirements. We pull the permit and install the correct window the first time. It’s not an optional upgrade in 33178. Call (877) 610-1318 if you want us to check your window spec.
Water damage behind the cabinets, almost always from a slow leak that was never caught. Doral’s high water table and humidity mean small leaks do more damage here, and the rot usually hides behind drywall until we open the wall. We budget for that possibility with written allowances, so when we find it, the fix is already priced. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free second opinion on any written estimate you already have.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Doral since 1998.