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AfterFast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Kendale Lakes
Kitchen remodeling in Kendale Lakes typically runs $14,000 to $45,000 for a full renovation, with smaller partial remodels landing between $9,000 and $20,000. Most of the homes here are CBS construction from the 1970s and early 1980s, which means our crew knows exactly what’s behind those walls before we open them up. If you live near Kendale Lakes Boulevard or off SW 137th Avenue, call (877) 610-1318 and Tom will answer. We’ve been working these neighborhoods long enough to know that every kitchen on this side of Kendall West has its own surprises, and we plan for them in writing before the first cabinet comes out.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Kendale Lakes’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett put his name on the truck in 1998, and his sons run the crews. That’s not marketing, it’s just how we work. When a homeowner off SW 152nd Street calls about their kitchen, they get Tom on the phone, not a call center. We pull every permit Miami-Dade County requires, and we walk inspections with the inspector. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, that’s why I like him. Homeowners across the 33183 zip code have dealt with contractors who promised one thing and delivered another. We issue a written change order before any scope change touches the job, so you never find a surprise line item at the end.
Kendale Lakes sits inside Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and that changes how kitchens get remodeled here. Anything we touch that involves structural work, window openings, or exterior penetrations triggers HVHZ compliance requirements. We know that going in. An out-of-town GC might not, and their permit application stalls at the county for weeks. Ours doesn’t, because we’ve done it hundreds of times in communities just like yours, from Country Walk to The Crossings.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Kendale Lakes
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in Kendale Lakes means taking the space down to the studs and rebuilding it the right way. In these 40-to-50-year-old CBS homes, we regularly find original plumbing and wiring that never met today’s code. We replace what needs replacing, document every scope item, and keep the project moving. The kitchens here are typically galley or L-shaped footprints that respond well to smarter layout decisions rather than bigger additions.
Cabinets & Countertops
We install KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria quartz across Kendale Lakes, and we don’t push mystery brands off the back of a van. Your countertops should be something you can look up, hold a sample of, and verify the warranty on. Cabinet installation alone in this area runs $4,000 to $13,000 depending on linear footage and whether we’re refacing existing boxes or installing new ones.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash installation in Kendale Lakes typically runs $800 to $2,500, and it’s one of the highest-impact changes you can make in a kitchen that still has its original 1980s tile. We handle full tile and flooring replacement too. Given the water table here, we pay close attention to slab moisture before laying any flooring. The Everglades drainage basin starts just west of us, and that porous oolitic limestone underneath your slab pulls moisture up more than people realize.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Design and layout is where a local crew earns its keep. We know these homes. The original floor plans in Kendale Lakes put the kitchen between the living room and the utility room, with a load-bearing CBS wall separating them. Opening that wall is possible but requires an engineered beam and a permit. We plan for that in the estimate, not after demolition starts. You can see how we approach this on our Kitchen Remodeling page.
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 Kendale Lakes
We stock and install brands homeowners in Kendale Lakes actually ask for by name. KraftMaid and Cambria in the kitchen, and when the job touches Kendale Lakes Windows & Doors we carry Simonton, PGT, and CGI impact-rated lines that meet Miami-Dade HVHZ code. That matters here specifically. A kitchen remodel that includes replacing a dated rear window facing one of the community’s man-made lakes will need an impact-rated opening, and we already know which PGT or Simonton series clears the county review. Local parts availability keeps your schedule from slipping while the permit office does its work.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Kendale Lakes Homes
- Original CBS walls with buried plumbing. The concrete block construction from the 1970s and 1980s means plumbing runs are cast into the block chase or slab. Rerouting a sink or moving a dishwasher line is more involved here than in a wood-framed house, and we plan for that in the estimate instead of acting surprised later.
- Substandard roof-to-wall connections discovered during remodels. Many of the original flat and low-slope concrete-tile roofs predate the post-Hurricane Andrew attachment standards from 1994. If a kitchen remodel touches a load-bearing wall or exterior opening, the inspector will require the roof connections to be brought current. We flag that before we start, not after.
- High water table under slabs. The ground beneath Kendale Lakes holds water just a few feet down. Any plumbing relocation or island installation that requires cutting into the slab means dealing with moisture intrusion. We handle it with proper sealing and drainage, but it’s a real variable that budget builders ignore.
- Kitchen islands without power or plumbing. Installing a kitchen island in these homes frequently means cutting the slab for electrical and possibly water lines. Island installation in Kendale Lakes runs $3,000 to $10,000 depending on whether utilities run to the island. We include the slab work, the permit, and the inspection in the written quote.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Kendale Lakes, FL
Here’s what we tell homeowners in Kendale Lakes before they sign anything. A full kitchen remodel runs $14,000 to $45,000. A smaller or partial remodel typically lands between $9,000 and $20,000. Countertop installation alone runs $2,000 to $6,500, and backsplash work runs $800 to $2,500. Those are real numbers from projects we’ve priced in the 33183 zip code, not national averages pulled from a website.
What moves the number is scope: moving plumbing, relocating gas lines, opening a load-bearing wall for an island, bringing roof connections up to HVHZ code. We write every scope item, every allowance, and every change order down before work begins. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a free, written estimate with real line items for your specific kitchen.
We also offer a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount on every job, plus a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received from another contractor. No trip charge inside the county.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendale Lakes
Our crews work throughout the western Miami-Dade suburbs around Kendale Lakes, including Kendall West, The Crossings, Three Lakes, and Country Walk. If your home sits in one of those neighborhoods, the same local crew and the same written pricing apply. We also handle Bathroom Remodeling in Kendale Lakes and Roofing in Kendale Lakes when your project reaches beyond the kitchen.
Serving Kendale Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendale Lakes 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 Kendale Lakes
We can typically schedule your free estimate within a few days of your call, and because dispatch is coordinated from our Miami office, we don’t need to fit you into a far-away service route. Call (877) 610-1318 and Tom will get you on the schedule. No trip charge inside the county.
Yes, we cover the entire 33183 zip code, including homes near the man-made lakes that serve as the community’s stormwater retention system. If your lot sits near a lake edge, we already know that Miami-Dade DERM review may apply to any grading or drainage changes, and we build that into the plan from the start. We also handle Fence Installation in Kendale Lakes for properties with these waterfront setbacks.
Only if you change the scope. Every allowance and every change order is written and signed before work proceeds. You will never get a surprise invoice at the end of a Barrett & Sons job. We put all of this on paper because the last contractor most of our Kendale Lakes customers used told them permits were optional.
Kendale Lakes pricing is consistent with Kendall West and The Crossings, but it runs higher than neighborhoods in Broward County because Miami-Dade’s HVHZ code adds mandatory compliance work. Impact-rated openings, engineered roof connections, and stricter inspection requirements all add cost here. That’s not a tax, it’s what keeps your home standing in a hurricane. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote on your specific kitchen, estimates are free.
Every kitchen remodel we complete in Kendale Lakes carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written into the contract. If something isn’t done right, Tom comes back and makes it right. One call. That’s not a line on a brochure, it’s been the same promise since 1998.
Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look them up before you sign anything. Then call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free kitchen remodeling estimate in Kendale Lakes.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Kendale Lakes and surrounding Miami-Dade communities since 1998.