Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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If your Lauderdale-by-the-Sea kitchen still has the original 1960s cabinets and a layout that fights you every time you cook, you already know the problem. Salt air has been working on those hinges and drawer slides for decades. The good news is a typical kitchen remodel here runs $14,000-$45,000, and the right contractor makes the whole thing feel less like a headache and more like a plan. Tom Barrett and his sons have done this work on the beachside blocks between Commercial Boulevard and the pier, and they answer their own phone. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free, written estimate.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Barrett & Sons has been owner-operated since 1998, which means the name on the truck is the name on the contract. Tom lives twenty minutes away, and his sons run the crews. If something isn’t right, you’ll see Tom at your door, not a different subcontractor every week. That matters in a one-square-mile town where word travels fast at the Anglins Fishing Pier and the Saturday farmers market on El Mar Drive.
We keep a strong local reputation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea because we follow a simple rule: every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. No surprise invoices at the end. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, which is why we pull permits and sign inspections on every eligible job. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself.
When you call about a kitchen in the 33303 ZIP, a live person answers 24/7. Not a voicemail box, not an out-of-state call center. We schedule a walkthrough at your convenience, and because Barrett & Sons serves Lauderdale-by-the-Sea regularly, we know the town’s quirks before we ever open your front door.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea means planning around the town’s 35-foot height limit and the reality that your walls are almost certainly concrete block. We handle complete teardowns and rebuilds, from removing salt-corroded soffits to installing impact-rated windows that meet Broward County’s high-velocity hurricane zone codes. Tom’s Kitchen Remodeling team walks you through layout, cabinet selection, countertop templating, and the permit package before a single nail moves.
Cabinets & Countertops
Those original mid-century cabinets in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s beach cottages and duplexes have lived through fifty years of humidity and salt mist. We install and reface cabinets built to hold up in a coastal environment, and we carry KraftMaid and Cambria, brands you can look up rather than mystery names off a van. Cabinet installation in this area runs $4,000-$13,000, and countertop installation typically lands between $2,000 and $6,500.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Because Lauderdale-by-the-Sea sits directly on the Atlantic with no buffer, flooring and backsplash materials here need to handle more salt and moisture than homes even a mile inland. We specify grouts and sealers meant for coastal kitchens, and we lay tile on substrates that won’t shift with the temperature swings between air-conditioned interiors and open-window beach days. Backsplash installation runs $800-$2,500.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Many of the 1950s and 1960s concrete block kitchens in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea were built when nobody imagined islands or open shelving. We redesign the footprint without moving load-bearing block walls unnecessarily, which saves you money and keeps the permit process clean. Whether you want a peninsula or a full island, we’ll show you what fits, what costs, and what the inspector will want to see before you commit.
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
We stock cabinets from KraftMaid, countertops from Cambria, and when a kitchen project expands into a patio or walkway, we work with Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers. That means if a piece shows up wrong or needs replacement, we aren’t waiting on a distributor three states away. For Lauderdale-by-the-Sea homeowners, that brand access means faster turnaround and materials you can verify before they enter your house.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Homes
- Salt-corroded hinges, slides, and fasteners. Decades of Atlantic salt spray destroy ordinary hardware. We replace everything with stainless or hot-dipped galvanized components so your new kitchen doesn’t start rusting in year three.
- Spalling concrete and corroded rebar in exterior kitchen walls. Oceanfront and near-ocean CBS buildings in the 33303 ZIP often show concrete flaking and rusted steel behind cabinets. We assess that before we hang anything, because you don’t want to tile over a wall that’s failing from inside.
- Non-impact windows and doors in the kitchen. Broward County’s HVHZ designation requires impact-rated assemblies. If your kitchen opens to a patio or side yard, that window or slider needs to meet Miami-Dade/Broward product approval standards, and we handle that in the permit package.
- Height-limit surprises during design. Owners occasionally ask about raising a roofline or adding a cooking tower above the kitchen, only to find the town’s 35-foot cap triggers a variance fight. We price that zoning legwork into the estimate up front, so there are no surprises mid-design.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
A full kitchen remodel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea runs $14,000-$45,000. A small or partial remodel lands between $9,000 and $20,000, while cabinet installation alone sits at $4,000-$13,000. Countertops run $2,000-$6,500, backsplash $800-$2,500, and a kitchen island installation is $3,000-$10,000. These are the numbers we quote, and they hold unless you change scope, in which case you get a written change order first. The 35-foot height limit and HVHZ window requirements can add engineering or permit costs that generic online calculators won’t mention. That’s exactly why our estimates are built around a real walkthrough. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate. We also apply our permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount, and there’s no trip charge inside the county.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
We handle kitchen projects throughout the surrounding area, including North Andrews Gardens, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, and Sunrise. If you’re in one of those communities and need more than a kitchen, we can point you to our Bathroom Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea team, and if your kitchen reno exposes water damage above, our Roofing in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea crew can address it before it spreads.
Serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
After your free estimate and written scope, we can typically begin within two to four weeks, depending on permit review and material lead times. Cabinets from KraftMaid and Cambria countertops take what they take, so we order immediately after you sign the contract. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you exactly where your project would land in the schedule.
Yes, a large share of our kitchen work in the 33303 ZIP is in low-rise condos, duplexes, and beach cottages, most built as concrete block construction in the 1950s through the 1970s. We coordinate with your association or property manager on working hours, elevator access if applicable, and disposal. The 35-foot town height limit applies to nearly every structure here, which we already factor into design and permits.
If a burst supply line or hurricane-driven water intrusion has made your kitchen unsafe, call (877) 610-1318 and a live person answers 24/7. We’ll schedule a visit, assess the damage, and give you a written scope for the repair before anything gets torn out. Because we serve Lauderdale-by-the-Sea regularly, we can usually get eyes on the problem quickly. Estimates are free, and there’s no trip charge inside the county.
It can be, because homes directly on the Atlantic require stainless or hot-dipped galvanized hardware, impact-rated windows, and sometimes concrete repair before cabinetry ever goes in. A full remodel here runs $14,000-$45,000, and the coastal specifics like spalling concrete or corroded rebar can push toward the higher end. We quote what your house actually needs, not a generic regional average.
Every completed kitchen remodel carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back to make it right. Materials carry their own manufacturer warranties from companies like KraftMaid and Cambria. For an exact quote on your kitchen, call (877) 610-1318.
Get Your Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Kitchen Remodel Started
You’ll get a written line-item estimate, an honest walkthrough, and a name you can verify. Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number, and every price change arrives on paper before work proceeds. That’s how Barrett & Sons has operated since 1998. Call (877) 610-1318 today and let’s see what your kitchen can be.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction.