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A full kitchen remodel in Palmetto Bay typically runs $14,000 to $45,000, with smaller refreshes starting around $9,000. What moves that number more than anything else in this village is what’s under your slab and what’s growing in your yard. Miami rock sits 6 to 8 inches below grade throughout the 33158 ZIP, and the village tree ordinance can stop a permit cold if the survey isn’t filed. We’ve worked both realities for years. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll walk you through what actually applies to your home.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Palmetto Bay’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998 and put his name on the truck. His sons run the crews, and that’s not a marketing line. It means the person who shakes your hand at Palmetto Bay’s farmers market on Sunday is the same person who signs your change order on Monday. Our Kitchen Remodeling team shows up in uniform, background-checked, and ready to explain what the permit inspector will look for before we ever break ground.
We don’t dispatch strangers. The crew members who work in Palmetto Bay are the same ones who worked in Cutler last month and East Perrine the month before. They know the clay and coral mix under these CBS ranches. They know which tree-protection officer reviews which lot. They know that a window over the sink needs Miami-Dade Product Approval documents in the file before the final inspection. That local knowledge keeps your project moving instead of stalled at the village counter.
Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. The permit inspector works for you, not for us. That’s why we like him. And if anything isn’t done right, Tom’s written 90-Day Done Right Promise means one call brings him back.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Palmetto Bay
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in Palmetto Bay means working with what’s already there, and that usually means a 1960s to 1980s CBS ranch. These homes were built before Hurricane Andrew’s 1992 code overhaul. When we open walls on an exterior-facing kitchen, the village expects the replacement opening to meet current HVHZ wind-load standards. That’s not a surprise fee at the end; it’s a line item in your scope from day one. We carry KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria quartz so you can look up exactly what’s going in, not a mystery brand off a van.
Kitchen Island Installation
Adding an island in Palmetto Bay usually means moving plumbing or electrical through a slab that sits on Miami rock. We budget for mechanical excavation from the first quote, not as a change order after the jackhammer comes out. Our crew recently opened a load-bearing wall for an island rough-in on a 1970s ranch in the 33158 ZIP and hit oolitic limestone within eight inches of the slab. We issued a written change order, coordinated the revised draw schedule with the homeowner, and closed the permit without drama. Islands in Palmetto Bay run $3,000 to $10,000 depending on plumbing, electrical, and stone work.
Cabinets & Countertops
Cabinet installation in Palmetto Bay runs $4,000 to $13,000. Countertops add $2,000 to $6,500. If you’re not moving walls or plumbing, this is the sweet spot where a smaller remodel delivers a big change without triggering the full permit path. We install KraftMaid and Cambria because they hold up to South Florida humidity in a way that particleboard boxes from big-box stores simply don’t. Palmetto Bay homes a mile from Biscayne Bay take on moisture all year, and cabinet warping is a real failure mode we see in kitchens that were spec’d cheap the first time.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash installation runs $800 to $2,500 in Palmetto Bay. Tile and flooring depend on square footage and material, but we quote line-by-line so you can see exactly where the money goes. The one local factor to flag: many of these older CBS homes have original terrazzo or hexagonal tile that contains old mastics. If we’re pulling up flooring, we test before we grind, and any abatement path goes into the scope in writing. No surprises at the door.
Kitchen Design & Layout
We sit down with you and a tape measure, not a stock rendering library. Palmetto Bay ranches have specific sightlines and window placements that matter for a kitchen that works. We talk through cabinet pull hardware, sink placement relative to that window over the garden view, and whether your island should carry the cooktop or just the prep space. A live person answers the phone 24/7, so if you’re standing in your kitchen at 8 p.m. wondering if a wall can move, call (877) 610-1318 and ask.
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 Palmetto Bay
We carry brands you can verify. Framing and window packages on Palmetto Bay kitchen remodels often include Simonton, PGT, and CGI when exterior openings are involved. These names matter because the village inspector will ask for Miami-Dade Product Approval documentation on any exterior envelope component, and these manufacturers provide it. We don’t install products that can’t pass the HVHZ review. If we’re replacing a window over your sink, we’re ordering something that meets code the first time, not after a red tag.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Palmetto Bay Homes
- Out-of-area subs underbid the excavation line. They quote for soil, hit Miami rock at eight inches, and suddenly the jackhammer work becomes a change order the homeowner never saw coming. We budget for rock from the first walkthrough because we know the geology of the 33158 ZIP.
- A moved sink or range gets red-tagged at the window. If you relocate a fixture to an exterior wall and the replacement window lacks HVHZ Product Approval, the village stops the job. We file the approval documents with the permit, not after the inspector flags it.
- Contractors skip the tree survey and start trenching. Palmetto Bay’s tree-protection officer can halt work until barriers and a replacement plan are filed. That’s a delay that could have been avoided on day one.
- Old CBS walls hide plumbing and electrical that no longer meets code. Many 1960s through 1980s ranches in the village were wired and plumbed before modern load calculations. When we open a wall, we bring the exposed section up to current standard and include that in the original scope, not as an end-of-job surprise.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Palmetto Bay, FL
We price by the line item, and we put it in writing. A full kitchen remodel in Palmetto Bay runs $14,000 to $45,000. A small remodel is $9,000 to $20,000. Here’s the breakdown by scope:
| Service | Typical Range in Palmetto Bay |
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| Full Kitchen Remodeling | $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 you within these ranges: whether you’re relocating plumbing over Miami rock, whether exterior windows factor into the permit, and whether the tree ordinance applies to your lot. We’ll walk your property with you, run the numbers, and hand you a written scope. If you have another written estimate, bring it. We offer a free second opinion on any written bid, and there’s no trip charge inside the county. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Palmetto Bay
Our crews work throughout Palmetto Bay and the surrounding communities of Cutler, East Perrine, Palmetto Estates, and West Perrine. We know the difference between Palmetto Bay’s tree ordinance and the lighter requirements in unincorporated areas just north of the village line. That matters when you’re comparing quotes from a contractor who doesn’t know the difference either. If you’re in one of these neighboring communities, call (877) 610-1318 for the same local expertise.
Serving Palmetto Bay, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palmetto Bay 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 Palmetto Bay
Palmetto Bay’s village-level tree preservation ordinance requires a tree survey and protective barriers before virtually any construction permit is issued, including a kitchen remodel permit that triggers site disturbance. This is stricter than neighboring Pinecrest and most unincorporated Miami-Dade areas. If your remodel includes exterior work like a new window, door, or vent penetration, the village wants to know where existing trees sit and how they’ll be protected during construction. That’s not a speed bump we skip. We file the survey and barrier plan with the permit so the tree-protection officer signs off the first time. Call (877) 610-1318 to find out if your kitchen remodel triggers this requirement.
No, if you’re not touching any exterior openings, existing windows generally stay as-is. But if your Palmetto Bay kitchen remodel moves a sink or range to an exterior wall and you’re cutting a new window opening or enlarging an existing one, that opening must meet Miami-Dade HVHZ wind-load and impact-glazing standards. Palmetto Bay sits in the high-velocity hurricane zone, and the village enforces full Product Approval on any exterior envelope component. We include the matching window package and the approval documentation in the original scope, not as an afterthought. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote for your specific layout.
The oolitic limestone locally called Miami rock sits 6 to 8 inches below grade throughout much of the 33158 ZIP. Relocating a sink or adding an island with plumbing means trenching through that rock, which requires mechanical excavation rather than a shovel and a backhoe bucket. It adds days and it adds cost, typically a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars depending on the run and how thick the rock layer is. Contractors who don’t budget for rock underbid the excavation line and then hit you with a change order mid-job. We build it into the original quote. Call (877) 610-1318 to get a written scope that includes rock excavation from the start.
Your remodel file should include the full permit set, the final inspection sign-off, and Miami-Dade Product Approval documents for any exterior component installed, like an impact-rated window over the sink. Palmetto Bay sits in the HVHZ, and insurance carriers in Florida increasingly ask for documentation showing the work was permitted, inspected, and built with approved products. If that paperwork is missing, a claim can stall or get reduced. We pull permits on every eligible job, we pass every inspection, and we give you the complete file at closeout. One call to (877) 610-1318 and we’ll explain what your specific project should include.
You can, but you inherit the coordination risk. A small kitchen remodel in Palmetto Bay often still crosses into permit territory, especially if you’re moving plumbing, touching electrical, or cutting an exterior opening. The tree ordinance and Miami rock layer don’t care who’s running the job. An unlicensed sub won’t pull the permit, and the village will stop work if the survey isn’t filed. A licensed contractor carries the insurance, the permit, and the warranty. For a small remodel where you’re just swapping cabinets and counters, the risk is lower, but as soon as you touch structure or exterior, the village gets involved. Call (877) 610-1318 and tell us what you’re planning. We’ll tell you honestly whether you need a GC.
Call Barrett & Sons Construction for Kitchen Remodeling in Palmetto Bay
Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. Look us up before you sign anything. If you want a kitchen remodel in Palmetto Bay that’s scoped in writing, priced line-by-line, and built to pass village inspection the first time, call (877) 610-1318 today for a free estimate. A live person answers 24/7, not a voicemail box. We’ll walk your home, talk through the tree survey, check for Miami rock, and hand you a written scope you can compare against any other bid.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Palmetto Bay and surrounding communities since 1998.