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A full kitchen remodel in Scott Lake typically runs between $14,000 and $45,000, and small or partial remodels start around $9,000. The cost depends on what we find when we open the walls of your 1960s or 1970s CBS home, and that’s exactly why we write allowances into the contract before any work begins. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel in Scott Lake and want straight answers about pricing, permits, and what actually happens when the drywall comes down, call us at (877) 610-1318. We’ll walk you through the process and schedule a free estimate with no obligation.
Barrett & Sons Construction has been remodeling kitchens in unincorporated Miami-Dade for over 25 years. We know the 33056 ZIP, we know the county inspectors, and we know what hides behind the original cabinets in these homes because we’ve opened hundreds of them. That local knowledge matters more than most homeowners realize until something unexpected shows up.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Scott Lake’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Not every contractor works in Scott Lake the way we do. Our Kitchen Remodeling team includes Tom Barrett and his sons, who run the crews themselves, not a rotating cast of subcontractors. When we open a wall on a Scott Lake home and find cloth-jacketed wiring or a rotted sill plate, the scope change comes to you in writing, with pricing attached, before a single extra nail goes in. That’s been our process since Tom founded the company in 1998, and it’s why our customers refer us to neighbors along NW 167th Street and around the parks near the C-9 canal.
We also carry the 90-Day Done Right Promise on every kitchen remodel. If something isn’t right after we finish, Tom comes back and makes it right with one phone call. Our customers in Scott Lake appreciate that the owner lives twenty minutes away and answers his own phone. You don’t get a call center, and you don’t get an out-of-county crew that doesn’t understand Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone rules.
Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look them up before you sign anything. And when you call (877) 610-1318, a live person answers, day or night.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Scott Lake
We handle every part of a Scott Lake kitchen remodel, from the first layout drawing to the final inspection sign-off from Miami-Dade County. Our Scott Lake work spans four main areas:
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in Scott Lake means gutting the space down to the studs and rebuilding it the right way. In these 1960s and 1970s CBS homes, that often means replacing wiring that predates grounded outlets, correcting framing that wasn’t meant for today’s open-concept layouts, and waterproofing the slab before new flooring goes down. We coordinate the permit through unincorporated Miami-Dade’s Building Department, pull the electrical and plumbing permits, and make sure every product we install carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance where the code requires it.
Small & Partial Kitchen Remodels
Not every Scott Lake kitchen needs a full gut. Many homeowners around the 33056 ZIP want to update cabinets, counters, and backsplash while keeping the existing footprint. A small remodel in Scott Lake runs about $9,000 to $20,000, and we treat it with the same care as a full job. The difference is that we still pull permits, still do the inspection, and still hand you a written scope before we start. If a partial remodel uncovers a problem, like an exterior wall that’s missing hurricane straps from the original build, we document it and get your approval before expanding the work - whether that’s fixing the wall or adding Fence Installation in Scott Lake as part of the project scope.
Cabinet Installation & Refacing
Cabinet installation in Scott Lake runs $4,000 to $13,000 depending on whether you’re refacing existing boxes or installing new KraftMaid cabinets. Refacing works well in these older Scott Lake homes when the cabinet boxes are still solid, but we’ll tell you honestly if the original 1960s particleboard is too far gone and replacement makes more sense. We carry premium cabinet lines and install them with the same attention to level and reveal that we’d use in our own kitchens.
Quartz & Granite Countertops
Countertop installation in Scott Lake typically costs $2,000 to $6,500. We work with Cambria quartz and natural granite, cut and templated to your exact cabinet layout. One thing we see often in older Scott Lake homes is counters that have shifted because the slab settled, so we check for level before the stone goes down. Fixing a slight tilt before templating saves you from a counter that cracks at the seam later.
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 Scott Lake
We install brands you can look up. KraftMaid and Cambria in kitchens, plus GAF on the Roofing - Scott Lake side when a Scott Lake kitchen remodel expands into a roof-to-wall connection fix. We don’t stock “mystery brand” cabinets off a van, and we don’t put materials in your home that can’t pass a Miami-Dade inspection. When we install a GAF roof product as part of a remodel that touches the roofline, we make sure the product carries the NOA documentation the county inspector will ask for. That’s the kind of detail that keeps your Scott Lake project moving instead of stalling at rough-in.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Scott Lake Homes
Every house has surprises, but Scott Lake homes built between 1955 and 1980 share a few predictable issues. Here’s what we commonly find:
- Cloth-jacketed wiring with no ground. Original 1960s wiring doesn’t meet today’s electrical code, and once the walls are open, the inspector will require a new circuit or panel upgrade before the remodel can pass. We include a wiring allowance in writing so you’re not blindsided at rough-in.
- Rotted subfloor at the slab. Northwest Miami-Dade’s flat terrain and proximity to the C-9 canal means poor drainage around older slabs. When we pull up old flooring, we often find water-damaged subfloor that needs replacement before new tile goes down.
- Window products without a Miami-Dade NOA. If your kitchen remodel involves a new window or exterior vent, the county inspector will flag anything approved only under Florida’s statewide system. We verify NOA listings before ordering, so the rough-in doesn’t stall.
- Undersized framing around pass-throughs. Those original pass-through openings between kitchen and dining room were often framed without headers. If you want a bigger opening, we bring in a structural engineer, get the load path documented, and install an LVL header that passes inspection the first time.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Scott Lake, FL
A kitchen remodel in Scott Lake runs $14,000 to $45,000, with the final number depending on the scope, the condition of what’s behind the walls, and the materials you choose. Here’s how the common pieces break down in this market:
| Item | Scott Lake Price Range |
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| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 - $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 - $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 - $6,500 |
| Full Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 - $45,000 |
What moves the price is almost always what we discover during demo. A 1960s CBS home that’s never been renovated will likely need electrical upgrades, maybe framing corrections, and possibly slab-level repair before we can close the walls. That’s why we write allowances into the contract for wiring, framing, and waterproofing with firm dollar figures outlined before you sign. Any change after that arrives as a written change order, priced and approved before we proceed. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and a line-by-line quote based on your actual kitchen.
We Also Serve Cities Near Scott Lake
Beyond Kitchen Remodeling in Scott Lake, our crews work throughout the surrounding Miami-Dade communities, including Carol City, Lake Lucerne, Miami Gardens, and Norland. The same owners, the same 90-Day Done Right Promise, the same attention to Miami-Dade NOA compliance, wherever the job is.
Serving Scott Lake, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Scott Lake 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 Scott Lake
No, cabinets and countertops don’t require a Miami-Dade NOA. The NOA requirement applies to products that affect the building envelope, like our Windows & Doors in Scott Lake, roofing, and exterior vents. But if your Scott Lake kitchen remodel includes a new window over the sink or an exhaust vent through the wall, those products must carry an NOA listing. We verify every envelope product before ordering so the county inspector doesn’t flag it at rough-in. Call (877) 610-1318 to discuss what your specific remodel will require.
Scott Lake sits in Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, the strictest wind-load jurisdiction in the country. That means NOA-listed products, stricter framing requirements, and more thorough county inspections than Broward County cities like Hollywood or Miramar. A kitchen remodel in Scott Lake that involves any envelope work will carry extra product and labor costs for compliance. The tradeoff is a safer home that passes inspection. Call (877) 610-1318 for a quote that accounts for Miami-Dade requirements from day one.
You should not be surprised by it, because that’s what most Scott Lake remodels uncover. Before we start, we write allowances into your contract covering wiring, framing, and waterproofing, with firm dollar ranges based on what we commonly find in these 1960s and 1970s CBS tract homes. If the actual cost exceeds the allowance, we bring you a written change order with exact pricing before we do the extra work. You’re never billed for something you didn’t approve. Call (877) 610-1318 to get a free estimate with allowances built in.
If you’re widening an opening, removing a load-bearing wall, or dealing with undersized framing from the original build, yes. A structural engineer will specify the beam size and connection details before we proceed. On a recent Scott Lake remodel near the C-9 canal, we opened a wall to find termite-damaged sill plates and undersized 2×4 framing around an old pass-through. The engineer specified the correction, we installed it to the letter, and the inspection passed before we closed the walls. Call (877) 610-1318 to discuss whether your layout change will require an engineer.
Sometimes, yes. Northwest Miami-Dade sits on shallow Miami oolite limestone, which can require specialized anchoring or drilling equipment for certain footing or slab work. The flat terrain also means minimal natural drainage, so heavy summer rain can waterlog a slab edge if grading isn’t handled right. We check slab condition and drainage before we set cabinets, and we factor the oolite layer into any structural work. Call (877) 610-1318 for an assessment of your specific lot.
If you’re ready to talk about your Scott Lake kitchen remodel, call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318. We’ll send someone to walk your kitchen, take measurements, and put a written estimate in your hands with real numbers, real allowances, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise behind it. Estimates are free.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Scott Lake and the surrounding Miami-Dade communities since 1998.