Kitchen Remodel in South Florida: What Homeowners Should Know Before You Start

A kitchen remodel is one of the biggest investments most homeowners make in their house. It's also one of the projects where things go wrong the most, not because the work is impossible, but because a lot of contractors overpromise, underquote, and disappear halfway through the job.

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We've been doing kitchen remodels in South Florida since 2002. Here's what we tell every homeowner before we pick up a hammer.

What Actually Goes Into a Kitchen Remodel

A kitchen isn't just cabinets and countertops. Depending on the scope, a full remodel touches almost every trade in the house:

Demo comes first, tearing out old cabinets, countertops, flooring, and sometimes walls. Then plumbing and electrical get moved or upgraded to code, especially if you're changing the layout or adding an island. After that it's drywall, then cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting, and paint. Appliances go in last.

If you're opening up a wall between the kitchen and living room, that's a structural question first. We check whether it's load-bearing before anyone gets excited about an open floor plan.

What Affects Your Cost

We don't post kitchen remodel prices online, and we're not going to make up a number here either. Too many variables change the cost from one kitchen to the next:

Layout changes cost more than a straight swap. Moving plumbing or electrical to a new spot adds labor most homeowners don't budget for. Cabinet material and construction (stock vs. custom, particle board vs. plywood box) is one of the biggest cost swings in the whole project. Countertop material matters too. Quartz, granite, and laminate are priced very differently. Structural changes, like removing a wall, require engineering and permitting before any demo happens.

The honest answer is that your kitchen remodel cost depends on your kitchen. That's why we walk the space, ask what you actually want, and give you an accurate number in writing before we start. No surprises halfway through.

How Long Does It Take

Every kitchen is different, and any contractor who gives you a firm number before seeing your space is guessing. What we can tell you is that we'll map out a realistic timeline with you before demo day, based on the actual scope of your job, not a generic estimate pulled out of thin air.

Why the Contractor You Pick Matters More Than the Cabinets

Most homeowners who call us have already been burned once. A contractor who lowballed the quote, then came back asking for more money. A crew that disappeared for three weeks in the middle of the job. A "license" that turned out to be nothing.

A few things to check before you hire anyone for a kitchen remodel:

• Are they a licensed general contractor, not just a handyman with a truck? We're CGC 1537778, licensed in the state of Florida.

• Do they give you a number in writing, or just a verbal ballpark?

• Can you actually reach them during the job, or do calls go unanswered once the deposit clears?

• How long have they been doing this in your specific area? We've been serving Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach County since 2002, so we know the permitting offices, the inspectors, and what South Florida homes actually need.

Our Process

We estimate and manage kitchen remodels ourselves, from demo through final paint. What we quote is what you pay. We stay in contact throughout the job so you're never wondering what's happening in your own house.

If you're thinking about a kitchen remodel and want a straight answer on what it'll take, we'll come take a look and give you an honest, accurate quote. No pressure, no upsell.

Call SPS Group Construction at 954-404-4717 or visit spsgroupconstruction.com to request a free estimate.

SPS Group Construction is a licensed general contractor (CGC 1537778) serving Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties since 2002.