Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale FL
Henry Remodeling delivers kitchen and bathroom remodeling throughout Fort Lauderdale. Bathroom installations begin at $10,000; kitchens from $65,000. Permit-required scopes are managed through the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division by our licensed General Contractor partners.
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Remodeling Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Bathroom Remodeling
$10,000–$38,000
- Guest bath refresh: $10,000–$17,000
- Master bath gut renovation: $28,000–$38,000
- Tub-to-shower conversion: included in range
- Waterproofing standard; permit-required scopes handled by licensed GC partners
Kitchen Remodeling
$15,000–$65,000
- Cabinet & countertop replacement: from $65,000
- Full kitchen gut renovation: up to $65,000
- Countertop-only replacement: from $3,200
- Structural and plumbing scopes coordinated through licensed GC partners
Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale: What You Need to Know
Fort Lauderdale’s remodeling market is as layered as its neighborhoods. Las Olas Boulevard waterfront homes and Victoria Park bungalows occupy completely different price tiers, yet both face the same fundamental challenges: sandy-soil slab movement, hurricane-season moisture intrusion, and flood-zone construction requirements that add scope and cost to any project involving drain relocation or floor-level alterations.
The City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division is one of the busier permitting offices in Broward County — backlogs are common, and incomplete applications restart the clock. Zoning overlays and association rules in many neighborhoods add review steps before permits can be filed. Henry Remodeling provides specialized, hands-on installation services working under the umbrella of state-licensed General Contractors. Our licensed GC partners manage the full permit cycle and all licensed trade scopes; our installation craftsmen focus on tile, cabinetry, and surface work.
Why Homeowners Choose Henry Remodeling
- Our Installation Approach: Henry Remodeling provides specialized, hands-on installation services working under the umbrella of state-licensed General Contractors. Our craftsmen handle tile, cabinetry, and surface work; our licensed GC partners manage permits and all licensed trade scopes.
- Permits Through Licensed GC Partners: Every permit-required scope is pulled by our licensed GC partners through the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division. We do not perform unpermitted work under any circumstances.
- Written Estimates, Line by Line: Every quote itemizes scope, materials, and labor separately. No verbal estimates, no range guesses over the phone.
- Local Experience: We have completed projects across Fort Lauderdale’s neighborhoods and understand the community approval processes, local inspector expectations, and substrate conditions specific to this market.
Recent Projects in Fort Lauderdale
Full Bath Renovation — Victoria Park (33304)
A 1948 Victoria Park bungalow had original 4×4 white ceramic tile, a claw-foot tub surround retrofit, and cast-iron drain lines under the slab. Our GC partner filed with the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division and coordinated a licensed plumber to replace the failing cast-iron stack before we installed 12×24 rectified porcelain, a Schluter Kerdi shower system, frameless glass, and a floating vanity with quartz top. 17-day project.
Full Kitchen Gut — Las Olas Isles (33301)
This deep-water canal home had a 1989 L-shaped kitchen with oak raised-panel cabinets and tile countertops. We removed everything to the walls, installed custom inset Shaker cabinetry with integrated appliance panels, a 9-foot Calacatta Oro marble island, professional-grade range with hood, and full LED cove lighting. Our GC partner coordinated the electrical service upgrade through a licensed electrician and filed with the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division. 30-day project.
Master Bath Remodel — Coral Ridge (33308)
Sandy-soil settlement had cracked the original 12×12 ceramic floor tile in a diagonal pattern across this 1965 Coral Ridge home. We applied epoxy crack injection to the slab, installed Schluter Ditra uncoupling membrane, and set 24×24 rectified porcelain throughout. A barrier-free shower, frameless glass, floating double vanity, and freestanding soaking tub completed the scope. Our GC partner managed the permit cycle with the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division. 18-day project.
All projects requiring permits are coordinated through the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division by our licensed General Contractor partners. Henry Remodeling provides specialized installation services under this GC umbrella.
Our Process
- Free On-Site Estimate
We visit the project space, measure every surface, and produce a written line-item estimate at no charge and with no obligation. - Permit Coordination
Our licensed GC partners file permit applications with the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division before a tool touches the space. We include any community association documentation required before the city will accept the application. - Demolition
Existing tile, cabinetry, fixtures, and failed substrates are removed carefully and hauled off-site. Substrate and drain condition are confirmed before installation scope is finalized. - Installation
Tile, cabinetry, countertops, and fixtures are installed in sequence by Henry Remodeling’s installation specialists. All licensed trade work is executed through our GC partners. - Final Walkthrough
We walk every finished surface with you before the project is closed. Anything that does not meet the written scope is addressed before we leave.
Common Issues We Fix in Fort Lauderdale Homes
Flood-zone construction requirements adding scope
Many Fort Lauderdale properties sit within FEMA-designated flood zones. Floor-level alterations and drain relocation in these properties require flood-zone-compliant detailing coordinated through our GC partners and reviewed by the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division.
Humidity and moisture intrusion in Victoria Park bungalows
Pre-1960 wood-frame construction in Victoria Park and Colee Hammock lacks the concrete block moisture resistance of newer homes. We probe all substrates before finalizing scope and replace compromised framing and subfloor material before installing any new tile or cabinetry.
Permitting backlogs at a high-volume office
The City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division is one of the busier offices in South Florida. Incomplete or undocumented applications restart the review clock. Our GC partners prepare complete, accurate submissions to avoid delays and move permits as efficiently as possible.
Cast-iron drain lines under 1950s–1960s slab homes
Victoria Park and Coral Ridge homes from the 1950s and 1960s frequently retain original cast-iron drain lines under the slab. Drain relocation requires coordination with a licensed plumber through our GC partners, with proper Broward County permitting in place before any under-slab work begins.
Start with a Free Site Visit
We visit every Fort Lauderdale project before writing a single number. We check drain line condition, substrate integrity, and moisture behind existing tile — things no phone call can reveal. Your written estimate reflects actual site conditions, not assumptions from a photo.
Materials & Standards
Tile
Rectified porcelain in 12×24 to 24×48 formats, large-format natural stone, classic subway, and decorative mosaic accents. Clients make selections at local slab yards — not from a catalog or a PDF.
Waterproofing
Schluter Kerdi sheet membrane or RedGard liquid-applied membrane on all shower walls, floors, and curbs. In Fort Lauderdale’s climate, felt paper and plastic sheeting are not substitutes we use on any project.
Cabinetry
Semi-custom Shaker, flat-panel slab, and inset door profiles with plywood-box construction, soft-close hinges, and full-extension drawer boxes standard across every tier. Custom lead time runs 4–6 weeks from drawing approval.
Countertops
Quartz from Silestone, Cambria, and MSI; natural quartzite and marble for premium applications. Henry Remodeling templates, fabricates, and installs in-house — no third-party handoffs that introduce schedule risk.
Permits & Licensing
All permit-required work on Fort Lauderdale projects is coordinated through the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division by our licensed General Contractor partners. Henry Remodeling provides specialized, hands-on installation services working under the umbrella of these state-licensed GC partners.
Our craftsmen execute tile, cabinetry, and surface installations. Our GC partners pull all required permits and oversee the structural, plumbing, and electrical scopes. Unpermitted work is never an option.
FAQ: Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale
A straightforward bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically takes 9–14 days once materials are staged on-site. A master bath gut renovation with custom tile, frameless glass, and a floating vanity generally runs 14–18 days. A day-by-day project schedule is provided before demolition begins.
Yes, for any scope involving plumbing or electrical changes. Permit applications for Fort Lauderdale remodeling projects are filed with the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division by our licensed GC partners. Standard turnaround is typically within a week for straightforward scopes. We do not begin work before a permit is in hand.
Many Fort Lauderdale communities require association sign-off before a permit application can be filed. Our GC partners prepare the full documentation package — scope descriptions, finish material boards, and permit copies — so the review process moves efficiently through all required channels.
Scope and finish level. A $10,000 remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically covers tile replacement on an existing layout, a new vanity, toilet swap, and basic fixture updates. A $38,000 remodel involves full waterproofing, a custom-tiled walk-in shower with frameless glass, a floating double vanity with quartz top, and a complete plumbing rough-in handled by a licensed plumber under our GC partner.
Yes. Most Fort Lauderdale kitchen remodels replace cabinets, countertops, and appliances within the existing footprint without structural changes. When wall removal is desired, our GC partners coordinate the structural header and required permit through the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division before demo begins.
All plumbing and electrical work is performed by licensed trade contractors working under our state-licensed GC partners, who pull the required permits through the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division. Henry Remodeling installation specialists focus exclusively on tile, cabinetry, countertop, and surface installation.
Failed shower pan liners and moisture-saturated cement board behind original tub surrounds. We sound every floor and probe all substrates before finalizing scope so Fort Lauderdale homeowners face no mid-project surprises. Any discovered conditions are documented and reviewed before any cost adjustment is discussed.
Henry Remodeling works with third-party lenders offering financing options for Fort Lauderdale projects. Ask about current terms and pre-qualification when you schedule your on-site estimate.
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