Who Do I Hire to Remodel my Kitchen?
The right trade for this job, what it typically costs in Florida, and how to describe the work so quotes come back accurate.
Short answer: hire a licensed kitchen remodeler. If walls, plumbing, or electrical move, you need a licensed general contractor holding the permit — not a cabinet installer coordinating trades informally.
Why this is the right trade
A kitchen remodel with any wall, plumbing, or electrical change needs a licensed general or building contractor, plus licensed subs for each trade.
Getting the trade right on the first call saves you a wasted service fee and, more often, a second week of waiting.
What it usually costs
| What it costs | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing + counters | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Mid-range full remodel | $28,000 – $55,000 |
| High-end full remodel | $60,000 – $140,000 |
| Permit and design fees | $800 – $3,500 |
How to describe the job so quotes are accurate
- Take three photos: wide, close, and the model or label plate if there is one.
- Say when the problem started and whether it is getting worse.
- Note anything you already tried, so nobody bills you to repeat it.
- Mention access: gate codes, stairs, elevator reservations, or pets.
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Post a projectSigns you called the right pro
- They ask about cabinet boxes swelling at the sink base.
- They ask about layout that forces two people to cross paths constantly.
- They ask about appliances you have already replaced twice in the same tired footprint.
Red flags
- no allowance schedule for tile, counters, fixtures, and appliances
- demolition starting before the permit is issued
Six to twelve weeks on site once cabinets arrive; plan for two to four months door to door.
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