Full gut-and-rebuild or targeted cabinet and countertop refresh. Florida code compliant, fully permitted, and priced in writing before we start. One contractor handles everything.
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Our Kitchen Work
How it works
No chasing multiple contractors. One licensed GC manages your kitchen from quote to punch list — materials, permits, labor, and cleanup.
Fill out the form or call us. We ask the right questions — layout changes, cabinet style, countertop material, appliances, timeline.
Walk-through or video call. Written quote within 48 hours. We identify slab cuts, CBS anchoring, and permit requirements before you sign.
We show up on schedule. Dariceli manages the job personally — cabinets, countertops, tile, plumbing, electrical coordination, all of it.
Final walkthrough together. Certificate of completion in hand. No payment released until you're satisfied with every detail.
What we do in Tampa
From a cabinet refresh to a complete gut-and-rebuild with a new island layout. Materials, labor, permits when needed, cleanup — one contractor from start to finish.
Semi-custom and custom cabinetry installed correctly in CBS construction. We use masonry anchors rated for the load — not toggle bolts. Soft-close hardware, crown molding, and under-cabinet lighting all included in scope.
Quartz, granite, marble, and butcher block. We template, fabricate, and install with proper corbel support on overhangs. Backsplash tile coordinated to match — one scope, one contractor, one timeline.
Demo to studs, new layout, island builds, wall removals, plumbing relocations, electrical updates, flooring, and everything in between. We pull the permits, manage the inspections, and coordinate every trade under one contract.
Honest pricing
These ranges reflect real projects across Tampa and Hillsborough County. The biggest variable is always cabinetry — stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom. We'll tell you exactly where your project lands, in writing, before you commit.
New countertops, hardware, backsplash tile, and minor fixtures. Cabinet boxes stay; doors and drawer fronts replaced or refaced. Fast turnaround, big visual impact.
Full demo, new semi-custom cabinetry, quartz or granite countertops, tile backsplash, updated plumbing and electrical. The most common project — and where we do our best work.
Custom cabinetry, natural stone countertops, layout changes with island, wall removals, high-end appliance packages, and designer-level finishes.
Tampa / Hillsborough County · What homeowners need to know
Tampa and Hillsborough County operate two separate building departments with their own permit processes. Kitchen remodels often touch plumbing, electrical, and structural — all require licensed contractors and permits, and knowing which office to file with matters.
The City of Tampa runs its own Construction Services Center — separate from Hillsborough County's Development Services Department. A kitchen in Carrollwood or Riverview is unincorporated Hillsborough County, not City of Tampa, even though everyone calls the area "Tampa." Submitting your permit to the wrong office costs you weeks. We confirm jurisdiction before we file anything.
Moving a sink or adding an island with plumbing means cutting the concrete slab in most Hillsborough County homes, especially in slab-on-grade construction common throughout the Tampa Bay area. This is almost never in a low-ball estimate from contractors who haven't reviewed your layout. Slab cuts run $900–$3,500 depending on scope. We identify this requirement at the site visit — before you sign anything.
Hillsborough County Development Services or City of Tampa Construction Services Center requires permits for any plumbing change, electrical panel work, or structural modification — all common in kitchen remodels. Permit fees run $300–$650 depending on jurisdiction. Without a permit, your homeowner's insurance may not cover a loss, and the work shows up as unpermitted on your title when you sell.
Modern kitchen codes require GFCI-protected circuits, dedicated circuits for appliances, and updated panel capacity for induction cooktops or double ovens. We coordinate licensed electricians under the GC permit — you don't manage separate contractors or separate permits.
Dariceli manages every kitchen project personally — not a call center, not a subcontractor who doesn't know your scope. One phone number, one contract, one person who knows your job from first call to final walkthrough. Now active across Tampa and all of Hillsborough County.
As a licensed GC and developer, we purchase cabinetry, countertop slabs, tile, and fixtures at contractor and developer rates. That cost difference goes back into your project. Your $25K goes further with us than with most kitchen contractors in Tampa.
The Tampa Bay metro spans two major permit jurisdictions and a mix of construction types, from historic bungalows to new-build concrete block. Here is what shapes every kitchen project in this county.
The single most important thing to get right on a Tampa kitchen project is the jurisdiction determination. A home in Carrollwood or Town 'n' Country is unincorporated Hillsborough County — it does not go through the City of Tampa building office even though locals call the area "Tampa." Same for Westchase and most of the northwest suburbs. Submitting to the wrong office delays your project by weeks.
Kitchen permits here also touch multiple trades — the building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing departments can all be involved in a single remodel. We know how Hillsborough County's plan reviewers expect documentation and how the City of Tampa's process differs, so your permit doesn't bounce back for a jurisdiction or paperwork error.
Florida-specific guidance on kitchen costs, permits, and materials — from the contractor who builds them here.
From South Tampa to Brandon — Tampa and Hillsborough County is our Tampa Bay market, backed by 10+ years of licensed GC experience in Florida.
Verified reviews from kitchen projects across Tampa and Hillsborough County.
"D&Co confirmed our home in Carrollwood was unincorporated Hillsborough County, not the City of Tampa — which mattered for the permit application. Every other contractor just guessed. The final cost matched the estimate to within $500."
"The permit was pulled through the City of Tampa, the inspections were scheduled, and we never had to call the office once. The kitchen came out exactly as planned — on time and on budget. That alone puts them above everyone else we've used."
"They told us upfront that our historic district overlay in Seminole Heights required review before any exterior change tied to the kitchen addition. Every other contractor glossed over it. Dariceli walked us through the whole process — no surprises."
Common questions
Especially about pricing, permits, jurisdiction, and what separates a licensed GC from a handyman with a truck.
Kitchen remodel cost in Tampa and Hillsborough County ranges from $8,000 for a targeted cabinet and countertop refresh to $80,000+ for a full custom gut-and-rebuild with layout changes and premium finishes. The biggest variable is always cabinetry — stock costs 40–60% less than custom. D&Co provides a written quote within 48 hours with no obligation.
Yes — if your remodel involves any plumbing changes (moving a sink, adding a dishwasher drain), electrical work (new circuits, panel updates), or structural changes (wall removal, load-bearing work), permits are required through Hillsborough County Development Services or the City of Tampa Construction Services Center, depending on your address. Cosmetic work — new cabinet doors, countertop swap, backsplash tile — typically doesn't require a permit. As a licensed GC, we determine which office your project falls under, pull the permit, and manage every inspection. You don't touch the county or city.
A cabinet and countertop refresh takes 1–2 weeks. A full kitchen gut-and-rebuild typically takes 4–8 weeks depending on scope, permit timeline, and cabinet lead time (semi-custom cabinets run 3–5 weeks; custom can run 8–12 weeks). We provide a project schedule before work starts so you know exactly what to expect — including when your kitchen will be out of service.
CBS (concrete block structure) is common in newer Hillsborough County suburbs like Riverview, FishHawk, and New Tampa, while historic neighborhoods like Seminole Heights and Hyde Park are largely wood-frame. CBS walls require masonry anchors rated for shear load to support upper kitchen cabinets — standard toggle bolts pull out under the weight of dishes within 18 months. We assess your home's construction type at the site visit and specify the correct anchoring method in your written scope.
Yes — but moving plumbing in a slab-on-grade home (which most Hillsborough County homes are) requires cutting the concrete slab. Slab cuts run $900–$3,500 depending on scope. This cost is almost never included in low estimates from contractors who haven't reviewed your floor plan. We identify slab cutting requirements at the site visit and include the full scope in your written quote before you sign.
Yes. D&Co is operated by Dariceli Kunhardt, Florida Certified General Contractor CGC1531095, with 10+ years in construction, design, and project management. We carry full general liability insurance and workers' compensation on every project. You can verify our license at the Florida DBPR website.
Stock cabinets are pre-built in standard sizes — lowest cost, fastest lead time, fewest options. Semi-custom are built to order in a wider range of sizes and finishes — the sweet spot for most Tampa kitchen remodels. Custom cabinets are built exactly to your specifications — highest cost, longest lead time (8–12 weeks), maximum design flexibility. We help you choose based on your layout, timeline, and budget — and source at contractor pricing regardless of which tier you choose.
We coordinate appliance installation as part of the overall kitchen remodel scope. We handle the plumbing hookups for dishwashers and refrigerator ice lines, the electrical circuits for ranges and double ovens, and the ventilation for range hoods. We don't supply appliances — you purchase them from your preferred retailer and we handle the installation and connections under our GC permit.
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Takes about 3 minutes. Tell us about your kitchen and we'll reach out within 1 business day with an honest scope and price.
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