Real guidance from a Licensed General Contractor — costs, permits, materials, and county-specific breakdowns for every Florida market.
Why it matters who holds the license
Most Florida homes are concrete block — upper cabinet installation requires masonry anchors, not the drywall fasteners used in wood-frame states. Wrong hardware means cabinets fail.
Any drain or supply line change requires cutting the concrete slab. This cost is almost never in an early estimate. We identify it at the site visit — before you sign anything.
Florida law requires permits for plumbing, electrical, and structural changes. We pull every permit, schedule every inspection, and hand you the certificate of completion.
Florida's year-round humidity rules out certain cabinet interiors and adhesives. We spec plywood-box construction with moisture-resistant finishes — the standard for Florida kitchens that last.
Kitchen Authority Series
Written by the contractor who will do the work. No affiliate links, no national averages — Florida-specific information from a licensed GC.
Cost & Budgeting
Statewide cost ranges from $8K refresh to $65K+ gut-and-rebuild. What drives Florida costs above national averages — CBS construction, slab plumbing, permits, and climate-rated materials.
Read the guideBroward County
Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Hollywood. Broward permit fees, HOA requirements for condos, and how city jurisdictions differ from unincorporated county.
Read the guideTampa / Hillsborough
City of Tampa vs. Hillsborough County permit jurisdiction, wood-frame vs. CBS cost differences, open-concept wall removal, and flood zone considerations.
Read the guideTile & Finishes
$600–$3,500 installed depending on tile type. When permits are required, heat-rated adhesive for range zones, epoxy grout for Florida humidity, and natural stone sealing requirements.
Read the guidePalm Beach County
West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and the barrier islands. Palm Beach permit fees, HOA considerations for waterfront communities.
Read the guidePermits & Code
The exact FBC threshold — when permits are required, what triggers plan review, and what happens if you skip the permit on a kitchen remodel.
Read the guideMaterials
Quartz vs. granite vs. quartzite — how Florida's heat, humidity, and direct sun exposure affect each material's long-term performance.
Read the guideTimeline
From permit application to punch-list sign-off — a realistic timeline for refresh, mid-range, and full gut-and-rebuild projects in Florida.
Read the guideFlorida Licensed General Contractor · CGC1531095
Written scope and fixed price before we start. We pull every permit. No surprises.
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Real Clients · Real Kitchens
Verified reviews from homeowners across our service area.
"D&Co gave me the only estimate that actually itemized the slab cut and the CBS anchoring. Every other contractor just gave me a round number. The final cost matched the estimate to within $400."
"They were the only contractor who asked about our HOA before giving us a quote. Turned out we needed a specific insurance rider and restricted delivery hours. D&Co handled all of it without us having to chase anyone."
"The permit was pulled, the inspections were scheduled, and we never had to call the building department once. Written scope, fixed price. The project came in at exactly what was quoted."