Small & Partial Kitchen Remodels in Davie - Written Fixed Price, Finish Date in the Contract

Small & Partial Kitchen Remodels in Davie, FL - Scope, Timeline & Cost

Kitchen Remodeling in Davie typically runs $9,000-$20,000 for small and partial projects, finishing in 2-4 weeks depending on whether we’re replacing surfaces within the existing footprint or reconfiguring a single wall of cabinetry. Most Davie homeowners call us at (844) 665-0162 when their 1970s or 1980s ranch kitchen still functions but looks tired, feels cramped, or needs better storage without the disruption of a full gut renovation. These jobs keep the sink, range, and refrigerator roughly where they are, which keeps the budget controlled and the permit path simpler.

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How We Handle Small & Partial Kitchen Remodels - Start to Finish

We’ve refined this process across dozens of Davie homes, mostly CBS ranch-style houses in neighborhoods like Pine Island Ridge and the western equestrian parcels. Here’s what actually happens.

Day 1-2: Protect and Demo

We seal off the kitchen with plastic barriers and HEPA filtration, then remove cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and appliances that aren’t staying. In Davie’s older homes, we often find original drywall behind cabinets that’s never been opened, plus outdated wiring that predates modern GFCI requirements. We document everything and flag surprises before ordering materials. This stage takes 1-2 days. You’ll need to have decided by now whether you’re keeping the existing flooring or replacing it, since that determines our demolition depth.

Day 3-5: Rough Work and Inspections

Electricians update circuits, add under-cabinet lighting runs, and relocate outlets if needed. Plumbers adjust supply and drain lines only if we’re moving the sink or adding a dishwasher - most partial remodels don’t require this. If we do touch plumbing, Davie requires a separate plumbing inspection through Broward County Building Division, scheduled 24-48 hours out. We handle the booking. This stage runs 2-3 days. Your decision deadline here: final fixture selections for faucet, sink, and any pendant lighting.

Day 6-12: Cabinetry and Countertop Templates

New base and wall cabinets go in, leveled on Davie’s often-settled slab foundations. We measure for countertops once cabinets are secured - never before, since older homes have settled unevenly. For quartz or granite, the fabricator needs 7-10 business days after template. For butcher block or laminate, turnaround is faster. This is where the job timeline stretches or compresses. Your call here: edge profile, backsplash height, and whether the island gets a waterfall side.

Day 13-17: Countertops, Backsplash, and Fixtures

Countertop install takes a day for most partial kitchens. Backsplash follows once countertops cure - typically subway tile, zellige, or large-format porcelain in Davie kitchens, since these handle humidity well. For full bath updates, we also offer Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling in Davie. We install the faucet, connect the sink, and hang pendants. This stage runs 3-5 days. You’ll do a walkthrough with us to confirm grout color, caulk lines, and hardware alignment.

Day 18-20: Final Touches and Close-Out

Appliance hookups, range hood venting verification, trim carpentry, and paint touch-ups. We pull the final Broward County inspection if electrical or plumbing permits were issued. Most Kitchen Remodeling projects of this scope in Davie don’t need a full certificate of occupancy, but we verify compliance before we leave. Final payment is due at substantial completion. The whole sequence, from contract to final walkthrough, averages 18-24 calendar days for a single-wall or L-shaped partial kitchen.

The Material Choices You’ll Actually Decide Between

• Stock vs. semi-custom cabinetry: Stock cabinets from KraftMaid or Wellborn run $150-$400 per linear foot and deliver in 2-3 weeks. Semi-custom adds 30-50% but lets you adjust depths, add pull-out organizers, and match specific finishes. For Davie’s humid climate, we specify plywood boxes over particleboard - the upcharge is modest and prevents swelling during summer humidity spikes.
• Quartz vs. solid surface vs. butcher block countertops: Engineered quartz from Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone runs $65-$120 per square foot installed and needs no sealing. Solid surface like Corian scratches easier but repairs seamlessly, good for households with kids. Butcher block warms up a partial remodel visually but requires oiling every 6-8 weeks and isn’t forgiving with standing water - we steer moisture-prone Davie kitchens toward quartz unless the homeowner commits to maintenance.
• Subway tile vs. large-format porcelain backsplash: Classic 3×6 subway tile costs $8-$18 per square foot installed with more grout lines to clean. Large-format porcelain or ceramic slabs approach $25-$40 installed but nearly eliminate grout maintenance. In Davie’s hard-water zones, less grout means less mineral buildup to scrub.
• Standard vs. soft-close hardware: Blum soft-close hinges and drawer glides add roughly $400-$800 to a partial kitchen but eliminate slamming and extend cabinet life. We include this as standard in our mid-tier and above packages.
• Keep vs. replace flooring: Matching existing tile or terrazzo in a 1970s Davie ranch is often impossible. If the existing floor runs under cabinets, we can patch with luxury vinyl plank that mimics terrazzo or wood - $6-$12 per square foot - or replace the entire kitchen floor for continuity. This decision alone can swing the project $2,000-$5,000.

What Small & Partial Kitchen Remodels Cost in Davie, FL

Small and partial kitchen remodels in Davie range from $9,000 to $20,000, with most landing between $12,000 and $16,000 for a single-wall or modest L-shaped kitchen in a typical CBS ranch.

Five factors push you toward the high or low end:

1. Kitchen size and layout complexity: A single 8-foot wall of cabinets stays lean. Adding an island or wrapping two walls adds cabinetry, countertop, and electrical costs quickly.
2. Existing condition: 1960s-1980s Davie homes often need GFCI updates, grounded outlet additions, or corroded galvanized plumbing replacement. We assess this during our first site visit.
3. Material grade: Stock cabinetry and laminate countertops keep budgets tight. Semi-custom cabinets with quartz waterfall edges and paneled appliances move you toward the top of the range.
4. Plumbing or electrical relocation: Keeping the sink and range in place saves $1,500-$4,000 versus moving drains, vents, or 240V circuits.
5. Permit scope: Broward County permits for electrical and plumbing run $300-$800 combined. If your HOA requires architectural review, add 2-4 weeks to the front end.

Our written estimates itemize labor, materials, permit fees, and a 10% contingency for concealed conditions. We don’t bury markup in vague “project management” lines. Call (844) 665-0162 for a free on-site quote - we bring samples and measure on the first visit.

What Davie Homes Specifically Do to This Job

Davie’s housing stock shapes every small and partial kitchen remodel we touch. The town’s core neighborhoods - Pine Island Ridge, Cooper Colony, and the western equestrian parcels - are dominated by 1960s-1980s concrete block and stucco ranch homes on larger lots than you’d find in Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood. Many of these kitchens were built before the 1994 Florida Building Code overhaul and carry quirks we plan around: ungrounded outlets, galvanized supply lines, and original terrazzo or vinyl flooring that’s bonded directly to the slab.

The slab itself matters. Davie sits on the western edge of Broward’s coastal ridge, where the water table runs higher and less predictably than in eastern cities. We’ve opened kitchen floors to find moisture migration where the original vapor barrier failed, especially in homes near the Orange Drive corridor. When we replace flooring in a partial kitchen remodel, we test slab moisture before installing luxury vinyl or engineered wood - a step some contractors skip, then regret six months later when planks cup or tile loosens.

Permitting in Davie follows Broward County’s unified building code, but with a local twist. Davie maintains its own Planning and Zoning Division, and while most interior kitchen remodels don’t trigger their equestrian overlay review, we’ve seen it come up when a kitchen expansion connects to an enclosed patio or when the home sits on an A-1 zoned parcel with agricultural outbuildings. The dual-agency coordination that Davie requires for barns and paddocks has trained our permit runners to be precise with documentation - a discipline that carries over to standard residential remodels and keeps our kitchen permits moving without the delays that trip up out-of-town contractors.

Homeowners in Davie’s older subdivisions also face realistic HOA architectural review, particularly in Pine Island Ridge and Shenandoah. Most boards require material samples and scope descriptions before work begins. We prepare these packets as part of our standard pre-construction package, so you’re not chasing signatures while demo day waits.

Frequently Asked - Small & Partial Kitchen Remodels in Davie

Ready to Start Your Small & Partial Kitchen Remodel in Davie?

Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule a free on-site estimate. We’ll measure your kitchen, assess existing conditions, and bring cabinet door samples and countertop chips so you can decide on the spot. Most Davie homeowners have a written estimate within 48 hours of our visit, and we can typically start demolition within 2-3 weeks of contract signing. No deposits required until materials are ordered.

Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Davie and Broward County homeowners since our founding.