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Full Kitchen Remodeling in Sunset, FL: What It Costs and How Long It Takes

A full Sunset Kitchen Remodeling project strips the room to the studs and rebuilds it with new layout, cabinets, countertops, appliances, lighting, and finishes. Most projects we run in the 33173 corridor take 6 to 10 weeks from permit approval to final inspection, with the demolition-through-drywall phase eating up roughly half that time. Budget $14,000 to $45,000 for a complete renovation in this market, though pre-1993 homes often add structural and hurricane-strapping upgrades that push the higher end. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk your specific space.

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How We Approach a Full Kitchen Remodeling Project Step by Step

We’ve learned that homeowners in Sunset sleep better when they know exactly what’s happening while their kitchen is torn apart. Here’s how we sequence a typical full Kitchen Remodeling job in this market.

Stage 1: Site survey and permit prep (1-2 weeks)

We measure twice, photograph everything, and pull the existing permit history from Miami-Dade County. For homes built before 1993, which is most of what we see in Sunset, this means identifying whether the original construction predates the post-Andrew code overhaul. We’ll flag any wall we suspect is load-bearing, note where plumbing and electrical currently run, and start the NOA verification for every window, door, and structural fastener we plan to install. You decide at this stage whether you’re relocating the sink, adding an island, or expanding into an adjacent room.

Stage 2: Demolition and rough inspection (1 week)

Everything comes out: cabinets, countertops, flooring down to the slab, drywall, soffits, old wiring, and galvanized supply lines if they’re still in place. In Sunset’s 1960s-1980s CBS ranch homes, we regularly find original aluminum wiring or cast-iron drain lines that need replacement before the inspector will sign off on rough electrical and plumbing. The county inspector visits after this stage. No finishes go in until we pass.

Stage 3: Structural, mechanical, and envelope work (2-3 weeks)

This is where full kitchen remodeling separates from cosmetic refreshes. We reframe openings, install hurricane strapping if the existing roof-to-wall connections are pre-Andrew, run new copper or PEX supply lines, pull dedicated 20-amp circuits for appliances, and rough in recessed lighting and under-cabinet wiring. If you’re adding or relocating a window over the sink, we verify the Miami-Dade NOA on the unit before it goes in. You make your final cabinet and countertop selections here, since lead times on KraftMaid or Wellborn orders run 4-6 weeks.

Stage 4: Cabinetry, countertops, and finish installation (2-3 weeks)

Cabinets go in first, leveled on the often-uneven slabs we find in these older homes. We template for countertops only after cabinets are secured, since the actual dimensions rarely match the drawings. Backsplash, flooring, trim, and appliance hookups follow. In Sunset’s humid climate, we use moisture-resistant underlayment and specify exterior-grade plywood for any cabinet bases sitting on slab.

Stage 5: Final inspection and punch list (3-5 days)

Miami-Dade’s inspector returns for final sign-off on electrical, plumbing, and any structural changes. We run every appliance through a full cycle, check for cabinet door alignment, and seal grout. The punch list gets cleared before we hand you the keys.

The Material and Layout Choices That Drive Your Full Kitchen Remodeling Results

Full kitchen remodeling in Sunset means making real trade-offs, not just picking what looks good on a showroom floor. Here’s what our clients weigh:

• Stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom cabinets: Stock boxes from big-box suppliers run $4,000-$7,000 installed and work fine in straightforward layouts. Semi-custom lines like KraftMaid or Wellborn let you adjust depths and add rollouts for $7,000-$11,000. Full custom starts around $12,000 and climbs fast, but it’s the only path for odd ceiling heights or built-in appliance panels. In Sunset’s older homes with 7-foot-8-inch ceilings, stock cabinets often leave awkward gaps that semi-custom solves.
• Laminate vs. quartz vs. granite countertops: Laminate at $2,000-$3,500 gets you a clean surface for rental properties or tight budgets. Engineered quartz from Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone runs $4,000-$6,500, resists etching, and comes in consistent slabs that work with modern flat-panel cabinets. Natural granite starts around $3,500 but needs annual sealing and varies slab to slab. For the humidity and salt air in South Florida, we steer most Sunset clients toward quartz.
• Keeping the footprint vs. moving plumbing and walls: A full kitchen remodeling can refresh everything without relocating the sink, range, or refrigerator. That’s your lower-cost path. Moving the sink to an island or flipping the range wall adds $3,000-$8,000 in plumbing, electrical, and possible structural engineering for load-bearing walls. In Sunset’s CBS construction, every wall penetration through block requires rebar coordination and inspection.
• Standard appliances vs. panel-ready or commercial-grade: A standard appliance package runs $4,000-$7,000. Panel-ready refrigerators and dishwashers that hide behind cabinet fronts add $2,000-$4,000 and require precise cabinet specs. We order appliances before cabinets whenever possible.
• Lighting tiers: Basic recessed cans and under-cabinet LED strips handle most kitchens for $1,200-$2,500. Adding pendants, dimmers, and task lighting over prep areas pushes that toward $4,000. We spec humidity-rated fixtures given Sunset’s climate.

What Full Kitchen Remodeling Costs in Sunset, FL

Five factors push your number up or down:

Existing home age and code status. Pre-1993 homes in Sunset trigger mandatory hurricane-strapping, Impact Windows & Doors in Sunset, and structural-connection upgrades that post-Andrew rebuilds skip. We’ve seen $4,000-$8,000 in added structural work on 1970s ranches that a 1995 build wouldn’t need.

Square footage and layout complexity. A 120-square-foot galley kitchen runs leaner than a 250-square-foot open-concept space with an island and beam removal.

Plumbing and electrical relocation. Every moved drain or dedicated circuit adds labor and inspection rounds. Keeping your sink and range where they are saves real money.

Material grade and brand tier. The spread between stock cabinets with laminate counters and semi-custom with quartz can be $10,000 or more. You choose the brand, we handle the build.

Permit scope and inspection rounds. Miami-Dade’s thoroughness means more inspection visits than Broward County, which adds time but also protects your investment. We build this into our scheduling, not your surprise.

A written estimate from Groundwork Construction Co. includes demolition, disposal, rough and finish carpentry, mechanical rough-in, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, flooring, painting, trim, and final cleanup. It does not include appliances (we’ll spec and coordinate delivery), permits and fees (passed through at cost), or temporary kitchen setup. Call (844) 665-0162 for an exact quote - estimates are free.

Why Sunset Homes Make Full Kitchen Remodeling Different

Sunset isn’t a generic Miami suburb when it comes to construction. The neighborhood sits in unincorporated Miami-Dade County within the corridor that absorbed Hurricane Andrew’s full force in 1992, and that history shows up in every full kitchen remodeling project we bid here.

The housing stock is overwhelmingly 1960s-1980s CBS ranch homes built during the westward push toward the Everglades. Many retain original flat or low-slope roofs with wood decking that predates the post-Andrew structural sheathing and fastening requirements. When we open a kitchen ceiling to add recessed lighting or run a vent hood through the roof, we often find decking that won’t pass current standards. The county inspector will flag it, and we’ll need to coordinate reroofing or localized decking replacement before we can close the kitchen back up.

Then there’s the water table. Sunset sits on flat oolitic limestone at near-zero elevation, just east of the Everglades. Excavation for any slab modification, drainage correction, or addition footing hits groundwater almost immediately. We’ve seen poorly compacted fill under original kitchen slabs liquefy after summer thunderstorms, causing tile to crack and cabinets to go out of level. We test compaction before we install new flooring, and we’ll specify a vapor barrier where the existing slab lacks one.

The Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance system adds another layer. Every window, door, roofing component, and structural fastener needs a verified NOA number on the plans before inspection. Contractors from Broward or Palm Beach counties who don’t routinely work in Miami-Dade often get caught substituting code-compliant products that lack the specific local approval. We verify NOAs during permit prep, not at the inspection failure.

Homeowners in Sunset often pair a full kitchen remodeling with Full Bathroom Remodeling in Sunset or Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling in Sunset to consolidate permits and minimize disruption. Our crew covers Sunset and the surrounding 33173 area as part of our broader South Florida work.

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Ready to Start Your Full Kitchen Remodeling in Sunset?

We’ll send a project manager to your home in Sunset to measure, photograph, and talk through what you want changed. You’ll get a written, line-item estimate within 48 hours, and we’ll flag any pre-1993 structural considerations before you commit. One contractor, every phase. Call (844) 665-0162 or request your free estimate today.

Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Sunset and South Florida.