Fast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Sunrise
A full kitchen remodel in Sunrise typically runs $14,000-$45,000, with most projects taking 6-10 weeks from permit to final walkthrough. If you’re living in a 1970s or 1980s CBS condo or townhome here, your project may need engineering sign-offs on structural elements before we can touch a cabinet or countertop. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk you through what’s actually required for your specific building.
We’re based in Fort Lauderdale, so Sunrise is our backyard. Our crews know the difference between a Sawgrass condo tower built in 1982 and a townhome off Sunset Strip from 1976, and we plan accordingly. That local knowledge saves weeks on permits and prevents the mid-project surprises that derail budgets.
Why Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida Is Sunrise’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
We’ve worked the older corridors along NW 44th Street and the condo clusters near Sawgrass Mills long enough to know the inspection rhythms of Broward County Building Code Services. When a 40-year recertification flags corroded rebar or spalled concrete, we’ve already built that remediation into our project timeline. That’s not something a contractor driving down from Palm Beach figures out on the fly.
Our Kitchen Remodeling team carries the full portfolio of 50+ brands, so you’re not locked into whatever cabinet line happens to be moving that month. You choose KraftMaid or Wellborn for cabinetry, Cambria or Silestone for counters. We handle the build.
Raymond Estevez built Groundwork on the principle that one contractor should handle every phase, from structural repair to finished backsplash. That matters in Sunrise, where a kitchen remodel can turn into a structural remediation mid-stream. No handoffs. No coordination gaps.
We pull permits through Broward County regularly, and we know which plans examiners will ask for the hurricane-tie detail on an exterior door header versus which ones want the full structural letter up front. That familiarity keeps your job moving.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Sunrise
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full gut in Sunrise often starts with discovery. We’ll open walls and find what the 1980s builders left behind, maybe aluminum wiring, maybe a door header that was never strapped for wind load. We handle the structural remediation, the permit revisions, and the finish work. One contractor, every phase. Typical range: $14,000-$45,000 for Sunrise homes, with smaller galley kitchens in older condos trending toward the lower end and open-concept reconfigurations in larger townhomes pushing higher.

Cabinets & Countertops / Cabinet Installation & Refacing
Your cabinet choice sets the kitchen’s personality and its durability. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn lines, and if your existing boxes are solid, refacing can cut costs significantly while still giving you new doors, drawers, and hardware. For countertops, we fabricate Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone engineered quartz, plus natural granite selections. In Sunrise’s humid climate, quartz performs well, it doesn’t require the annual sealing that porous stones do. Cabinet installation runs $4,000-$13,000; countertops $2,000-$6,500 depending on square footage and edge detail.

Quartz & Granite Countertops
Sunrise’s afternoon thunderstorms and year-round humidity punish natural stone that isn’t properly sealed. We steer clients toward quartz for busy kitchens, it’s non-porous, stain-resistant, and holds up to the heavy use that Florida families put their kitchens through. That said, we carry granite slabs for homeowners who want the variation only natural stone provides. We template, fabricate, and install in-house, so you’re not waiting on a third-party shop to slot you into their queue.

Kitchen Island Installation
Islands are where Sunrise kitchens earn their keep, extra prep space, casual dining, and storage. But in older CBS construction, the slab may not be perfectly level, and the water table here can complicate any plumbing rough-in. We verify slab conditions before we quote, and we engineer the island’s electrical and plumbing to code without cutting corners. Expect $3,000-$10,000 depending on size, finishes, and whether we’re adding a sink or cooktop.

Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Tile selection in Sunrise needs to account for thermal movement, the daily expansion and contraction as afternoon sun hits west-facing kitchens. We specify appropriate mortars and expansion joints, and we won’t install large-format tile over a subfloor that hasn’t been checked for level. Backsplash installation typically runs $800-$2,500.

Kitchen Design & Layout
Our design process starts with how you actually cook and move through the space. In Sunrise’s older condos, that often means working within fixed plumbing walls and structural columns that can’t be relocated. We design around constraints rather than pretending they don’t exist. The result is a kitchen that functions better, not just looks different.

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Trusted Brands We Service in Sunrise
Groundwork works with 50+ recognized brands across every residential construction category, not a proprietary line that limits your options. For Sunrise kitchen remodels, that means KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops, and Andersen, Pella, or Marvin if your project includes window or door upgrades. We stock no mystery products. You choose the brand and tier that match your budget and taste, we handle the build, and every material carries its own manufacturer warranty. Because we’re local, replacement parts don’t ship from a warehouse three states away.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Sunrise Homes
- Unreinforced exterior doors in older CBS units. Pre-Andrew construction often used standard doors without wind-rated frames or proper header strapping. When a storm hits, the door fails under pressure and dumps rain directly into the kitchen. We upgrade to wind-rated models with hurricane ties as part of the remodel scope.
- Corroded rebar and spalled concrete from 40-year recertification findings. Buildings flagged by Broward County’s Building Code Services division need engineered structural repairs before interior permits are released. We’ve seen kitchen remodels sit for weeks while owners scramble to find a separate structural contractor. We handle both.
- High water table complicating slab work. Sunrise’s position adjacent to Everglades conservation areas means the water table rises dramatically in wet season. Dishwasher drains and sink rough-ins on slab foundations need proper flashing and backflow prevention, or you’ll deal with backups during summer thunderstorms.
- Post-storm door track and panel damage. Even if the door survived Hurricane Andrew or Wilma, the track hardware may have loosened over decades of use and wind cycling. In a townhome off NW 44th Street, our crew opened a kitchen wall to reroute supply lines and found the old garage door’s track bolts had pulled loose, a common post-Andrew failure here. We reinforced the door header with hurricane ties and upgraded the exterior door to a wind-rated model before installing Cambria quartz counters and KraftMaid cabinets, so the remodeled kitchen could hold during a storm.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Sunrise, FL
These are the ranges we see for actual Sunrise projects, accounting for Broward County permit fees, the structural contingencies common in pre-Andrew buildings, and material selections across multiple tiers:
| Service | Price Range in Sunrise |
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| Full Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 - $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 - $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 - $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 - $6,500 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 - $10,000 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 - $2,500 |
What moves you within these ranges? Structural surprises are the big variable in Sunrise. A straightforward cabinet-and-counter refresh in a 1995 townhome hits the lower end. A full reconfiguration in a 1978 condo that needs recertification remediation, wind-rated door upgrades, and engineered approvals pushes higher. We don’t guess. We inspect, we price, and we stick to it. Call (844) 665-0162 for a free estimate that accounts for your specific building.
We Also Serve Cities Near Sunrise
Our crews work throughout central and eastern Broward County. If you’re in Sunrise proper, Wilton Manors, North Andrews Gardens, Oakland Park, or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, we’re already pulling permits and sourcing materials in your area. The same structural expertise that handles Sunrise’s 40-year recertification cycle applies to the similar condo stock in Oakland Park and the townhome developments near Wilton Manors.
Serving Sunrise, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunrise area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Kitchen Remodeling in Sunrise
If your home was built before Hurricane Andrew and the kitchen has an exterior door, Broward County code likely requires a wind-rated replacement when the door is disturbed during renovation. We verify the code cycle your building falls under and specify the appropriate impact-rated or wind-rated door with proper header strapping. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll check your permit requirements before we quote.
It can halt your project if not addressed first. Buildings flagged for recertification need engineered structural sign-offs before interior permits are issued. We’ve built that sequencing into our process, we assess recertification status during our initial inspection and coordinate any needed remediation so your kitchen remodel isn’t sitting idle. Call for a free assessment.
Sometimes. If your building is undergoing 40-year recertification or if the kitchen window is within the wind-borne debris zone, Broward may require impact-rated replacement. We evaluate this during planning and can specify Andersen, Pella, or Marvin impact-rated units as part of the same project. One contractor handles the window upgrade and the kitchen finish.
In older CBS construction, slab settlement near the perimeter is common, especially where the water table fluctuates seasonally. The high water table in western Broward can soften supporting soils during wet season. We check slab elevation before installing flooring and specify appropriate leveling compounds or subfloor prep so your tile or LVP lasts.
6-10 weeks for most projects, assuming no structural surprises. Add 2-4 weeks if 40-year recertification remediation is needed. We build realistic schedules that account for Broward County’s plan review times and inspection availability. Call (844) 665-0162 for a timeline based on your specific building and scope.
Ready to remodel? Call Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida at (844) 665-0162 for your free Sunrise kitchen estimate. We’ll inspect your space, check your building’s recertification status, and give you a written scope that accounts for the real conditions in your home. Built to spec, not to convenience.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida, serving Sunrise and Broward County homeowners.