Construction Services in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-scope residential construction in Fort Lauderdale runs from $45,000 for a major kitchen or bath overhaul to $400,000+ for a home addition or ADU build on a canal lot, with most projects falling between $75,000 and $200,000 depending on scope, materials, and permitting complexity. Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida has served Fort Lauderdale since 2014, and we answer calls at (844) 665-0162 with same-day callbacks and next-day site visits across the city. Our crews know the difference between a 1962 CBS ranch in Poinsettia Heights and a waterfront teardown on The Landings, and we build accordingly.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Choose Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida
We’ve worked in enough Fort Lauderdale living rooms to know what homeowners here are up against. The original jalousie windows in your Victoria Park bungalow aren’t just inefficient, they’re a liability when a named storm tracks through the Bahamas. The flat roof on your Plantation Park duplex has probably been patched three times already by roofers who didn’t want to deal with your HOA’s architectural review. And if you’re on one of the finger islands off Las Olas Boulevard, you’ve already learned that not every contractor understands dual permitting through the city and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Our reputation here is built on showing up prepared for those realities. We carry the full roster of Miami-Dade NOA-approved materials that Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone demands, not the standard-grade products that pass in Orlando or Tampa. Homeowners in Las Olas and Poinsettia Heights call us back because we treat material selection as their decision, not ours, with 50+ recognized brands across every trade category. One contractor, every phase, from the first permit pull to the final punch list.
Construction Services We Offer in Fort Lauderdale
Kitchen Remodeling
Fort Lauderdale’s mid-century stock often means galley kitchens with load-bearing walls we’d rather not guess about, and electrical panels that can’t handle a Sub-Zero or a double oven without an upgrade. We handle the structural, mechanical, and finish work in sequence, with cabinetry options from KraftMaid and Wellborn that span contemporary flat-panel to traditional raised-panel profiles. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale.
Bathroom Remodeling
Humidity management is non-negotiable here, not an upgrade. We spec moisture-barrier systems behind every tile job and ventilation solutions that actually move air in small Fort Lauderdale baths where windows are often original and fixed. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale.
Roofing
Flat and low-slope roofs dominate Fort Lauderdale’s older neighborhoods, and the UV exposure plus salt air chews through standard shingles faster than inland Florida markets. We work with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral, each with material warranties that transfer to the next owner, a real consideration in this resale-active market. Learn more about our Roofing in Fort Lauderdale.
Windows and Doors
HVHZ compliance isn’t optional in Broward County. Our installations draw from Andersen, Pella, Marvin, Milgard, Jeld-Wen, Simonton, PGT, and CGI, covering everything from standard vinyl replacements to impact-rated and architectural-grade systems that satisfy both the building department and your insurance underwriter. Learn more about Windows & Doors - Fort Lauderdale.
Fence Installation
Coastal corrosion means we specify galvanized or aluminum frameworks for most Fort Lauderdale properties, with height and setback awareness for canal-front lots where sight lines and navigation clearances matter. Learn more about Fort Lauderdale Fence Installation.
Driveway and Pavers
Fort Lauderdale’s high water table and sandy substrate make base preparation the critical variable. We build with Belgard, Unilock, Tremron, and Techo-Bloc pavers on engineered bases that handle the seasonal saturation, not the thin-set approach that cracks in two years. Learn more about Driveway & Pavers in Fort Lauderdale.
Home Additions and ADUs
Expanding what’s possible in Fort Lauderdale means navigating FEMA flood zones, municipal pump station tie-ins, and sometimes seawall engineering. We offer traditional stick-built construction plus prefab partnerships with Abodu, Dvele, Mighty Buildings, Boxabl, and Plant Prefab for faster, factory-controlled builds where site conditions allow. Learn more about our Home Additions & ADU in Fort Lauderdale.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Lauderdale
Our crews run regular routes across the city’s core residential zones, with typical response times of same-day callback and next-day site assessment from home base in South Florida.
- Las Olas - historic homes, luxury tower adjacency, strict design review
- Plantation Park - mid-century CBS ranches, flat roofs, original systems
- Poinsettia Heights - 1950s-1970s stock, renovation-heavy, tree-canopy setbacks
- Victoria Park - established neighborhood, jalousie window replacements, flood zone considerations
- The Landings - canal-front finger islands, dual permitting, marine-grade foundations
Why Fort Lauderdale’s Climate and Housing Affect Construction
Fort Lauderdale’s identity as the “Venice of America” isn’t marketing copy for us, it’s a job-site condition. Those 165 miles of navigable inland waterways mean a disproportionate share of our projects involve seawall permitting, marine-grade pile foundations, and canal-setback compliance that simply doesn’t exist in inland Florida cities. On The Landings, we’ve seen projects stall for months because a previous contractor didn’t realize that any work waterward of the seawall line triggers Army Corps review alongside city permits.
The housing stock tells its own story. The 1950s-1970s CBS construction that dominates Victoria Park, Poinsettia Heights, and Plantation Park comes with flat or low-slope roofs, original jalousie windows, and electrical panels that weren’t designed for modern loads. Meanwhile, the luxury high-rise boom along Las Olas Boulevard and the New River has created a parallel market where we’re coordinating with structural engineers and facade consultants on mixed-use towers. Two Fort Lauderdales, two construction disciplines, one contractor who moves between them.
Then there’s the water, always the water. The groundwater table sits 12-18 inches below grade across much of the city, so any below-grade scope, footings, utilities, even pool excavation, requires active dewatering. Fort Lauderdale is widely cited as U.S. ground zero for Atlantic sea-level rise, which has made flood-mitigation construction standard rather than optional. Raised finished floor elevations, FEMA elevation certificates, municipal pump station tie-ins, these are line items we quote transparently because skipping them isn’t a savings, it’s a future lawsuit.
Pricing for Construction in Fort Lauderdale
| Project Type | Typical Range in Fort Lauderdale | Key Cost Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $45,000 - $95,000 | Layout changes, electrical panel upgrade, appliance tier |
| Bathroom Remodel | $25,000 - $60,000 | Plumbing relocation, moisture mitigation, fixture selection |
| Roof Replacement | $12,000 - $35,000 | HVHZ-rated materials, flat vs. pitched, access complexity |
| Windows and Doors | $8,000 - $28,000 | Impact rating, quantity, structural modifications |
| Driveway and Pavers | $6,000 - $18,000 | Base engineering, drainage, paver brand and pattern |
| Home Addition / ADU | $150,000 - $400,000+ | Foundation type, flood zone, prefab vs. stick-built, permitting timeline |
Canal-front and flood-zone projects typically run 15-25% above comparable inland scopes due to dewatering, elevation requirements, and extended permitting. We provide itemized estimates, not ballpark figures, and we don’t start work until you understand where every dollar goes.
Service Area - Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida maintains active job sites and material staging across central Broward County. We regularly serve homeowners in Plantation, Broadview Park, Lauderhill, and Lauderdale Lakes with the same crew assignments and response standards we apply in Fort Lauderdale proper. If you’re in one of these neighboring cities and facing similar mid-century renovation challenges or flood-zone construction requirements, the same team handles your project.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 About Construction in Fort Lauderdale
A whole-home renovation in Fort Lauderdale typically ranges from $75,000 to $200,000 for properties in the 1,200-2,500 square foot range, with waterfront or flood-zone homes running higher due to elevation and dewatering requirements. The 1950s-1970s CBS stock common in Victoria Park and Plantation Park often needs simultaneous electrical, plumbing, and HVAC upgrades that newer homes don’t. Call (844) 665-0162 for a free, itemized estimate based on your specific property and scope.
Yes. Any work waterward of your seawall line requires dual permitting through both the City of Fort Lauderdale and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a process that can add three to six months to your timeline. We’ve managed this sequence on multiple The Landings projects and build that timeline into our schedule from day one. Out-of-market contractors often miss this step entirely.
Broward County’s HVHZ designation requires roofing, windows, and doors to carry Miami-Dade Notices of Acceptance (NOA), a product-approval standard stricter than what’s required in Palm Beach or Orange Counties. We source from GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, and other manufacturers with full NOA documentation, and we provide that paperwork for your permit file and insurance review.
For properties with suitable zoning and access, an ADU often delivers more usable square footage per dollar than reconfiguring existing space, particularly in neighborhoods like Poinsettia Heights where original floor plans are compact and load-bearing walls limit openness. Prefab options from Plant Prefab and our other partners can compress the build timeline by 30-50% compared to stick-built. The right path depends on your lot configuration, setback requirements, and whether you need the space for family use or rental income. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk through both scenarios with actual numbers.
Most interior remodels begin within 2-4 weeks of contract signing, once materials are ordered and permits are filed. Projects requiring structural work, flood-zone compliance, or dual permitting (canal-front properties) typically need 6-12 weeks for pre-construction clearance. We don’t promise unrealistic start dates to win the contract. Our schedule is our word.
Written by the team at Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2014.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, typically within 1-hour.
- 4You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
What Fort Lauderdale Customers Say
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