Full Kitchen Remodeling in Lantana - Same-Day Service, Done Right the First Time

What Full Kitchen Remodeling in Lantana Actually Involves

Our Kitchen Remodeling in Lantana strips the room to framing and builds back with new cabinets, countertops, appliances, lighting, and finishes. Most projects we handle in the 33462 area run 6 to 10 weeks from permit approval to final inspection, with the kitchen out of commission for roughly 4 to 6 of those weeks. For a complete gut renovation in Lantana, homeowners typically invest between $14,000 and $45,000 depending on size, material grade, and whether plumbing or walls move. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk through your specific layout and give you a written estimate with no pressure.

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How We Run a Full Kitchen Remodel from Start to Finish

We’ve refined our process across dozens of Palm Beach County projects, and Lantana’s older CBS stock demands a particular sequence. Here’s how the weeks actually break down.

Stage 1: Pre-construction and permits (1-2 weeks)
Before we touch a wall, we pull the FEMA flood map and Palm Beach County property appraiser records for your address. In Lantana, this isn’t bureaucracy for its own sake. A 1960s CBS home near Hypoluxo Road or the Intracoastal can trigger flood-elevation compliance if the remodel crosses the 50% substantial-improvement threshold. We confirm your assessed value, calculate the permit scope, and file with the county. You’ll decide on cabinet line, countertop material, and appliance package during this window. Delays here almost always come from HOA architectural review, not the county.

Stage 2: Demolition and rough prep (3-5 days)
We remove everything: cabinets, countertops, flooring, drywall, and often the ceiling if we’re relocating lighting or adding a hood vent. For Lantana’s flat-roof homes, we inspect the roof deck above the kitchen for leaks before closing anything back up. Salt corrosion on original flashing is common. You’ll confirm final electrical and plumbing locations now; changes after this point add days and cost.

Stage 3: Mechanical rough-in (1-2 weeks)
Licensed electricians and plumbers handle new circuits, panel upgrades if needed, gas lines for ranges, and water supply/drain relocation. Many Lantana homes still run 100-amp panels with aluminum branch wiring. If your kitchen demands a 200-amp service or copper pigtailing for modern appliances, we handle it here. The county inspects rough mechanicals before we close walls.

Stage 4: Cabinet install, countertops, and finishes (2-4 weeks)
Cabinets go in first, leveled and anchored to block walls with stainless or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners. The salt air here chews through standard hardware in five years. Countertop templating happens after cabinet install; fabrication typically takes 10-14 days for quartz or granite. Backsplash, flooring, and trim follow. You’ll do a walkthrough with our project manager to flag any adjustments before the final punch list.

Stage 5: Appliance hookup, final inspection, and closeout (3-5 days)
We connect appliances, test every circuit and fixture, and schedule Palm Beach County’s final inspection. Lantana projects in flood zones sometimes need an additional elevation certificate review if the permit was flagged. We don’t consider the job done until you’ve signed off and have your certificate of completion.

The Material Decisions That Shape Your Kitchen

Our Kitchen Remodeling services mean choosing between real options with real trade-offs. Here’s what Lantana homeowners weigh most often:

• Stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom cabinets: Stock lines like KraftMaid’s standard catalog run $4,000-$7,000 for a typical Lantana kitchen and deliver in 2-3 weeks. Semi-custom from Wellborn or KraftMaid’s Designer series ($7,000-$11,000) lets you adjust depths and add organizers. Full custom pushes past $13,000 but fits odd ceiling heights or angled walls common in 1950s-70s Lantana ranch plans.
• Quartz vs. granite vs. solid surface: Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone engineered quartz resist salt-air corrosion better than porous granites and need no sealing. Granite runs $2,000-$4,500 installed; quartz ranges $3,500-$6,500. Solid surface like Corian scratches easier but repairs seamlessly, a consideration for rental properties near Ocean Avenue.
• Impact-rated windows and exterior doors: Palm Beach County code requires impact-rated openings on substantial renovations. PGT and CGI make vinyl and aluminum impact windows that meet Miami-Dade standards without the premium of architectural brands. If your kitchen opens to a patio, this adds $800-$2,500 per opening but satisfies inspection.
• Appliance grade: Builder-grade packages ($2,500-$4,500) suit rental conversions. Professional lines from Wolf, Thermador, or Viking ($8,000-$18,000) demand dedicated 240V circuits and ventilation rated to their output. We verify your panel can handle the load before you buy.
• Flooring: Luxury vinyl plank handles humidity and minor flooding better than engineered hardwood in low-lying Lantana homes. Porcelain tile costs more upfront but lasts decades and meets any insurance requirement.

What Full Kitchen Remodeling Costs in Lantana, FL

Five factors push your number up or down:

Kitchen size and layout complexity. A 10×10 galley kitchen in a 1962 duplex near Lantana’s Old Town stays toward the lower end. A 15×20 open-concept kitchen with structural wall removal and beam installation climbs fast.

Whether plumbing and electrical relocate. Keeping your sink and range in place saves $1,500-$4,000. Moving gas lines, adding a pot filler, or relocating the sink to an island requires new supply and drain runs through concrete slab.

Material grade and brand tier. The difference between entry-level KraftMaid and fully custom cabinetry alone can swing $8,000. We quote multiple tiers so you see the trade-offs.

Flood-code and wind-code compliance costs. Lantana’s coastal location means permit fees run higher than inland Palm Beach County, and Impact Windows & Doors in Lantana add material cost. If your project triggers elevation requirements, that’s a separate line item entirely.

Existing conditions and surprises. Termite damage in old sill plates, corroded cast-iron drains, or aluminum wiring remediation can add $500-$3,500. We inspect for visible red flags during estimating, but demo-day discoveries happen.

A written estimate from Groundwork includes demolition, disposal, permits, materials, labor, and rough mechanicals. It does not include appliance purchase, final cleaning, or permit expediting fees if you request rush processing.

Why Lantana’s Location Changes Every Remodel

Lantana, FL isn’t Lake Worth or Greenacres when it comes to construction rules. The town sits directly on the Intracoastal Waterway, and FEMA maps show broad AE flood zones across the 33462 ZIP. That 1950s CBS ranch on Lantana Avenue or the low-slung duplex near the municipal beach? It’s probably in one.

Here’s what that means in practice. Palm Beach County applies the 50% substantial-improvement rule: if your kitchen remodel plus any other work in the past five years exceeds half the structure’s assessed value, the permit converts to new-construction status and flood-elevation compliance kicks in. We’ve seen a $28,000 kitchen-and-bath combo cross that threshold on a modest assessed value, forcing a $15,000-$25,000 slab elevation that wasn’t in the original plan. We pull those numbers before you sign, not after.

The housing stock itself drives other decisions. Flat roofs with built-up membrane, original jalousie windows, and 100-amp electrical panels are standard in the 1950s-1970s builds we work on most. Salt air corrodes exposed fasteners fast, so we spec stainless or hot-dipped galvanized hardware even on interior cabinet installs. Post-Andrew wind codes require verified roof-to-wall connections on substantial work, which often means opening soffits and adding hurricane straps in the kitchen’s ceiling plane.

Permitting through Palm Beach County’s Development Services typically takes 10-14 business days for a standard kitchen remodel, longer if flood-zone review is required. We handle submission and inspection scheduling; you don’t chase the county.

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Ready to Talk Through Your Lantana Kitchen?

Full kitchen remodeling in Lantana demands a contractor who knows the local flood codes, the older housing stock, and the salt-air material specs that keep a renovation sound. We’re that contractor. Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule a free on-site estimate. Raymond Estevez or a senior project manager will walk your space, confirm your assessed value against the 50% threshold, and deliver a written proposal with real numbers within 48 hours.

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