Fast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Lauderdale Lakes
Kitchen remodeling in Lauderdale Lakes typically runs $14,000-$45,000 for a full renovation, with most projects taking 6-10 weeks from permit to final walkthrough. Because Lauderdale Lakes homes were built almost entirely between 1959 and 1975, your kitchen project isn’t just about cabinets and countertops - it’s often your best opportunity to bring a 50-65-year-old CBS structure up to current Florida Building Code standards.
We’re Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida, and we work regularly in the 33313 zip code and surrounding Lauderdale Lakes neighborhoods. From the single-story CBS homes near Veterans Park to the garden-style condos along Oakland Park Boulevard, we know the specific conditions that drive remodeling costs and complexity here. Our Fort Lauderdale-based crews can be on-site in Lauderdale Lakes within a day of your call. If you’re planning a kitchen renovation, start with a free estimate: (844) 665-0162.
Why Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida Is Lauderdale Lakes’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
We’ve completed kitchen remodels across Lauderdale Lakes’s aging housing stock, and we’ve learned to spot what out-of-area contractors miss. On a 1967 CBS flat-roof home near the 3300 block of NW 31st Avenue, our crew opened an exterior wall to widen a kitchen pass-through. We found the original single-pane aluminum slider and unreinforced wood lintel - a setup that would blow inward during a hurricane. We installed a wind-rated, impact-glass slider, reframed the opening with pressure-treated lumber, and tied the new countertop cabinets to the block wall with hurricane clips. That’s the difference between a contractor who knows Lauderdale Lakes and one who just knows kitchens.
Our Kitchen Remodeling team serves 7 distinct residential project categories, so when your kitchen remodel reveals a failing flat roof or corroded cast iron drain line, we don’t stop and hand you another contractor’s number. We handle the full scope. You choose the brand, we handle the build. From driveway to roofline, one contractor, every phase.
Lauderdale Lakes homeowners choose us because we stock KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry locally, source Cambria countertops with predictable lead times, and understand how Broward County’s 50% rule affects renovation budgets in this specific market. Built to spec, not to convenience.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Lauderdale Lakes
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in Lauderdale Lakes starts with understanding what you’re actually working with. That 1960s CBS construction likely has aluminum branch wiring, a flat tar-and-gravel roof with original cast iron drains, and possibly galvanized plumbing behind the walls. We open the space methodically, assess every system, and build a scope that addresses the real condition of your home - not just the cosmetic layer. In Lauderdale Lakes, a full remodel often includes upgrading to impact-rated glazing on any exterior opening, reinforcing headers, and remediating water intrusion from aging roof drains. We price these items upfront so you’re not mid-project with a surprise code requirement.
Cabinet Installation & Refacing
Lauderdale Lakes kitchens from the 1960s and 70s were built with small footprints and minimal storage. Our cabinet installations with KraftMaid and Wellborn lines maximize every inch, whether we’re working with the original slab-on-grade layout or reconfiguring for a modern open plan. Refacing is an option when the cabinet boxes are sound, but in this market we often find moisture damage behind sinks and at exterior walls where stucco has cracked. We don’t reface over rot. We’ll show you exactly what we find and let you choose the path that makes sense for your budget and timeline.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Designing for Lauderdale Lakes means designing for the actual structure. Those low-slope flat roofs limit ceiling height options. The slab foundation means plumbing moves are possible but require careful planning. And any design that touches an exterior wall must account for Broward County’s wind-load requirements. Our designers factor these constraints in from the first sketch, not as afterthoughts. We’ve reconfigured galley kitchens into L-shaped layouts in homes near the Lauderdale Lakes Sports Complex, and we’ve opened walls between kitchens and Florida rooms while maintaining the structural integrity of CBS construction. Expand what’s possible - but plan for what’s actually there.
Countertop, Backsplash & Flooring Installation
Countertops in Lauderdale Lakes kitchens need to withstand humidity, occasional storm-driven water intrusion, and the daily wear of family cooking. We install Cambria engineered quartz with its lifetime warranty, plus granite and other surfaces from our curated roster. Backsplashes and tile flooring complete the envelope, and we specify materials rated for the moisture conditions common in aging CBS homes. On one project near Commercial Boulevard, we removed tile to find a slab with chronic moisture wicking from an exterior grade issue. We fixed the drainage, sealed the slab, then installed the new flooring. Surface work without addressing substrate conditions doesn’t last in this climate.
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Trusted Brands We Service in Lauderdale Lakes
We maintain active partnerships with 50+ recognized industry brands, and we stock core kitchen materials locally for Lauderdale Lakes projects. For cabinetry, that means KraftMaid and Wellborn with multiple door styles and price tiers. For countertops, Cambria quartz is available in patterns that hold up to South Florida’s UV exposure and humidity. When your project requires exterior work, we specify James Hardie siding for any stucco remediation. You choose the brand, we handle the build. No proprietary lock-ins, no “whatever’s on the truck today.” Local inventory means faster lead times and fewer delays on your Lauderdale Lakes remodel.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Lauderdale Lakes Homes
- Underscoping the 50% rule. Because most Lauderdale Lakes homes carry relatively modest assessed values, renovation scopes frequently cross Broward County’s 50% rule threshold, triggering full Florida Building Code compliance upgrades. A cabinet refresh can balloon into mandated structural and glazing upgrades. We assess this risk before demolition starts.
- Water damage hidden in block walls. On Lauderdale Lakes’s older CBS flat-roof homes, original interior cast iron roof drains and their vertical standpipes have corroded through after 50+ years. This creates concealed water migration down inside the block walls that presents as a ceiling stain but actually requires opening the wall cavity to fully remediate. Local crews spot this immediately; out-of-area contractors routinely underscope it.
- Non-impact doors and windows. Because most Lauderdale Lakes homes predate South Florida’s post-Andrew wind-load codes, a kitchen remodel that opens an exterior wall or replaces a back door almost always triggers a requirement for impact-rated glazing and reinforced framing. Replacing a kitchen door with a non-rated unit fails inspection and leaves a weak point that can fail catastrophically in a storm.
- Corroded galvanized drain lines behind cabinets. Original kitchen drain lines in 1960s Lauderdale Lakes homes are often galvanized steel, corroding in South Florida’s warm, aggressive groundwater. We scope these with cameras before cabinet installation, because replacing a drain line after cabinets are in doubles your cost.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Here’s what kitchen remodeling costs in the Lauderdale Lakes market based on our current project data:
| Service | Price Range in Lauderdale Lakes |
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| Full Kitchen Remodel | $14,000-$45,000 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000-$10,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000-$13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000-$6,500 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800-$2,500 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000-$20,000 |
What moves you within these ranges? Cabinet grade and brand selection. Whether we find code-triggered upgrades like impact-rated glazing. Structural repairs to headers, lintels, or block walls. Plumbing and electrical updates hidden behind finishes. We don’t guess at these - we open walls during our pre-construction assessment and give you a fixed-scope proposal. Estimates are free. Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderdale Lakes
Our Fort Lauderdale-based crews work across central Broward County, including Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale proper, and Broadview Park. Same material access, same brand partnerships, same single-source accountability - whether your project is a kitchen remodel, roof replacement, or ADU build.
Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale Lakes 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 Lauderdale Lakes
Yes, if your kitchen remodel touches any exterior wall opening. Because most Lauderdale Lakes homes predate South Florida’s post-Andrew wind-load codes, replacing or modifying a back door, pass-through window, or slider triggers current Florida Building Code requirements for impact-rated glazing and reinforced framing. This is a hidden cost that doesn’t exist in newer cities like Parkland or Weston. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll assess which openings on your specific home are affected - estimates are free.
That header was built before hurricane tie-down requirements and may be unreinforced lumber with no connection to the block wall. It might “look fine” dry, but it’s not rated for the wind loads Broward County now requires. When we open the wall for a window replacement or pass-through, we replace it with pressure-treated lumber, properly anchored, or an engineered header tied to the CBS structure with hurricane clips. It’s not optional if you want to pass inspection and sleep soundly during storm season. We can show you exactly what we found on a similar home near NW 31st Avenue.
Yes, frequently. Because Lauderdale Lakes homes were built in the 1960s and 70s with modest original values, renovation costs can quickly reach 50% of the structure’s assessed value, triggering full Florida Building Code compliance upgrades. This means impact-rated glazing, updated electrical, possibly structural reinforcement - all mandated, not optional. We calculate this threshold during our initial assessment so you’re not surprised mid-project. If you’re near the line, we can sometimes phase work to manage compliance costs strategically. Call us to run the numbers on your specific property.
Maybe, but in Lauderdale Lakes it’s often something worse. On these older CBS flat-roof homes, corroded interior cast iron roof drains and their vertical standpipes leak inside the block wall cavity. The water migrates down and exits as a ceiling stain, but the real damage is inside the wall - saturated block, deteriorated mortar, and potential mold behind your cabinets. We open the cavity to trace the source and fix it properly. Out-of-area contractors often patch the ceiling and call it done. That stain comes back. Call (844) 665-0162 if you’re seeing water signs - we’ll scope it correctly.
Engineered quartz, specifically Cambria, offers the best combination of moisture resistance, structural stability, and warranty coverage for Lauderdale Lakes conditions. Unlike natural stone, it doesn’t require sealing that can break down in high humidity. It’s non-porous, so if you do get storm-driven water intrusion, it won’t harbor mold. We install Cambria with full manufacturer warranty registration, and we specify edge details and support brackets that meet Florida’s wind-load anchoring standards for any overhangs or islands. For a free countertop quote with material samples, call (844) 665-0162.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida, serving Lauderdale Lakes and central Broward County.