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AfterFull Kitchen Remodeling in Miami, FL
A full kitchen remodel in Miami typically costs between $45,000 and $95,000 for a complete tear-out and rebuild, with most mid-range projects landing around $60,000 to $75,000. That range includes new cabinetry, countertops, flooring, appliances, lighting, and labor. At Sawyer Remodel Miami, we put that number in writing before a single tool is picked up, so you know exactly what you’re approving. Call (850) 801-8046 for a free estimate and we’ll walk you through what a full remodel looks like for your specific kitchen.
This is different from a Kitchen Remodeling refresh or a partial update. A full kitchen remodel means taking the room down to the studs in most cases: removing old cabinets, pulling up flooring, reworking plumbing and electrical, and rebuilding the space from scratch. For homeowners in neighborhoods like Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Kendall, and Doral, it’s the right move when the kitchen no longer functions for how you actually live in it. Our parent page covers the broader scope of kitchen work; this page is about the complete transformation.
Luca Romano leads every full kitchen remodel at Sawyer Remodel Miami. He’s been running remodeling projects in South Florida since 2005, and he’s the person who reviews your written price, confirms your crew, and answers your calls. No layers between you and the person responsible.
When You Need Full Kitchen Remodeling
Some kitchens need a facelift. Others need to be rebuilt. Here’s how to tell the difference:
- Your layout fights you every day. The fridge opens into the island, the dishwasher blocks the walkway when it’s down, and two people can’t cook at the same time. In older Miami condos and 1950s ranch homes across Westchester and Shenandoah, the original kitchen footprint was simply not designed for modern living.
- The cabinets are failing structurally. Hinges pulling out of particleboard, drawer slides that jam, warped door fronts from years of Miami humidity. Once the cabinet boxes themselves are compromised, refacing doesn’t solve the problem.
- Water damage has reached the subfloor or drywall. South Florida kitchens deal with humidity, occasional flooding from storms, and slow leaks under the sink that go unnoticed for months. If you see staining, swelling, or smell mildew, a surface remodel won’t fix what’s underneath.
- Your electrical and plumbing are outdated. Homes built before the 1980s across Little Havana and Allapattah often have aluminum wiring, insufficient circuits for modern appliances, and cast-iron drain lines that are near the end of their service life. A full remodel is the only way to address these safely.
- You’ve outgrown the kitchen entirely. A family that started in a two-bedroom Coral Way bungalow now has three kids and a double oven’s worth of cooking. If you need more counter space, more storage, and more room to move, partial updates won’t get you there.
- You plan to sell within 3 to 5 years and want real equity. Full kitchen remodels in Miami consistently return 60% to 80% of their cost at resale, and in competitive markets like Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay, an updated kitchen is often the difference between a bidding war and a stale listing.
If two or more of these sound familiar, a full remodel is likely the better investment than layering more patches onto a failing room. We’ll tell you straight if a smaller scope would serve you better. That’s part of the written price conversation.
Our Full Kitchen Remodeling Process
Here’s exactly how a full kitchen remodel runs with Sawyer Remodel Miami, under The Relay Standard: a live arrival time, photo updates before and after each phase, a written price, and a digital invoice you pay from a link.
- On-site walkthrough and measurements. Luca or a senior project lead comes to your home, measures the space, photographs everything, and talks through what you want. We look at load-bearing walls, existing plumbing locations, electrical panel capacity, and subfloor condition. In Miami, we also check for moisture intrusion that’s common in slab-on-grade homes from Cutler Bay to North Miami Beach.
- Written scope and fixed price. Within a few days, you’ll have a line-item proposal in writing. Cabinets, countertops, flooring, plumbing, electrical, demo, disposal, permits, and finish materials all listed. The number you approve is the number on the invoice. No allowances that balloon mid-project.
- Material selection with named brands. You’ll choose from manufacturers we trust and install regularly: KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Caesarstone countertops, Kohler and Toto fixtures, plus tile systems from Schluter. We’ll guide you through what holds up in Miami’s heat and humidity, not just what looks good in a showroom.
- Demo and rough-in. The old kitchen comes out carefully, with dust containment and floor protection throughout the path to the dumpster. Plumbers and electricians rework lines, outlets, and ventilation. If we find hidden damage behind the walls, you get a photo update and a conversation before anything changes scope or price.
- Installation and finishing. Cabinets go in, counters get templated and installed, tile and flooring are set, fixtures and appliances connected, and final trim completed. You receive before-and-after photos at each milestone through your phone.
- Walkthrough and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. We walk the finished kitchen together. If anything isn’t right, it gets fixed before we consider the job closed. After that, the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work for a full year: if it’s not done right, we make it right, backed in writing.
Every crew member who steps into your home is background-checked and uniformed. You’ll know exactly who is coming, when they arrive, and what they’re working on that day.
Full Kitchen Remodeling Pricing in Miami
Miami’s full kitchen remodel pricing runs higher than the national average for two reasons: labor costs in South Florida and the humidity-driven need for premium materials that resist warping and mold. Here’s what we see across the metro area:
| Project Scope | Typical Price Range in Miami | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Budget-conscious full remodel | $35,000 – $50,000 | Stock or semi-custom cabinets, laminate or basic quartz counters, mid-range fixtures, new vinyl plank or basic tile flooring, standard appliance connections |
| Mid-range full remodel (most common) | $50,000 – $75,000 | Semi-custom cabinets, Cambria or Caesarstone quartz counters, Kohler or Moen fixtures, porcelain tile or engineered hardwood flooring, improved lighting plan, higher-end appliances |
| High-end full remodel | $75,000 – $130,000+ | Custom cabinetry, premium natural stone or designer quartz, Toto or Grohe fixtures, Schluter waterproofing systems in wet zones, custom lighting, structural changes, luxury appliance packages |
What moves the price:
- Kitchen size. A 120-square-foot condo galley in Brickell costs far less to remodel than a 350-square-foot open-plan kitchen in Pinecrest. Material quantities and labor hours scale directly with square footage.
- Structural work. Removing a load-bearing wall between the kitchen and living room requires an engineer’s letter, a beam, and a permit. That’s typically $4,000 to $9,000 on its own in Miami.
- Plumbing and electrical rework. Moving a sink to an island or relocating a gas range means new lines, new drains, and new circuits. Older homes in Shenandoah and Silver Bluff often need panel upgrades too, which adds $2,500 to $6,000.
- Cabinet grade. Stock cabinets run $8,000 to $15,000 for a mid-size kitchen. Semi-custom KraftMaid or Wellborn runs $15,000 to $30,000. Fully custom cabinetry can exceed $40,000 depending on species, finish, and hardware.
- Counter material. Laminate runs $2,000 to $4,000. Mid-range quartz like Cambria or Silestone runs $5,000 to $9,000 installed. Natural stone or premium quartz can reach $12,000 to $18,000 with full-height backsplashes and waterfall edges.
- Permits. Miami-Dade County and individual cities like Coral Gables and Miami Beach have their own permitting requirements for plumbing, electrical, and structural changes. Permit costs for a full kitchen typically run $1,500 to $4,000 depending on municipality and scope.
The best way to get a real number is to call us at (850) 801-8046. Estimates are free, they’re in writing, and they’re honest. We’d rather tell you a kitchen is $62,000 and build it right than quote you $45,000 and surprise you with change orders in week three.
FAQs – Full Kitchen Remodeling
How long does a full kitchen remodel take in Miami?
Most full kitchen remodels in Miami take 8 to 12 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Cabinets are usually the longest lead time at 4 to 6 weeks once ordered, and custom cabinetry can extend that. Countertop templating and fabrication add 1 to 2 weeks after cabinets are installed. Permitting in Miami-Dade, Coral Gables, and Miami Beach can add 2 to 4 weeks upfront depending on the municipality and whether structural work is involved. We give you a week-by-week schedule in the written proposal before work starts. Call (850) 801-8046 and we’ll give you a realistic timeline for your specific project.
Is it cheaper to remodel a kitchen in Miami all at once or in phases?
It’s cheaper to do a full kitchen remodel all at once. Phased remodels mean paying for demo, protection, and mobilization multiple times, and you’ll live in a construction zone for months longer. A full tear-out also lets us rework plumbing and electrical once, correctly, rather than routing around old work repeatedly. We’ll write your scope so every line item is covered in one price. If you’re weighing options, call us for a free estimate and we’ll show you the difference in writing.
What’s the difference between a full kitchen remodel and a kitchen renovation?
A full kitchen remodel means tearing out the existing kitchen and rebuilding it, typically changing layout, moving utilities, and replacing every surface and fixture. A renovation is lighter: new countertops, repainted cabinets, new hardware, maybe new appliances, but the footprint and major systems stay put. In Miami, the term “renovation” gets used loosely, so we define everything in the written scope. You’ll know exactly what’s being removed and what’s being replaced before you sign anything.
Do I need a permit for a full kitchen remodel in Miami?
Yes, a full kitchen remodel in Miami requires permits whenever plumbing, electrical, or structural work is involved. That’s nearly every full remodel. Miami-Dade County and individual cities like Coral Gables, Hialeah, and Miami Beach each have their own permit process, fees, and inspection schedules. We handle the permit applications and coordinate inspections as part of the project. Any contractor who tells you permits aren’t needed for a full kitchen remodel is cutting corners that will come back on you at resale or insurance time.
Do you use Schluter systems in Miami kitchen remodels?
We use Schluter waterproofing and edge systems in any kitchen area that sees water: behind sinks, around dishwashers, and in any tile-to-floor transitions. Schluter edge trim (the metal strip that waterproofs where your tile meets the floor or wall) prevents the water intrusion and tile cracking we see constantly in Miami homes from humidity and slab movement. It’s one of the named brands we install because it holds up in this climate. Ask us about it during your estimate, and we’ll show you exactly where it’s specified in your written scope.
Can you match my kitchen to the rest of my Miami home’s style?
We remodel for the style of the home and the neighborhood. A 1920s Spanish Mediterranean in Coral Gables gets a different treatment than a 2010s modern condo in Edgewater. Luca Romano reviews your home’s architecture, your existing finishes, and your personal taste, then guides you to cabinet styles, counter profiles, and fixture finishes that feel native to the house rather than plucked from a catalog. The goal is a kitchen that looks like it was always meant to be there.
Why Miami Homeowners Choose Sawyer Remodel Miami for Full Kitchen Remodels
Full kitchen remodels are the highest-stakes project most Miami homeowners take on. You’re making daily decisions about layout, materials, and budget while living without a kitchen for months. The contractor you choose determines whether that experience is controlled or chaotic.
Here’s what we do differently:
- Written price before any work starts. The number you approve is the number on the invoice. No allowances that quietly expand, no vague “market pricing” on change orders, no surprises at the end.
- The Relay Visibility Guarantee on every project. Live arrival time tracking, before-and-after photo updates at each phase, and a digital invoice you pay from a link. You see the progress from your phone, even if you’re at work in Brickell or traveling for a week in July.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. Backed in writing on every full kitchen remodel we complete. If a cabinet door sags, a drawer binds, or a tile cracks within the first year, we return and fix it. Covered, no argument.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians. You’ll know exactly who is walking into your home before they arrive. No random subs you’ve never met, no day laborers pulled from a parking lot.
- Live phone answering, 24/7. You call, a person answers. Not a voicemail tree, not a callback queue. During your remodel, you’ll have our direct line and we pick up.
- Name-brand materials with manufacturer backing. Cambria and Caesarstone counters, Kohler and Toto fixtures, KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Schluter systems, Delta and American Standard plumbing. You choose from proven products, not mystery suppliers. We install them to manufacturer spec so the warranty holds.
We’ve been doing this since 2005, first as part of the Relay Home Co. family of independent local businesses, and now as Sawyer Remodel Miami serving the full metro area: from Aventura down through Miami Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, Kendall, and everything between.
Get Your Full Kitchen Remodel Estimate in Writing
If you’re ready to find out what a full kitchen remodel costs for your Miami home, call us at (850) 801-8046. We’ll schedule a walkthrough, take measurements, and send you a written price with every line item spelled out. Estimates are free, and you’ll get a realistic timeline based on your chosen materials and scope.
You’ll also meet Luca Romano, the owner, not a commissioned salesperson. He’s the one who reviews your scope, answers your questions about layout and materials, and stays reachable through the entire project. That’s how we’ve run full kitchen remodels in Miami for nearly two decades, and it’s why homeowners here keep our number after the job is done.
Call (850) 801-8046 or start with a visit to our home page to see more about how we work. The estimate is free and the next step is simple: find out what your kitchen will cost, in writing, before you commit to anything.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Miami, serving Miami.
