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A full kitchen remodel in West Palm Beach typically costs between $45,000 and $120,000 depending on square footage, cabinet line, and whether the layout changes require moving plumbing or load-bearing walls. Most projects run eight to fourteen weeks from signed contract to final walkthrough. Rowan Construction Group handles the complete scope – design, permitting, demolition, rough trades, and finish installation – under a single flat written price delivered before anyone touches a cabinet.
If you’ve been piecing together quotes from separate cabinet companies, plumbers, and electricians, you already know what that coordination gap costs in both time and money. Our Kitchen Remodeling in West Palm Beach service covers the full trade, and this page focuses specifically on whole-kitchen projects: the ones where the layout changes, the appliances move, and the finished product looks nothing like what was there before.
Grant Rowan has led this company since 2007 and built the written-price-first discipline that runs through every kitchen remodeling near me in West Palm Beach, FL project. To talk scope and get a number in writing, call (561) 475-3903.
When You Need Full Kitchen Remodeling
- The layout simply doesn’t work for how you cook. Many West Palm Beach homes built in the 1980s and 1990s – particularly in neighborhoods like Ibis, Ibis Golf and Country Club, and older Northwood sections – have galley kitchens that were designed for one person and a microwave. A full remodel is the only way to change that structure without just moving paint around.
- You’ve replaced appliances piecemeal and nothing matches anymore. When the refrigerator is stainless, the dishwasher is black slate, and the cooktop is original almond porcelain, no amount of cabinet painting fixes it. The countertops, fixtures, and appliance package need to be rethought together.
- Water damage or mold is behind the cabinets. South Florida humidity is not forgiving to kitchens with old sink seals or grout that hasn’t been maintained. When we open walls in West Palm Beach homes and find moisture damage at the substrate level – the wood or cement board behind the tile – a cosmetic refresh isn’t an honest option.
- You’re preparing the home for resale at a meaningful price point. Buyers in the $700,000-and-up range in Palm Beach County walk kitchens the way other buyers walk neighborhoods. A dated kitchen with laminate countertops in a home asking $800,000 is not just a negotiating point – it’s a reason to move to the next listing.
- The electrical panel can’t support the kitchen you want. Modern kitchen appliances – induction cooktops, steam ovens, wine refrigerators – draw significantly more power than 1990s-era layouts assumed. When a full remodel requires panel work, we coordinate that as part of the written scope rather than calling it a separate contract.
- You bought a fixer and the kitchen was the reason for the discount. A number of buyers in West Palm Beach’s El Cid, Flamingo Park, and South Olive neighborhoods have purchased older homes specifically because the price reflected deferred maintenance. A full kitchen remodel is usually the first major project after closing.
Our Full Kitchen Remodeling Process
- Scoped site visit and written estimate. We walk the kitchen with a measure tape and a camera, document existing conditions in photos, and note anything that changes the scope: the plumbing rough-in locations, the ceiling height, the panel capacity, whether the soffit (the boxed-in area above upper cabinets) is structural or cosmetic. That photo record is yours at the end of the visit – not a sales tool, a document. The flat written price arrives within 72 hours of the site visit.
- Design and material selection. We work from your layout goals, not a preset package. Cabinet lines like KraftMaid and Wellborn give a range of box construction and door style options at different price points, and we’ll put the spec sheet in front of you so you can see the difference between a plywood box and a particleboard box before you decide. Countertop material – whether that’s Caesarstone quartz or another surface – is selected at this stage with a physical sample, not a photo on a screen.
- Permitting. Full kitchen remodels in West Palm Beach that involve plumbing moves, electrical changes, or structural wall work require permits from the City of West Palm Beach Building Division. We pull those permits and schedule inspections – the homeowner doesn’t manage that process. Projects that skip permits because it’s faster are a problem at resale; that’s not a trade-off we offer.
- Demolition and rough trades. Once permits are in hand, demo begins. Existing cabinets, countertops, flooring, and in some cases walls come out. Rough plumbing, electrical, and HVAC are repositioned to match the new layout and inspected before anything closes up. Every visit during this phase is documented with photos that go into your project record.
- Finish installation. Cabinets are set and leveled, countertops templated and installed, backsplash tiled, and fixtures connected. Kohler or Moen fixtures are specified in the written scope before installation so there’s no substitution surprise on the day the plumber shows up. Appliances are placed and tested before the punch list begins.
- Final walkthrough and documented punch list. We walk the finished kitchen with you and photograph every item noted for correction. Under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, anything that doesn’t meet the written scope is corrected – not debated. The signed change order system that runs through every project is why finished costs land within a few percent of the agreed price; there are no line items that weren’t in the original written quote unless a signed change order added them.
BeforeAfterFull Kitchen Remodeling Pricing in West Palm Beach
Full kitchen remodels in West Palm Beach range from roughly $45,000 on the low end to $120,000 and above for larger, high-specification projects. Here’s how the range breaks down by scope tier:
| Scope Tier | Typical Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range full remodel | $45,000 – $65,000 | Same layout, semi-custom cabinets, quartz countertops, new fixtures and appliances, tile backsplash, basic electrical updates |
| Layout-change remodel | $65,000 – $90,000 | Plumbing relocated, island added or removed, soffit work, mid-to-upper cabinet line, full appliance package, permit costs |
| High-specification remodel | $90,000 – $120,000+ | Custom or semi-custom cabinetry, premium countertop slab, structural wall work, panel upgrade, full fixture and appliance package at upper-tier spec |
Several factors push a West Palm Beach kitchen project toward the upper end of any tier:
- Plumbing relocation. Moving the sink across the kitchen – or adding an island sink – means rerouting supply and drain lines through a slab foundation, which is more labor-intensive in Florida’s concrete slab construction than in homes with crawl spaces.
- Structural walls. Opening a wall between the kitchen and dining room often means installing a beam to carry the load above. Structural engineer sign-off is part of that cost, and it’s part of our written scope, not an add-on you discover after demo.
- Panel capacity. A kitchen with induction cooking, a double oven, and a wine refrigerator may need a panel upgrade. West Palm Beach homes built before 1995 are particularly likely to hit this threshold.
- Material selections. Caesarstone and similar engineered quartz products run approximately $80-$120 per installed square foot depending on the collection. A large kitchen with an island can have 60 or more square feet of countertop surface; that math moves the budget quickly.
- Permit fees. City of West Palm Beach permit fees for kitchen remodels with plumbing and electrical work typically fall in the $800-$2,500 range depending on project valuation. These are included in your written estimate, not added later.
The written estimate we deliver is a flat price with a written scope. If something changes after the contract is signed – you decide to add the pot-filler or upgrade the cabinet hardware – that goes through a signed change order before any additional work happens. That process is what keeps final invoices within a few percent of the number you originally agreed to. Call (561) 475-3903 to schedule a site visit and get your written estimate at no charge.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received. Bring a competitor’s quote and Grant Rowan will review it line by line – no obligation, no pressure, just a clear read on what the numbers actually mean.
What’s Included in a Rowan Full Kitchen Remodel
Because “full remodel” means different things to different contractors, here’s what our written scope covers as standard on a full kitchen project:
- Demolition and haul-off of existing cabinets, countertops, and backsplash
- Rough plumbing modifications, inspected and permitted where required
- Electrical rough-in for new outlets, under-cabinet lighting circuits, and appliance circuits
- Drywall repair or replacement after rough trades are inspected
- Cabinet installation to level, plumb, and spec
- Countertop template, fabrication, and installation
- Backsplash tile installation, including waterproofing membrane behind any wet wall
- Plumbing trim-out: sink, faucet, garbage disposal, and dishwasher connection
- Appliance placement and connection
- Final electrical trim-out: outlets, switches, under-cabinet lighting
- Touch-up paint on adjacent surfaces disturbed during construction
- Documented photo record for every phase, delivered to you at project close
Flooring is frequently included as well; if it’s in your scope, it’s in the written price. Flooring that ends at the kitchen boundary without considering the adjacent dining room or great room is a common kitchen design & layout mistake in open-plan West Palm Beach homes, and we flag it at the design stage rather than after the tile is set.
Why the Written Price Matters More Than the Low Bid
West Palm Beach homeowners who have gone through a kitchen remodel before tend to ask a different set of questions than first-timers. The first-timers ask about countertop colors; the experienced ones ask about change orders.
Under the Haven Standard that Rowan Construction Group operates under, no change to the project scope proceeds until a change order is signed by both parties. That’s not a policy we explain after a dispute – it’s a documented clause in every contract, and it’s the reason our projects finish within a few percent of the agreed price across 4,000-plus completed jobs since 2007.
A low bid that doesn’t account for slab penetration work, structural engineer fees, or permit costs isn’t a low bid – it’s an incomplete estimate. When you compare quotes, the line items matter more than the bottom number. Our Free Second Opinion offer exists specifically because we’ve seen enough incomplete estimates to know that the comparison is worth doing carefully.
Our broader home service portfolio – which includes bathroom remodeling, roofing, windows and doors, and more – runs on the same written-price discipline. A kitchen remodel that also surfaces a roofing concern or a window that needs replacement doesn’t have to become a separate conversation with a separate contractor.
FAQs – Full Kitchen Remodeling in West Palm Beach
How long does a full kitchen remodel take in West Palm Beach?
Most full kitchen remodels in West Palm Beach run eight to fourteen weeks from signed contract to final walkthrough. The permit process through the City of West Palm Beach Building Division typically adds two to four weeks to the front end of that timeline – that time is not wasted; it’s when design is finalized and materials are ordered so nothing sits on a truck waiting for an inspection. Projects involving structural wall work or panel upgrades can run closer to sixteen weeks. Your written scope will include a realistic timeline before work starts. Call (561) 475-3903 to discuss your specific schedule.
Do I need a permit for a full kitchen remodel in West Palm Beach?
Yes, if the remodel includes plumbing changes, electrical work beyond direct replacement, or structural modifications, permits are required by the City of West Palm Beach Building Division. Projects that skip permits create disclosure obligations at resale and can require unpermitted work to be removed and redone – we’ve seen that happen to homeowners who hired contractors promising a faster unpermitted process. Rowan pulls all required permits as part of the project scope, and permit fees are included in the written estimate.
How much does a full kitchen remodel cost in West Palm Beach?
A full kitchen remodel in West Palm Beach typically costs between $45,000 and $120,000 depending on layout complexity, cabinet line, countertop material, and whether structural or panel work is needed. Same-layout mid-range projects tend to fall between $45,000 and $65,000; projects with plumbing relocation, island additions, or structural wall removal generally run $65,000 to $90,000; high-specification projects with custom cabinetry and premium surfaces reach $90,000 and above. The written estimate we provide before any work starts is a flat price with a written scope, not a ballpark subject to revision. Call (561) 475-3903 for a no-cost site visit and written estimate.
Can you match my new kitchen to adjacent living areas in an open-plan home?
That’s something we address at the design stage specifically because West Palm Beach’s newer construction – particularly homes in the Ibis and Breakers West communities built in the 1990s and 2000s – frequently has open kitchen-to-great-room layouts where a material or color decision in the kitchen reads directly into the living space. Flooring continuity, ceiling treatment at the transition, and cabinet finish relative to millwork in the adjacent room are all noted in the design documentation before material selections are finalized. If the transition requires work outside the kitchen footprint, that scope is in the written estimate with its own line item.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach.