From 1920s Mediterranean homes in Victoria Park and Rio Vista to mid century ranches in Imperial Point and high rise condos along Las Olas, we remodel Fort Lauderdale homes to current Broward code. Licensed, insured and building here since 2014.
Yes. The City of Fort Lauderdale requires permits for plumbing relocations, electrical changes, gas lines, structural work and most cabinetry and tile jobs that touch those systems. Applications go through the Development Services Department using the LauderBuild online portal, and standard residential remodel plans typically take about ten to fifteen business days in review. Cosmetic painting does not require a permit. We pull the permit, schedule inspections and close it out under our license.
Fort Lauderdale housing stock spans nearly a century. Sailboat Bend holds the city's oldest bungalows from the early 1900s, Victoria Park and Rio Vista were platted in the 1920s with Mediterranean Revival and Mission details, and Colee Hammock still has 1930s coral rock facades. Coral Ridge, Poinsettia Heights and Imperial Point filled in with mid century ranches through the 1950s and 1960s. With the average Fort Lauderdale home valued near $512,000 in 2026 and many properties past sixty years old, owners are opening galley kitchens into living space, replacing original cast iron drain lines, rebuilding baths with proper waterproofing, and swapping worn carpet for large format porcelain that handles humidity and salt air.
Work in Fort Lauderdale is permitted through the city's Development Services Department using the LauderBuild portal, and standard residential remodel plans generally run about ten to fifteen business days in review when the submittal is complete. All of Broward County sits in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so windows, doors and roof products need a current Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA rated for local design pressures, and the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals governs local amendments. Waterfront and flood zone properties also fall under the FEMA fifty percent substantial improvement rule. Condo owners need board approval, a contractor certificate of insurance and acoustic underlayment before tile goes down.
| Project | Typical range | What drives the number |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $28,000 to $85,000 | Older Victoria Park and Coral Ridge homes often need wall removal and new plumbing risers, which sits at the upper half of the range. |
| Bathroom remodel | $14,000 to $32,000 | Guest and hall baths in 1950s and 1960s ranch homes typically need full waterproofing and a new supply and drain rough in. |
| Master bathroom | $30,000 to $70,000 | Curbless showers, double vanities and freestanding tubs are the most requested primary bath package in Rio Vista and Harbor Beach. |
| Flooring, per sq ft installed | $7 to $16 | Large format porcelain is the Fort Lauderdale standard. Condo units add $2 to $4 per sq ft for association required acoustic underlayment. |
| Interior painting, per room | $450 to $1,100 | Coastal homes often need mildew resistant coatings and drywall repair around older single pane window openings. |
| Tile installation, per sq ft | $9 to $20 | Waterproof membrane, mud set shower pans and large format leveling systems account for most of the spread in Broward pricing. |
KitchenCabinets, quartz counters, islands and full layout changes.
Learn More
BathroomWalk in showers, epoxy grout, frameless glass and floating vanities.
Learn More
FlooringPorcelain plank, luxury vinyl and engineered hardwood installed level.
Learn More
PaintingInterior and exterior painting with full prep, patching and priming.
Learn More
TileFloors, showers and backsplashes with proper waterproofing.
Learn More
CarpentryZIP codes served: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308, 33315, 33316. Broward County, Florida.
Call (561) 668-7778 or email contact@b8homeremodeling.com and we will return a written estimate within 24 hours.
Get My Free Estimate