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Kitchen Renovation Bonita Springs FL Built to Last
Kitchen Renovation Bonita Springs FL means tearing out the old and building back better: new cabinets, quartz counters, corrected wiring, and flooring that survives our climate. We handle full kitchen remodels for homeowners in Lee County, from 1980s condos off Bonita Beach Road to family homes in Spanish Wells. Whether you want a quick refresh or a complete gut, we walk you through every step and keep the job moving.
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What is included
What a Full Kitchen Renovation Covers
Our standard renovation covers demolition through final walkthrough, with permits and inspections handled. We tell you upfront what is in the scope and what would be an add-on, like moving a gas line or adding a window, so there are no surprises mid-job.
Demolition and Haul-Off
We remove old cabinets, counters, flooring, and drywall as needed, then haul everything away. Dust barriers and floor protection go up first. Most kitchens demo in two to three days.
Electrical and Plumbing Rough-In
New dedicated circuits, GFCI receptacles, under-cabinet lighting, and updated supply and drain lines. We correct outdated plumbing fixtures and wiring while the walls are open, which is the only cheap time to do it.
Cabinet and Countertop Install
We set and level cabinets, then template for quartz or granite countertops. Sink cutouts, edge profiles, and backsplash height all get confirmed before fabrication so the finished counter fits the room.
Flooring and Backsplash
We level the subfloor, install underlayment, and set ceramic tile or vinyl plank flooring. Backsplash goes in after counters, with grout sealed against moisture. Both are chosen to handle coastal humidity.
Appliance Set and Final Trim
Stainless steel appliances get set, leveled, and connected. We install trim, caulk joints, and test every outlet, light, and fixture before the final walkthrough with you.
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Service overview
What Kitchen Renovation Bonita Springs FL Actually Involves
A kitchen renovation is more than swapping cabinets and paint. It is a sequenced construction project: demolition, framing corrections, electrical and plumbing rough-in, drywall, cabinet setting, countertop templating, tile work, and final trim. In Bonita Springs, that sequence has to account for humidity, salt air, and older building stock. We pull permits, coordinate trades, and keep the schedule tight so your kitchen is not torn apart for months. Every phase gets inspected before we close it up.
Most of our Bonita Springs kitchen renovation services start because something failed: water damage behind cabinets, outdated electrical wiring that cannot handle a modern appliance load, or poor kitchen ventilation that leaves grease on every surface. Others start because a family simply outgrew the layout. If you are searching for a kitchen remodel near me Bonita Springs, we are local, we answer the phone, and we can usually walk your space within a few days.
- Storage That Works — We design cabinet runs around what you actually own: deep drawers for pots, pull-outs for sheet pans, a real pantry instead of a closet. Most clients gain 20 to 35 percent more usable storage without adding square footage.
- Counters Built for Cooking — Quartz countertops and granite countertops both handle heat and knife work, but quartz needs less sealing in humid air. We template after cabinets are set so seams land where they disappear, not across the middle of your prep zone.
- Code-Correct Electrical — Modern kitchens need dedicated circuits for the range, microwave, dishwasher, and at least two countertop receptacles. We correct outdated wiring, add GFCI protection where required, and leave you with a panel that is not tripping every time the toaster runs.
- Floors That Stay Flat — Uneven subfloor is the quiet killer of tile jobs. We check and level before anything goes down, then set ceramic tile or vinyl plank flooring with proper underlayment so grout lines stay straight and planks do not pop at the seams.
- One Crew, One Contact — You get a single project lead from walkthrough to final punch. No phone tree, no chasing three subcontractors who blame each other. If something is wrong, you call one number and we fix it.
- Permits Handled — We pull the permits and meet the inspector. Electrical, plumbing, and structural changes all get signed off, which protects you at resale. Unpermitted kitchen work is one of the most common problems we find in Bonita Springs resales.
- Materials Chosen for Humidity — We steer clients toward finishes that survive coastal air: quartz or sealed granite, ceramic tile or vinyl plank, and cabinet boxes with proper moisture barriers. Cheap particle board swells fast here, and we will tell you when a cheaper option is a mistake.
- Clean Jobsite, Every Day — We sweep, bag debris, and keep a path through the house so you can still live there during the build. Dust barriers go up before demo, not after. Most clients stay in their homes through the entire renovation.
The service timeline
How Our Kitchen Renovation Process Runs
Walk and Measure
We come out, measure the room, check the panel, look under the sink, and photograph everything. You get a written scope with line-item pricing, not a lump sum. Most walkthroughs take 45 to 60 minutes.
Design and Selections
You pick cabinet lines like KraftMaid or Merillat, countertop material, tile, and flooring. We bring samples and tell you honestly which finishes hold up in Florida humidity. This phase usually runs one to two weeks.
Demo and Rough-In
We protect the rest of the house, tear out the old kitchen, and haul it away. Then electrical and plumbing rough-in happens, followed by inspection. Expect three to five working days for a standard kitchen.
Build-Out
Drywall, paint, cabinet setting, countertop template and install, tile backsplash, and flooring. This is the longest stretch, typically two to three weeks depending on material lead times.
Punch and Walkthrough
We install trim, reconnect appliances, test every outlet and fixture, and walk the room with you. Anything on the punch list gets handled before we call the job done. Final walkthrough takes about an hour.
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Tools and Methods We Bring to the Job
Laser level
Sets a true datum line for cabinet runs and checks subfloor flatness before flooring goes down. On an uneven slab, this is what keeps uppers and lowers aligned.
Stud finder and pry bar
Locates framing for cabinet blocking and safely removes old cabinets, counters, and trim during demo without damaging surrounding walls.
Tile cutter and caulking gun
Cuts ceramic tile and backsplash pieces cleanly, then seals joints and edges with moisture-resistant caulk rated for kitchen and bath use.
Circular saw and jigsaw
Cuts plywood, butcher block, and cabinet panels to fit. The jigsaw handles sink cutouts and outlet openings where a circular saw cannot reach.
Power drill and nail gun
Drives cabinet screws and sets trim and blocking fast. The nail gun speeds up trim work and keeps fastener heads consistent across the room.
Sander
Feathers drywall joints and preps cabinet frames and trim for paint. On refacing jobs, it is what makes the new veneer sit flat against the old boxes.
NARI Certified Remodeler project standards
We schedule and sequence the job the way NARI-trained remodelers do: rough-in inspected before drywall, counters templated after cabinets are set, and a written punch list closed out before final payment.
EPA Lead-Safe Certified practices
In pre-1978 homes, we contain the work area, control dust, and follow lead-safe handling rules during demo and sanding. It protects your family and keeps the job compliant.
Florida code-compliant rough-in
Electrical, plumbing, and structural changes are permitted and inspected through Lee County. We build to Florida code so the work holds up at resale and passes any future inspection.
Moisture-aware material selection
We specify quartz or sealed granite over porous stone, ceramic tile or vinyl plank over laminate, and cabinet boxes with moisture barriers. Coastal air punishes the wrong choices fast.
Where this service helps
When Bonita Springs Homeowners Call Us
A 1980s Bonita Springs ranch with original cabinets, a failing countertop, and only two outlets on the whole counter.
We gut to the studs, correct the wiring, replace the plumbing fixtures, and rebuild with shaker cabinets, quartz counters, and a proper outlet layout. Permits handled through Lee County. A kitchen that passes inspection, handles a modern appliance load, and adds real resale value instead of a list of deferred problems.
A condo owner near Bonita Beach who wants a new look but cannot handle a full gut in a shared building.
We reface the existing cabinet boxes, install new doors and drawer fronts, set quartz counters, and add a subway tile backsplash. Work stays inside the unit and respects building hours. A finished kitchen in about nine days with minimal noise and no structural work, at roughly half the cost of full replacement.
A family that needs the kitchen to work harder: more storage, an island, and a layout that stops traffic jams at the fridge.
Our NKBA Certified Kitchen Designer reworks the plan, we remove a non-bearing wall, add a beam, and build an island with seating and drawers on both sides. Thirty percent more counter space, a real prep zone, and a room that flows into the dining area instead of blocking it.
Local execution
How Kitchen Renovation Runs in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs kitchens deal with two things most markets do not: salt air and year-round humidity. Both attack cheap materials. Particle board cabinet boxes swell at the edges, laminate flooring cups, and unsealed grout turns dark within a season. We specify quartz countertops, ceramic tile, and vinyl plank flooring for that reason, and we seal every grout line. The other local factor is building age. A lot of homes off Old 41 and along Bonita Beach Road were built in the 1970s and 1980s, which means aluminum wiring, undersized panels, and cast iron drains. When we open a wall, we plan for what we might find and price the correction honestly. If you need an affordable kitchen renovation Bonita Springs FL homeowners can actually budget for, we will tell you which upgrades matter and which ones you can skip. Hurricane season also shapes scheduling. We aim to have exterior-adjacent work and material deliveries done before storm season peaks, and we keep jobs moving so a kitchen is not sitting open when a system rolls through.
Spanish Wells
Many homes here date to the 1980s with original cabinet runs and two-outlet counters. Full renovations usually include an electrical panel upgrade.
Pelican Landing
Condo and villa kitchens with tight footprints. Refacing and quartz counters deliver the biggest visual change without moving plumbing.
Bonita Beach Road corridor
Salt air exposure is highest here. We push stainless steel appliances and sealed stone to resist corrosion and pitting.
Old 41 area
Older ranches with cast iron drains and aluminum wiring. We plan for rough-in corrections and permit the work through Lee County.
Year-round high humidity and salt air
Unsealed wood, cheap laminate, and porous stone fail fast. We specify moisture-resistant materials and seal grout and stone edges to extend the life of the finish.
1970s and 1980s building stock
Aluminum wiring, undersized panels, and cast iron drains are common. We budget for corrections during rough-in so the renovation does not stall mid-job.
Hurricane season scheduling pressure
Material deliveries and exterior work get front-loaded before storm season peaks, so an open kitchen is not exposed when weather moves through.
Before and after
What a successful service visit changes.
Spanish Wells Ranch Full Gut
Before
Original 1985 cabinets with water-swollen boxes under the sink, a cracked laminate counter, two counter outlets, and a range hood that recirculated grease back into the room.
After
New shaker cabinets, quartz counters, six countertop receptacles on dedicated circuits, a ducted hood venting outside, and ceramic tile flooring. Six weeks start to finish, first-pass inspection.
Maintenance: Wipe quartz with mild soap, reseal grout annually, and keep the hood filter clean. The cabinet boxes have moisture barriers, so occasional splashes are not a problem.
Bonita Beach Road Condo Refacing
Before
Solid but dated oak cabinet boxes with worn doors, a scratched laminate counter, and a backsplash that had yellowed from years of cooking grease and humidity.
After
Refaced cabinets with new shaker doors and drawer fronts, quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, and vinyl plank flooring. Nine working days, no structural work, building hours respected.
Maintenance: Wipe doors with a damp cloth, avoid abrasive cleaners on the veneer, and reseal the backsplash grout once a year to keep it bright.
Pelican Landing Layout Rework
Before
A closed-off galley kitchen with a wall blocking the dining room, no island, and a fridge that jammed the main walkway every time the door opened.
After
Non-bearing wall removed with a new beam, island added with seating and drawers on both sides, and the fridge relocated. About 30 percent more counter space and a room that flows into dining.
Maintenance: Check the beam and trim paint yearly, keep the island drawers aligned by not overloading them, and clean the new flooring with a pH-neutral cleaner.
Problems we solve
Kitchen Problems We Fix Before They Spread
Most renovations start with a problem the homeowner already noticed. Here are the ones we see most in Bonita Springs kitchens.
Water damage behind cabinets and under the sink
Soft cabinet boxes, warped flooring, and mold growth under sink that spreads into the wall cavity. Left alone, it rots framing and shows up as a smell you cannot place. We open the wall, find the source, replace rotted framing and drywall, and rebuild with moisture-resistant materials. If mold is present, we treat it before closing anything up so the new kitchen does not inherit the old problem.
Outdated electrical wiring that cannot carry the load
Tripped breakers, warm outlets, and a real fire risk when a modern appliance pulls more current than the old circuit was built for. It also fails inspection at resale. We run dedicated circuits for the range, microwave, dishwasher, and countertop receptacles, add GFCI protection, and bring the panel up to code. The inspector signs off, and you stop resetting breakers every time you cook.
Poor kitchen ventilation and grease buildup
Cooking grease coats cabinets, walls, and ceilings, and humidity stays trapped in the room. Over time it feeds mold and dulls every finish you paid for. We size and install a properly ducted range hood that vents outside, not a recirculating unit that just moves air around. Duct routing gets planned during rough-in so it exits cleanly through the wall or roof.
Uneven subfloor under new flooring
Tile cracks along grout lines and vinyl planks pop at the seams within a year. The floor looks fine on install day and fails by the next season. We check the subfloor with a laser level before anything goes down, then level and prep it. It adds a day to the schedule and saves the entire flooring investment.
Pricing and expectations
What Kitchen Renovation Costs in Bonita Springs
$12,000 - $75,000 depending on scope
Typical 2026 pricing in this area runs $28,000 to $75,000 for a full renovation, and $12,000 to $20,000 for a cosmetic remodel with refacing and new counters. The spread comes down to cabinet line, countertop material, whether we move plumbing or electrical, and what we find behind the walls. We give you line-item pricing after the walkthrough so you can see exactly where the money goes and cut scope if you need to. No hidden change orders, no surprise add-ons mid-job.
The number looks large until you price the alternative: patching a failing kitchen every two years, living with tripped breakers, and taking a hit at resale for unpermitted work. A renovation done to Florida code with moisture-resistant materials is a one-time cost that holds its value.
Cabinet line and quantity
Stock cabinets from a big-box line cost far less than semi-custom KraftMaid or Merillat. Cabinet count and whether you add an island or pantry drive this number more than any other single line item.
Countertop material
Quartz and granite sit in a similar range, but edge profiles, sink cutouts, and slab size affect the final price. A large island may need a bigger slab, which raises material cost.
Layout and structural changes
Moving the sink, range, or fridge means new plumbing and electrical runs. Removing a wall may require a beam and engineering. Each change adds labor and permit scope.
Electrical and plumbing corrections
Older Bonita Springs homes often need a panel upgrade, new circuits, or replacement of cast iron drains. We price these honestly after opening the walls rather than guessing upfront.
Flooring and backsplash scope
Ceramic tile and vinyl plank land in different price bands, and square footage matters. Backsplash height, tile pattern, and whether we level the subfloor all shift the total.
Proof behind the promise
Licensed, Certified, and Local
Technical expertise
Local Experience You Can Check
We are a Bonita Springs kitchen renovation contractor that works this market every week, not a crew driving down from out of county. Our team includes an NKBA Certified Kitchen Designer who lays out the space and a Florida Certified General Contractor who pulls the permits and answers to the inspector. We hold EPA Lead-Safe Certified status, which matters in pre-1978 homes where sanding old paint can release lead dust. Every job is run by someone who has set cabinets on an uneven slab and knows what it takes to make them level.
- NKBA Certified Kitchen Designer on staff for layout and storage planning
- Florida Certified General Contractor pulling permits in Lee County
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified for pre-1978 home renovations
- OSHA 30 trained crews on every demolition and rough-in phase
- NARI Certified Remodeler standards applied to scheduling and punch lists
Customer stories
What Bonita Springs Clients Say
Maria G.Homeowner, Spanish Wells
Our 1985 kitchen had water damage behind the sink cabinets and wiring that scared two other contractors off. This crew pulled the permit, replaced the rotted framing, ran new circuits, and set quartz counters. Six weeks start to finish. The inspector signed off first pass, and the drawers still glide perfectly a year later.
Dave R.Homeowner, Bonita Beach Road
We wanted the wall between the kitchen and dining room gone. They checked whether it was load-bearing, added a beam, and handled the whole thing with the county. New layout gave us an island and about 30 percent more counter space. They kept the house livable the entire time and swept up every night.
Priya S.Condo Owner, Pelican Landing
Refacing was the right call for our condo and they told us so instead of upselling a full gut. New shaker doors, quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, and vinyl plank flooring. Done in nine days. The grout lines are dead straight and the cabinet doors all line up, which was not true of the original install.
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Bonita Springs FL?
A mid-range full renovation in Bonita Springs runs about $28,000 to $75,000 in 2026, depending on cabinet line, countertop material, and whether we are moving plumbing or electrical. A cosmetic refresh with refaced cabinets and new counters can land closer to $12,000 to $20,000. Layout changes and structural work push the number up.
What is the difference between kitchen remodel and renovation in Bonita Springs?
A remodel updates surfaces and fixtures within the existing footprint. A renovation changes the bones: walls, plumbing runs, electrical circuits, and layout. If you are moving the sink or knocking out a wall, that is a renovation. If you are replacing cabinets and counters in the same spots, that is a remodel.
Who is the best kitchen renovation contractor in Bonita Springs?
Look for a Florida Certified General Contractor who pulls permits, carries insurance, and can show you completed kitchens in Lee County. Ask to see a current jobsite and talk to a past client. We will give you both, plus our license and insurance certificates, before you sign anything.
How long does a kitchen renovation take in Bonita Springs?
A standard full renovation takes six to ten weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Cabinet and countertop lead times drive most of that. Cosmetic remodels with refacing can finish in two to three weeks. We give you a written schedule at the start and update it weekly.
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Call or email us and we will schedule a walkthrough at your Bonita Springs kitchen. Most estimates go out within two business days of the visit. We answer the phone during business hours and return after-hours messages first thing the next morning.