What a Kitchen Remodel Costs in South Florida (2026 Guide)
August 21, 2026 · 7 min read · by the YourLead team
A kitchen remodel is the project South Florida homeowners ask about most, and the one with the widest price spread. Two kitchens with the same footprint can land $50,000 apart depending on cabinets, layout changes and finish level.
Here is what the numbers actually look like in 2026, what moves them up or down, and how to plan a budget that survives contact with reality.
The 2026 numbers
Angi’s 2026 data puts the average kitchen remodel at about $26,900 nationally, with most homeowners paying between roughly $14,600 and $41,500. Per square foot, expect $75 to $250 depending on finish level.
South Florida tends to sit in the upper half of national ranges: labor is in demand, condo buildings add logistics, and coastal permitting is stricter than most of the country.
| Scope | What it usually includes | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Minor refresh | Paint, hardware, counters, appliances, keep the layout | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Major remodel | New cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting, same footprint | $20,000 to $65,000 |
| Complete renovation | Layout changes, moved plumbing or walls, high-end finishes | $65,000 to $130,000+ |
Where the money actually goes
Cabinets are the single biggest line, often 40 percent or more of the whole budget, anywhere from $2,000 for stock cabinets to $28,000 and up for custom work. Countertops typically run $1,800 to $4,400, with premium stone reaching $10,000. Labor overall is roughly a quarter of the project.
The quiet budget killers are the ones nobody puts on the mood board: moving plumbing or gas lines, electrical panel upgrades on older homes, and permit fees, which Angi puts at $460 to $2,770 depending on scope and municipality.
How to keep the budget honest
- Keep the layout if you can. Moving the sink or stove drags plumbing, electrical and permits into the project.
- Get at least two or three itemized quotes. A single lump-sum number hides where the money goes and makes change orders expensive.
- Set aside 10 to 15 percent as contingency. Older South Florida homes routinely surprise on electrical and cast iron drains.
- Confirm the contractor’s license on the Florida DBPR site and ask who pulls the permit. In Florida the contractor should pull it, not you.
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Sources
Cost figures come from the publishers cited above and are national or statewide ranges; your project will vary with scope, finishes and location. This article is general information, not professional or legal advice.