How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take in Fort Lauderdale?
Vision Kitchen Remodeling provides a clear, week-by-week kitchen remodel timeline for Fort Lauderdale homeowners. Most full remodels run 8–16 weeks from first consultation to handover. Understanding each phase — design, permits, demolition, installation, and finishes — helps you plan your schedule and set realistic expectations. We serve Plantation, Coral Springs, and all of Broward County. Call (954) 245-0176 for a detailed timeline estimate for your specific project.
Quick answer: A full kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale takes 8–16 weeks from first consultation to project completion. Design and permitting: 3–6 weeks. Active construction: 4–8 weeks. A kitchen countertop-only replacement can be done in 2–3 weeks. A full gut renovation with structural changes and custom cabinets may take 16–20 weeks.
Fort Lauderdale Kitchen Remodel
Timeline — Phase by Phase
What Affects Your Kitchen
Remodel Timeline in Fort Lauderdale
Several Fort Lauderdale-specific factors influence how long your remodel takes. Broward County permit review timelines vary by municipality — Fort Lauderdale City permits typically clear in 2–3 weeks; Coral Springs and Pembroke Pines can take 3–5 weeks. Projects requiring structural changes (wall removal for open-concept conversions) add 1–2 weeks for engineering review.
South Florida homes built before 1985 sometimes reveal surprises once demolition starts — old cast-iron plumbing, aluminum wiring, or mold behind cabinets. Vision Kitchen always includes a contingency week in your schedule and a 10–15% budget reserve in your proposal. We've completed over 200 kitchen remodels in Broward County and know what to look for before we open walls.
- Cabinet delivery lead time — the biggest variable (4–8 weeks for custom)
- Permit complexity — structural changes add 2–4 weeks
- Countertop fabrication — 5–10 business days after templating
- Discovery items — old plumbing or wiring found during demo
- Appliance availability — some appliances have 4–8 week lead times in 2026
- Material selection speed — faster decisions mean a faster start
Kitchen Remodel Timeline
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How Vision Kitchen Keeps
Your Remodel On Schedule
Timeline overruns in kitchen remodeling are almost always caused by two things: late material decisions and permit delays. Vision Kitchen addresses both before your project starts.
We submit permit applications the same week you approve your design. We order materials with the longest lead times first. Your dedicated project manager tracks every delivery, schedules each trade in sequence, and provides daily photo updates so you always know exactly where your project stands — whether you're living in your Fort Lauderdale home or watching from afar.
- Permits submitted immediately after design approval
- Long-lead materials ordered first — cabinets ordered day one
- Dedicated project manager on site every working day
- Daily photo updates sent directly to your phone
- Written schedule provided at project kickoff
- 5-year warranty on all workmanship at handover
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