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Kitchen Renovation in Bonita Springs, FL
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's Included in Our Kitchen Renovation Service
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.
Electrical and Plumbing Updates
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 We correct outdated plumbing fixtures and wiring while the walls are open, which is the only cheap time to do it.
Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Installation
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 Installation
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 Installation and Final Finishing
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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Project options
Kitchen Renovation Options for Different Project Needs
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.
Single-Area Kitchen Upgrades
One focused fix — a single problem area, such as the cabinets or the counters, handled on its own.
Kitchen Refresh Without Layout Changes
A refresh package — cabinets, counters and finishes together, keeping the layout you already have.
Full Kitchen Renovation
The full scope — layout, systems and finishes rebuilt as one sequenced project.
Three ways to start. A renovation can begin with one focused fix, a refresh package, or the full scope — the entry point is yours, and the written estimate covers exactly what you approve. Request a free estimate.
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.
Layouts to consider
Kitchen Layouts to Consider Before Your Renovation
A renovation is a good time to rethink the shape of the room, not just the finishes. The six layouts below cover the rooms we see most often in Bonita Springs — read them against your own kitchen and see which one matches how the room is used every day.
One-Wall Kitchen Layout
The whole kitchen lines up on one wall. It works in small rooms and open-plan spaces, where keeping one side clear matters more than spreading out.
Galley Kitchen Layout
Two straight runs with a walkway down the middle. It works in long, narrow kitchens, and it keeps the sink, range and fridge within a few steps of each other.
L-Shaped Kitchen Layout
Cabinets turn one corner and leave the rest of the room free. It works where the kitchen shares space with a dining table or a living area.
U-Shaped Kitchen Layout
Counters run along three walls, so the room holds more storage and more worktop than any other shape. It works in bigger kitchens with the floor space to spare.
Kitchen Island Layout
A freestanding island adds a second worktop, storage and seating in the middle of the room. It works in open kitchens with clear walkways on all sides. See island installation.
Peninsula Kitchen Layout
A short run extends from the wall like a bar. It works when the room is too small for a full island but still has space for seating on one side.
Find your style
Popular Kitchen Design Styles
A renovation changes the room, so it is worth naming the style before the finishes are chosen. These five styles cover the kitchens we renovate most often in Bonita Springs.
Traditional Kitchen Style
Detailed trim, raised-panel doors and warm wood. It fits homes with formal rooms and older architecture, where the kitchen should feel like it has always been there.
Farmhouse Kitchen Style
Painted cabinets, open shelves and an apron sink. It fits relaxed family kitchens, where the room is a workspace first and a showpiece second.
Modern Kitchen Style
Flat fronts, no visible handles and almost no trim. It fits new builds and open rooms, where the kitchen is one clean surface from wall to wall.
Classic Kitchen Style
Shaker doors in neutral colors with simple hardware. It fits nearly any home, and it does not date the way trend-led looks do.
Contemporary Kitchen Style
Contrasting materials, matte surfaces and current fixtures. It fits homeowners who want the kitchen to look deliberately new.
Pick a style with four questions, not a showroom visit:
- Does it match the architecture of the house?
- Is the kitchen open to the living areas, or closed off on its own?
- Do your appliances suit the look, or would they stand out for the wrong reasons?
- Does it feel like a kitchen you would enjoy using every day?
When the four answers point the same way, the style is settled. When they do not, bring the conflict to the walkthrough and we will sort it out on site. Request a free estimate.
The service timeline
Our Kitchen Renovation Process
Initial Walkthrough and Measurements
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.
Design and Material Selection
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.
Demolition and Rough-In Work
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.
Kitchen Installation and Finishing
Drywall, paint, cabinet setting, countertop template and install, tile backsplash, and flooring.
Final Inspection 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.
Problems we solve
Kitchen Renovation Challenges in Bonita Springs
Most renovations start with a problem the homeowner already noticed. Here are the ones we see most in Bonita Springs kitchens.
Water Damage Behind Kitchen Cabinets
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
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 Humidity
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 Subfloors and Flooring Problems
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. That prep work saves the entire flooring investment.
Local execution
Kitchen Renovation Considerations for Bonita Springs Homes
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.
Choosing Materials for Florida Humidity
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.
Salt air exposure is highest here. We push stainless steel appliances and sealed stone to resist corrosion and pitting.
Renovating Older Kitchens
Many homes here date to the 1980s with original cabinet runs and two-outlet counters. Full renovations usually include an electrical panel upgrade.
Older ranches with cast iron drains and aluminum wiring.
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.
Planning Electrical and Plumbing Updates
Condo and villa kitchens with tight footprints. Refacing and quartz counters deliver the biggest visual change without moving plumbing.
Material deliveries and exterior work get front-loaded before storm season peaks, so an open kitchen is not exposed when weather moves through.
Permits and Inspections
We plan for rough-in corrections and permit the work through Lee County.
Pricing and expectations
Kitchen Renovation Costs in Bonita Springs, FL
Most of the scope on a kitchen renovation goes to a handful of things. Here they are, in the order they usually matter most — the cabinet line and quantity, the countertop material, the layout and structural changes, the electrical and plumbing corrections, and the flooring and backsplash scope. 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 Selection 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 Materials
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 Work
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 Installation
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.
Materials that suit a renovation
Materials Used in Kitchen Renovations
Paint and Primer
Fresh paint is often the last layer a renovation gets, and it has to cope with steam, cooking grease, and regular wiping. A washable paint over a proper primer holds its colour on walls and trim and can be cleaned without lifting. Primer also seals patched drywall so the topcoat goes on evenly instead of flashing where repairs were made.
Refacing Veneer
Refacing veneer is a thin wood layer bonded to the outside of a sound cabinet box so it matches new doors and drawer fronts. The veneer covers the old finish and edge banding hides the seams, giving the run a consistent look without replacing the boxes. It only works when the boxes underneath are square, dry, and firmly fixed to the wall.
Quartz and Granite Countertops
Countertops take the hardest daily use in the kitchen, from hot pans and knife work to spills left standing. Quartz offers a dense, low-maintenance surface, while granite is a natural stone that needs sealing to resist stains. Either way, the slab is templated after the cabinets are set so seams and sink cutouts land where they belong.
Kitchen Flooring Materials
Renovation flooring has to handle dropped pans, splashed water, and a subfloor that may not be perfectly flat. Ceramic tile is hard underfoot and shrugs off moisture when the grout is sealed, while vinyl plank gives a softer step and tolerates small amounts of movement. Both need a level base, because an uneven floor shows up in cracked grout and planks that shift.
Ceramic and Porcelain Backsplash Tiles
Backsplash tile guards the wall behind the sink and the range, where water and cooking splashes land every day. Ceramic and porcelain tiles wipe clean and, once grouted and sealed, keep moisture out of the drywall behind them. The tile pattern sets the look of the room, so the layout is planned before the first piece goes up rather than worked out on the wall.
Kitchen Cabinet Boxes and Doors
The cabinet box carries the weight of the doors, the drawers, and everything stored inside, so its build matters more than its face. Plywood boxes hold screws well and stay flat in humid air, while doors take the visible wear from hands, steam, and cleaning. Hinges and drawer slides are checked along with the boxes, since hardware that binds or sags makes even a new-looking kitchen feel worn.
Before and after
Kitchen Renovation Projects in Bonita Springs
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.
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. 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.
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 with minimal noise and no structural work, at roughly half the cost of full replacement.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Customer stories
What Bonita Springs Customers Say About Our Work
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?
A kitchen renovation in Bonita Springs is priced by scope: the cabinet line, the countertop material, and whether plumbing or electrical moves. A cosmetic refresh with refaced cabinets and new counters is the lightest scope, while layout changes and structural work add the most. 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.
What Is the Difference Between Kitchen Remodeling and Renovation?
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.
How Do I Choose a Kitchen Renovation Contractor?
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?
How long a renovation takes depends on the scope of the work, the condition of what we find once the walls are open, material lead times, and the permit and inspection sequence. A refresh that keeps the existing layout is a smaller job than a full rebuild with layout and structural changes. We give you a written schedule at the start and update it weekly.
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Other Kitchen Services We Offer
Kitchen Remodeling
Full kitchen remodels with new cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting, and appliances. We handle demo, framing, electrical, plumbing rough-in, and finish work.
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Complete Kitchen Remodeling
Down-to-studs rebuilds for kitchens with water damage behind cabinets, outdated electrical wiring, or an uneven subfloor. We replace what fails inspection, upgrade to code, and rebuild the room around a layout that works for your family.
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Kitchen Cabinet Installation
New KraftMaid, Merillat, or IKEA cabinet installs with shaker or flat-panel doors. We shim and level every run, scribe fillers to the wall, and set doors so they close with one finger. Soft-close hardware standard on most lines.
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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
New doors, drawer fronts, and veneer over your existing boxes for roughly half the cost of a full cabinet replacement. We fix door misalignment and worn hinges during the reface so the finished kitchen opens and closes like new.
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Kitchen Countertop Installation
Quartz, granite and laminate tops templated on site, cut and set level, with seams placed out of sight and sinks sealed properly.
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Kitchen Island Installation
Custom islands sized to your kitchen, with seating, storage and power, built, anchored and finished by a local crew.
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Backsplash Installation
Subway, ceramic and mosaic tile set straight behind the cooktop and sink, grouted and sealed to handle daily splashes.
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Appliance Installation
Ranges, dishwashers, fridges and hoods hooked up properly, leveled and tested, with the old unit hauled away.
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