Kitchen Remodeling in St. Petersburg, FL

Many kitchens in Old Northeast, Kenwood and Crescent Lake were built in an era when the kitchen was a work room at the back of the house. They are narrow, have several doorways and often sit on a raised wood floor system. Owners usually want more counter space and a connection to the living area without losing the character of the house.

In these homes we often find plumbing and wiring that has been patched over many decades. We price in the likely updates, such as new supply lines, dedicated appliance circuits and a properly sized range hood vent, so the proposal reflects the real job. Floor framing under an old kitchen sometimes needs leveling before new cabinets and tile go in.

St. Pete's 1950s to 1970s block homes are a different story. The kitchen is usually closed off by an interior wall, and opening it is the most common request. Interior walls in these homes may or may not carry roof load, so we check before quoting and plan a beam if one is needed.

A typical ranch kitchen project here includes the items below. Moving the sink to an island is possible on a slab, but it means cutting the floor for a new drain, so we price that clearly as its own line.

Condo kitchens add a second approval layer. Most associations want to see the scope, your contractor's license and insurance, and the hours we plan to work before anything starts. Moving plumbing in a condo can be limited by shared stacks, so we confirm what can move before you fall in love with a new layout. Deliveries also need planning around elevators, loading areas and parking, which we sort out with building management ahead of time.

Kitchen work that touches plumbing, electrical or walls is permitted through the City of St. Petersburg building department. In flood-prone parts of the city a large kitchen budget can count toward the 50% substantial improvement threshold, so we look at your flood zone before the design is locked. Confirm the specifics with the city for your address.

Our office is about 16 miles from St. Pete. You get a written timeline with your proposal. For a sense of what drives the number, read our kitchen remodel cost guide.