Service · Kitchen Remodeling

Boca Raton Kitchen Remodeling: Flawless Execution. Zero Legal Liability.

Q: How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Boca Raton?

Entry-level remodels with mid-range cabinets and quartz run $45,000–$75,000. Most Boca kitchens we build fall in the $75,000–$135,000 range — custom cabinets, natural-stone counters, new appliances, updated electrical and plumbing. High-end kitchens with imported cabinets, waterfall islands, and specialty appliances run $150,000–$225,000+.

Q: How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Every project is different. Past TDS Contractors kitchens have commonly run 5–10 weeks from demo to final walk-through, but timeline varies significantly with scope, layout changes, permit review, material lead times, and discoveries during demolition. We give you a written schedule in the project agreement. Add 2 weeks if we're relocating gas or rerouting plumbing, and another 2–3 weeks if cabinets are custom-ordered from out of state.

Q: Do you handle permits for kitchen remodels in Boca Raton?

Yes — we pull all required permits through the applicable Palm Beach County jurisdiction (City of Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boynton Beach, or unincorporated PBC Building Department, typical turnaround 10–15 business days) and handle final inspections. You receive a copy of every permit and inspection report.

Q: Can we live in the house during the kitchen remodel?

Most clients do. We set up a temporary kitchen (fridge, microwave, sink if possible) in the garage or laundry room, seal off the work zone with plastic barriers and negative-pressure fans, and keep the rest of the house clean. A subset of clients prefer to relocate during the 2-week demo + rough-in phase.

Q: What cabinet brands do you work with?

We specify based on budget and style: Fabuwood and KraftMaid for mid-range, Wood-Mode and Plain & Fancy for semi-custom, and Bilotta and Christopher Peacock for fully custom. We're not married to any single brand — we match the cabinet to the kitchen, not the other way around.

Q: Do you work in condos? What about HOA approvals?

Yes — condo kitchens are about 20% of our work. We handle HOA applications, COI (certificate of insurance) with your property management, elevator reservations, and the typical 9am–4pm work-hour restrictions. We build the HOA approval window (usually 2–3 weeks) into your schedule up front so it doesn't surprise anyone.

You shouldn't have to chase your contractor or dread the final bill. We handle Boca condo boards and pull every mandatory city permit before locking your scope into a fixed-price project agreement. Jorge Monroy is on-site daily.

Have Jorge walk your kitchen Or call · (561) 942-8751

Luxury white oak and Calacatta marble kitchen in Royal Palm

Royal Palm residenceNo. 01 / 2025

Timeline

Varies by scopeSchedule and completion dates set in project agreement

Investment

$75K–$135KTypical mid-range kitchen · full envelope $45K–$225K+ (see estimator)

Built since

1999Family-owned, licensed CGC1514129

Supervision

Owner on-siteJorge Monroy personally manages every project

The overview

Stop dreading the "bait and switch"

Most Boca kitchen horror stories start the same way: a low initial bid that creeps upward as "we didn't include that" comes up week after week. Worse, a contractor might offer a "cash discount" to skip mandatory city permits. We price the whole job (including full legal compliance) on one line-item sheet.

No "Estimates", Only Fixed Quotes: We don't bid low to win the job and hit you with change orders later. Our itemized quotes are fixed-price project agreements. The number on page one is the number at the final walk-through.
Written Schedules, Zero Ghosting: Your start date and milestone phases are locked into your project agreement. Jorge is on-site daily to ensure the trades hit their marks.
We Fight The Bureaucracy For You: From the Boca eHub portal to strict Royal Palm HOA boards, we handle the entire architectural review and permit package. You never stand in line.

Before & after

A recent kitchen transformation

The clearest way to judge a kitchen contractor is to look at before-and-after pairs of full projects, not curated "after" photos that hide the starting point. Here is a clear look at what a full transformation looks like from start to finish.

Dated 1987 builder-grade Florida kitchen with honey oak cabinets — Before

Luxury modern white oak kitchen with Calacatta marble waterfall island — After

Royal Palm Yacht Club · 2025

Complete gut: From heavy cherry to two-tone modern luxury

The original kitchen felt dark and compressed, burdened by heavy cherry cabinets, an outdated peninsula, and a dropped soffit that lowered the ceiling. We executed a complete tear-out, removing the soffit and re-engineering the structure to create a stunning illuminated coffered ceiling with integrated LED cove lighting.

The new footprint features a striking two-tone design, pairing deep navy blue base cabinets with warm, flat-panel wood uppers. The cooking zone is anchored by a massive waterfall island wrapped in heavily veined Calacatta marble, accented by solid brass hardware and elegant glass pendants. To minimize disruption, we built a fully functional temporary kitchen in the garage during the build.

Investment: $148,000
Timeline: 7 weeks

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Pricing

What Boca kitchens actually cost in 2026

Real ranges from 36 months of our own kitchen invoices across Boca Raton and the surrounding Palm Beach + Broward communities — middle-of-the-road numbers, not teaser minimums. Your project is priced documented once Jorge has walked it; these ranges are a starting frame, not a quote.

Tier 01 · Entry

Same-footprint refresh

$45K – $75KEverything new, walls stay put

CabinetsFabuwood, Shiloh

CountersQuartz, 2cm granite

AppliancesGE Profile, Bosch

Sink/faucetMid-range stainless

Good forClean update, no layout change

Tier 02 · Most common

Semi-custom gut

$75K – $150KLayout changes, real stone, custom touches

CabinetsWood-Mode, Plain & Fancy

Counters3cm Calacatta, Taj Mahal

AppliancesThermador, Sub-Zero

Sink/faucetBrass, bronze, unlacquered

Good forA long-term primary home

Tier 03 · Fully custom

Bespoke estate kitchen

$150K – $225K+Bespoke everything, specialty trades

CabinetsChristopher Peacock, Bilotta

CountersExotic slab, waterfall, mitered

AppliancesWolf, La Cornue, Gaggenau

Sink/faucetHouse-of-Rohl, Waterworks

Good forShowcase estate homes

Project-total ranges — labor, material, permits, contingency. Quotes are fixed-price, written, valid 30 days. Florida sales tax and county surtax apply to taxable materials.

Get your fixed-price quote

Builder's Access

We pass our wholesale discounts directly to you

A General Contractor shouldn't just be a supervisor; they should be your financial partner. Many of South Florida's premium material wholesalers are strictly trade-only. They will not even open their doors to the public. Jorge has established, high-volume accounts at every major supplier.

We do not mark up materials. Instead, we open our accounts to you, passing through our steep builder discounts so you get premium finishes at wholesale costs.

-20%

Premium Quartz Slabs

Direct from Pompano fabricators

-15%

Imported Spanish Tile

Trade-only wholesale pricing

-30%

Smart Lighting & Controls

Pro electrical supply house

-15%

European White Oak

Direct importer access

Timeline

Six phases. Every gate written into your project agreement.

How a typical TDS Contractors kitchen runs, permit phase included. Actual duration varies by project; your project agreement sets the specific schedule. Most contractors only count from demo day. We count from the day you sign, because local permit plan review is the clock that actually runs first. Yours may go faster (simple like-for-like remodels can shave 2 weeks off the permit window) or longer (custom imported cabinets can add 4–8 weeks of lead time on top).

Phase 1

Permit & pre-construction

Stamped drawings submitted to the applicable Palm Beach County jurisdiction (Boca Raton eHub, Delray, unincorporated PBC, etc.). Plan review, HOA approval, and permit issuance — demo starts only when the permit card is on site.

Week 3

Demo & rough-in

Full demolition, dust barrier up, dumpster out. Soffit and structural work complete. New plumbing and electrical runs pulled to cabinets, island, and appliance locations.

Phase 3

Inspections & drywall

Rough plumbing, electrical, and framing inspections by the authority having jurisdiction. Once each passes, we close up walls, tape, float, and prime for paint.

Week 5–6

Cabinets & template

Cabinet delivery, inspection, and install over 3–4 working days. Stone fabricator templates the counters same week — fabrication window runs 7–10 days.

Week 7–8

Stone & tile

Countertop install in a morning, sink and faucet hooked up same day. Backsplash tile set the next day, grouted and sealed 48 hours later.

Week 9–10

Paint, punch, final inspection

Paint, baseboard, hardware, appliances hooked up. Final city inspection, Certificate of Completion, punch-list walkthrough, and the as-built binder handed over.

The Bureaucracy Shield

We handle the City and your HOA. You never stand in line.

Navigating the Boca Raton Building Department and country club ARBs takes massive amounts of time. We handle all of it. We submit the stamped plans, pull the permits under our license, and coordinate every inspection. We deal with the red tape so your only job is picking the finishes.

Advisory: Asset Protection

Why "Skipping the Permit" Costs You Double

Under Florida law and Boca Raton code, almost any kitchen remodel over $1,000 legally requires a permit. If a contractor offers a "cash discount" to skip this, they are shifting massive legal liability directly onto you. Here is the reality of unpermitted work:

The Resale Trap: Buyer inspections routinely flag unpermitted kitchens, instantly derailing high-value home sales at the closing table.
Voided Insurance: If an unpermitted plumbing line leaks, your homeowner's insurance can legally deny the entire water damage claim.
The Tear-Out: If the City catches unpermitted work, inspectors can force you to rip out brand-new custom cabinets just to verify the wiring behind them.

The TDS Standard: We never cut this corner. Your home's value and your legal protection are non-negotiable.

Ready when you are

Walk the project with Jorge. Leave with numbers.

A complimentary ~45-minute on-site consultation with a written follow-up covering preliminary scope, timeline range, and rough budget range. No purchase obligation.

Florida Certified General Contractor · License CGC1514129

Have Jorge walk your kitchen Or call · (561) 942-8751 ☎

Kitchen FAQ

Questions we get on every kitchen call

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Boca Raton?

Real ranges from our last 36 months of invoices across the Palm Beach + Broward cities we serve:

$45K–$75K: Entry-level remodel with mid-range cabinets and quartz tops.
$75K–$135K: The most common kitchen we build (custom cabinets, natural-stone counters, new appliances, updated electrical/plumbing).
$150K–$225K+: Luxury kitchens with imported cabinets, waterfall islands, and specialty trades.

Your project agreement is fixed-price, not an "estimate."

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Past TDS Contractors kitchens typically run 5–10 weeks from demolition start to final inspection sign-off. The timeline moves based on your scope:

Standard gut: 5–10 weeks (cabinets, counters, finish work).
Structural/Plumbing: Add 1–2 weeks for relocating gas, moving walls, or rerouting underground plumbing.
Custom Cabinets: Adds 4–8 weeks of pre-build lead time. We order these the day you sign, so the wait time runs concurrently with city permit review.

Do you handle permits for kitchen remodels in Boca Raton?

Yes. Under Boca Raton Municode Section 19-67, virtually any kitchen alteration over $1,000 legally requires a permit. You never stand in line at the building department. We handle the entire bureaucratic process:

We pull the permits: City of Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or unincorporated PBC.
We manage the inspections: Plumbing rough, electrical rough, and final sign-off.
Full transparency: You receive a copy of every permit and inspection report in your closeout binder. Permit fees are a written line item in your project agreement, never hidden.

Can we live in the house during the kitchen remodel?

Most of our clients do. We set up a temporary kitchen (fridge, microwave, utility sink if possible) in the garage or laundry room. We seal the work zone with heavy plastic barriers and a negative-pressure fan venting outside, and protect your floors with ram board. The house stays livable. A few clients prefer to relocate during the demo and rough-in phase, which is a fine call too.

What cabinet brands do you work with?

We specify based on budget and style. Mid-range: Fabuwood, KraftMaid. Semi-custom: Wood-Mode, Plain & Fancy. Fully custom: Christopher Peacock, Bilotta, plus a few local millwork shops we trust. We are brand-agnostic. We match the cabinet to the kitchen, not the other way around. Jorge walks you through samples in person before you commit.

Do you handle countertop fabrication too?

We handle it end-to-end. You choose your slab at our fabricator's yard in Pompano (or a stone importer in Miami for exotic options). We template after cabinet install, coordinate fabrication, and our crew installs. One project agreement, one point of contact.

Do I buy appliances or does TDS Contractors?

You can do it either way. Most clients buy their own appliances at Ferguson or Monark and we install them (we provide specs to your appliance salesperson so they match your cabinets). If you'd rather we handle the whole appliance package, we can. We get contractor pricing at Sub-Zero/Wolf/Thermador dealers and pass that discount through.

What happens if a cabinet arrives damaged?

Our standard practice is to inspect every box on delivery and document damage on the bill of lading before the driver leaves. This freight-claim step protects your order. From there we coordinate replacement with the manufacturer and adjust the installation schedule as needed. Most kitchen schedules are built with a buffer for this exact scenario, but final delivery dates and freight-carrier turnarounds are the manufacturer's timeline, not ours, and actual impact depends on the specific item and damage.

Do you work in condos? What about HOA approvals?

Yes, condo kitchens are about 20% of our work. We handle HOA applications, COI (certificate of insurance) with your property management, elevator reservations, and the typical 9am–4pm work-hour restrictions. We build the HOA approval window (usually 2–3 weeks) into your schedule up front so it doesn't surprise anyone.

Still have questions?

Tell us more about your project and ask anything else on your mind. Jorge reads every message and replies personally. If your scope extends beyond the kitchen, our companion whole-home renovation work follows the same permit and supervision discipline across every room, and our condo remodeling work layers board approval, COI, and freight-elevator logistics on top of the same kitchen standards. Go to the form↓