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Remodeling Company in Kendall, FL
Kendall remodeling work has its own rhythm. The homes here range from 1970s ranch-style houses in Country Walk to newer construction near West Kendall, and South Florida humidity means moisture control, not just square footage, shapes every project. We’re Sawyer Remodeling, a home remodeling contractor that puts the price in writing before work starts. If you’re planning a kitchen, bathroom, or whole-home update in Kendall, call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll walk you through what your budget actually buys here.
Why Kendall Homes Are Different
Kendall’s housing stock skews older than most of Miami-Dade’s newer developments. A lot of the single-family homes along Kendall Drive and Sunset Drive were built between the 1950s and 1980s, which means two things on nearly every job: cast-iron plumbing that’s near the end of its life, and framing layouts that don’t always line up with modern floor plans. We see it constantly in neighborhoods like Kendale Lakes and The Crossings. A bathroom gut in a 1960s Kendall ranch rarely means pulling tile and stopping. It means replacing the waste lines, sistering water-damaged studs along exterior walls, and re-flashing windows that have been sweating against drywall for years.
Kendall sits far enough inland that hurricane wind codes apply the same way they do in West Miami-Dade, but homes here don’t have the salt-air corrosion you’d fight in Cutler Bay. What they do have is humidity. Six months of the year, interior moisture runs high, and any remodel that skips proper vapor barriers or uses the wrong drywall will show mold inside a season. We plan for that. It’s why our bathroom crews use cement board rated for continuous moisture exposure, and why our general contracting scopes include re-sealing exterior penetrations even when a client didn’t ask for it. Permits in unincorporated Miami-Dade (which covers much of Kendall) move at a different pace than Miami city permits, so we schedule inspections with that timeline in mind from day one.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Kendall Services
Most Kendall homeowners call us for one of three things: a kitchen that’s outlived its layout, a bathroom that needs a full gut, or a renovation that touches multiple rooms at once. Each of these has its own dedicated Kendall page so you can get the full breakdown without sifting through everything at once.
General Contractor in Kendall
When your project touches structure, electrical, plumbing, and finishes at the same time, you need one person accountable for the whole sequence. As your General Contractor in Kendall, we manage the permit set, the trade scheduling, and the written scope so you don’t get stuck coordinating a plumber who “can’t start until the electrician leaves.” In Kendall, where many homes have had piecemeal additions over the decades, this matters more: we regularly find load-bearing walls that were opened without a header, or wiring added after a 1980s expansion that doesn’t meet current code. We pull the permit, pass the inspection, and keep you photo-updated at each stage.
Bathroom Remodeling in Kendall
Bathrooms in Kendall take a beating from humidity, so we build them to shed moisture rather than trap it. Our Bathroom Remodeling in Kendall work starts with checking the subfloor and wall cavities for long-term water damage, then building out from there: Schluter edge trim (the metal strip that waterproofs where your tile meets the floor), properly sloped shower pans, exhaust fans sized for the room’s cubic feet. Whether it’s a small hall bath near Kendall Regional or a master suite addition in West Kendall, we give you a written price before demolition starts and photo updates as tile goes up.
Home Renovation in Kendall
Whole-home renovations in Kendall usually mean bringing an older house up to the way you live now: opening a closed-off kitchen, adding a second bathroom, replacing flooring, updating the electrical panel. Our Home Renovation in Kendall approach coordinates every trade under one written scope. If your renovation triggers a re-roof or impact-window retrofit (common when pulling permits in Miami-Dade), we fold that into the plan rather than surprising you mid-project. You get the full range: a clear start date, a line-by-line budget, and a tradesperson who shows up when the schedule says they will.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Kendall
We install and service materials from brands like Sakrete, Abodu, and Cover. Our crews work with these products regularly in Kendall, and because we stock common Sakrete mixes locally, small foundation or setting jobs don’t wait on a supply run. See our full material lineup on our brands page.
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AfterPricing for Remodeling Company in Kendall, FL
These are the ranges we quote most often in Kendall. A five-figure project deserves a clear number before anyone swings a hammer:
| Service | Typical range in Kendall |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Shower Replacement | $3,000 – $8,500 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
Two things push prices higher in Kendall specifically: older plumbing that needs replacement during a kitchen or bath job, and Miami-Dade code requirements that add structural or impact-rated materials to a scope. Whatever the number, it’s the number you approve before work starts. We don’t do change-order surprises.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kendall
Our crews work throughout Kendall, from the older tree-lined blocks near Kendall Drive to the newer builds at the western edge of the county. We know the HOA rules in some of these communities affect what exterior work you can do, and we check those before finalizing a plan.
- Kendale Lakes
- The Crossings
- Country Walk
- West Kendall
- Kings Creek
For most projects, you’ll get a written estimate within a few days of calling, and scheduling for smaller bathroom or countertop jobs can usually start within two to three weeks once the scope is locked.
Service Area – Cities Near Kendall
Sawyer Remodeling serves Kendall and the surrounding South Florida communities. If you’re in a neighboring city, we work there too: Miami, FL, Hialeah, FL, Miami Gardens, FL, and Homestead, FL. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami (South FL) office; crews are on the road across the area daily.
Serving Kendall, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendall area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in Kendall
Smaller projects like a bathroom vanity replacement or backsplash can usually start within two to three weeks once you approve the written estimate. Larger jobs, like full kitchens or additions that require structural permits, may take four to eight weeks to start depending on Miami-Dade permit review times. Call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll give you a realistic start window for your specific project.
Yes. We prepare the permit set and work with Miami-Dade’s building department on inspections. If your Kendall community has an HOA with architectural review requirements (common in places like Country Walk), we’ll help you gather what’s needed and stay inside their approval timeline so the project doesn’t stall before demo day.
Only if you change the scope. The price we put in writing is the price we build to. If we uncover something hidden during demo (termite damage, old wiring, failed plumbing), we show you photos, explain what’s needed, and get your written approval before any added cost is incurred. You’re never billed for surprises you didn’t sign off on. Call (254) 272-5876 to get a free estimate for your Kendall project.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Kendall Customers Say
"Quote was itemized and every change was approved in the app."
- Sasha L."Straight talk and simple communication. Every question got an answer by text within the hour."
- Cherie A."Bathroom remodel. Tile and shower niche are flawless. Updates by text kept me in the loop."
- Hugh P.
