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Remodeling Company in Sunset, FL
Sunset is a compact unincorporated pocket of Miami-Dade where the housing stock runs older, mostly built between the 1950s and 1980s, and that changes how remodeling gets done. As a home remodeling company working in Sunset, we price jobs for ranch-style layouts, concrete block walls, and the humidity that finds its way into everything. Whether you’re planning a full interior overhaul or replacing a shower that’s been patched one too many times, call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll put a written price in your hands before any work starts.
Why Sunset Homes Are Different
Most Sunset homes were built before modern energy codes existed, so we routinely open walls and find single-pane windows, undersized electrical panels, and insulation that has settled into dust. The construction work in Sunset, FL that holds up over time accounts for the humidity, which sits heavy from June through October and pushes moisture into bathrooms, kitchens, and any exterior wood.
Concrete block is the standard exterior here. It handles hurricanes better than wood framing, but it makes every plumbing and electrical rough-in slower and dustier. Running a new drain line through block means cutting chases and patching with mortar, not drywall. The soil under Sunset is sandy limestone, which drains fast but shifts slightly over decades, so slab foundations occasionally show hairline settling that homeowners mistake for structural trouble.
Permits go through Miami-Dade County. For anything beyond cosmetic finishes, expect the process to add one to three weeks, depending on the scope. Several pockets of Sunset fall under HOA review, and boards here tend to care about exterior colors, fence materials, and anything visible from the street.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Sunset Services
Three types of projects dominate what homeowners in Sunset call us about. Each one has its own page with local pricing and details, so pick the one that fits your situation.
General Contractor in Sunset
Most Sunwet homeowners aren’t looking for a single trade, they’re looking for someone to run the whole job, because a tile guy who doesn’t understand Miami-Dade window code creates a mess you inherit. That’s the general contractor role here: coordinating subs, pulling county permits, scheduling inspections, and keeping the job moving through the heat and afternoon rain. If you’re adding square footage or reworking load-bearing walls in a 1960s block home, this is where it starts. General Contractor in Sunset
Bathroom Remodeling in Sunset
Bathrooms in Sunset take a beating from hard water and humidity. We see failing grout lines, shower pans that have been leaking into the slab for years, and vanities that swelled and split at the base. A proper remodel here means waterproofing before tile, which is why we use Schluter edge trim (the metal strip that waterproofs where your tile meets the floor) and treat every shower as if it sits over a finished ceiling, because many do. Bathroom Remodeling in Sunset
Home Renovation in Sunset
Homeowners here renovate for two reasons: the house needs it, or the family has outgrown it. We see both. A full renovation in Sunset often means opening walls to fix wiring that has been patched over since the Reagan administration, moving a kitchen that was built for 1980s appliances, and reworking floor plans that chop the house into dark rooms. Humidity and block construction make these jobs slower than a typical drywall-and-paint refresh, and the schedule should reflect that. Home Renovation in Sunset
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 Sunset
We work on equipment and finishes from a broad list of names, including prefab building systems from Abodu and Dvele when the project calls for it. Turnaround on parts and material orders in Sunset runs about the same as the rest of south Miami-Dade, one to three weeks for specialty items. Our brands page lists more detail.
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| Service | Typical range in Sunset |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
In Sunset, two things push prices upward: the age of the house and the county’s stricter hurricane-impact window and door requirements. Anything built before 1990 tends to hold surprises behind the walls. Every project gets a written price before work begins, and the number on the invoice is the number you approved.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sunset
Sunset is a defined unincorporated area, but it blends into the surrounding streets, and crews work across the whole map. Most jobs are within a 20-minute drive of the main commercial strip along Sunset Drive. Here are some of the neighborhoods we work in regularly:
- The streets off SW 72nd Street, where 1950s ranch homes sit on generous lots
- The quiet blocks south of Sunset Drive toward Killian
- Areas west of the Palmetto Expressway, where newer construction mixes with older block homes
- The neighborhood between SW 87th and SW 97th Avenues
Response time for estimates across Sunset runs about one to two business days, depending on the season and the size of the job.
Service Area – Cities Near Sunset
Sawyer Remodeling serves Sunset and the surrounding south Miami-Dade area, including Miami, FL, Hialeah, FL, Miami Gardens, FL, and Homestead, FL. Dispatch and scheduling for Sunset jobs are coordinated from our Miami (South FL) office, and the crews that run these projects live and work in the area.
Serving Sunset, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunset 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 Sunset
Yes. We pull permits through Miami-Dade County for every project where the scope requires them. Structural changes, window replacements, electrical work, and plumbing changes almost always need them. If your HOA also needs approval for an exterior change, we’ll help you handle that paperwork too. Call (254) 272-5876 for a free estimate on what you’re planning.
A bathroom remodel in Sunset typically runs four to eight weeks. A full kitchen or whole-home renovation runs three to six months, depending on the scope and how quickly Miami-Dade approves permits. Block walls and humidity always add time, so plan for that. Call (254) 272-5876 for a schedule that’s specific to your job.
It shouldn’t. We put a written price in your hands before any work starts at your Sunset home. The number on the invoice matches the number you approved, unless you change the scope. If something hidden comes up, you’ll see photos and a line-item price for the change before it’s started.
Planning a remodel or renovation in Sunset? Call (254) 272-5876 for a free estimate. Luca Romano and the Sawyer Remodeling team will give you a written price, a real schedule, and photo updates before and after the work, no surprises.
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 Sunset Customers Say
"Good renovation. The countertop slipped a week, but I got a text and a new date right away."
- Dina M."Floors and paint finished on time. Floors were sanded, stained, and the walls painted without any gaps in the schedule."
- Ron T."Solid job. A few punch list items took a week, but they were done."
- Ike F.
