St. Johns County · Northeast Florida
Kitchen Remodeling in St. Augustine
Full kitchen renovations — layout, structure, systems and cabinetry — handled by the same crew start to finish. Licensed and insured, Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265492.
- Typical weeks on site
- 6-10Typical weeks on site
- Structural, electrical and plumbing in-house scope
- FullStructural, electrical and plumbing in-house scope
- Dust containment on occupied homes
- SealedDust containment on occupied homes
Kitchen Remodeling for St. Augustine property owners
Kitchen remodeling in St. Augustine is something we do often enough to know where the surprises are. The Castillo de San Marcos and St. George Street both sit inside the area we cover in St. Augustine. What comes across our desk from St. Augustine is mostly historic-district homes, bayfront property and small commercial and hospitality buildings.
What makes St. Augustine its own case is straightforward. Coquina, shell and centuries of fill — archaeological review can be triggered by excavation before a footing is ever poured, and on top of that, Matanzas Bay tidal flooding reaches downtown streets on king tides, which sets the floor elevation conversation for any renovation.
What St. Augustine geology and review rules change
Kitchens around St. Augustine frequently sit in genuinely old houses, and the interior of a historic home is usually outside review board jurisdiction while the exterior is not. That distinction matters: a new window or exterior door for the kitchen is a review item even though the cabinetry isn't. Some of the oldest building stock in the country alongside 1920s frame houses, all of it visually regulated. That means original framing, plaster and pier foundations are all in play. The Historic Architectural Review Board reviews exterior materials, windows, roofing and massing — approval comes before permitting, not after.
Something else that decides the scope here: matanzas Bay tidal flooding reaches downtown streets on king tides, which sets the floor elevation conversation for any renovation. Which means a scope written for somewhere else will be wrong here in ways that only surface once work starts.
Permits for that go through City of St. Augustine, with Historic Architectural Review Board approval. We establish that before anything is drawn, because a redesign after a review comment is the most avoidable cost on a project.
So our kitchen remodeling in St. Augustine runs in that order — understand the site, design to it, price the whole of it including the parts nobody enjoys paying for, then build.
What kitchen remodeling in St. Augustine covers
- Layout and structural review
- Electrical and appliance planning
- Plumbing and venting
- Cabinetry and countertops
- Flooring, tile and finish
- Containment and cleanup
Signs it's time to call
These are the things owners tell us on the first call. If more than one sounds familiar, it's worth a look.
- The range hood vents into a cabinet or back into the room instead of outside.
- There's a soffit above the wall cabinets hiding nothing but air.
How we deliver kitchen remodeling in St. Augustine
01
Kitchen walkthrough
02
Design and selections
03
Permit and ordering
04
Demolition and rough-in
05
Cabinetry, counters and tile
06
Trim out and punch
What actually drives the cost
We won't quote a number sight unseen. These are the factors that move it, so you can see where your project is likely to land before we ever walk the property.
- Cabinetry is the largest single line
- Stock, semi-custom and full custom cabinetry span an enormous range on identical footprints. This choice moves a kitchen budget more than any other single decision.
- Moving plumbing and gas
- Keeping the sink and range where they are costs a fraction of relocating them. Whether that's worth it depends on how bad the current layout is — sometimes it clearly is.
On the ground in St. Augustine.
We remodel kitchens in and around St. Augustine, from historic-district houses where original detailing is worth preserving to newer homes nearby. Historic-district homes, bayfront property and small commercial and hospitality buildings form the context. In older houses we work to keep the character that makes the house worth owning while making the room genuinely work.
St. Augustine is one stop in a St. Johns County circuit that also takes in Vilano Beach, St. Augustine Beach, Elkton and World Golf Village.
- historic-district homes
- bayfront property
- small commercial and hospitality buildings
Other work we do in St. Augustine
Bathroom Remodeling in St. Augustine
Bathroom renovations built around waterproofing that lasts — not tile laid over hope.
Learn more →Whole-Home Remodeling in St. Augustine
Full-house renovations that fix the structure and systems, not just the surfaces.
Learn more →Home Additions in St. Augustine
Room additions, second stories and in-law suites that tie into the original structure like they were always there.
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All areas we serve for kitchen remodeling →Kitchen Remodeling questions in St. Augustine
Can I put a new window in my historic St. Augustine kitchen?
Usually, but the profile, material and placement are review items even though the kitchen itself isn't. The Historic Architectural Review Board reviews exterior materials, windows, roofing and massing — approval comes before permitting, not after. We include exterior changes in the review submittal from the start so the kitchen schedule isn't held up by a window approval.
Why won't you quote kitchen remodeling in St. Augustine without seeing the property?
Cost here tracks the conditions rather than a rate card. Matanzas Bay tidal flooding reaches downtown streets on king tides, which sets the floor elevation conversation for any renovation — which is exactly the kind of thing that decides scope in St. Augustine. The site visit and the estimate are both free.
What's the permitting process for kitchen remodeling in St. Augustine?
Yes for anything structural or involving systems. Permits come from City of St. Augustine, with Historic Architectural Review Board approval, and there's a local wrinkle worth knowing: the Historic Architectural Review Board reviews exterior materials, windows, roofing and massing — approval comes before permitting, not after. We handle the whole submittal.
When could you get out to look at a St. Augustine property?
Quickly for the walkthrough — St. Augustine is close enough to Keystone Heights that scheduling isn't the constraint. Permitting is, and we'll be straight with you about how long City of St. Augustine, with Historic Architectural Review Board approval actually takes.
How far do you go from Keystone Heights — does that include St. Augustine?
Yes — St. Augustine is well inside the radius we work from Keystone Heights, as are Vilano Beach, St. Augustine Beach and Elkton. Give us a call at (352) 478-6112 and we'll set up a walkthrough.
Do kitchen remodels need a permit?
Any time electrical or plumbing is altered, yes. A cosmetic refresh with no systems work sometimes doesn't — we'll tell you which one your project is.
Can that wall come out?
Often, but not always for free. If it's bearing, we can still open it with a properly sized beam and the right support below. We check the framing direction and load path before promising anything.
Ready to talk about kitchen remodeling in St. Augustine?
Free consultations, straight answers, and one contractor accountable from the first walkthrough to the last punch item.