Kitchen and bath remodeling in Tampa
The kitchens and baths worth hiring a building contractor for are the ones where walls move, plumbing relocates and the electrical panel needs attention. Cosmetic refreshes are a different trade; this is construction.
Projects that fit
- Opening the kitchen to the living space
- Moving a sink, range or island to a new wall
- Turning a tub into a walk-in shower or adding a second bath
- Expanding a primary bath into a closet or bedroom
- A kitchen with original cabinets, soffits and a single circuit
- Water damage under the old floor or behind the shower
What's included
Demolition
Cabinets, tile, flooring and any walls coming out, with the dust contained from the rest of the house.
Structural changes
Engineered beams when a bearing wall opens up between kitchen and living room.
Plumbing and electrical
Relocated supply and drain lines, new circuits, GFCI and AFCI protection, and panel work when needed.
Waterproofing
Shower pans, backer board and membranes done to spec so the tile lasts.
Cabinetry, counters and tile
Installed to the allowances in your proposal, with selections scheduled before demolition starts.
Finish and inspection
Fixtures, lighting, paint, final inspection and a walk-through.
What affects the price
- Whether the layout changes or stays where the plumbing is.
- Structural work to open walls.
- Cabinet and countertop allowances.
- Tile area and complexity.
- Age of the existing plumbing and electrical.
You get a written proposal with the scope, schedule and price before any work starts.
Kitchens and baths in Tampa Bay homes
Humidity is the enemy of a bathroom here, so ventilation and waterproofing matter more than they do in drier climates. Older Tampa homes also tend to have cast iron drains near the end of their life and undersized electrical panels, both of which surface during a kitchen gut. The builder checks for them during the site visit so they're in the proposal rather than a mid-project surprise. Hillsborough and Pinellas both require permits when plumbing, electrical or structure changes.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel?
If plumbing, electrical or walls change, yes. Swapping cabinets and counters in place generally doesn't, but most real remodels cross that line.
How long will I be without a kitchen?
Several weeks for a full gut with layout changes. The builder sets up a schedule so you know before demolition.
Can you remove the wall between my kitchen and living room?
Usually. If it's load-bearing, an engineer sizes a beam and the builder installs it. That's routine in Tampa block homes.
Can I do a kitchen and a bath at the same time?
Yes, and it's often more efficient, since the same trades are already on site.
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Areas we serve
Kitchen and bath remodels across Tampa and these nearby communities: