Renovations, Remodels and General Contracting in Davie

When a kitchen flood or fire leaves you with an opened wall, a stripped subfloor, or cabinets that no longer close right, you’re left with a question restoration alone doesn’t answer: who rebuilds it, and to what standard? RestorationXpress handles the renovation, remodel, and general contracting side of that work, whether it’s a full post-damage rebuild, a standalone kitchen or bathroom remodel, or structural repair that needs a permit before a single stud goes back up.

What renovations, remodels and general contracting actually involves

This work spans two starting points. Some projects begin with damage: a wall opened for water extraction, framing exposed after fire cleanup, or flooring removed during mold remediation that now needs to be replaced and finished. Others start fresh: a homeowner ready to update a dated kitchen, convert a tub to a walk-in shower, or reconfigure a floor plan. Either way, the work touches the same trades: framing, electrical and plumbing rough-in coordination, drywall, cabinetry, tile and flooring, and paint. A bathroom remodel typically runs several weeks from demo to final fixtures; a full kitchen remodel or a structural rebuild after major damage usually takes longer once permitting and inspections are factored in. What matters most on a post-damage job is sequencing: framing and subfloor need to read dry before anything gets closed in, not just dry to the touch.

Our process

1. Scope of work and written estimate. Every project starts with a line-item scope, whether it’s a kitchen remodel or a rebuild tied to an insurance claim, so you know what’s included before demo starts.
2. Permits and plan review. Structural changes, electrical and plumbing relocations, and most full remodels require a permit pulled with the local building department before work begins.
3. Demo and rough-in. Old materials come out, framing and subfloor get inspected or replaced, and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-in happens before walls close.
4. Finishes. Cabinetry, countertops, tile, flooring, trim, and paint go in, matched to existing materials where a repair needs to blend rather than stand out.
5. Final walkthrough and punch list. We walk the space with you, note anything that needs adjustment, and close out permits with final inspection.

What separates a good renovation response from a bad one

The most common mistake on a post-damage rebuild is closing up framing or subfloor before it’s actually dry, which traps moisture behind new drywall and sets up a mold problem inside a wall that just got remediated. A good contractor checks moisture content with a meter before cover-up, not by eye. On the remodel side, the usual failure points are skipped permits on work that legally requires one, mismatched materials on a partial repair that make the patch obvious, and change orders that surface mid-project because the original scope was never written down in detail. Insurance adjusters reviewing a rebuild estimate are typically looking for a scope that matches the documented damage, line items that align with standard estimating software, and photos tying each repair back to the loss, not a vague lump-sum number.

What does renovation and general contracting cost?

Costs vary widely depending on whether the work is a cosmetic update, a full remodel, or a structural rebuild tied to a covered loss, and every project gets a written scope before work begins because no two jobs carry the same labor, permitting, or material needs. Homeowners insurance typically covers rebuild costs tied to a covered peril (fire, burst pipe, storm damage) up to policy limits, but it generally does not cover upgrades or remodels unrelated to a loss.

Seasonal & regional considerations

South Florida’s humidity and hurricane season both shape how rebuilds and remodels get specified here. Moisture-resistant drywall and backerboard matter more in Broward County than in drier climates, since standard paper-faced drywall left exposed to humidity swings is more likely to support mold growth. Building code in this region also calls for specific wind-load and impact standards on exterior work, which affects window, door, and roofing scopes tied to storm-damage rebuilds. Permitting volume tends to spike after major storms, so timelines on structural repairs can run longer during those windows simply due to inspection backlogs at the building department.

Service area

RestorationXpress is based in Davie and handles renovation, remodel, and general contracting projects throughout the surrounding Broward County area, including Cooper City, Plantation, Weston, Sunrise, Pembroke Pines, and Fort Lauderdale.

If you’re staring at an opened wall, a gutted kitchen, or a bathroom that’s overdue for an update, get a written scope of work before you commit to a contractor. Call (954) 964-6471 to start your renovation, remodel, or rebuild estimate.