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Remodeling Company in Palm Beach, FL
Home remodeling in Palm Beach means working inside homes built for a different century, in a climate that punishes shortcuts. Most of our work here touches 1920s Mizner villas and mid-century estates with concrete block walls, clay barrel tile roofs, and plaster details that need a specialist’s hand. We’re Elmstead Remodeling West Palm Beach, a Cedarwell company. If you’re planning a kitchen, bath, or whole-home project on the island, call (728) 203-3270 for a written price before any work starts.
Why Palm Beach Homes Are Different
Palm Beach construction follows rules that don’t apply across the bridge. Many homes on streets like South Ocean Boulevard sit under landmark board review, so exterior changes, window replacements, and even paint colors can need approval before a permit is issued. That’s not red tape; it’s the reason the island still looks like itself. Inside, the same homes carry ornate plaster, original hardwood under decades of finish, and custom millwork that was fitted by hand. You can’t buy replacement parts for that at a supply house. A remodel here is closer to restoration than renovation.
The climate dictates materials. Salt air eats standard fasteners, so we spec stainless and marine-grade hardware on exterior work. Hurricane wind-load requirements mean impact-rated windows and doors, and the waterproofing details on a Mizner-era barrel tile roof leave no room for improvisation. Summer humidity also shapes the schedule: exterior paint and concrete work need the drier stretch between late spring and early summer before the afternoon storms settle in.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Palm Beach Services
Homeowners in Palm Beach call us most often about two things: bringing a kitchen or bathroom up to current standards without losing the architecture around it, and coordinating larger projects where the same crew carries the work from framing to final paint.
General Contractor in Palm Beach
A general contractor on Palm Beach does more than schedule subs. The job includes landmark board paperwork, security checkpoint coordination on streets like South Ocean Boulevard, and sequencing work around owners who are in residence from November through April. We manage the permit path, the named-brand material orders, and the daily protection of the house while work is underway. If your project spans multiple trades or needs an architect’s drawings turned into a finished room, read more on our General Contractor in Palm Beach page.
Bathroom Remodeling in Palm Beach
Bathrooms in Palm Beach homes often sit in tight spaces built before modern plumbing. The work involves careful waterproofing for Florida humidity, proper venting, and finishes that hold up to coastal air. We carry Cambria and Silestone countertops, Kohler and Moen fixtures, and Schluter waterproofing systems so the finished room wears well and the warranties are verifiable. For the full breakdown of costs and options, see Bathroom Remodeling in Palm Beach.
Kitchen Remodeling in Palm Beach
Palm Beach kitchens range from staff kitchens in old estates to open center-island rooms in newer builds. What changes from house to house is the structure behind the walls: CBS construction means plumbing moves take longer, and plaster details at the ceiling line need a careful transition. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, and we give the written price before demolition starts. The full scope, including cabinet and countertop pricing, lives on our Kitchen Remodeling in Palm Beach page.
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.
Home Remodeling in Palm Beach
Whole-home remodeling in Palm Beach usually means one of two things: updating a 1920s villa without erasing what makes it worth owning, or taking a mid-century estate’s good bones and making them work for a modern family. Both jobs move through the same Palm Beach realities: landmark review where it applies, hurricane wind-load windows and doors, and a short dry window for exterior work. Our Home Remodeling process starts with a written price and a plan for protecting the house while we work.
Whole House Remodel
Signs you need it
You’re living with three or more rooms that no longer match how the family actually uses the house, or the systems behind the walls are original and failing room by room.
What it costs in Palm Beach
A whole house remodel in Palm Beach typically runs $45,000 to $130,000 depending on scope, with homes requiring structurally sensitive changes at the upper end.
How we do it
We start with a fixed written scope and price, sequence the work so the house stays livable as long as possible, and name the materials before the first wall opens.
Luxury Home Remodeling
Signs you need it
The finishes in the house are no longer at the level the home’s architecture and original construction deserve, and off-the-shelf replacements would look wrong.
What it costs in Palm Beach
Luxury home remodeling in Palm Beach runs $45,000 to $130,000 and often higher where custom plaster, millwork, or museum-grade finishes are specified.
How we do it
We bring in the specialty trades who can match original plaster profiles and millwork, then protect every finished surface with drop cloths and shoe covers until the final photo is taken.
What Home Remodeling Costs in Palm Beach
| Item | Typical range in Palm Beach |
|---|---|
| Whole house remodel | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
How long does a whole-home remodel take in Palm Beach?
Most whole-home remodels here take four to eight months. Landmark board review, permit sequencing, and the seasonal calendar on the island all factor in, and we’ll give you a written schedule with the price before we start.
Will I need approval for my Palm Beach remodel?
Many homes on the island do, especially for exterior changes, window replacements, and anything visible from the street. We handle the paperwork and bring in the right trades for the review process. Call (728) 203-3270 and we’ll tell you what your specific house triggers.
Brands We Service in Palm Beach
We install and service cabinetry from KraftMaid and Wellborn, countertops from Cambria and Silestone, and fixtures from Kohler and Moen. Parts for these lines are stocked through our South Florida supply partners, which keeps a simple replacement moving without a long wait. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Palm Beach |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Impact window installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Roof replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Paver driveway installation | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Paver patio installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Walk-in shower installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Vinyl fence installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Driveway replacement | $5,000 – $14,000 |
Prices on the island push higher when landmark review adds documentation time, when the house has ornate plaster or custom millwork to protect, and when materials with hurricane ratings are required. We write the price before any work starts, and that written number is what you pay unless you change the scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Palm Beach
We work throughout Palm Beach, and most of our crews can be on site within the same week depending on the permitting path. Neighborhoods we regularly work in include:
- South of Southern
- North End
- Midtown
- Estate Section
- Phipps Plaza
Service Area – Cities Near Palm Beach
Our crews serve the island and the surrounding communities. If you’re across the bridge in West Palm Beach, FL, up the water in North Palm Beach, FL, or inland in Greenacres, FL and Royal Palm Beach, FL, the same Cedarwell Care Promise applies: written pricing, shoe covers and drop cloths, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves.
Serving Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach
Scheduling depends on the permit path and any landmark board review. Once approvals are in place, most projects start within two to four weeks. Call (728) 203-3270 and we’ll give you a realistic start date for your specific house.
No. Many of our clients are seasonal and coordinate with us remotely. We document progress with photos, protect the house with the same Cedarwell Care Promise standards whether you’re in residence or not, and send the final clean-up photo before we leave.
Yes. We pull permits, coordinate with the town’s building department, and manage any landmark board review that applies. The paperwork is part of the written scope and price, not a surprise line item later.
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 Palm Beach Customers Say
"Two bathrooms done at once with kids and a dog in the house. They kept dust contained, were gentle with the pets, and left the place clean each day. Calm and careful."
- Paige Lindholm"Opened up our kitchen. They controlled the dust better than I thought possible, protected the floors, and left a photo of the cleaned space each day. Gentle on the house and on budget."
- Simon Albright"Whole home refresh. The crew treated our belongings carefully, boxed and protected things, and swept nightly. Considerate of our schedule and quiet when we needed it. No mess left behind."
- Mauricio Peña
