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A general contractor for kitchens & baths in Hollywood, FL
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling for homes in Hollywood and the surrounding area — permitted, inspected and closed out. Free estimate.
In Hollywood, where Census data puts the median home's build year at 1969, a kitchen or bath remodel usually starts with the permit and inspection path, not the tile. Final Touch Builders is a state-certified general contractor (Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265305) that remodels kitchens and baths here. When you choose who to hire, look for a license you can verify on the Florida DBPR website, a written scope before work starts, and a plan to get the job permitted, inspected and closed out.
Much of Hollywood's housing dates from the 1950s through the 1970s, and a lot of it is one-story block-and-stucco ranch homes. Plumbing, wiring and ventilation in houses that age are often original. We handle repairs, remodels and layout changes under one permit, starting with a free estimate and a written scope. When the work needs a permit, we pull it under our own certification, schedule the inspections and close the permit out at the end.
Hollywood sits on the Atlantic with year-round humidity and a hot, stormy wet season from roughly May through October. Moisture is the main enemy of a kitchen or bath, and in a 1950s-to-1970s block house it can sit behind old tile for years before anyone sees it. Salt-laden breezes reach well inland, and near the Broadwalk and the Intracoastal salt air attacks metal fixtures, hinges and hardware faster than it would inland. Census figures show that most homes here are owner-occupied, so a remodel is usually a long-term investment in the house. Condo towers along the beach and the eastern corridors add association rules on top of the city's.
Permits, inspections and close-out in Hollywood
Start with what usually needs a permit: moving or adding plumbing, adding or relocating electrical circuits or devices, changing exhaust or mechanical work, and altering walls. Strict like-for-like fixture swaps and cabinet replacement often are not permitted, but confirm that with the Hollywood building department. Plumbing changes call for a licensed plumbing contractor and electrical changes for a licensed electrical contractor, both licensed through the Florida DBPR. Structural changes such as removing a wall call for a general, building or residential contractor. Next comes the inspection sequence. It typically runs from in-progress inspections while plumbing, wiring or framing is still visible to a final inspection. The exact inspections vary by city, so verify them with the building department. Product approval applies only if the job touches an exterior window or door. Hollywood is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so those products need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA). Last is close-out. After the final inspection the permit should be closed. An open or unpermitted job can surface at sale, refinance or insurance renewal and may be cited by code enforcement. If you live in a condo or HOA community, check association approval requirements as well. Our promise is that a job is finished only when it is permitted, inspected and closed out.
Problems to watch for in Hollywood
Hidden water damage and mold
In older Hollywood homes, leaks behind tub surrounds and shower tile can rot the wall and feed mold long before stains appear. A remodel is often when it first comes to light.
Aging plumbing
Houses from the 1950s through the 1970s may still have original supply and drain lines. Opening a wall for a new layout is a good time to check them.
Poor ventilation in humid weather
With humidity high year-round, a bath without effective exhaust keeps walls and ceilings damp. That invites mildew and finish failure.
Failed shower waterproofing
Tile alone does not keep a shower watertight. Failed membranes and pans let moisture into framing and subfloors.
Open or unpermitted past work
A previous owner's unpermitted plumbing or electrical change can come up at sale, refinance or insurance renewal. It can also be cited by code enforcement.
Salt-corroded fixtures and hardware
Close to the beach and Intracoastal, metal fixtures, hinges and fasteners corrode faster. Corrosion-resistant materials are worth considering.
Layouts that no longer fit
Compact ranch-house kitchens and baths may not suit how a household lives now. Accessibility needs, such as a tub-to-shower conversion, are another common reason to remodel.
What we do
- Kitchen and bath remodelsFull or partial remodels, planned from a written scope that you approve before work begins.
- Layout changesMoving fixtures, openings or walls to make better use of a Hollywood floor plan. Structural changes are handled under our building certification.
- Tub-to-shower conversions and accessibility upgradesSafer, easier-to-use bathrooms, built with the waterproofing and ventilation that Hollywood's humidity calls for.
- Shower waterproofingProper waterproofing behind the finish, so the tile you see is not the only thing keeping water out.
- Permits and inspectionsWe pull the permit under our own certification when the work needs one. Plumbing and electrical trade work is done by licensed trade contractors. We schedule the inspections and close the permit out.
When to call
Demand in Hollywood tends to rise in late spring and early summer, as residents prepare for hurricane season. It rises again from November through April, when seasonal owners return and open long-vacant homes and condos. Planning ahead helps, since permits, inspections and materials all take scheduling. To get started, call (954) 620-7812 or request a quote with the form on this page. The estimate is free, and you get a written scope before work starts.
We serve Hollywood Beach, Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, Boulevard Heights, Driftwood, Liberia, Beverly Park, North Beach, Oakwood Hills and Washington Park, plus nearby Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Pines, Miramar and Davie.
Kitchens & Baths in Hollywood: questions we hear
- Does a kitchen or bath remodel in Hollywood need a permit?
- It usually does when plumbing is moved or added, electrical circuits or devices change, exhaust is altered or walls are changed. A strict like-for-like swap often does not. Confirm your specific scope with the Hollywood building department.
- Who does the plumbing and electrical work?
- We contract and manage the project under our Florida Certified Building Contractor license. Plumbing and electrical changes are done by licensed trade contractors, as Florida requires for those trades. The building permit is pulled under our own certification when the work needs one.
- Why does the age of Hollywood homes matter for a remodel?
- Census data shows the median home here was built in 1969, so original plumbing and hidden moisture damage are real possibilities once walls and tile come out. We plan the scope with that in mind.
- Does a bathroom window change need special approval in Hollywood?
- Yes. Hollywood is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so exterior windows and doors need a Miami-Dade NOA. Confirm details with the building department.
- Why close out the permit after the final inspection?
- An open permit can show up at sale, refinance or insurance renewal. It may also draw code enforcement attention. Closing it out documents that the work was inspected.
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