Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale means working with houses that have stories. A house from the 1930s in Victoria Park, a post-war ranch a few blocks off Federal Highway, a canal house with a dock out back, a condo with a view of the Intracoastal. Each one asks for a different plan, and a good contractor should know the difference before the first wall comes down.
Top Construction and Design is a residential remodeling and construction contractor working across Broward County. In Fort Lauderdale we take on kitchens, bathrooms, home additions and whole-home renovations, plus the flooring, tile, painting and patio work that finishes a project. We can help with design and permits, and you deal with one team from the first visit to the final walkthrough.
From closed galley kitchens in older homes to condo kitchens that must stay within building rules, we plan the layout, cabinets, counters, lighting and floors as one job. Opening a wall to the living room is a frequent request, and we check the structure before promising anything. Near the water, we also steer you toward finishes that hold up to humidity. Read more on our Fort Lauderdale kitchen remodeling page.
We replace dated tubs with walk-in showers, rebuild shower floors with proper waterproofing, and add vanities, storage and better light. In condos, careful waterproofing protects the unit below and keeps the association comfortable with the work. Good ventilation matters too, since humidity here is constant. Details are on our Fort Lauderdale bathroom remodeling page, including what to expect when old tile comes off.
When a family outgrows a smaller older house, an addition can add a primary suite, bedroom or family room. In Fort Lauderdale, flood zones, waterfront setbacks and, in Sailboat Bend, historic review all shape what can be built. We look at those early, before any drawings, so the plan matches what the lot allows. See our Fort Lauderdale home additions page for how we plan them.
Some homes need more than one room. A whole-home renovation can cover kitchen, baths, floors, paint and lighting in one coordinated project, which is often easier than doing it piece by piece and means living through construction only once. For an example, read about a whole-home renovation we finished in Coral Springs. Our general construction page explains how we run these larger jobs.
Few cities in Broward have as much variety packed into one map. Victoria Park dates back to the early 1930s. Sailboat Bend, near the river west of downtown, is the city’s designated historic district, where exterior changes go through the Historic Preservation Board. Large stretches of the city were built out in the years after World War II, and those homes often come with small rooms, closed kitchens and original bathrooms. Newer condo and apartment towers fill downtown and the beach.
Then there is the water. Fort Lauderdale is known for its miles of residential canals, which is a big part of why people love living here. It also means flood zones, seawalls, docks and salt air are part of the conversation. For larger projects on homes below current flood elevation, the federal 50 percent rule can require the whole house to meet today’s flood standards, so we raise it early rather than late. Near the coast, we also lean toward finishes and hardware that handle humidity and salt.
Condo remodeling has its own rhythm. Associations typically want an application, the contractor’s insurance certificate and an agreement to follow rules on work hours, noise, elevators and water shutoffs. We gather those requirements before design so the plans can be approved, and we coordinate permitted work with the city’s building department.
We remodel homes and condos across Fort Lauderdale, including:
We focus on kitchens, bathrooms, home additions and whole-home renovations for houses and condos. We also handle the flooring, tile, painting and patio work that often goes with them. If you are not sure where to start, a visit is the easiest way to sort out priorities.
It depends on your budget, the house and how long you can live with construction. Doing several rooms together usually means less repeated setup and one round of disruption. Phasing lets you spread the work out. We can map out a plan that does the right things first, such as plumbing or electrical work that affects later rooms.
Many projects do, especially anything that changes structure, plumbing, electrical or the outside of the house. Homes in Sailboat Bend also need historic review for exterior changes. We can help with design and permits and coordinate inspections with the city's building department.
Yes. Condo work needs approval from the association and careful attention to shared walls, plumbing risers and building rules. Send us your association's renovation guidelines early, and we will plan the project to fit them and prepare the paperwork they usually ask for.
Call us to set up a visit. We come to the home, walk through the rooms you want to change, ask how you use the space, and note anything behind the scenes that could affect the work. Then we put together a clear written scope so you know exactly what is planned.
Whether you are planning one room or the whole house, we would be glad to see your Fort Lauderdale home and talk it through with you. Call (954) 318-2322 to set up a visit, or use our contact page. We are available Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
