Kitchen Remodeling Companies in Melbourne, FL: How to Choose

This page used to rank Melbourne kitchen companies. We took the ranking down because the ratings and project counts behind it could not be verified, and a remodeler is not a neutral judge of its competitors. Instead, here is how to tell a well-run kitchen remodeling company from a risky one in Melbourne, Palm Bay, Indialantic and the rest of the Space Coast.

Who Permits a Kitchen Remodel in Melbourne and Nearby Towns?

Your address decides which building department reviews the job. That matters because the contractor must be set up to pull permits there, and because inspection schedules differ by office.

Kitchen remodel permitting by location (as of October 7, 2026)
Where the home is	Permitting office	Look up permits
City of Melbourne	City of Melbourne Building Section	Ask the city for the permit record
City of Palm Bay	Palm Bay Building Division	Ask the city for the permit record
Unincorporated Brevard (Viera, Suntree, Merritt Island)	Brevard County Building Permits	Brevard County BASS portal
Indialantic, Satellite Beach, West Melbourne and other towns	That city or town (confirm with the municipality)	Ask the municipality

Sources: City of Melbourne, City of Palm Bay and Brevard County Planning and Development websites.

Which Licenses Does a Kitchen Remodel Need?

A kitchen remodel usually touches several trades. Florida's section 489.113(3) requires general, building and residential contractors to subcontract electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roofing, sheet metal and swimming pool work to contractors licensed in those trades. So a kitchen company that relocates a sink, adds circuits for new appliances or reroutes ductwork should name its licensed plumbing, electrical and mechanical subcontractors in the bid. Look up each one on the DBPR license search.

Kitchen scope and the license behind it
Kitchen work	Who should do it	Basis
Overall job, layout changes, walls, cabinets and tops	Licensed general, building or residential contractor	Fla. Stat. 489.105
Moving or adding sinks, dishwasher and gas lines	Licensed plumbing contractor	Fla. Stat. 489.113(3)
New circuits, lighting and appliance wiring	Licensed electrical contractor	Fla. Stat. 489.113(3)
Ductwork and ventilation changes	Licensed mechanical contractor	Fla. Stat. 489.113(3)

Can a Palm Bay Kitchen Company Work in Indialantic or Satellite Beach?

Usually, if its license allows it. DBPR explains that a certified contractor license allows work throughout Florida, while a registered license is limited to the local jurisdiction where it was issued. A company registered only in one city may not be able to pull permits in another. Check the license type on DBPR before you invite a bid for a beachside home, and ask which permitting office the company has worked with before.

How Much Deposit Can a Kitchen Contractor Ask For?

Florida does not ban large deposits, but it attaches deadlines to them. Under section 489.126, a contractor who receives more than 10 percent of the contract price as a deposit must apply for permits within 30 days and start work within 90 days after the permit is issued. Cabinets are often ordered early, so a larger deposit is common in kitchens, but the contract should say what the deposit buys and when.

How to Compare Kitchen Remodeling Bids in Melbourne

Cabinets: brand, line, box material and door style written into the bid, not just "custom cabinets."
Countertops: material, thickness, edge profile and sink cutouts.
Appliances: who supplies them, and whether the bid includes an allowance or exact models.
Trade work: named, licensed plumbing and electrical subcontractors.
Permits and inspections: who pulls them and whose name is on the permit.
Payment draws tied to inspections, plus the Recovery Fund notice and lien law disclosure Florida requires in residential contracts over $2,500.
Lead times for cabinets and tops, and who pays for storage if the job slips.

Kitchen Remodeling in Indialantic and Satellite Beach

For homes on the barrier island, check the flood zone on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center before you set a budget. A large remodel of a home in a Special Flood Hazard Area can trigger the substantial improvement rule, which can change what the building official requires. Salt air also argues for asking each bidder about cabinet box material and hardware finish in writing. Our guides to cabinets for Florida humidity and plywood vs particleboard boxes cover the trade-offs.

Where ELSO Contracting Fits

ELSO Contracting remodels kitchens across Melbourne, Palm Bay, Viera and the beachside towns. Use the checklist above on our bid as well as everyone else's, and see our kitchen remodeling services, kitchen remodeling in Melbourne and kitchen remodeling in Palm Bay, or start with the free estimate tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose a kitchen remodeling company in Melbourne, FL?

Verify the company's Florida license on the DBPR lookup, confirm it will pull the permit in its own name through the City of Melbourne or the office that covers your address, and ask for the licensed plumbers and electricians it uses. Then give three companies the same written layout and compare itemized bids, payment draws tied to inspections and lead times.

Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Melbourne?

It depends on the scope. Work that changes plumbing, electrical, mechanical or structural elements is regulated trade work, and Florida requires licensed trade contractors for it. Ask the City of Melbourne Building Section, or Brevard County or your town if you live outside city limits, which permits your scope needs, and make sure your contractor, not you, is the permit holder.

Can a kitchen company from Palm Bay remodel my kitchen in Indialantic?

Often yes, if its license allows it. DBPR explains that a certified contractor license is valid throughout Florida, while a registered license is limited to the local jurisdiction where it was issued. Look up the license type on the DBPR search, and ask whether the company has pulled permits with the town that covers your address before you sign.

How much of a deposit can a Florida kitchen contractor take?

Florida law does not set a maximum deposit, but section 489.126 of Florida Statutes says a contractor who receives more than 10 percent of the contract price up front must apply for permits within 30 days and start work within 90 days after the permit is issued. Get the deposit amount and what it pays for, such as cabinet orders, in writing.

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