Culinary Spaces Reimagined
Kitchen remodels in Melbourne FL typically range from $15,000 for a basic refresh to $150,000 or more for a full luxury renovation. Where families gather and memories are made. we create kitchens worthy of both.
Our Approach
Every kitchen project begins with understanding your routines. Do you host dinner parties for twenty or cook quick meals for two? Our designs optimize workflow, storage, and aesthetics around your real life. not a catalog photo.
From modern waterfall islands to farmhouse-style open shelving, we craft kitchens that reflect your personality while maximizing functionality and home value.
What We Offer
Cabinetry
Solid wood, soft-close hardware, and finishes from matte charcoal to natural oak. Designed for your exact space.
Surfaces
Quartz, granite, marble and butcher block. Paired with hand-selected tile or natural stone backsplash designs.
Layout
Gut renovations, wall removals, island additions. We handle structural, plumbing, and electrical with licensed specialists.
Our Work
Every kitchen tells a story. Here is a look at recent projects across Brevard County, from modern minimalist to timeless traditional and everything in between.
Meet Us In Person
We come to your home, walk through your space, discuss your vision in detail, take precise measurements, and build a custom plan to make sure you get the best price possible. No pressure, no obligation.
Common Questions
Local guides: kitchen remodeling in Indian Harbour Beach covers city permits and flood zone checks, and KraftMaid vs Waypoint cabinets compares two popular cabinet lines.
Kitchen remodels in Melbourne FL typically range from $15,000 for a basic refresh to $150,000 or more for a full luxury renovation. The average mid-range kitchen remodel in Brevard County costs between $35,000 and $75,000, which includes custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, new appliances, and updated lighting.
A typical kitchen remodel in Florida takes 6 to 12 weeks depending on the scope. A cosmetic refresh with new countertops and cabinet refacing may take 3 to 4 weeks, while a full gut renovation with layout changes, plumbing, and electrical work can take 10 to 16 weeks.
Yes, most kitchen remodels in Brevard County require a building permit, especially if the project involves plumbing changes, electrical work, structural modifications, or gas line installation. Cosmetic updates like painting and new hardware typically do not require permits. ELSO Contracting handles all permit applications as part of the project.
Quartz is the most popular countertop choice for Florida kitchens because it resists heat, stains, and humidity without requiring sealing. Granite remains a strong choice for its natural beauty and durability. Marble offers luxury appeal but requires more maintenance in Florida's humid climate.
Yes, most homeowners stay in their home during a kitchen remodel. ELSO Contracting sets up temporary cooking areas and dust barriers to minimize disruption. We schedule the noisiest work during business hours and keep the workspace clean at the end of each day.
Scope more than any single finish. On our projects, Melbourne kitchens run from about $15,000 for a basic refresh to $150,000 or more for a full luxury renovation, with mid-range remodels between $35,000 and $75,000. Luxury work sits above that middle band because it usually moves things: a wall comes out for an island, plumbing or a gas line is relocated, and custom or semi-custom cabinetry, stone counters and a professional appliance package are specified together. Every relocation adds design, permit and inspection steps, so settle the layout before you choose finishes.
It can if the home sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Under the FEMA substantial improvement rule (44 CFR 59.1), when improvements cost 50 percent or more of the building's market value, the whole structure must be brought up to current floodplain requirements, which can include elevation. A high-end kitchen on its own rarely reaches that line, but combined with other work in the same permit cycle it can. Check the flood zone on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center before you set a budget, and ask the permit office how it counts earlier permits.
Three things. First, the case material: some semi-custom lines build cases from MDF panels and charge extra for plywood, while others include plywood as standard, so ask which one your quote prices (our KraftMaid review shows how one brand splits it). Second, certification: cabinets carrying the KCMA A161.1 seal have passed tests of structural strength, door and drawer integrity and finish durability. Third, lead time: KraftMaid quotes about four to six weeks of production plus a week for delivery, so order before demolition starts.
It depends on where the house sits, not on the mailing address. Homes inside one of Brevard's 16 incorporated cities and towns, such as Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville or Cocoa Beach, are permitted by that municipality, while unincorporated areas such as Merritt Island, Viera, Suntree and Mims go through Brevard County in Viera. Look up the parcel on the Brevard County Property Appraiser site to confirm which side of a city line you are on, and see our Brevard permit guide for the documents each office asks for.
Brevard County Resource
Our complete Brevard County remodeling guide walks through real 2026 costs, permits, hurricane code, timelines, and city-by-city detail: everything we have learned building hundreds of Space Coast renovations.
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