Gaven Constructions
Mid-century ranch home in Coral Heights neighborhood, Oakland Park FL — typical 1950s–60s single-family stock
KITCHEN, BATHROOM & HOME REMODELING

Kitchen, Bathroom & Home Remodeling, Oakland Park FL — Mid-Century Single-Family

Upgrade your home without compromising on layout, function, or creative control. We specialize in transforming mid-century ranches across Oakland Park — opening up cramped galleys, adding real storage, modernizing bathrooms, and replacing systems decades past their prime. No HOA approvals, no cookie-cutter restrictions. We walk the property, build a realistic timeline, and handle permitting through the City of Oakland Park so the project runs clean from demo to final inspection. Free consultations, no trip fees, same-day scheduling available.

WHY CHOOSE US

Why We're The Right Choice

We combine licensed general-contractor accountability, mid-century single-family expertise, and operator-grade permit handling to deliver kitchens and bathrooms that stand out across Oakland Park.

500+

Projects Completed Since 2015 — verifiable permit history on BuildZoom

60+

5.0 ★ Google Reviews — reviewers name their neighborhood and project type

$0

Trip Fee · Free Written Quote — scope, timeline, and tier band land in the contract before signing

City of Oakland Park Building and Permitting Division at the Sky South Building, 1100 Park Lane East — where residential remodel permits are filed
License GCG1524886
Verifiable at MyFloridaLicense.com
OUR SERVICES

Expert Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Services in Oakland Park

Completed kitchen remodel with white shaker cabinetry, a center island with pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances

Kitchen Remodeling

A full kitchen remodel oakland park scope on a 1960s Coral Heights or Lloyd Estates CBS ranch usually involves taking down the non-bearing wall between kitchen and dining room, replacing the cabinet run with semi-custom or custom shaker, slab-front quartz or natural-stone countertops, induction cooktop with a properly sized exhaust hood vented to exterior, GFCI on every counter outlet, and a new dedicated 20-amp small-appliance circuit. Most Oakland Park mid-century kitchen rebuilds land in Tier 02 ($30K–$60K) or Tier 03 ($60K–$120K); Coral Heights primary kitchens with island plus pantry buildouts land in Tier 03–04.

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Completed bathroom remodel with a floating wood vanity and a frameless glass walk-in shower

Bathroom Remodeling

The bathroom remodel oakland park homeowners ask for is the city's most-requested project type — confirmed by SEMrush local-search data and the mid-century single-bath-ranch reality. Dominant scope on a 1955–1975 single-family: full demo to studs, new plumbing rough-in, Schluter-Kerdi waterproofing under tile, frameless glass walk-in shower (or a tub-to-shower conversion on the secondary bath), floating double-vanity with under-cabinet LED, large-format porcelain or natural-stone tile, and matte-black or brushed-nickel fixtures. The bath remodel oakland park range usually lands between Tier 02 ($15K–$30K) for a guest bath and Tier 03–04 ($30K–$80K+) for a Coral Heights primary.

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Completed kitchen remodel with white shaker cabinetry, a center island with pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances

Whole-Home Renovation

Whole-home gut renovations in Oakland Park concentrate on Coral Heights mid-century ranches where owners plan to stay 10+ years and want the house brought to a current spec. Pricing runs $150–$400 per square foot, $200K–$1.5M+ on most projects, with the typical Oakland Park whole-home landing $300K–$700K depending on square footage and finish tier. The custom home remodeling oakland park fl scope usually pairs full kitchen, 2–3 bathrooms, envelope (impact windows + roof), electrical re-feed, and plumbing re-pipe.

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Oakland Park home addition — primary-suite addition off rear elevation of mid-century single-family ranch

Home Additions

Home additions are an active scope in Oakland Park because the mid-century ranch footprint is often 200–600 square feet smaller than current family expectations. Common scopes: primary-suite addition off the rear elevation, second-bath addition on a single-bath ranch, garage-to-living conversion, ADU or guest cottage on lots where zoning allows. ADUs in particular have grown as multi-generational living and rental-income strategies expand. As home remodeling contractors oakland park families work with on additions, we handle engineered design, structural permit, trade permits, and inspection sequence as one project plan.

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Custom single-family ground-up new construction on Oakland Park infill lot — FBC 8th Edition HVHZ envelope

New Construction

Oakland Park has limited vacant-lot inventory, but the small infill lots in Lloyd Estates, the East Lakeside corridor, and a handful of teardown blocks support custom single-family ground-up construction. We pull the city permit through the Sky South Building permitting division, manage foundation through CO inspection, and coordinate the engineered design package — FBC 8th Edition, HVHZ-rated envelope, FEMA flood-zone determination at the start of the design phase.

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ABOUT US

Crafting Beautiful Kitchens & Bathrooms in Oakland Park

Oakland Park is one of Broward County's incorporated municipalities, which means residential permits go through the city — not through Broward County Building Code Services. The City of Oakland Park Building & Permitting Division operates out of the Sky South Building, 1100 Park Lane East, Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Submittals run through the city's CSS Portal, and we register as the contractor of record before any permit application goes in your name. Plans get reviewed against the Florida Building Code 8th Edition, the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone test protocols, and Oakland Park's land development code.

Coral Heights mid-century single-family home, Oakland Park — 1950s–60s housing stock typical of the neighborhood
11+
Years Experience · Florida CGC GCG1524886

Oakland Park is single-family country — the categories actually present here

Oakland Park is roughly 8 square miles, and the housing stock breaks into four operational categories. Coral Heights is the marquee mid-century block ($599K–$2.17M); Royal Palm Acres runs $400K–$840K; Royal Palm Lake Estates is the lakefront infill pocket; Lloyd Estates is the most affordable entry at $135K–$645K. Twin Lakes North and South, North Andrews Gardens, Sail Boat Lake Pointe, Prospect Gardens, Oakland Hills, Lake Emerald, the Oakland Park Central Business District / Culinary Arts District, and the Wilton Station corridor along Dixie Highway round out the map.

Single-family CBS mid-century ranch.

The dominant stock across Coral Heights, Lloyd Estates, Royal Palm Acres, Twin Lakes, North Andrews Gardens, and Oakland Hills. Concrete-block-and-stucco built between roughly 1955 and 1975: 1,200–2,000 sqft footprints, single-bath or 1.5-bath layouts, galley kitchens with original cabinetry, terrazzo floors that homeowners now refinish rather than tear out, and original aluminum sliders ready for NOA-rated impact glazing.

Lakefront and cul-de-sac infill.

Royal Palm Lake Estates, Sail Boat Lake Pointe, Lake Emerald single-family pockets, where impact-window envelope work pairs with full kitchen and bath rebuilds. Properties along the Middle River corridor and a handful of east-side blocks fall inside FEMA Zone AE on the flood maps; not the bulk of the city, but enough that the substantial improvement rule is a real consideration on whole-home work.

Townhouse and small-lot infill.

Newer-build townhouse pockets in the Wilton Station corridor and the Oakland Park Central Business District near the Culinary Arts District — attached single-family product on smaller lot footprints.

Investment / rental single-family.

Gut renovations on Lloyd Estates and the south-Oakland-Park value blocks where landlords are upgrading for long-term hold. Median single-family prices run $430K–$485K citywide, with Coral Heights and Royal Palm Acres clearing $600K. Homes have appreciated 38% since 2021 — outpacing Broward County's 32% average — so the renovation budget gets evaluated against a rising property comp.

The other Oakland Park layer is the buyer profile. The Culinary Arts District along Dixie Highway has anchored the city's identity for over a decade, and the homeowner who picks Oakland Park over Wilton Manors or Fort Lauderdale tends to be a serious home cook, a creative professional, or a remote worker who treats the kitchen as a performance space. Pot-filler faucets, induction cooktops with proper ventilation, deep prep sinks, professional-grade appliance specs, and walk-in pantries are standard scope on Oakland Park kitchen remodels in the $50K+ band. The kitchen-design specs we follow on these projects align with NKBA South Florida chapter standards for clearance, ventilation sizing, and appliance landing-zone planning. What you won't find in Oakland Park: oceanfront high-rise condo corridors, country-club-managed communities with ARB review, or historic preservation overlays — that's why our Oakland Park scope reads differently from our Aventura or Hollywood city pages.

Premium Materials

Only top-grade materials for lasting beauty and durability — Schluter-Kerdi waterproofing on every bathroom build, NOA-rated impact glazing on envelope work, semi-custom shaker or full-custom cabinetry in kitchens, slab-front quartz or natural-stone countertops.

On-Time Delivery

Projects completed on schedule without compromising quality. The realistic call-to-construction-start runway is 6–10 weeks for a kitchen or bathroom and 8–20 weeks for a whole-home, once permitting and selections are factored in. No-HOA freedom across most of Oakland Park removes 2–6 weeks of front-of-schedule architectural review.

Expert Team

Skilled craftsmen bringing the design to life with precision, care, and attention to detail. Single point of accountability — preconstruction planning, permit management through the City of Oakland Park CSS Portal, all licensed specialty trades coordinated under one written contract.

What we do, and what we don't

We handle full remodels and new construction only. Oakland Park scope: full kitchen remodel, full bathroom remodel, whole-home renovation, home additions, custom new construction. We do not take on partial scope, single-fixture installs, vanity swaps, paint-only refreshes, drywall patches, or single-trade visits. If your project is a kitchen, bathroom, whole-home, or addition in Oakland Park, we want to talk. If it's a small repair, we'll tell you upfront we're not the right fit.

HOW WE WORK

Our Simple Remodeling Process

Six phases applied to every Oakland Park project: discovery, design and specification, contract, demolition and rough-in, finish and installation, punch list and walkthrough. Each phase has a written deliverable and an inspection checkpoint.

  1. 01

    In-Home Consultation

    We start with a free consultation understanding your needs, preferences, space, and budget. No trip fee.

  2. 02

    Quote & Contract

    We present a written quote with scope, timeline, and tier band. Contract is signed before any work begins. Same-day site visits available.

  3. 03

    Design & Selections

    We take precise measurements and create a customized design plan tailored to your lifestyle. Cabinetry, stone, fixtures, tile — everything spec'd before permitting starts.

  4. 04

    Permitting & Scheduling

    Permits pulled through the City of Oakland Park Building & Permitting Division at the Sky South Building, submitted via the city's CSS Portal. Plans reviewed against FBC 8th Edition, HVHZ test protocols, and Oakland Park's land development code. Inspection requests submitted before 3 PM are scheduled the next business day; after 3 PM, two business days out. A Notice of Commencement is recorded at Broward County Records before the first inspection on any job over $2,500. Permits are pulled when scope requires them — interior cosmetic refresh inside an existing layout sometimes does not require a permit; structural, plumbing rough-in, electrical, or envelope work always does.

  5. 05

    Active Build & Walkthrough

    Weekly written project status. Final inspections cleared. Written 1–2 year labor warranty handed off at the final walkthrough.

TESTIMONIAL

What Our Oakland Park Clients Say

Industry-trained remodeling specialists across Broward County. Reviews pulled live from Google.

Gaven ConstructionsReviews on Google
5.0
SASHA SANTOYO
2 months ago

I don’t usually write reviews, but I had to for this. I’m absolutely in love with my new kitchen! The team was professional, easy to work with, and really listened to what I wanted. Everything came out even better than I imagined, and the quality is amazing you can tell they really care about their work. They stayed on schedule and made the whole process smooth and stress-free, which means a lot during a remodel. I’m so happy I chose them. Highly recommend!

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andres sperandio
2 months ago

I’m beyond satisfied with the work Gaven did. They are professional, reliable, and the quality of the finish is exactly what I was looking for. It’s hard to find a team that actually sticks to the timeline and budget in South Florida, but these guys delivered perfectly.

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Bradley Stern
6 months ago

Gavin Construction completed a renovation project in my unit, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. They were professional, reliable, detail oriented throughout the entire process, and the price was very fair. They did high quality work, the crew was respectful of the space, and communication was clear and consistent. What stood out most was their work ethic and commitment to doing the job right - no shortcuts, no surprises. If you’re looking for a construction or reno team in the Miami area that delivers quality work and follows through, I’d definitely recommend Gavin Construction.

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leslier parra
6 months ago

Tommy was great to me, very professional and he always on time, also gave me the price in Miami, I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you Tommy for building my beautiful kitchen to our family.

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Dana Bilnoski
7 months ago

Zion was amazing with ideas and help! He was very attentive and made sure our job was done perfectly to our specifications. His office staff contacted us throughout the project to be sure we were happy with how things were going and to find out if we had any questions or concerns. We had 2 bathrooms completely redone and we love them. We would definitely recommend Zion and Gaven LLC to anyone.

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RECENT WORK

Recent Projects in Oakland Park

Completed kitchen remodel with white shaker cabinetry, a center island with pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances
CORAL HEIGHTS
Lloyd Estates Oakland Park guest bath — Tier 02 full gut bathroom remodel with frameless glass shower
LLOYD ESTATES

Coral Heights mid-century single-family — Tier 03 full kitchen + primary bath, 9 weeks. A 1962 single-family CBS ranch in Coral Heights: original galley kitchen with terrazzo floors, single primary bath with one-piece tub-shower combo, original aluminum sliders. Scope walked through full demolition to studs across kitchen and primary bath, removal of the non-bearing kitchen-to-dining wall, semi-custom shaker cabinetry with soft-close drawers, quartz waterfall island, induction cooktop with ducted exhaust hood, dedicated 20-amp small-appliance circuits, GFCI throughout, primary-bath gut to tile-ready substrate with Schluter-Kerdi waterproofing, frameless glass walk-in shower with linear drain, floating double-vanity, NOA-rated impact glazing on the primary suite. City of Oakland Park permitting and inspections cleared on schedule. Lloyd Estates single-family — Tier 02 full guest bathroom remodel, 5 weeks. A 1968 ranch in Lloyd Estates: single-bath layout, original cast-iron tub, undersized ventilation. Scope: full demo to studs, new plumbing rough-in, Schluter-Kerdi waterproofing under large-format porcelain tile, frameless glass walk-in shower replacing the cast-iron tub, wall-hung vanity with quartz top, properly sized exhaust fan ducted to soffit. The homeowner had previously hired a non-permitted contractor for a primary bath that failed on waterproofing within 18 months — this rebuild pulled permits, passed Oakland Park inspections, and carries our written warranty.

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FAQ

Have Questions? We've Got Answers

Completed kitchen remodel with white shaker cabinetry, a center island with pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances
Do you charge to come look at my home or give a quote?

No. The site visit, scope conversation, and written quote are all free. We never charge a trip fee. You only pay when work begins, and the price — scope, timeline, and tier band — is in the contract before signing.

How fast can you respond and schedule a site visit?

Most calls and form requests get a response the same business day during our 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Monday–Friday hours. Site visits are typically scheduled within 3–5 business days, often same-day for urgent cases. The realistic call-to-construction-start runway is 6–10 weeks for a kitchen or bathroom and 8–20 weeks for a whole-home, once permitting and selections are factored in.

What warranty do you offer on remodeling work?

Every project carries a written 1–2 year labor warranty, spelled out in the contract before signing. Cabinetry, fixtures, stone, flooring, and waterproofing systems carry their respective manufacturer warranties on top of our installation warranty. If something fails inside the warranty window because of installation, we come back and fix it.

How do I verify Gaven Constructions before I sign an Oakland Park remodel contract?

Three checks before signing — with us or anyone else. One: verify license GCG1524886 at MyFloridaLicense.com. Two: pull our permit history at BuildZoom on the public registry. Three: read the 60+ Google reviews linked from the footer or our testimonials page. We'd rather you do all three than skip them.

How long does a permit take through the City of Oakland Park for a kitchen or bathroom remodel?

The City of Oakland Park Building & Permitting Division reviews permits through the CSS Portal. Standard interior remodel review typically runs 2–4 weeks for a kitchen or a bathroom remodeling oakland park scope, 4–8 weeks for a whole-home or addition, depending on application completeness and any Broward EPD environmental review triggers on additions. Inspection requests submitted before 3 PM are scheduled the next business day. Permits are pulled when scope requires them — interior cosmetic refresh inside an existing layout sometimes does not require a permit; structural, plumbing rough-in, electrical, or envelope work always does.

Does my Oakland Park home need impact-rated windows under HVHZ?

Yes. Oakland Park sits inside the Broward County HVHZ, so any window or exterior-door replacement must use products with a current Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance documenting compliance with FBC 8th Edition Test Application Standards. The city verifies NOA documentation as part of permit review. We pull current NOA documentation before any product is ordered.

What if my Oakland Park property is in a flood zone?

Most of Oakland Park sits in FEMA Zone X (minimal hazard); pockets along Middle River and east-side blocks fall into Zone AE. Zone AE properties trigger flood-code review on substantial improvement projects: if the remodel cost exceeds 50% of the structure's pre-improvement value, the FEMA SI rule kicks in and the structure must be brought up to current flood code. Kitchen-and-bath-only scope rarely triggers it; whole-home work sometimes does. We flag the SI math on the first walkthrough.

Most Oakland Park homes have no HOA — does that change how the remodel runs?

It simplifies the workflow. Without an HOA architectural committee, a condo board approval window, or a historic preservation overlay, the only approvals that matter are City of Oakland Park permitting and HVHZ NOA documentation. That removes 2–6 weeks of front-of-schedule review compared to coastal high-rise or country-club projects. Some pockets in Royal Palm Lake Estates and a few infill subdivisions sit inside HOA-managed communities — confirm at the site visit.

Do you work in Coral Heights, Lloyd Estates, Royal Palm Acres, Twin Lakes, North Andrews Gardens, and the Culinary Arts District?

Yes. We work across every Oakland Park neighborhood, on mid-century single-family ranch, lakefront infill, townhouse pockets, and investment-property scope. Same general contractor team, same Florida CGC license, same warranty, same six-phase process, same City of Oakland Park permit workflow regardless of which neighborhood. The oakland park bathroom remodeling scope on a Coral Heights primary bath looks different from the same scope on a Lloyd Estates guest bath, but the workflow doesn't.

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Free quote. No trip fee. Florida CGC license GCG1524886, verifiable at MyFloridaLicense.com. We handle full kitchen, bathroom, whole-home, additions, and new construction in Oakland Park FL. No small jobs.

Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Same-day site visits available · Serving Oakland Park and all of Broward County · info@gavenconstructions.com · (786) 397-8380

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Last updated May 2026.