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Towngate at Pembroke Pines master-planned community gated entrance with 1990s single-family homes and mature landscape, west-central Pembroke Pines
TOWNGATE AT PEMBROKE PINES

Remodeling in Town Gate, Pembroke Pines FL — 1990s Single-Family & Townhome Renovations

Renovating inside the Towngate master-planned community means handling architectural review before a City of Pembroke Pines permit can be pulled. We've completed hundreds of remodels in master-planned communities and run the HOA packet and the city application in parallel on every Towngate project. Free written quote, no trip fees, same-day site visits available.

WHY CHOOSE US

Why Towngate Homeowners Choose Gaven

Florida CGC license, eleven years of operating record across Miami-Dade and Broward, and a written-contract, written-warranty process built around the master association approval workflow Towngate requires.

500+

Projects Completed Since 2015 — verifiable permit history on BuildZoom

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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

Florida Certified General Contractor license GCG1524886 credentialing — Gaven Constructions on active Towngate at Pembroke Pines jobsite
License GCG1524886
Verifiable at MyFloridaLicense.com
OUR SERVICES

Expert Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Services in Town Gate

Completed kitchen remodel with two-tone dark and white cabinetry, a center island with pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances

Kitchen Remodeling

A full kitchen remodel Town Gate Pembroke Pines homeowners ask for typically lands at Tier 02 to Tier 03 in our published kitchen remodeling Miami ladder, $40K–$120K depending on cabinet line, stone selection, and whether the layout opens up by removing a non-bearing partition or adds an island. Common scope: cabinet replacement, quartz or quartzite counters, dedicated 20-amp small-appliance circuits, vent hood ducted to exterior, and dishwasher rough-in. Standard kitchen remodeling pembroke pines turnaround in Towngate runs 8 to 12 weeks active build.

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

Bathroom Remodeling

A bathroom renovation Town Gate FL scope runs Tier 02 — typically $15K–$35K — per our bathroom remodeling Miami ladder. Common scope on a 1990s primary bath: full tile demolition to substrate, Schluter-Kerdi waterproofing on shower walls and curbed or linear-drain pan, 12×24 or larger porcelain tile, frameless glass shower enclosure replacing the original tub-shower combo, new vanity, code-compliant venting, and GFCI-protected circuits. Bathroom remodel pembroke pines turnaround runs 4 to 6 weeks active build for a single primary bath.

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Whole-home renovation in 1990s Towngate single-family home with full interior refresh

Whole-Home Renovation

For Towngate owners staying ten or more years, a whole-home gut on the typical 1,800–2,800 square-foot single-family runs $200K–$500K depending on tier and scope depth, per our home remodeling Miami framework at $150–$400 per square foot. Home remodeling pembroke pines scope at this level often pairs full kitchen and primary-bath gut with secondary-bath refresh, full interior repaint, and flooring replacement. The 1990s housing stock generally does not need re-pipe or panel upgrade as standard scope.

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Home addition on Towngate single-family — primary suite expansion or garage conversion to ADU

Home Additions

Towngate single-family lots typically have setback room for a primary suite addition off the back, a garage conversion to in-law suite or ADU, or a screen enclosure with engineered footings. Engineered foundation, separate permit class, master association architectural review required first. See the home additions Miami page for permit class and structural specifics. Footprint expansion inside an HOA gated community is the workflow with the most moving parts; we plan for it accordingly.

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Custom single-family ground-up new construction on a Pembroke Pines infill lot — FBC 8th Edition HVHZ envelope

New Construction

Rare in Towngate itself — the master-planned community is built out — but we handle ground-up new construction across Pembroke Pines and the broader Broward County footprint on infill lots. FBC 8th Edition, HVHZ-rated envelope, FEMA flood-zone determination at the start of the design phase, full Broward County and City of Pembroke Pines permit coordination. See the new construction page for the framework.

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Posted Towngate master association ARB approval and City of Pembroke Pines permit at active Gaven Constructions jobsite

General Contractor Coordination

When Gaven runs a Towngate project as one of the general contractors pembroke pines homeowners hire, you get a single point of accountability: preconstruction planning, master association ARB coordination, City of Pembroke Pines permit management, scheduling of all licensed specialty trades, weekly written project status, change order documentation, final inspection prep, and a written 1–2 year labor warranty. A general contractor pembroke pines fl team that has not handled Towngate's master association approval workflow will struggle with the sequence.

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ABOUT US

Crafting Beautiful Kitchens & Bathrooms in Town Gate

Towngate (often spelled Town Gate in directory listings) is a gated master-planned community inside the City of Pembroke Pines, ZIP 33028 — 2,094 single-family homes and townhomes across 14 subdivisions, governed by Towngate at Pembroke Pines Master Association, Inc. Anything that touches the exterior or alters the structural envelope flows through the master association's architectural review committee before a city permit can be pulled. We build the HOA approval packet and the city permit application in parallel on every Towngate project, which is the only sequence that works for an HOA home remodel in a Pembroke Pines gated community.

Typical 1990s CBS single-family home in Towngate at Pembroke Pines with mature landscape, representative of the post-Hurricane Andrew build wave
11+
Years Experience · Florida CGC GCG1524886

Property Types We Work In Across Town Gate

Towngate is single-family-and-townhome country — three operational categories actually present in this Pembroke Pines gated community.

Single-family CBS, 1990s.

The dominant stock across most of the 14 subdivisions. Two-story footprints, three to five bedrooms, attached two-car garages. Original kitchens and bathrooms reflect 1990s builder-grade choices ready for modernization — laminate or tile counters, stock oak or maple cabinetry, one-piece tub-shower combos in secondary baths.

Townhomes.

Attached product in select Towngate subdivisions, smaller footprints than the single-family stock. HOA architectural rules cover exterior consistency. Interior gut scope follows the same kitchen and bathroom finish ladders we run on the single-family product.

Investment / rental single-family.

Towngate's tight market — essentially 0.0% vacancy and a $724,849 median value — supports long-term rental scope for owners holding for income. Gut renovations are positioned for durable mid-tier finishes rather than top-tier upgrade.

What you won't find in Towngate that you'd find elsewhere in Broward or Miami-Dade: high-rise condos, oceanfront properties, country-club-managed communities with separate ARB layers beyond the master association, or pre-1980 housing stock with re-pipe and panel-upgrade demands. That's why a Town Gate home renovation contractor needs a different default scope from an oceanfront tower remodel. Same Gaven team, different operational reality compared to our Hollywood or Miramar city pages.

HOA-Approved Process

We build the master association ARB packet (scope of work, contractor information, certificate of insurance, finish selections where required) in parallel with the project design phase, so the City of Pembroke Pines permit submits cleanly the moment ARB approval lands.

Premium Materials

Top-grade materials for lasting durability — Schluter-Kerdi waterproofing on every bathroom build, NOA-rated impact glazing where envelope work crosses HVHZ thresholds, semi-custom soft-close cabinetry, quartz or quartzite countertops.

Expert Team

Single point of accountability — preconstruction planning, master association coordination, permit management, all licensed specialty trades coordinated under one written contract, weekly written project status from demo to final walkthrough.

What We Do, And What We Don't

We handle full remodels and new construction only. Town Gate scope: full kitchen remodel (gut and rebuild), full bathroom remodel (gut and rebuild), whole-home renovation, home additions, custom new construction. We do not take on partial scope, single-fixture installs, vanity-only swaps, paint-only refreshes, drywall patches, fan installs, gutter cleaning, roof repair as a standalone scope, cabinet installation as a standalone scope, or any handyman or single-trade visit. If your project doesn't fit one of those bands, we'll tell you on the first call before anyone drives out to Pembroke Pines.

HOW WE WORK

Our Simple Remodeling Process

Six phases applied to every Towngate project — built around the master association ARB approval that has to land before any City of Pembroke Pines permit application moves.

  1. 01

    In-Home Consultation

    Free phone or in-person scope review. No trip fee. Same-day appointment scheduling for most Towngate projects, 3–5 business days for site visit.

  2. 02

    Design & Scope Lock

    Finish selections, drawings if required, scope-of-work document, signed contract. Cabinetry, stone, fixtures, tile — everything spec'd before permitting starts.

  3. 03

    HOA Architectural Review & Permit Packet

    Towngate at Pembroke Pines master association ARB application moves first. Once ARB approval is in hand, the City of Pembroke Pines permit application submits through the Development Hub. We compile both packets.

  4. 04

    Permitting & Demo

    Permits routed through the city, with Broward County's Uniform Building Permit framework applied where county-level review items (environmental, electrical service upgrades) are involved. Protection of the home interior, demolition, mechanical and plumbing rough-in, framing where openings change, structural inspections.

  5. 05

    Active Build & Walkthrough

    Tile, cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, paint, hardware. City inspections at each trade phase. Final walkthrough, punch list, owner sign-off, written 1–2 year labor warranty handed off with lien releases.

TESTIMONIAL

What Our Town Gate Clients Say

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

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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

See The Difference A Town Gate Remodel Can Make

Completed kitchen remodel with two-tone dark and white cabinetry, a center island with pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances
BEFORE
Completed kitchen remodel with two-tone dark and white cabinetry, a center island with pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances
AFTER

A 1996 Towngate single-family in one of the master association's 14 subdivisions: original oak kitchen with laminate counters, dated fluorescent ceiling fixture, no dishwasher rough-in for a current-spec unit, original 8-foot ceilings continuous with the family room. Scope walked through full demolition to studs in the kitchen footprint, removal of a non-bearing partition between kitchen and family room, semi-custom shaker cabinetry in painted finish, quartz counters with a small waterfall on the island, full plumbing rough-in for a new island sink, dedicated 20-amp small-appliance circuits, GFCI protection, range hood ducted through the soffit to exterior, recessed LED lighting on dimmer, and large-format porcelain tile continuous from the kitchen through the family room. Towngate at Pembroke Pines master association ARB approval cleared first; City of Pembroke Pines permit issued through Development Hub on the standard timeline. Project ran 9 weeks active build from demo to final walkthrough.

Illustrative project narrative pending Phase 0 portfolio audit closeout — composite of typical Towngate kitchen scope.

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 for the consultation or site visit in Town Gate?

No. Free quote, no trip fee. We come to your Towngate property in Pembroke Pines, walk the scope, ask the questions that drive accurate pricing, and follow up with a written estimate. There is no obligation and no pressure.

How fast can you come out for a site visit?

Most Towngate projects get a site visit scheduled within 3–5 business days. Same-day appointments are sometimes available depending on calendar. This refers to the appointment, not the remodel itself — the remodel runs weeks to months depending on scope.

What does your warranty cover?

Every project comes with a written labor warranty, 1–2 years depending on scope, spelled out in the contract before signing. The warranty document is part of the final walkthrough handoff. We don't make you ask for it.

How do I verify your license and permit history before signing?

Florida CGC license GCG1524886 is verifiable at MyFloridaLicense.com. Search by license number; the active status, board, and expiration date come up. Permit history is public on BuildZoom and on the City of Pembroke Pines permit search through the Development Hub. We invite verification before signing.

How long does a permit take in Pembroke Pines for a Towngate remodel?

The City of Pembroke Pines processes permit applications through the Development Hub in the order they are received. Straightforward interior remodels (kitchen rework, bathroom gut, no structural change) typically clear initial review in 3–5 weeks if the application is complete and the Towngate at Pembroke Pines master association approval letter is included. Projects involving structural alterations or exterior modifications run longer because each correction restarts a review cycle. Plan for HOA approval before the city packet, not in parallel.

Does Towngate require master association approval before a permit?

Yes. The City of Pembroke Pines explicitly states that HOA approval is required for any HOA-governed property before a permit can be pulled. Towngate at Pembroke Pines Master Association, Inc. governs all 2,094 homes across the community's 14 subdivisions, and the master association's architectural review committee reviews any project that alters exterior appearance, modifies structural elements, or involves plumbing and electrical work crossing to shared systems. We build the ARB packet (scope of work, contractor information, certificate of insurance, finish selections where required) in parallel with the project design phase.

Does a Towngate property need impact-rated windows under HVHZ?

Yes. Towngate sits inside Broward County, which is a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Any window or exterior-door replacement on a Towngate home must use assemblies carrying a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance covering HVHZ test protocols, which the City of Pembroke Pines verifies as part of permit review. Most original 1990s Towngate windows were already installed under HVHZ test protocols — the community was built post-Hurricane Andrew under the early HVHZ rule sets — so replacement windows match the original design intent.

What if my Towngate property is in a flood zone?

Most Towngate parcels sit in Zone X on the FEMA flood maps. The inland-suburban area west of I-75 generally falls outside the higher-risk Zone AE and Zone VE coastal bands, which means flood-code review on substantial improvement projects (the FEMA SI rule, where remodel cost exceeds 50% of the structure's pre-improvement value) is rarely the binding constraint here. Whole-home or addition scope on a higher-value Towngate property can still cross the SI threshold — we run the SI math on the first walkthrough whenever the scope budget is in the same band as the home's appraised value.

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Your Town Gate Remodel Is Just One Click Away

Free quote. No trip fee. Florida CGC license GCG1524886, verifiable at MyFloridaLicense.com. Full kitchen, bathroom, whole-home, new construction, and home additions in Town Gate Pembroke Pines only. No partial cosmetic refreshes, no single-fixture installs, no handyman scope.

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

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Last updated May 2026.