Homeowners planning a kitchen remodel in Delray Beach often underestimate the time required for building permits, according to KMR Enterprises, a Florida certified general contractor that has served Palm Beach County since 1992. The company notes that permit approval typically takes six to eight weeks or longer, a delay that many homeowners fail to factor into their project budgets and schedules.
KMR Enterprises recommends that homeowners consider hiring a private provider—a licensed third party authorized under Florida law to handle plan review and inspections. For a typical kitchen, this adds about $1,500 to the project cost but can reduce overall completion time by four to eight weeks. “At KMR, we recommend paying a little extra to hire a private provider to handle the permit approvals and inspections,” said Kris Schlembach, owner of KMR Enterprises. “For a typical kitchen, this would add around $1,500 but would save 4 to 8 weeks on the overall completion.”
The company’s guidance comes as part of its broader efforts to help homeowners plan kitchen remodels more effectively. KMR emphasizes that the first decision should be the layout, because two factors drive cost more than any other: whether walls are being moved and whether appliances are being relocated or added. Moving an appliance can require new electrical and plumbing work, plus trenching and repairing the concrete slab—among the most expensive items in a kitchen remodel. Once the layout is settled, homeowners can select and price cabinet styles, countertops, and appliances.
“The more information we have the better, because with more precise information and details we can create a more accurate budget,” Schlembach said. “Major questions that would have the greatest effect on price are related mostly to: Are we moving any walls? Are we relocating or adding appliances that would require electrical and plumbing as well as concrete trenching and repair?”
Costs for a kitchen remodel in Delray Beach in 2026 vary widely based on scope. KMR can complete a small kitchen for as little as about $15,000 and has finished projects ranging from roughly $20,000 to more than $300,000. Beyond layout and materials, factors such as upper-floor access in condo buildings, elevator scheduling, and limited parking can add time and expense. KMR prices each option separately—from a budget-friendly version to the full wish list—so homeowners can decide which items are worth the investment.
“We can help make suggestions to keep a project in your budget and provide multiple price options for everything from a budget friendly option up to including your wishlist,” Schlembach said. “We will even break down the price of each option separately so the customer can decide which things are worth it to them.”
The company also notes that impact windows can be integrated into the same kitchen project, with KMR’s window installers typically working under the main permit. Homeowners who prefer to hire a separate window company can do so, and KMR will recommend trusted providers. KMR Enterprises designs, permits, and builds kitchens under one contract and holds a 4.9-star rating on Google from more than 75 homeowner reviews. It was named Best of Houzz for Service in 2019 and 2023.
