Hillsborough County, Florida
Kitchen remodeling in Cheval, FL
Cheval has 5,276 homes, about three in five of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1994.
The homes of Cheval
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Cheval CDP.
More homes in Cheval were built in the 1990s than in any other decade, 27% of them, followed by the 2000s at 24%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 31 years old, unless it has been redone since.
16% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Cheval is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33558 | 12,333 | 72% | 2000 | 12% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Tampa area earn a median $27.62 an hour and plumbers $25.00, against $30.38 and $30.67 across the country (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). That is what the workers are paid, not what a contractor charges for their time. All five kitchen trades: Tampa area.
Before you sign: Florida
Florida licenses contractors for structural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work. Cities and counties may not require a license for cabinetry, flooring, painting, tile, stone and granite installation, or interior remodeling that includes no task the state licenses. Casual or minor work under $2,500 is exempt unless it is part of a larger job.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in Florida · Permits · What it costs
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