Polk County, Florida
Kitchen remodeling in Dundee, FL
Dundee has 2,378 homes, about two in three of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1996.
The homes of Dundee
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Dundee town.
More homes in Dundee were built in the 2010s than in any other decade, 30% of them, followed by the 1990s at 17%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 11 years old, unless it has been redone since.
29% 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 Dundee is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33838 | 2,271 | 66% | 1995 | 30% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Lakeland area earn a median $26.40 an hour and plumbers $24.62, 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: Lakeland 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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