Miami-Dade County, Florida
Kitchen remodeling in Richmond West, FL
Richmond West has 10,748 homes, 84% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1996.
The homes of Richmond West
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Richmond West CDP.
More homes in Richmond West were built in the 1990s than in any other decade, 57% of them, followed by the 2000s at 17%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 31 years old, unless it has been redone since.
Only 4% of homes here were built before 1980. If yours was built before 1978, the firm that remodels it has to be certified for lead-safe work by EPA.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Richmond West is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33187 | 5,782 | 92% | 1996 | 8% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Miami area earn a median $28.19 an hour and plumbers $27.77, 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: Miami 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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