Miami-Dade County, Florida
Kitchen remodeling in West Little River, FL
West Little River has 11,031 homes, 57% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1958.
The homes of West Little River
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for West Little River CDP.
More homes in West Little River were built in the 1950s than in any other decade, 37% of them, followed by the 1940s at 14%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 71 years old, unless it has been redone since.
80% 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 West Little River is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33147 | 16,587 | 50% | 1963 | 69% |
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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