Lauderdale Lakes' Licensed Contractor for Affordable Renovation & Storm Hardening

Quality Upgrades at Fair Prices. Licensed CGC1538607. Protecting Lauderdale Lakes Homes for 20+ Years.

Lauderdale Lakes is a community of hardworking homeowners who take pride in their properties — and Royal Builders is the licensed contractor they trust to help protect and improve those homes. Much of Lauderdale Lakes' housing stock dates from the 1960s and 1970s, meaning thousands of homes need strategic renovation to stay comfortable, efficient, and safe against South Florida's storms. We specialize in delivering quality renovations at fair prices, helping Lauderdale Lakes homeowners make smart improvements that increase safety, reduce insurance costs, and modernize aging properties without breaking the bank. Based minutes away in Sunrise, we've been part of this community's improvement story for over two decades.

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Renovation & Storm Hardening Services in Lauderdale Lakes

Our services in Lauderdale Lakes focus on practical, high-value improvements that protect your home, reduce your costs, and modernize your living space — all at fair prices with transparent estimates.

Kitchen Remodeling Lauderdale Lakes

Transform your outdated Lauderdale Lakes kitchen into a modern cooking and gathering space. We offer kitchen renovation packages at multiple price points — from budget-friendly refreshes with new countertops, cabinet refacing, and updated backsplash to complete gut renovations with custom cabinetry and quartz countertops. Every option is designed to deliver maximum impact for your investment.

Bathroom Remodeling Lauderdale Lakes

Older Lauderdale Lakes bathrooms with worn tile, outdated fixtures, and basic vanities deserve a fresh start. Walk-in showers, modern vanities, updated lighting, and proper waterproofing convert tired bathrooms into comfortable, mold-resistant spaces. We size bathroom renovations to fit realistic budgets while delivering results that look and perform beautifully.

Impact Windows & Doors Lauderdale Lakes

Many Lauderdale Lakes homes still have original jalousie or single-pane windows from the 1960s-70s that offer no hurricane protection and waste energy. Impact window replacement is the single best investment for these homes — providing storm safety, cutting energy costs by 15-25%, reducing outside noise from Oakland Park Boulevard and State Road 7 traffic, and earning insurance premium reductions that help pay for the upgrade over time.

Storm Hardening Lauderdale Lakes

Homes built before Hurricane Andrew's 1992 code reforms often lack basic storm-resistance features. We offer comprehensive storm-hardening packages for Lauderdale Lakes homes: impact windows and doors, roof-to-wall hurricane straps, secondary water barriers, reinforced garage doors, and proper fastening systems. These upgrades protect your family and generate insurance savings that offset the investment.

Roofing Lauderdale Lakes

After 40-60 years, most original Lauderdale Lakes roofs have been repaired repeatedly and need full replacement. We install durable roofing systems — shingle, tile, flat, and metal — with modern underlayment and fastening that meet current wind codes. A new roof is the foundation of a storm-safe home and a requirement for favorable insurance rates.

Painting, Flooring, Gutters & More

Interior and exterior painting to refresh aging exteriors and update dated interiors. Tile and luxury vinyl plank flooring to replace worn carpet and old vinyl. Seamless gutters to manage Lauderdale Lakes' heavy summer rainfall. Paver driveways and walkways. Every improvement under one licensed, insured contractor.

Why Lauderdale Lakes Homeowners Trust Royal Builders

Honest, Fair Pricing

Lauderdale Lakes homeowners need a contractor who delivers quality work at prices that make sense for the local market. We don't upsell luxury finishes where durable mid-range products deliver excellent results. Every estimate is detailed, transparent, and competitive. We help homeowners prioritize improvements that deliver the most safety, comfort, and value for their budget — because smart renovation is about making the right investments, not the biggest ones.

Aging Home Expertise

Lauderdale Lakes' 1960s-70s housing stock requires contractors who understand older construction. Original CBS block walls, galvanized plumbing, outdated electrical panels, jalousie windows, and flat roofs with multiple repair layers — we've seen it all and know how to address it efficiently. Our familiarity with these homes means fewer surprises, more accurate estimates, and renovation plans that account for the real conditions behind the walls.

Storm Hardening Focus

We believe every Lauderdale Lakes home deserves proper hurricane protection regardless of budget. Our storm-hardening approach focuses on the improvements that deliver the most protection per dollar — starting with impact windows (which also save energy and reduce insurance) and building from there with roof upgrades and structural connections. We help homeowners understand the insurance savings that offset these investments.

Community-Oriented Contractor

Headquartered in Sunrise with over 20 years of local experience, we're part of this community — not a faceless corporation. Every estimate comes from a real person, every project has a dedicated manager, and every warranty is backed by a local company you can reach by phone. We've built our reputation one Lauderdale Lakes home at a time.

Lauderdale Lakes — Practical Renovation Solutions

Revitalizing Aging Housing Stock

Lauderdale Lakes' residential development peaked in the 1960s and 1970s, creating a city of homes that are now 50-60 years old. While these CBS-construction homes have strong structural foundations, virtually every system and finish needs attention. Plumbing may be original galvanized pipe prone to rust and reduced flow. Electrical panels may be undersized Federal Pacific or Zinsco units that insurance companies increasingly refuse to cover. Windows are often original jalousie or single-pane types that waste energy and provide no storm protection. Roofs have been patched and re-coated multiple times. Royal Builders approaches these homes with a practical, phased renovation strategy that addresses the most critical safety and efficiency issues first, then progressively improves the living experience as budget allows.

Affordable Storm Protection

Hurricane protection shouldn't be a luxury. Many Lauderdale Lakes homeowners worry about storm safety but feel that modern impact windows and roof upgrades are out of reach. We work to make storm hardening accessible through competitive pricing, phased project options, and transparent information about the insurance savings that help offset costs. A typical Lauderdale Lakes home can save $500-$1,500 or more per year on insurance premiums after proper storm hardening — meaning the upgrades begin paying for themselves immediately. We also connect homeowners with financing options that make storm hardening possible even when cash on hand is limited.

Condo & Townhome Renovation

Lauderdale Lakes has numerous condo and townhome communities with units dating from the 1960s and 1970s. These units — like the city's single-family homes — benefit from comprehensive interior renovation. We handle condo renovations including kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, flooring replacement, and interior painting. For condo projects, we manage all association approval requirements, insurance documentation, and building-specific rules. Our experience in similar Broward County condo communities means efficient, compliant renovations.

Smart Renovation Prioritization

Not every homeowner can do everything at once, and that's perfectly fine. We help Lauderdale Lakes homeowners create a prioritized renovation plan that makes financial sense. Our recommended sequence: (1) Impact windows — safety plus insurance savings that fund future improvements. (2) Roof replacement if the current roof is past its life. (3) Electrical panel upgrade if you have a Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or other recalled panel. (4) Kitchen remodel for daily livability. (5) Bathroom, flooring, and paint. Each phase stands on its own while building toward a fully modernized home.

How Your Lauderdale Lakes Project Works

Free Home Assessment

We visit your Lauderdale Lakes home, assess the current conditions, and discuss your priorities and budget honestly. We identify which improvements deliver the most value and create a practical plan — whether that's a single project or a phased multi-year approach.

Transparent Written Estimate

Within 48 hours, you receive a detailed, itemized estimate with no hidden fees. Material options are presented at multiple price points so you can choose the level that fits your budget. We explain what each improvement accomplishes and the expected return in comfort, safety, or insurance savings.

Permits & Approvals

We handle all Broward County permit applications and any condo association approvals. For Lauderdale Lakes, we're familiar with the local permitting requirements and manage the entire process on your behalf.

Quality Construction

Our crews deliver careful, quality work — respecting your home, your property, and your neighbors. We maintain clean work sites, communicate regularly, and address any questions or concerns promptly.

Inspection, Walkthrough & Warranty

All Broward County inspections are completed and passed. We conduct a thorough final walkthrough, ensure your satisfaction, close permits, and provide full warranty documentation. Our nearby Sunrise office means warranty service is always close at hand.

Lauderdale Lakes Remodeling Cost Ranges

Lauderdale Lakes Neighborhoods We Serve

Royal Builders serves all of Lauderdale Lakes — from the neighborhoods along Oakland Park Boulevard to the communities near State Road 7 and Commercial Boulevard.

Oakland Park Boulevard Corridor

The residential neighborhoods along Oakland Park Boulevard in Lauderdale Lakes feature single-family homes and condo communities built primarily in the 1960s and 1970s. These properties are ideal candidates for comprehensive modernization — impact windows to reduce traffic noise and provide storm protection, updated kitchens and bathrooms, and exterior painting to refresh aging facades.

State Road 7 (441) Area

Communities near State Road 7 include both single-family homes and condo developments. The proximity to major roads makes impact windows particularly valuable for noise reduction in addition to hurricane protection. We've completed numerous projects in these neighborhoods, helping homeowners improve comfort and safety.

Commercial Boulevard Area

The northern Lauderdale Lakes neighborhoods near Commercial Boulevard feature homes from the city's primary development era. Popular projects include kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, and impact window installations that bring these homes up to modern standards of livability and storm readiness.

Lake Side Communities

Lauderdale Lakes has several communities that front on or near the city's namesake lakes. These waterfront-adjacent properties benefit from our understanding of moisture management, proper exterior coatings, and construction methods that account for higher humidity levels near water bodies.

Condos & Townhomes

Lauderdale Lakes' multiple condo and townhome communities have thousands of units that are candidates for interior renovation. We serve these communities with efficient, association-compliant renovation services — from individual unit kitchen and bathroom updates to full interior overhauls.

Central Lauderdale Lakes

The residential heart of Lauderdale Lakes features block after block of single-family homes that define the city's character. Strategic renovations in these neighborhoods deliver excellent value — modernized kitchens, updated bathrooms, impact windows, and fresh exteriors that improve daily life and protect the investment.

What Lauderdale Lakes Homeowners Say

Claudette P.

Royal Builders replaced every window in our Lauderdale Lakes home with impact glass and added hurricane straps to the roof. The total investment was very reasonable, and our insurance dropped by over $1,100 a year. We feel so much safer during storm season now, and the house is noticeably quieter and cooler.

Derek & Lisa A.

We had a tight budget for our kitchen remodel but Royal Builders made it work. They helped us choose materials that looked great without costing a fortune, and the quality of work was top-notch. Our kitchen looks completely transformed and we didn't have to go into debt to do it.

William H.

After years of putting it off, we finally got our 1968 home updated — new roof, windows, kitchen, and both bathrooms over the course of a year. Royal Builders helped us phase the work to fit our budget. They were patient, professional, and delivered quality work every time.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lauderdale Lakes Remodeling

Is it worth renovating an older home in Lauderdale Lakes?
Yes. Lauderdale Lakes' CBS-construction homes from the 1960s-70s have strong structural foundations that are worth investing in. A comprehensive renovation — impact windows, updated kitchen and bathrooms, new roof — transforms a dated property into a comfortable, storm-safe, energy-efficient home at a fraction of the cost of buying new construction. Property values in the area benefit from these improvements, and insurance savings from storm hardening provide ongoing financial returns.
How can I afford to renovate my Lauderdale Lakes home?
We help Lauderdale Lakes homeowners make renovation affordable in several ways. First, we offer competitive pricing with material options at multiple price points. Second, we help you prioritize improvements that deliver the most value — starting with impact windows that generate insurance savings. Third, we support phased renovation plans that spread costs over time. Fourth, we connect homeowners with financing partners who offer home improvement loans. Many homeowners find that insurance savings from storm hardening cover a significant portion of the monthly loan payment.
How much can I save on insurance by storm hardening my Lauderdale Lakes home?
Insurance savings vary based on your current policy, home characteristics, and the improvements made, but typical Lauderdale Lakes homeowners save $500-$1,500 or more per year after proper storm hardening. Impact windows, a new roof with hurricane straps, and a secondary water barrier are the improvements that generate the largest premium reductions. We coordinate with licensed wind mitigation inspectors who provide the formal report your insurance company requires.
My home has a Federal Pacific or Zinsco electrical panel. Should I replace it?
Yes, this is a safety priority. Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels are known to have defective breakers that may fail to trip during overloads, creating fire hazards. Many insurance companies are also refusing to insure homes with these panels or charging significant surcharges. Replacing an outdated panel with a modern, properly sized panel improves safety, ensures insurability, and supports the electrical demands of modern appliances and HVAC systems. This is often one of the first improvements we recommend for older Lauderdale Lakes homes.
Do you offer budget-friendly kitchen remodeling in Lauderdale Lakes?
Absolutely. Not every kitchen remodel needs to be a $50,000 luxury project. We offer kitchen renovations starting around $15,000 that include new countertops, cabinet refacing or replacement with quality stock cabinetry, updated backsplash, new fixtures, and improved lighting. These mid-range renovations deliver a dramatic visual transformation and improved functionality at a price point that makes sense for Lauderdale Lakes homeowners.
Can you phase my renovation over multiple projects?
Yes, and we encourage it when budget is a consideration. We help Lauderdale Lakes homeowners create a multi-phase renovation plan that makes financial sense. Typically: Phase 1 is storm hardening (impact windows and roof if needed) because the insurance savings help fund future phases. Phase 2 is the kitchen. Phase 3 is bathrooms. Phase 4 is flooring and paint. Each phase stands on its own as a complete improvement, and we maintain your project file so subsequent phases integrate seamlessly.
How long does it take to replace all windows in a Lauderdale Lakes home?
Most Lauderdale Lakes homes can be completed in 1-2 days of installation once permits are approved and materials are received. The Broward County permit process takes 1-3 weeks, and window manufacturing/delivery takes 3-6 weeks after order. Total timeline from contract signing to completion is typically 6-10 weeks, with only 1-2 days of actual work at your home.
Do you handle condo renovations in Lauderdale Lakes?
Yes. We renovate condo interiors throughout Lauderdale Lakes — kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, painting, and full unit overhauls. We manage all condo association requirements including approval applications, insurance certificates, and compliance with building-specific work rules. Our experience with Broward County condo communities ensures efficient, compliant renovation.

Ready to Protect and Improve Your Lauderdale Lakes Home?

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