County service area
Kitchen Remodeling in Charlotte County, FL
Custom kitchens and cabinetry across Charlotte County, a region rebuilt twice in two decades by Charley and Ian.
- Built in our Sarasota shop since 2011
- 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews
- 3D model before anything is built
- Solid-wood boxes, dovetail drawers
We offer kitchen remodeling in Charlotte County, FL from first sketch to final install, and each cabinet is made at our Lewis Ave shop in Sarasota. The county had 186,847 residents in 2020, spread from Englewood's Gulf side to Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda on Charlotte Harbor. Port Charlotte is about an hour south of us on I-75; Punta Gorda is closer to 75 minutes.
Storms set the tone here. Hurricane Charley came ashore at Punta Gorda in August 2004, and Ian crossed the county in September 2022, so canal-front kitchens raise questions about materials and elevation before style.
Kitchen and Cabinet Services Across the County
Six services cover most Charlotte County requests.
Kitchen Remodeling
Full kitchen design and installation, with licensed trades handling plumbing, wiring and walls. In Punta Gorda Isles and Port Charlotte canal homes, that often means deciding whether a rebuilt kitchen should change layout while the walls are open.
Custom Cabinetry
Solid-wood cabinets for canal homes where particleboard swells in the humidity. In newer east-county homes such as Babcock Ranch, the same boxes replace builder stock that is only a few years old.
Cabinet Refacing
New doors and veneer on sound boxes in kitchens that stayed dry through Ian. Where frames are square and dry, Rotonda West and Port Charlotte owners can change the look without a full tear-out.
Storm-Damaged Kitchen Repair
Replacement cabinetry for kitchens flooded or wind-damaged in recent storms. Charley in 2004 and Ian in 2022 both crossed the county, so we document damage for the claim and rebuild in hardwood suited to the next season.
Bathroom Remodeling
Canal-home baths in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda that took the same water as the kitchen get hardwood vanities, installed after the licensed plumber's rough-in is inspected.
Marine Woodworking
Punta Gorda Isles and Port Charlotte canals lead out to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf, and plenty of homes keep a boat at the dock; ask whether a teak or cabin woodwork job fits the shop schedule.
Working an Hour South on I-75
Charlotte County is one of the farther areas we serve, and we are honest about that. Expect fewer site visits: one to measure, one to go over drawings and the 3D model, and one to install. Between those trips the work happens at the bench in Sarasota, so time in your home stays focused. If an extra visit is needed, we raise it before scheduling.
Charlotte Harbor Canal Towns, Gulf Islands and One Incorporated City
Most residents live in unincorporated communities. Port Charlotte, the largest, is a planned canal community laid out from the 1950s. Rotonda West, Englewood's Charlotte County side and the southern part of Manasota Key make up the west county, with golf-course homes, Gulf-front condos and older beach houses. Punta Gorda, the county seat, is the only incorporated city, with canal neighborhoods and a historic downtown on the Peace River.
Because so much housing sits along canals or near Charlotte Harbor, a hurricane kitchen rebuild in solid hardwood is a frequent topic, along with raising toe kicks and choosing finishes that clean up after damp seasons.
Much of the county east of I-75 is ranch and preserve land, and that is where Babcock Ranch began welcoming residents around 2018 as a solar-powered new town. Its houses were designed for hurricane-force winds, and it came through Ian in 2022 with little damage, so kitchen work there leans toward replacing young builder cabinets. The older canal towns tell the other side of the story: within a year of Ian, the county's building division had issued more than 77,000 permits, over 32,000 of them for roofs, and water that comes through a damaged roof usually reaches the upper cabinets first.
County Building Department or Punta Gorda City Hall?
Where your house sits decides who issues permits. Addresses in unincorporated areas such as Port Charlotte, Rotonda West and Englewood go through Charlotte County's building department. Homes inside Punta Gorda city limits go through the City of Punta Gorda's Building Division. Either way, a Florida-licensed contractor pulls permits for plumbing, electrical or structural work, and flood-zone homes may face the FEMA/NFIP substantial-improvement review. If water has just come in, start with our guide to what to do with flooded kitchen cabinets.
Charlotte County's Building Construction Services division works from the county campus at 18400 Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte, and applications go through the county's online Citizen Access portal. After the 2024 storms the county reminded owners that most storm repairs need a permit and opened a pop-up permit site in Englewood for residential storm work. Punta Gorda's Building Division runs its own intake, so check the city limits before an application is filed.
Reviews
What customers near Charlotte County say
4.4★ average from 52 reviews on Google. Quotes are from public Google reviews, shortened where marked.
“Graham, PJ and the team at SRQ were exceptional. Creative design for a massive library/wall unit that was a blend of modern and traditional. Outstanding workmanship. Highly recommend!”
“Best of the best in every way!! I interviewed 8 carpenters for a custom built-in job I wanted for our living room and dining room. If you've lived in Sarasota for any length of time, you will know that it's very hard to find reliable help. That is NOT the case with SRQ Woodworks.”
FAQ
Charlotte County kitchen remodeling questions
Do you serve all of Charlotte County?
We travel throughout the county, from Englewood and Rotonda West to Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. Drive times run from under an hour to about 75 minutes from our Sarasota shop. That is why we limit trips to measuring, reviewing the design and installing, and keep the building itself on Lewis Ave.
Which office handles kitchen permits in Charlotte County?
Charlotte County's building department covers unincorporated areas, which is most of the county. Inside Punta Gorda city limits, the City of Punta Gorda's Building Division issues permits. A Florida-licensed contractor applies for any plumbing, electrical or wall work, and we install the cabinetry alongside those trades.
Places in Charlotte County
Communities we serve in Charlotte County
- Port Charlotte, FLAbout 60 min (46 mi) from the shop
- Punta Gorda, FLAbout 75 min (58 mi) from the shop
- Rotonda, FLAbout 60 min (46 mi) from the shop
- Manasota Key, FLAbout 55 min (40 mi) from the shop
1121 Lewis Ave, Sarasota
About a quarter mile east of US 301, off 12th Street. Shop visits are by appointment. Please call ahead before stopping by Lewis Ave.
Living Well Crafted
Planning a kitchen in Charlotte County? Talk it through with the shop.
- Built in our Sarasota shop since 2011
- 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews
- 3D model before anything is built
- Solid-wood boxes, dovetail drawers