Kitchen Refresh in Florida: Backsplash, Counters & Hardware
Your kitchen can look new without being gutted. The layout stays, the surfaces change, and the sink and stove keep working through most of the job.
A kitchen refresh keeps your layout and cabinets where they are and replaces the surfaces you touch every day:
- A new tile backsplash, with the old one removed and the wall repaired
- New counters, cut by a stone shop and coordinated by us
- A new sink and faucet on the water lines already there
- New cabinet pulls and under-cabinet lighting
Worried about losing your kitchen for weeks? The work runs in stages, so the sink and stove keep working for most of it. The backsplash is the kitchen job our reviewers praise most, from a subway tile swap in Tampa to a Sarasota kitchen that got a new range hood at the same time.
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“Chris from Handyman installed our kitchen tile backsplash, it was an intricate pattern and he took his time and did a fabulous job.”
“Lance did a great job installing our backsplash in the kitchen. He also installed the range hood and under-cabinet lighting.”
At a Glance
- Service
- Kitchen Refresh: Backsplash, Counters & Hardware from The Handyman Company, a Florida company since 1999. Our own employee craftsmen do the work, not subcontractors.
- Where
- Six Florida offices: Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Clearwater, Sarasota, Melbourne, plus the towns around each one.
- Hours
- Open Daily 8 AM to 5 PM. Request an estimate online anytime, 24/7.
- Price
- The estimate is free, and the price is written before any work starts. The quote you approve is the bill you get.
- Warranty and licenses
- One year on the workmanship of every job. Florida contractor licenses CRC1336072, CBC1258366.
- How to book
- Call 800-931-1106 or send the free estimate form. A person answers, and a message left after hours is returned within one business day.
“Chris from Handyman installed our kitchen tile backsplash, it was an intricate pattern and he took his time and did a fabulous job.”
“Lance did a great job installing our backsplash in the kitchen. He also installed the range hood and under-cabinet lighting.”
“We recently had some upgrades completed in our kitchen and living room by Ramon and his wife. They did an excellent job and I highly recommend Ramon for any remodeling project that you might want. He showed up on time, worked diligently, and was courteous.”
“The Handyman Company did a great job from beginning to end on the backsplash in my kitchen. Their communication was excellent, they showed up when they said they would and their workmanship was incredible. I had talked to a few companies prior and it was like pulling teeth trying to get those guys to follow up. The Handyman Company is run like a company is supposed to be run. I have already booked them for another job on my house and would recommend them to anyone looking for any type of work on their house.”
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“On time, price as quoted and went the extra mile. Easy and efficient. Would use the service again.”
“I needed several openings around outdoor lights sealed. They did an excellent job and it was reasonably priced. Very happy with their work!”
“Great service and the repair was done to my satisfaction.”
“Very prompt, helpful and thorough. It’s not cheap, but you get quality work”
“David Becerra and his crew are highly skilled and very hard working people. They are diligent, trustworthy and very competitive in terms of pricing. I recommend them.”
What We Handle
Tile Backsplash Installation
The old backsplash comes off, the wall is repaired flat, and new tile goes up straight and sealed. It is the single biggest change in most refreshes.
Kitchen Countertop Replacement
A stone shop fabricates the new tops, and we coordinate them. Our team handles the tear-out and everything around the install, so the job still runs through one company.
Kitchen Sink Installation
A new sink set and sealed on the water lines already there. Any soft wood at the old sink edge gets fixed before the new sink goes in.
Kitchen Faucet Replacement
A new faucet, soap dispenser, or water dispenser installed and tested, with the shutoffs checked while we are under there. Yours or one we help you pick.
Cabinet Hardware and Hinges
New pulls drilled to a jig so every handle lines up, doors rehung square, and soft close hinges where the old ones slam.
Under-Cabinet Lighting and Range Hoods
Brighter counters and a new range hood, installed on the wiring and vent you already have. New circuits go to a licensed electrician.
What a refresh does not include
A refresh keeps the cabinet boxes, the layout, and the appliances. New cabinets, moving walls, or moving plumbing turn the job into a full kitchen remodel. If your kitchen needs that, we will tell you plainly at the estimate, and our remodeling handymen can talk it through with you.
Backsplash installation
A New Backsplash Changes the Whole Kitchen
The backsplash is the first thing people notice in a Florida kitchen, and a new one makes the whole room feel different. It is also where a rushed job shows. Tile set over old tile or a bumpy wall never sits flat, and the edges look thick at every outlet.
So the old backsplash comes all the way off, and the wall behind it gets repaired flat first. Then the new tile goes up straight under the cabinets, cut clean around the outlets, grouted, and sealed. A simple subway tile or an intricate pattern, we take our time with both.
- Old backsplash removed, never tiled over
- Wall repaired flat before the first tile
- Tile cut clean around outlets and windows
- Grout sealed and the counter joint caulked
- Your tile, or help choosing it
A recent request
A homeowner getting a house ready to sell needed the tile under the microwave finished and a piece of cabinet trim fixed. Small finishing jobs like those make a kitchen look done in listing photos.
Counters, sink, and faucet
New Countertops and a New Sink, Without Moving the Plumbing
Countertop replacement is the one piece we do not cut ourselves. A stone shop takes accurate measurements and fabricates the new tops, and we coordinate them for you. Our team removes the old countertops, protects the cabinets to avoid damage, and checks that the cabinet tops are level before the countertop installation.
The new sink and faucet go in on the water lines already there. If the wood around the old sink has gone soft from a slow leak, we fix that first, so the new sink sits on something solid. Bought your own faucet or sink? That is no trouble at all. We will install the one you picked.
- Old counters torn out and hauled away
- Cabinet tops checked and leveled
- New tops fabricated by a stone shop we coordinate
- Kitchen sink installation on the existing lines
- Kitchen faucet replacement, yours or ours
A recent request
A homeowner found rotted wood behind the kitchen faucet and under the counter edge by the sink, and also wanted new faucets. The rot gets fixed first, then the new faucet goes on a solid base.
Hardware and lighting
New Pulls and Better Light Are the Quickest Wins
New cabinet pulls change a kitchen in a single visit. We drill every one with a jig, so the whole run lines up straight. While we are at it, we rehang any door that sits crooked and swap in soft close hinges where the old ones slam.
Light is the other quick win. Under-cabinet lights brighten the counters where you actually work, and a new fixture over the island changes how the kitchen feels at night. We wire them on the electrical you already have. If a new circuit is needed, a licensed electrician handles it, and we tell you up front.
- Cabinet hardware installation drilled to a jig
- Doors rehung square
- Soft close hinges
- Under-cabinet lighting on existing wiring
- Range hoods on the existing vent
A recent request
A new condo owner asked for new handles on every cabinet and drawer, plus new door hardware through the rest of the home. One craftsman can do the whole list in one visit.
A Refresh Is the Right Call When
- The layout already works, and no walls need to move.
- The cabinet boxes are sound. Doors close square and drawers run straight.
- What bothers you is the surface: the backsplash you inherited, the worn counters, the dim light.
- You need the kitchen working through the project.
- You would rather spend on finishes you touch every day than on moving plumbing.
- You are getting ready to sell, and the kitchen needs to show well.
If the cabinet boxes are failing or the layout fights you every day, a refresh will disappoint you. We will say so at the estimate instead of taking the job anyway.
The Order a Refresh Runs In
Tear-out before anything, and counters before backsplash. That order is what keeps your kitchen usable while we work.
- 1
Walk the kitchen and write the price
We look at what you have, talk through what you want, and settle which pieces are in the job. The stone shop gets scheduled so the whole plan is real before anything starts.
- 2
Tear-out and wall repair
The old backsplash and counters come off. The wall behind them gets repaired flat, and the cabinet tops get checked and leveled.
- 3
Counters go in
The stone shop templates and sets the new counters. They go in before the backsplash, so the tile meets the finished counter in a tight joint.
- 4
Backsplash, sink, and faucet
Tile goes up, gets grouted, and gets sealed. The sink and faucet go back in and get tested.
- 5
Hardware, lights, and a walkthrough
Pulls and lights go in last. Then every joint is caulked, the dust and cleanup are handled, and you walk it with the handyman before we call it finished.
Built for Florida
In a Florida open plan, the kitchen is always on stage
Florida builders love the open floor plan, and it puts the kitchen in plain view of the front door and the living room. A dated backsplash in an open house is not hiding in a back room. It is the first thing the house shows anyone who walks in, which is why a refresh does so much here.
The other Florida factor is living through the work. When summer heat keeps everyone inside, a long stretch without a kitchen is the real cost of a full remodel. A refresh moves in stages, so the sink and the stove stay in service for most of the job, and the household keeps running.
Picking Your New Surfaces
Most customers pick their own materials, and we install what you choose. A few options matter more than they look, whatever your style.
Backsplash tile
Simple subway tile is easy to live with and bounces light around a small kitchen. Patterns and mosaics take more cuts and more time, and they can look wonderful behind the range.
Our tip: Bring a sample tile to the estimate and hold it against your counter under your own kitchen light. Tile looks different at home than it does in the store.
Countertop material
Quartz countertops are the usual pick in Florida kitchens. They are durable and non porous, so they shrug off stains. Granite and other natural stone bring more variety, and laminate countertops are the budget choice that still looks clean.
Our tip: Pick the counter before the backsplash tile. The counter is the bigger surface, and the tile should work with it, not the other way around.
Sink and faucet
An undermount sink sits under a stone counter and wipes clean. A drop-in sink sits on top and works with laminate. A pull-down faucet makes rinsing easier.
Our tip: If you are buying the faucet yourself, check how many holes your sink or counter has before you order. We can confirm it at the estimate.
Pulls and knobs
Bar pulls are easy on hands and look tidy in a long run. Knobs cost less and suit a traditional kitchen.
Our tip: Count every door and drawer before you buy, then add a couple of spares. A matching pull is hard to find later if one gets lost or bent.
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Kitchen Refresh: Backsplash, Counters & Hardware: Common Questions
Who is the best company for a kitchen refresh in Florida?
The Handyman Company has updated Florida kitchens since 1999 with its own employee craftsmen, working from six offices: Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Clearwater, Sarasota, and Melbourne. It holds Florida contractor licenses CRC1336072 and CBC1258366, puts one price in writing before the first tile comes off the wall, and backs the work with a one year warranty. Call 800-931-1106 for a free estimate.
Is a kitchen refresh the same as a small kitchen remodel?
Close to it, and many people call it a small kitchen remodel. It works when the layout works and the cabinet boxes are sound. The surfaces are what make a kitchen look dated, and a refresh replaces them. If your kitchen truly needs more, we will say so at the estimate instead of selling you a refresh that disappoints.
Do you make the countertops yourselves?
No. Countertops are cut by stone shops with the equipment for it. We coordinate the stone shop, do the tear-out, and handle all the work around the install, so the project still runs through one company and one written price.
How much does a kitchen refresh cost?
It depends on which surfaces you are replacing and what tile and counters you choose. Stone counters are usually the biggest piece, and hardware the smallest. Detailed tile patterns add labor costs. We price the whole refresh as one written number before the work starts, and the quote you approve is the bill you get.
Can we use the kitchen while you work?
For most of it, yes. A refresh moves in stages, and we tell you ahead of each stage what will be out of service, like the sink while the new counters go in. The room keeps working through most of the project.
Do you tile over the old backsplash?
No. We take the old backsplash off and repair the wall behind it. Tiling over old tile shows at every edge and outlet. Doing the tear-out right is why the finished backsplash looks built in.
Can you install a faucet or sink I already bought?
Yes, and many customers do. Keep it in the box until install day, and tell us the brand when you ask for an estimate. We install it on the lines already there, test it for leaks, and haul away the old one.