Open Kitchen Conversion Services in Orlando, Florida
An open kitchen conversion eliminates barriers between your kitchen and adjoining living or dining spaces, creating the modern, connected home layout that today's Orlando families demand. Whether your home sits in the newer construction areas of Avalon Park and Lake Nona, or in established neighborhoods like Edgewood and Azalea Park, removing a kitchen wall requires careful structural assessment, proper permits from Orange County, and installation of steel or engineered beam support systems. Renovating central Florida LLC handles the entire process-from initial inspection through final drywall finishing-ensuring your new open kitchen flows naturally into your great room or dining area while maintaining code compliance and structural integrity.
The open kitchen conversion process begins with a structural engineer's assessment to identify load-bearing walls and determine the correct beam size and support system. Once permits are approved by Orange County Building Department, we install temporary support walls to protect your home's structural integrity. Next, we carefully remove the existing wall, install a steel or LVL beam with proper posts and footings, then reconstruct the area with drywall, flooring, and finishes that match your existing kitchen cabinetry and countertops. Final inspections ensure the project meets current Florida building codes and all electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems are properly relocated or rerouted.
What Is Included
When you hire Renovating central Florida LLC for open kitchen conversion, here is exactly what you get:
- Structural engineering assessment and load-bearing wall analysis with calculations
- Orange County and city permit acquisition and inspection coordination
- Temporary support wall installation for worker and homeowner safety
- Removal of existing wall studs, blocking, and non-structural components
- Installation of steel beam or engineered lumber support system with posts and footings
- Drywall finishing, sanding, and paint to match adjacent rooms and kitchens
- Electrical outlet relocation and HVAC ductwork rerouting as needed
Signs You Need Open Kitchen Conversion
- Kitchen feels cramped and isolated from family living areas in your Orlando home
- Closing off the kitchen limits natural light flow and makes cooking feel lonely
- Load-bearing wall between kitchen and living room prevents furniture layout flexibility
- You want to entertain guests while cooking without losing sight of the room
- Current kitchen layout does not match modern open-concept home design trends
- Separate kitchen walls date back to 1980s-1990s construction and feel outdated
- Your Winter Park, Maitland, or Altamonte Springs home needs modernization before selling
- You have experienced contractors recommend removing walls to increase home value
Our Open Kitchen Conversion Process
Structural Assessment and Inspection
Our team inspects your kitchen wall to determine if it is load-bearing, identifies beam requirements, and takes measurements. This typically takes 1-2 hours. We then connect you with a Florida-licensed structural engineer who creates calculations and beam sizing specifications within 3-5 business days.
Permit Application and Approval
We submit complete plans, engineer drawings, and specifications to Orange County Building Department or your city's local permitting office. Approval typically takes 5-10 business days. We coordinate all inspections and ensure your project meets current Florida Building Code standards.
Temporary Support Installation
Before demolition begins, we install temporary support walls on both sides of the wall to be removed, protecting your home's structural integrity. This process takes 1 day and prevents any settling or shifting during the conversion.
Wall Removal and Beam Installation
We carefully remove the existing wall, install steel beam or engineered lumber with proper posts, footings, and connections. Beam installation typically takes 1-2 days depending on span length and support requirements.
Finishing, Drywall, and Paint
Drywall is hung, taped, mudded, sanded, and finished to match adjacent areas. Trim work, caulking, and painting occur over 1-3 days to ensure seamless integration with your kitchen and living area aesthetics.
Types of Open Kitchen Conversion We Handle
- Full load-bearing wall removal with steel beam installation and posts
- Partial kitchen wall removal to create pass-through opening between spaces
- Non-load-bearing wall removal for maximum open space and no beam required
- Kitchen-to-dining-room wall conversion with island bar integration
- Kitchen-to-great-room wall removal connecting multiple spaces
- Kitchen peninsula conversion combining cooking and seating zones
- Kitchen-to-sunroom wall removal extending outdoor living connection
Why Orlando Homeowners Choose Renovating central Florida LLC
Renovating central Florida LLC has completed over 200 open kitchen conversions across Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, and surrounding communities. We handle the entire process-engineering, permitting, structural work, and finishing-so you never juggle multiple contractors. Our team understands Orlando's building codes, local permit timelines, and the specific construction styles of neighborhoods from Azalea Park to Doctor Phillips. We provide transparent pricing, realistic timelines (typically 3-7 days for completion), and full-service support from initial inspection through final walkthrough, with 5-year structural warranties on all beam installations.
