Condo Remodeling
A condo should be the easier remodel. In practice, the paperwork, the building rules and the neighbor under your floor make it the trickier one. Approval packages, insurance certificates, freight elevator windows and quiet hours can hold a project up for weeks before anyone picks up a hammer.
Condo Remodeling
A house remodel answers to two parties: you and the permit office. A condo adds a third with real power, the association. Its declaration, alteration rules and board decide what you may change, which days crews can work, who is allowed through the lobby and what paperwork must be on file first.
The structure sets its own limits too. The slab under your tile is your neighbor's ceiling. Drains tie into stacks shared by every unit above and below. Walls can conceal common electrical or fire lines, and many towers sit on post-tensioned concrete, where a careless drill bit becomes an engineering problem.
We work through every one of these questions during design, long before a building manager could post a stop-work notice on your door.
Each service below is scoped with your building's rulebook in hand, so the design you approve is one the board can approve too.
Refreshing the kitchen, baths, floors, doors, trim and lighting in one project means a single association approval, a single permit, one block of elevator bookings and one stretch of disruption for neighbors, plus a unit that finally feels cohesive throughout.
Compact galley kitchens, gas-free buildings and bans on exterior venting are common in Boca condos. We answer with full-height cabinetry, induction cooktops, filtered recirculating hoods and, where structure permits, a wall opened to the living room for light and conversation.
Because water travels down, condo baths get extra care. We convert tubs to walk-in showers, wrap every wet wall in a bonded membrane, flood test the pan before tile and position the toilet to suit the building's shared drain stack.
Plenty of Boca associations dictate what goes beneath tile, wood or vinyl, sometimes down to a required acoustic rating. We confirm the spec, include it in your board packet and install it with perimeter isolation, so your footsteps stay upstairs.
When every square foot counts, smart storage beats a bigger floor plan. Custom walk-in closets, a built-in media wall, entry drop zones, a pantry cabinet and a reworked laundry closet make a unit live larger without moving any interior walls.
Many older Boca condo units were built with one ceiling fixture per room. We add recessed and accent lighting where the slab allows, upgrade switches and outlets, coordinate panel work with management and finish with new doors, trim and paint.
Our Process
For most owners, the board submission is the most surprising part of a condo remodel. Each building runs it a little differently, but MIA handles the usual sequence for you:
We read the declaration, house rules and alteration policy to see which changes need sign-off, what hours crews may work and which materials qualify.
Your packet includes a written scope, floor plans, product specifications, underlayment details and a realistic schedule, organized the way your manager or committee prefers.
We supply state license copies plus liability and workers' compensation certificates, usually listing the association as additional insured at the limits your building requires.
Some buildings ask for a refundable damage deposit, a separate elevator deposit or a signed contractor agreement. We gather and return each one promptly.
When the board, property manager or building engineer has questions, we respond in writing and revise drawings quickly so the review keeps moving forward.
After the association signs off, we file with Boca Raton's building department or Palm Beach County whenever the planned scope calls for a permit.
Freight elevator time, loading dock slots, contractor parking and hallway protection are all reserved with management before the first crew member arrives on site. Some boards meet monthly and others approve within days, so we begin the paperwork the moment your design is final. That way approval rarely becomes the slowest step.
Condo Remodeling
Nothing sours a condo remodel faster than water coming through a neighbor's ceiling. A failed shower pan or a loose supply hose can ruin drywall, cabinets and furniture one floor down, often before you see a drop on your side.
Our licensed plumbers handle every connection in your kitchen and baths under MIA's Florida plumbing license. Wet areas get a bonded waterproof membrane, showers are flood tested before tile, and fresh shutoff valves go in wherever the old ones are tired. If a shared riser must be turned off, we schedule it with management and alert affected residents ahead of time.
While the walls are open, swapping old braided supply hoses, angle stops and water heater fittings costs little, and these small parts are frequent culprits in condo leaks.
Condo Remodeling
A concrete slab passes sound along remarkably well. Heels, a dropped pan or a dragged chair can all be heard by the owner beneath you, which is why many Boca boards control flooring changes and may ask for an approved acoustic underlayment or proof of its rating.
We check those rules before you fall in love with a tile, send the underlayment data sheet to the board and install the system with isolation strips at every wall. You get the stone or wood look you want and stay on good terms downstairs.
Condo Remodeling
Relocating a toilet or adding a floor drain in a condo usually means coring or trenching the slab. Many Boca mid-rise and high-rise buildings use post-tensioned concrete, where steel cables under heavy tension run through the floor, and nicking one is both dangerous and costly.
Before any cut, associations typically require engineering review and a scan to map cables and rebar. We coordinate both. If the building says no, we design the bathroom around the existing drain points, which is far better to learn on paper than in the middle of demolition.
Condo Remodeling
Beachfront towers on A1A, downtown residences near Mizner Park and Boca's luxury buildings tend to carry tighter rules and finer finishes. Freight elevator slots can be brief, loading docks shared, guest parking scarce and lobby stone costly to repair.
For these units we deliver custom millwork, slab porcelain and natural stone, layered lighting, smart home controls, panel-ready appliances and spa-level baths, all scheduled around building logistics. Elevators, corridors and lobbies are padded, deliveries are timed to house rules and neighbors are kept informed, protecting your standing with the board.
Condo Remodeling
Following the 2021 Surfside collapse, Florida lawmakers required milestone structural inspections and structural integrity reserve studies for many condominium buildings three stories and taller. A number of Boca associations are now scheduling inspections, repairs and reserve funding in response.
Those projects can reach into your unit. A building might pause interior renovations during concrete restoration, tighten contractor access or issue a special assessment. We ask about your association's structural timeline at the first meeting, so your design and schedule fit around whatever is coming.
Condo Remodeling
Plenty of Boca condo owners split their year between Florida and somewhere else. Whether you're seasonal, an investor or a new buyer who wants the work done before move-in, we can run everything remotely with video design meetings, online selections, photo progress reports and one manager who keeps you and the building in sync.
Planning to sell or lease? We steer the budget toward what buyers and tenants notice first, such as kitchens, baths, floors and lighting, and specify finishes that hold up to turnover and clean easily.
Two identical floor plans in different buildings can price very differently, so any figure given before a site visit is guesswork. The main budget drivers are:
One bathroom, a kitchen with two baths and a complete unit renovation are separate tiers of labor, materials, approvals and schedule, and priced accordingly.
Fixtures that stay near the existing stacks keep costs reasonable. Moving them through a post-tensioned slab adds engineering, scanning, coring and extra inspection fees.
Cabinet construction, countertop stone, tile, plumbing fixtures and appliance packages create the widest swing in a condo budget, from practical rental grade to luxury.
Total square footage plus the specific underlayment your building requires both shape flooring cost, especially when an entire unit moves from carpet to tile.
Required insurance limits, damage deposits, restricted work hours and short elevator windows all affect how many crew days a condo project ultimately needs overall.
City or county permit fees, plus any structural engineering letters or slab scans the association demands, belong in the estimate from the first draft.
Galvanized supply lines, outdated or overloaded wiring, and old stains from a past leak sometimes appear at demolition, so every estimate includes a contingency. An itemized estimate accompanies your free 3D design, letting you watch each selection change the total before signing anything.
Our Process
A condo job answers to more people than a house does: you, the board, the manager and the neighbors on every side. This sequence keeps everyone on the same page:
We tour the unit, talk through goals and timing, and read the association's renovation requirements so the design starts inside the building's real boundaries.
Our designers model the layout, cabinetry, surfaces and lighting in 3D within your building's limits, adjusting each choice alongside you until it feels right.
We assemble and file the application, credentials and product specs, then field every board or manager question until written approval is safely in hand.
Permits are pulled where needed, and we reserve freight elevator time, loading dock windows and contractor parking with building management well before demolition day.
Corridors are padded, demolition stays within approved hours, and plumbing, electrical, inspections, waterproofing, flooring and finishes follow a set order under one project manager.
We review the finished unit with you, wrap up punch list items and deliver the documents your association needs to close the alteration file. A single project manager speaks for MIA with both you and the building, so you never end up relaying messages between the board and the crew.
A condo contractor has to respect the building as much as the unit. Here is what sets MIA apart for Boca Raton owners:
Applications, insurance certificates, deposits and elevator scheduling are prepared and tracked by our office, so you never chase forms between the manager and crew.
Because MIA is a Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor (CFC1434602), riser shutoffs, supply lines and drain connections are handled by licensed plumbers under our license.
Bonded membranes, flood-tested shower pans and board-approved acoustic underlayment protect the unit below, keeping your neighbors happy and your association relationship smooth and friendly.
Certified General Contractor license CGC1535875 lets one company manage demolition, carpentry, electrical trades and permitting, so the board deals with a single responsible firm.
A free 3D design lets you, and often the board, see the finished unit before any application is filed or any material is ordered.
MIA operates from 6560 W Rogers Circle in Boca Raton and holds BBB Accreditation since 2025 and a 5.0-star Google rating from 213 reviews.
Condo Remodeling
From downtown buildings around Mizner Park and Royal Palm Place to beachfront towers along A1A and residences on the Intracoastal, MIA renovates condos and townhomes throughout Boca Raton. Inland, we work in club communities such as Boca West, Boca Pointe and Broken Sound, and we take projects in neighboring Highland Beach, Delray Beach and Deerfield Beach as well.
No two buildings run the same way. A 1970s mid-rise might still have original galvanized lines and no written sound policy, while a newer tower may hand contractors a thick manual and tight freight elevator slots. We learn your building's playbook first and plan around it.
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No complaints, they did an amazing job A to Z. We are very much happy with both apartment remodels in Hallandale Beach.
Jairo Y.
Hallandale Beach, FL
MIA remodeled our property completely, two bathrooms, new vinyl flooring throughout, and a beautiful kitchen with white oak cabinets. Everything turned out better than we imagined. Communication was excellent at every step and their pricing was very fair.
Martica B.
South Florida
My family requested this remodel for a while and MIA Remodeling gave us a very good experience. Everything felt right from communication to actual work quality. All done to perfection! Thanks Mariana, Omri and Maria!
Richard G.
South Florida
Share a few details about your unit and building, and we'll show you in free 3D what's possible within its rules. We'll also walk you through your association's requirements, so the approval path is clear before you sign. One bathroom or the entire unit, MIA takes care of the paperwork, the building and the construction. You'll hear back from our office within a business day. MIA Remodeling Contractors, Boca Raton 6560 W Rogers Circle, Suite 27, Boca Raton, FL 33487 (561) 264-5385 / Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM FAQ section These questions match the searches people run around condo renovation (cost, rules, approval) and Google's "people also search for" box. Every answer is under 60 words. Use the same text in the FAQPage schema.
FAQs
It depends on scope, layout changes, finish level, flooring and sound control requirements, and your building's rules on insurance, deposits and work hours. Keeping plumbing near existing stacks keeps costs down. MIA provides a free 3D design and an itemized estimate after reviewing your unit and your association's requirements.
In most Boca buildings, yes. Under Florida condo law and most declarations, work affecting structure, common elements, plumbing, electrical or flooring needs association approval. MIA reviews your building's rules, prepares the application and contractor documents, and handles questions from the board or manager.
It varies widely by association. Some managers approve straightforward projects quickly, while others send applications to a monthly board meeting or an engineer for review. We start the paperwork as soon as your design is final, so approval runs alongside material ordering instead of delaying it.
Sometimes. Moving fixtures usually means cutting into the concrete slab, which many associations restrict and often require engineering review and slab scanning for. When the building allows it, we handle the engineering and approvals. When it doesn't, we design a layout that works with the existing drain locations.
Usually, with the right underlayment. Many Boca associations require approved sound-rated underlayment under hard floors to protect the unit below. We confirm your building's requirement, submit the specification for approval and install the system as specified.
Projects that involve plumbing, electrical, structural changes or new walls generally need a permit from the City of Boca Raton or Palm Beach County, in addition to association approval. MIA handles both.
Yes. Seasonal ownership is common in Boca condos, and we're set up for it. We handle design reviews by video, digital selections, regular photo updates and coordination with your building manager, so the project moves forward while you're away.
We follow the building's work hours, protect elevators, hallways and common areas, manage debris daily, coordinate any water shutoffs with management, and waterproof and flood test wet areas to protect the unit below.
