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A full bathroom remodel in Andover typically runs between $9,000 and $28,000, depending on whether you’re swapping a vanity or gutting a 1960s CBS bathroom down to the studs. Most jobs in the 33023 ZIP take two to five weeks once permits are pulled and materials land. Call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a written, line-item price before any work starts.
Andover isn’t like newer parts of Broward County. The housing stock here leans heavily toward mid-century concrete block and stucco homes that went up before Hurricane Andrew rewrote the Florida Building Code in 1994. That means a bathroom remodel here isn’t just tile and fixtures. It’s often structural work hidden inside the walls, and if your contractor doesn’t know what a Broward County inspector will look for, the whole job stalls. We do know, because we’ve been working these homes for 29 years.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Andover’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and he still puts his name, address, and license number on every contract. His sons run the crews that work in Andover. When you call, a live person answers, 24/7, not a voicemail box in another state.
We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers. The crew members who show up at your home are background-checked and uniformed, and Tom is on-site most days. That matters when a remodel uncovers something unexpected behind a 1960s shower wall and a decision has to be made on the spot. You’ll talk to someone who can make the call, not someone who has to “check with the office.”
Every Bathroom Remodeling job we do in Andover includes permits pulled and inspections signed. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why we like him. And every scope change, every allowance, every price adjustment arrives as a written change order before a single nail moves. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date.
Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate, so if another contractor handed you a number, bring it to us and we’ll tell you honestly what’s real and what’s missing.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Andover
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in an Andover CBS home often starts with what’s behind the tile, not the tile itself. Pre-1994 construction typically means 2×4 stud walls that don’t meet current HVHZ wind-load requirements once an exterior wall is opened. We factor that reinforcement into the quote from day one, so the number you sign is the number that passes inspection. No surprise change orders, no redoing work the city already flagged.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Andover runs $4,500 to $12,000 for a typical CBS ranch bathroom. The range accounts for whether we’re working with an existing footprint or moving plumbing, and whether impact-rated glass is required for the enclosure. In a pre-1994 home, it usually is. We plan for it, quote it, and install it so the inspector signs off the first time.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
A tub-to-shower conversion in Andover runs $3,500 to $10,000. The conversion itself is straightforward, but when the tub surround sits on an exterior wall, opening that wall triggers the same wind-load compliance questions as a full remodel. We handle the structural upgrade as part of the job, not as an “add-on” you learn about mid-project. Written change orders cover every scope adjustment, and you approve them before work proceeds.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity installation in Andover starts around $800 and goes up to $3,000 depending on size and countertop material. Tile work is priced per square foot and quoted in writing before we start. We install premium brands and materials you can look up, not mystery products off a van. If you’re replacing a vanity in a bathroom that doesn’t touch an exterior wall, the job stays simple and the price stays low.
Frameless Glass Shower Enclosures
Frameless glass shower enclosures in Andover homes built before 1994 need impact-rated glazing to pass a Broward County post-permit audit. Skip that, and a sharp inspector will flag it, which can hold up your insurance sign-off and your final inspection. We source impact-rated glass locally and quote it as part of the enclosure, never as an afterthought.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Andover
We stock and install products from brands with proven South Florida performance, including Simonton impact windows and PGT impact-rated glass. If you’re adding a window to a bathroom remodel in Andover’s 33023, it has to meet HVHZ wind-resistance standards, not just look good. We source locally so lead times stay short, and if a warranty issue comes up, we handle the claim with the manufacturer directly. You shouldn’t have to chase a shipping department in Ohio. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract: if it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Andover Homes
- Exterior walls opened without HVHZ strapping upgrades. A contractor opens a 1960s bathroom wall for plumbing, closes it back up, and the inspector fails it because the original 2×4 framing and lack of hurricane strapping don’t meet current code. The wall gets torn open again, and you pay twice.
- Flat or low-slope roof ponding above a second-story bathroom. Many Andover CBS homes have flat-roof membrane systems prone to South Florida ponding. If water has been sitting above a bathroom ceiling, that framing needs checking before new drywall goes up, or your new finishes get water-stained before the punch list is done.
- Non-impact-rated glass in a permitted bathroom enclosure. A frameless glass shower enclosure installed without impact-rated glazing will get flagged by a Broward County inspector on a post-permit audit. The glass has to come out, and the delay is on you.
- Quotes that ignore the high water table. Andover sits in an area where the water table is often two to four feet below grade. That doesn’t affect every bathroom remodel, but if you’re adding a bathroom or moving a drain line, drainage and slab work have to account for it. A cheap quote that ignores it is a change order waiting to happen.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Andover, FL
Here’s what you should expect to pay for bathroom work in Andover’s 33023, based on jobs we’ve quoted and completed in this market:
| Service | Typical Range in Andover |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000-$28,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500-$12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500-$10,000 |
The spread exists because every house is different. A 1950s CBS ranch with original plumbing and an exterior wall involved will land on the higher end. A guest bath remodel that doesn’t touch exterior walls will land lower. The important thing is that the number we quote is the number you sign, and any change comes to you in writing before it happens. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and if you already have another written bid, bring it to us for a Free Second Opinion. We’ll tell you what’s missing, straight.
We Also Serve Cities Near Andover
Barrett & Sons Construction serves Andover and the surrounding Broward County communities, including Miramar, West Park, Hollywood, and West Hollywood. If you’re nearby and shopping for Bathroom Remodeling in Andover, call us and we’ll schedule a time to walk your bathroom and talk through what the job actually needs. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami office, but the crews live and work right here in South Florida.
Serving Andover, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Andover area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Bathroom Remodeling in Andover
Yes. Any tub-to-shower conversion in Andover that moves a drain or opens a wall requires a permit, and on a pre-1994 CBS home, the inspector will check for HVHZ wind-load compliance on any exterior wall involved. We pull the permit for you, schedule the inspections, and handle the corrections before they become your problem. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what your specific bathroom needs.
At minimum, it includes hurricane strapping and proper sheathing on any exterior wall we open, impact-rated glass for windows and enclosures, and correct roof-to-wall connections if the bathroom is on an upper floor under a flat roof. A cheap quote skips these because they don’t show in a photo. They show up at inspection, and then you pay to tear the wall open again. We write every code requirement into the estimate up front.
If the vanity and tile work doesn’t involve exterior walls, windows, or structural framing, the HVHZ code generally doesn’t change the scope or the price much. The job stays a straightforward finish update. But if the tile surrounds a window on an exterior wall, that window has to meet impact standards, and the surrounding framing may need inspection before we close up. We’ll tell you which situation you have before you sign anything. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
It can, though the amount depends on your carrier and policy. What documentation does is give your insurer proof that the work met Broward County’s HVHZ standards, which can help when the policy renews or when you make a claim after a storm. We provide written records of every permit, inspection, and material spec used on your remodel. You pass those to your agent. No guarantee of a premium cut, but you’ll have the paper trail that insurers actually want to see.
Yes, but the water table affects how we plan the slab, drainage, and plumbing rough-in. A bathroom addition on a slab in Andover’s 33023 often needs specific drainage detailing to handle the high water table without long-term settling or backup problems. We plan for it in the quote and pull the permits so the rough-in inspection catches nothing. If a contractor doesn’t mention the water table at all on a ground-floor addition, ask why. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll explain what your specific lot needs.
Get the Andover-Specific HVHZ Compliance Checklist
When you call Barrett & Sons Construction for a bathroom remodel in Andover, ask for our Andover-specific HVHZ compliance checklist. It’s the list of wind-load, impact-glazing, and inspection requirements your bathroom remodel must pass, written for the 33023 housing stock. Most national bathroom remodeling sites will give you design ideas and generic cost ranges. They can’t tell you that a 1960s CBS bathroom on NW 2nd Court needs hurricane strapping behind the shower wall before the tile goes up. We can, because we’ve done that job. We recently remodeled a 1960s CBS ranch bathroom on NW 2nd Court in Andover where the original smooth-shank roof deck nails had already failed a Broward County wind-load inspection. Our crew re-nailed the deck, added hurricane strapping to the bathroom’s exterior wall, and set a Kohler walk-in shower with impact-rated glass. The inspector signed off on rough-in and final without a single correction.
That’s what a compliant quote includes. That’s what we write on paper before we start. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate, or bring us another contractor’s bid and we’ll give you a Free Second Opinion. Tom Barrett answers his own phone during the day, and a live person answers 24/7. We publish our name, address, and license number because you should be able to look up the person you’re hiring before you sign anything.
We also offer a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount, $40 Off Any Repair Over $200, and No Trip Charge Inside the County. Call (877) 610-1318 and ask for Tom.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Andover since 1998.