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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Fort Myers
A full bathroom remodel in Fort Myers typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with walk-in showers landing between $4,500 and $12,000 and tub-to-shower conversions at $3,500 to $10,000. That’s the honest range we quote before anyone swings a hammer, and every number goes on paper as a written change order if scope shifts. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we’ve been remodeling bathrooms across Lee County since before Hurricane Andrew was a household name. Tom Barrett and his sons run the crews themselves, not some franchise dispatching strangers to your door.
If you’re in Fort Myers and tired of contractors who quote one price and invoice another - whether for bathrooms or Fence Installation in Fort Myers - call (877) 610-1318. We answer the phone, we show up when we say, and we put the permit inspector’s signature on every job we’re allowed to.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Fort Myers’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. You can look it up before you sign anything. That’s not a marketing line, it’s how we’ve operated since 1998, and it’s why homeowners in McGregor, Cypress Lake, and Iona keep calling us back for second and third projects. We live close enough that Tom can be at your front door in twenty minutes if something’s off. If it’s wrong, he wants to know about it.
Every crew member who walks into a Fort Myers home carries the Barrett & Sons name and has passed a background check. They’re uniformed, they’re polite, and they clean up at the end of each day. We don’t use day labor. We don’t send project managers who disappear after the contract is signed. The people who quote your job are the people who build it.
Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract. If something isn’t right within 90 days of completion, one call brings Tom back. No fine print, no runaround, no “that’s not covered.” That’s the whole promise.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Fort Myers
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in Fort Myers usually means gutting everything to the studs and rebuilding with new waterproofing, tile, fixtures, vanity, and lighting - though many homeowners also ask about our Driveway & Pavers in Fort Myers while we’re already on site. In older CBS ranch homes along McGregor Boulevard and in the 33901 corridor, we often find surprises behind the walls: corroded copper, slab moisture, or framing that wasn’t done right the first time. We scope for that before we quote, not after demo starts. That’s the difference between a bid you can trust and a surprise invoice at the end.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Fort Myers runs $4,500 to $12,000 depending on tile choices, glass enclosures, and whether we’re moving drain lines. The big local factor is moisture. Fort Myers sits at the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River, and poorly drained lots plus 75% year-round humidity mean shower waterproofing has to be done right or it fails quietly behind the tile. We install Schluter waterproofing systems on every shower rebuild, not greenboard and hope. That’s the standard that passes Lee County inspection and keeps mold out of your walls.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Tub-to-shower conversions are the most common request we get from Fort Myers homeowners in their 60s and 70s who want to age in place. No more stepping over a tub wall. We handle the permit, the drain reconfiguration, and the waterproofing. Typical cost is $3,500 to $10,000. The job moves faster if we’re not fighting the wet season afternoon thunderstorms, but we build that into the schedule rather than pretending it doesn’t exist.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Bathroom vanity installation in Fort Myers starts around $800 and goes up to $3,000 depending on size and whether we’re moving plumbing, and we can bundle this with Cover service in Fort Myers for complete outdoor protection. We stock and install Grohe and Sterling fixtures, and we’ll tell you honestly which brands hold up to Southwest Florida’s mineral-heavy water and which ones corrode faster than the warranty. Tile selection matters too: porous stone in a humid bathroom off the Caloosahatchee is a mold magnet unless you seal it religiously. We’ll steer you toward materials that make sense for this climate, not just what looks good in a showroom.
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 Fort Myers
We install and service Schluter waterproofing systems, Grohe fixtures, and Sterling tubs and showers. These aren’t mystery brands off a van. They’re products you can look up, with warranties that mean something, and we stock the parts Fort Myers customers need most often so we’re not waiting for a shipment from Tampa when your shower valve fails mid-remodel. If you have a brand preference, tell us. If you don’t, we’ll recommend what survives this humidity and hard water.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Fort Myers Homes
- Slab-on-grade moisture wicking: Most Fort Myers homes built between the 1960s and 1990s sit on concrete slab foundations, and groundwater wicks up through the slab, rots subfloor and grout from underneath, and shows up as loose tile or a soft spot near the toilet. By the time you see it, the damage is usually bigger than you think. We’ve torn out bathrooms where the subfloor had turned to sponge under a tile that looked fine on top.
- Post-Ian flood zone reclassification: Thousands of parcels in south Fort Myers and Iona (ZIP 33908) moved from Zone X to Zone AE after FEMA revised the flood maps. That means bathroom remodels on slab foundations may now require elevation certificates and flood-resistant materials even when you’re not changing the footprint. Contractors who skip this get red-tagged mid-project. We file the paperwork before we start.
- Corroded copper and hard water scale: Fort Myers water runs hard, and the combination of minerals and humidity eats through cheap fixtures and copper supply lines faster than homeowners expect. We see shower valves seized solid and pinhole leaks behind walls in homes that are only 15 years old. If we’re opening a wall anyway, we check everything back to the main line.
- Unauthorized or skipped permits: Lee County’s permit pipeline is still backlogged years after Ian, and some contractors tell homeowners to skip permits to save time. That’s the worst advice you can take. The permit inspector works for you, not for us. If you sell the house, an unpermitted bathroom remodel becomes your problem at closing. We pull permits on every eligible job and we schedule inspections before closing walls.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Myers, FL
Here’s what we quote for Fort Myers bathroom work, in writing, before we start:
| Scope | Typical Range in Fort Myers |
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| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 - $10,000 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 - $3,000 |
| Full Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 - $28,000 |
What moves the number? Flood zone requirements if you’re in a Zone AE parcel, whether we’re moving plumbing or keeping it, the age of the existing rough-in, and the materials you pick. A $28,000 remodel is usually a full gut with high-end tile, a frameless glass enclosure, custom vanity, and relocating fixtures. A $9,000 remodel is a smaller guest bath with stock cabinetry and a tub-to-shower swap. We price both the same way: line items on a written estimate, with allowances in writing and every change order signed before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Myers
Our bathroom remodeling crews work throughout the Fort Myers metro and surrounding communities. We’re in Villas, Cypress Lake, McGregor, and Iona regularly. If you’re outside the city but within Lee County, the trip charge inside the county is waived. To learn more about the areas we cover, see our Fort Myers page, or visit our main Bathroom Remodeling hub for the full service breakdown.
Serving Fort Myers, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Myers area and know this community well - from Fort Myers Windows & Doors to outdoor living projects. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Myers
Yes, if you’re moving plumbing, changing the waterproofing envelope, or replacing a shower pan, Lee County requires a permit even when the room’s footprint stays the same. We pull permits on every eligible job and schedule rough-in inspection before we close the walls. If a contractor tells you permits are optional, get another contractor. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through exactly what your scope needs.
It can add $1,500 to $4,000 depending on what the elevation certificate says and whether flood-resistant materials are required. If your slab sits below base flood elevation plus freeboard, we may need to file additional documentation with Lee County before the permit is issued. We handle that paperwork for you, but the requirement is real and it changed after Ian. We’ll tell you at the quote stage whether your parcel is affected.
Plan on 7 to 10 working days, with a day or two of flex built in for afternoon thunderstorms that can delay material runs and inspection scheduling. We order materials early and keep tarps and dehumidifiers on the truck for days when the rain comes in sideways. The county’s permit backlog is the bigger variable, so we file before demo, not after. Call (877) 610-1318 for a realistic timeline for your specific bathroom.
In most cases, yes. We can protect terrazzo with ram board and plywood during demo, and we’ll set new fixtures without cutting into the floor if the drain locations work with your new layout. If we have to move drains, we’ll tell you before we quote, and we’ll show you exactly where the cuts go. Terrazzo is worth preserving, and we treat it that way.
We walk every job with you before the inspector arrives. The punch list includes verifying waterproofing, checking all fixtures and drains, confirming venting, testing the shower pan, and making sure every tile edge and grout line is clean. We don’t ask for final payment until you’ve walked the room and the county has signed the inspection. That’s how we’ve done it since 1998, and it’s why our Bathroom Remodeling customers keep referring us to their neighbors.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Fort Myers and Lee County with honest bids and done-right work.