Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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If you’re living in Gateway and your bathroom is starting to show its age, you’re probably weighing two things right now: what it’ll cost, and whether the contractor you call will actually show up, pull the permits, and finish the job without a surprise invoice at the end. A full bathroom remodel in Gateway typically runs $9,000-$28,000, and the biggest variable isn’t tile or vanity selection. It’s whether your contractor knows how to navigate Lee County permitting and your community’s architectural review process at the same time. We do. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk the job with you before you commit to anything.
Barrett & Sons Construction has been remodeling bathrooms across Gateway long enough to know which communities off Gateway Boulevard and Griffin Drive have strict HOA finish requirements, and which ones don’t. That matters more than you’d think when you’re trying to get a walk-in shower approved without a three-week delay. We’re the owner-operated crew, not a franchise that sends strangers. Tom Barrett’s sons run the teams, and every scope change lands in writing before a single tile gets set.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Gateway’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Gateway homeowners don’t call around for the lowest bid. They call because they’ve already been burned once by a national outfit that quoted one price on the phone and handed them a different number at the door. We hear that story constantly from neighbors in the 33973 zip.
Here’s what working with us actually looks like. Every Gateway bathroom remodel gets a written scope, written allowances, and written change orders before anything changes. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, which is exactly why we welcome him. And if something isn’t right after we’re done, the 90-Day Done Right Promise is on the contract, not in fine print. One call brings Tom back.
We answer our own phone at (877) 610-1318. Not a call center. Not a voicemail box. A live person, 24/7. If you’re comparing us against other Bathroom Remodeling companies, ask them one question: will they provide written change orders before any price moves? Most won’t. We will.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Gateway
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A complete gut and rebuild of a master bath in Gateway typically falls between $9,000 and $28,000, and usually takes two to four weeks once permits clear. Because nearly every home here is concrete block construction, we’re often moving wall stacks and reworking plumbing inside the slab differently than we would in a wood-frame home in unincorporated Lee County.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Gateway runs $4,500-$12,000. A lot of homeowners here are planning to age in place, and swapping a tub for a zero-threshold shower is the single most common request we get. We handle the full structural work: pan, substrate, waterproofing, tile, and glass.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
If your guest bath still has a 1990s tub that nobody uses, a tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500-$10,000 in Gateway. It’s faster than a full remodel because we can usually keep the existing footprint and avoid moving the waste line. That reduces both time and the chance of running into permit complications.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity installation alone runs $800-$3,000 depending on size and whether we’re doing a custom build or a stock unit. Tile work, including full surround or floor, typically adds $2,000-$6,000 to a Gateway remodel. We don’t use mystery brands off a van, so if you want a specific tile or fixture line, we’ll name it in the scope and price it up front.
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 Gateway
We carry premium materials across every trade we touch, including hardscape lines like Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers when a bathroom project ties into an adjacent outdoor space. For interior fixtures, we work with brands you can research before signing anything. If you’re also considering exterior work while we’re on your property, we handle Windows & Doors in Gateway as well, which often makes sense when a bathroom remodel includes moving or upgrading a small privacy window. And if water intrusion from an older roof has damaged a bathroom ceiling, our Roofing in Gateway crew can address that before we close anything up.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Gateway Homes
- HOA material restrictions. Several Gateway communities off Griffin Drive and Gateway Boulevard have deed restrictions that specify grout color, fixture finish, and even approved vanity styles. We pull the architectural review approval letter before we pull the county permit, so you don’t get hit with a mandatory redo after the fact.
- Water damage from Hurricane Ian. Ian’s direct hit on Lee County in September 2022 put sustained water against exterior walls in some Gateway villas. When we open up a bathroom in a home that’s had water intrusion, we often find hidden mold or substrate rot behind tile that looked fine from the outside.
- Moisture issues from high water tables. Gateway sits on flat, low-lying inland terrain with poor drainage and high seasonal water tables. That means baths on the ground floor can struggle with elevated humidity and musty drywall, especially if a vent fan wasn’t installed correctly during the original build.
- Post-2007 code compliance during renovation. Most Gateway homes were built between 1995 and 2012 to post-Andrew Florida Building Code, but they predate current energy and flood-elevation standards. Any permitted bathroom remodel that touches electrical or plumbing will trigger code updates, and we handle those in the written scope, not as a surprise at inspection.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Gateway, FL
A full bathroom remodel in Gateway averages $9,000-$28,000. A smaller guest bath or powder room usually lands between $5,000 and $12,000. Walk-in shower installation runs $4,500-$12,000, and a tub-to-shower conversion sits at $3,500-$10,000. Vanity replacement alone is $800-$3,000.
The three things that move the price most here: whether we’re moving plumbing inside a concrete slab, whether your community’s architectural review adds material restrictions, and whether we find water damage from Ian once we open the walls. You’ll see every one of those numbers in writing before we start, and the price won’t change unless you approve a written change order. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and ask about our 10% senior and veteran discount.
We Also Serve Cities Near Gateway
Besides Gateway, we run crews regularly into Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers Shores, Fort Myers, and Villas. If you’re just outside the 33973 boundary, call us anyway. If we can’t help, we’ll tell you straight, and point you to someone we trust.
Serving Gateway, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Gateway 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 Gateway
For most Gateway bathroom remodels, we can start within two to four weeks once the scope is signed and Lee County permits clear. The biggest scheduling variable right now is the permitted reconstruction backlog from Hurricane Ian, which still affects inspection timelines in Lee County. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you an honest start-date window for your specific community.
Yes. We pull the HOA approval letter before we pull the county permit. Several Gateway communities off Griffin Drive have deed restrictions on exterior-visible finishes, so we clear materials with the community’s Architectural Review Committee before anything gets ordered. That prevents the expensive change-order or mandatory removal that catches homeowners off guard.
Our pricing is the same across Lee County. The difference in Gateway is timeline and approvals, not labor rates. A full bathroom remodel in Gateway runs $9,000-$28,000, and if your community’s review process adds time, we build that into the schedule estimate up front, in writing. You’ll never see that delay turned into a surprise fee.
Not without a written change order you approve first. That’s the rule, not the exception. If we open a wall in a Gateway villa and find hidden water damage from Ian, you’ll get a written change order with the exact cost before we do anything further. No surprises at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through a specific project.
Every completed bathroom remodel is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back to make it right. We also pass through all manufacturer warranties on fixtures and materials, and we handle any permit inspection follow-ups with Lee County as part of the job.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Gateway, FL.