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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Lake Worth
A full bathroom remodel in Lake Worth typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with smaller updates like a tub-to-shower conversion falling between $3,500 and $10,000. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we’ve been remodeling bathrooms across the Lake Worth area long enough to know exactly what’s behind those 1940s walls off Dixie Highway and what the 1990s CBS homes in the western tracts are hiding under their slabs. If you’re planning a remodel and want straight numbers and a written scope before anyone swings a hammer, call us at (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Lake Worth’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers to Lake Worth. Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews on most days. That matters when you’re spending five figures on a bathroom and you want to know the person who signs the contract is the same person who’ll be back if something isn’t right. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract: if it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back. No fine print. No phone tree.
Lake Worth customers have learned to ask harder questions after watching other contractors walk off jobs or hand over change orders at the end. We publish Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number so you can verify who you’re hiring before you sign. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you call about a bathroom remodel or a Bathroom Remodeling question, you talk to a person in South Florida, not an out-of-state call center.
We also know the local permitting maze. Lake Worth is actually two different jurisdictions: the incorporated City of Lake Worth Beach and unincorporated Palm Beach County. The same bathroom remodel can follow two entirely different permit queues depending on which side of I-95 you live on. That local knowledge shapes how we scope and price every job before we quote it.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Lake Worth
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full remodel in Lake Worth means gutting the room to the studs and rebuilding it. In the older 33460 stock east of I-95, that often reveals exactly what we expect: 1920s Cracker-style homes and 1940s CBS structures with plumbing that predates modern code, no water-resistant barrier behind the tile, and sometimes no anchor bolts connecting the block walls to the slab. We plan for those discoveries in the written scope, so you’re not surprised when the walls are open.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Lake Worth runs $4,500 to $12,000 depending on the enclosure, waterproofing system, and whether we’re reframing walls or working with existing rough-in. We install Schluter waterproofing systems on our walk-in showers because they handle South Florida humidity and the salt air near the Lake Worth Lagoon better than traditional cement board. Frameless glass enclosures are a popular finish in Lake Worth homes, and we stock several hardware profiles locally so you’re not waiting on a coastal supplier’s delivery window.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Converting a tub to a shower costs $3,500 to $10,000 in Lake Worth. It’s one of the most-loved upgrades in older 33460 homes where the original cast-iron tub is chipped, stained, and loaded with 70 years of failed caulk. We remove the tub, inspect the subfloor, install a proper waterproofing system, and build the new shower to today’s Florida Building Code. In homes east of I-95, we check for the structural issues that often hide behind an old tub surround before we quote, not after.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity installation runs $800 to $3,000 and tile work is scoped into the overall remodel. We carry Grohe fixtures and Sterling shower bases as standard options, and we’ll install what you buy or source it through our local suppliers. On vanity replacements in older Lake Worth homes, we always check the drain line location first. Moving a drain in a 1940s CBS home can mean opening a load-bearing wall, and that changes the price in writing before we start.
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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 Lake Worth
We install and service premium brands across every bathroom trade, so you can look up exactly what’s going into your Lake Worth home. On bathroom remodels we regularly install Schluter waterproofing systems, Grohe fixtures, and Sterling shower bases. These aren’t mystery brands off a van; they’re names with published specifications and warranties. For our Lake Worth customers, we keep the most common rough-in parts and finish hardware in stock locally, which means fewer days waiting on a delivery truck from a coastal supplier.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Lake Worth Homes
- Rotted subfloors under old tubs: In the Mango Grove neighborhood off Lake Worth Road, we remodeled a master bath where the original tub sat directly on a rotted subfloor with no water-resistant barrier. The joists had been wicking moisture for years. We pulled the subfloor, replaced it, and reframed the wall for a walk-in shower with a frameless enclosure. The Palm Beach County inspector passed the rough-in and final in one visit because our submitted scope matched what we actually built.
- Drain lines through load-bearing walls: In 1920s Cracker-style homes in 33460, adding a second sink or moving a toilet often means the existing drain line runs through a wall that’s holding up the roof. Once you open that wall, the Lake Worth Beach building department can require a structural retrofit. We identify this before quoting, not after the wall is open.
- Corroded copper under the slab: CBS homes built in the 1990s across western Lake Worth can hide a corroded copper drain line under the slab, accelerated by the area’s high water table. Skipping a pre-quote inspection means a small bathroom remodel can turn into a $15,000 plumbing replacement after the permit is pulled.
- Delivery delays on gated 1990s subdivisions: Many western Lake Worth communities have narrow streets and gated entries that add time to material deliveries. When tile or a vanity is backordered, that delay turns into a change order. We scope realistic delivery windows in writing before we quote.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Lake Worth, FL
Here’s what we charge across the Lake Worth market, and these are the numbers we quote on every site visit. The east side of I-95 runs higher because opening walls in a 1940s CBS home routinely triggers structural retrofit requirements from the Lake Worth Beach building department. The same scope in 33463 west of I-95 rarely faces that hurdle.
| Service | Lake Worth Price Range |
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| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 - $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 - $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 - $10,000 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 - $3,000 |
Every price we give you is a written, line-item quote. Every allowance is on paper. Every change order arrives in writing before work proceeds. If a scope change comes up mid-job, you’ll see the number and sign it before our crew touches the work. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate, and we’ll walk the job with you before we quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lake Worth
Our crews work throughout the broader Lake Worth market, including Greenacres City, Lake Worth Corridor, Palm Springs, and Lantana. If you’re on the edge of two jurisdictions, we’ll tell you which building department your job routes through and what that means for your permit timeline and price. Call us to confirm coverage in your neighborhood.
Serving Lake Worth, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth
Yes. A bathroom remodel in 33460 goes through the City of Lake Worth Beach’s municipal building department, while the same job in 33463 routes through Palm Beach County’s department. The two jurisdictions have different plan-review standards, inspection schedules, and permit fees. We handle both, and we’ll tell you which one applies to your address before we quote.
It often does. Many 1940s CBS homes east of I-95 were built without anchor bolts connecting the block to the slab and without roof-to-wall hurricane clips. Once a wall is open, the Lake Worth Beach building department can order a structural retrofit to bring the home up to current Florida Building Code wind-mitigation standards. We include a written contingency allowance in every east Lake Worth contract so you’re budgeting for that possibility before we open anything. Call (877) 610-1318 for a site-specific assessment.
Walk-in shower installation in Lake Worth runs $4,500 to $12,000, and yes, our quote includes the rough-in, waterproofing, finish plumbing, and the permit. We pull permits on every eligible job and we schedule the inspections ourselves. The variable is what we find when we remove the old tub or shower: rotted subfloor, corroded drain line, or structural retrofit work can add to the price, but you’ll see every dollar in a written change order before we proceed.
The east side’s older housing stock drives the difference. Homes in 33460 are 1920s to 1940s construction with building methods that predate modern code. Opening a wall or moving a fixture routinely triggers structural work, flood-elevation considerations near the Lake Worth Lagoon, and salt-air corrosion repairs on walls and framing. The western ZIPs are dominated by 1990s CBS construction built to post-Andrew code, so the walls are cleaner and the permit path is simpler. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote on your specific house.
You need a licensed general contractor for any remodel that involves plumbing, electrical, structural, or waterproofing work, and that covers nearly every real bathroom remodel. Unincorporated Palm Beach County requires permits and inspections on this scope of work, and a handyman without a license won’t pass inspection. We pull permits, we pass inspections, and we back the finished job with our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through your project.
Key Takeaways for Lake Worth Homeowners
- Bathroom remodels in Lake Worth run $9,000 to $28,000, with smaller scopes like tub-to-shower conversions at $3,500 to $10,000.
- Lake Worth Beach (33460) and unincorporated Palm Beach County (33463) have completely different permit departments and standards.
- Opening walls in a 1940s CBS home east of I-95 can trigger a structural retrofit order, so budget for that contingency in writing.
- Every price we give is a written line-item quote. Every change order is in writing before work proceeds.
- Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract. One call brings Tom back if it’s not right.
Get Your Bathroom Remodel Started in Lake Worth
If you live in Lake Worth, call us at (877) 610-1318 for a free, no-pressure estimate on your bathroom remodel. We’ll walk the job with you, check the walls and the slab, figure out which building department you’re in, and give you a written scope with real numbers. No allowance that isn’t on paper. No surprise invoices at the end. Just an honest quote from a company that’s been doing this since 1998.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, proudly serving Lake Worth, FL and surrounding communities.