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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Lauderdale Lakes
A full bathroom remodel in Lauderdale Lakes, FL typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with walk-in shower conversions landing between $3,500 and $12,000. The job usually takes two to five weeks depending on what’s hiding behind the walls. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we’ve been working inside Lauderdale Lakes homes long enough to know what those walls are hiding. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and we’ll give you the real scope in writing before anything gets torn out.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Lauderdale Lakes’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’re not a franchise that parachutes in a salesperson who’s never touched a tile. Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews on-site most days. The person who shakes your hand at the estimate is the same person whose name goes on the contract. Ask anyone along NW 41st Street or over in the Oakland Estates section, and you’ll hear the same thing: Barrett & Sons shows up when we say we will.
Lauderdale Lakes homeowners have a particular reason to appreciate a local crew. This is a fully built-out 1960s and 1970s community. Virtually every job we do here is renovation, not new construction. That means we know the CBS block construction, we know the jalousie windows, and we know what a Broward County permit inspector is going to flag before the drywall comes down. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him.
Key Takeaways for Lauderdale Lakes Homeowners
- Budget for the real scope: The 1970s jalousie windows in pre-1980s CBS homes routinely hide rotted pressure-treated bucks behind the stucco. Reframing and re-stucco work is common before the bathroom itself even starts.
- The water table matters: Groundwater sits just two to three feet below grade across Lauderdale Lakes. Any below-slab plumbing rough-in needs continuous pumping and waterproofing or you’ll get recurring moisture under your new tile.
- Your electrical panel may be undersized: Most 1960s-1970s CBS homes in the 33313 ZIP were built for a different era. Heated floors, modern GFCI circuits, and ventilation fans often trigger a written change order for a panel upgrade before final inspection.
- Every price change comes on paper: Scope changes are written change orders issued before work happens. No surprises at the end.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Lauderdale Lakes
Our Bathroom Remodeling team handles the full range of remodel work specifically for the homes we see across Lauderdale Lakes. Here’s what that looks like in practice.
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full gut remodel in Lauderdale Lakes typically starts with the walls. Because most homes here are CBS block with aging stucco, we open carefully and plan for what the moisture has done. We pull permits on every eligible job, run new rough-in where needed, and coordinate the Broward County inspections. The result is a bathroom that’s built for the humidity, not just styled for the photos.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in showers are the most common request we hear from Lauderdale Lakes homeowners who plan to stay in the house. Replacing a tub with a curbless or low-curb walk-in shower means less climbing and more space. But in a 1970s CBS home, it also means we’re checking the subfloor, the window, and the slab penetration before we set the first tile. We specify sealed shower pans and marine-grade backer for the Broward County humidity.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
This is where the jalousie window problem tends to show up. In Lauderdale Lakes, a tub-to-shower conversion that stays clean on the schedule is a conversion where someone checked the window opening first. We cut away the old tile, inspect the rough opening, and tell you in writing if there’s rot behind the stucco. The shower itself we build with a proper moisture barrier and a frameless glass enclosure if that’s what you want.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Lauderdale Lakes homes don’t have huge bathrooms, so vanity and tile choices have to do real work. We carry KraftMaid and Cambria for vanities and counters, and we’ll help you pick tile that won’t trap humidity against the block walls. Fixture rough-in is always inspected before the wall closes. If the existing plumbing is original to 1972, we’ll tell you that on paper along with the price for the new valve body.
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 Lauderdale Lakes
We install and service the brands that hold up in South Florida’s salt air and humidity. That means Simonton and PGT windows when a bathroom window needs replacing, and Kohler or Delta valves behind the shower wall. We don’t stock mystery brands off a van. We order what we specify, we show you the model numbers on the estimate, and we keep the paperwork for every fixture we install so you can look it up yourself.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Lauderdale Lakes Homes
- Rotted window bucks behind original jalousie windows. We find this in nearly every pre-1980s CBS home where the bathroom has an exterior window. The window removal almost always exposes rot where the pressure-treated buck meets the block, so reframing and re-stucco happen before the bathroom rough-in can proceed.
- Groundwater wicking up through slab penetrations. With the water table two to three feet below grade, any cracked or poorly sealed penetration lets moisture into the bathroom subfloor. We pump continuously during below-slab work and specify waterproofing at every penetration.
- Undersized electrical panels that can’t pass modern GFCI code. The original panels in many 1960s and 1970s Lauderdale Lakes homes don’t have the capacity for today’s bathroom circuits. A panel upgrade often becomes a written change order once the inspector sees the load.
- Mold behind non-marine-grade drywall. Broward County summer thunderstorms and high ambient humidity push moisture through aging stucco. If the old bathroom used regular drywall instead of a proper moisture barrier and marine-grade board, the wall cavity is usually holding mold.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Lauderdale Lakes, FL
We price Lauderdale Lakes jobs honestly and in writing. The coastal-spec version of a job costs more than the inland-spec version because it lasts longer. Stainless steel fasteners, sealed shower pans, impact-rated windows, and marine-grade backer all add cost up front, but they save you from paying for the same bathroom twice within a decade. Every allowance and every scope change arrives as a written change order before work happens, so the final bill never surprises you.
| Service | Typical Price Range in Lauderdale Lakes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Call (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate. We’ll come out, look at the actual condition of your bathroom, and give you numbers that match the real scope.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderdale Lakes
We serve Lauderdale Lakes and the surrounding Broward County communities including Lauderhill, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, and Broadview Park. If you’re in one of those neighborhoods, the same crew, the same pricing, and the same written change orders apply.
Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale Lakes 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 Lauderdale Lakes
Because the original 1970s jalousie windows found throughout Lauderdale Lakes homes are nearly always mounted on pressure-treated bucks that have rotted behind decades of stucco patch work. When we open the wall to move plumbing or replace the shower, we can see the condition of the buck clearly. If it’s compromised, the rest of the bathroom work has to pause until the window is replaced, the opening is reframed, and the exterior stucco is redone. We tell you this up front in the written scope, not after the tile comes down. Call (877) 610-1318 if you want us to inspect your bathroom window before you commit to a remodel.
The water table sits just two to three feet below grade across Lauderdale Lakes, so any below-slab plumbing work must include continuous pumping and waterproofing at every penetration. If the slab penetration isn’t sealed properly, groundwater wicks up into the new subfloor and you get recurring moisture under the tile. We spec the waterproofing in the original proposal, and the inspector checks it before we close the slab. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote on your bathroom’s rough-in work, and we’ll put the pumping and waterproofing line items on paper.
You can, but only if the window buck is still structurally sound. In our experience working in Lauderdale Lakes, that’s maybe one in ten homes. The jalousie design itself isn’t impact-rated and doesn’t meet current Broward County wind-mitigation standards, so even if the wood is fine, the inspector may flag it during the permit review. We’ll show you what we find and give you a written price for a Simonton or PGT replacement if you decide to go that route. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll take a look before you sign anything.
We specify marine-grade tile backer with a full moisture barrier, not regular drywall. The humidity in Lauderdale Lakes is relentless, and a standard drywall shower enclosure will grow mold behind the tile within a few years. We also seal every joint and use stainless steel fasteners throughout. The materials cost more up front, but you’re not paying for a mold remediation down the line. For a written breakdown of the materials we use on your specific bathroom, call (877) 610-1318.
Because a small bathroom in a 1970s CBS home often has big structural issues hiding in a small footprint. Rotted window bucks, a compromised subfloor from a past leak, an undersized electrical panel, and a rotted slab penetration can each push the job thousands beyond the cosmetic work. The $5,000 to $12,000 range reflects that reality. We’ll give you the exact number for your bathroom in writing, for free, before you commit. Call (877) 610-1318.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Lauderdale Lakes and Broward County since 1998.