Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Westchester
Most of the bathrooms we see in Westchester were built when Eisenhower was president, and they show it: original terrazzo under cracked tile, cast iron drain lines holding on for dear life, and walls that have seen sixty years of South Florida humidity. We know these houses because we work on them every week. If you live in the 33144 ZIP and you’re tired of a bathroom that feels like a time capsule, call us at (877) 610-1318. We’ll come out, look at what you’ve got, and give you a written scope and price before anything gets torn out.
What makes a Westchester bathroom remodel different from one in, say, Broward? Two things: the age of the houses and the Miami-Dade High Velocity Hurricane Zone. More on both below, because they affect your budget in ways out-of-county contractors don’t always understand.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Westchester’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his name is on the truck, the contract, and the permit. When you call us about a Bathroom Remodeling job in Westchester, the person who answers is a real person in South Florida, not an out-of-state call center. Tom and his sons run the crews. That matters when your project hits a snag, because the people making decisions are twenty minutes from your house, not two time zones away.
Westchester homeowners tell us the same story over and over: they signed with a national outfit that quoted one number on the phone, then hit them with a different invoice after the walls were open. That doesn’t happen with us. Every allowance, every scope change, every price adjustment arrives as a written change order before the work happens. If it’s not on paper, it doesn’t exist. And if something’s not done right when we finish, our 90-Day Done Right Promise means one call brings Tom back. It’s written into every contract.
Permits get pulled and inspections get signed on every eligible job here. The Miami-Dade inspector works for you, not for us. We like it that way. Ask anyone on your street about us, or look up the license number yourself. We publish it.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Westchester
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full gut-and-rebuild in Westchester means addressing what’s behind the walls, not just what’s in front of them. These 1950s and 1960s CBS homes often have original copper supply lines and cast iron drains that have been corroding in salt-laden air for half a century. We open the walls, assess what’s there, and replace what needs replacing before we put a single tile on. A full bathroom remodel in this area typically runs $9,000 to $28,000 depending on size, materials, and whether we’re moving plumbing.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in showers are the most requested upgrade we do in Westchester, and for good reason. Homeowners between 50 and 70 want to stay in their homes, and a curbless shower with a built-in bench makes that easier. We build them to Miami-Dade code, with proper waterproofing membranes and HVHZ-rated fasteners that won’t rust out in the humidity. A walk-in shower installation here runs $4,500 to $12,000.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Those original cast iron tubs from the 1960s are heavy, chipped, and usually sitting on a slab that’s settled. Converting a tub to a shower gives you more usable space in bathrooms that were never generous to begin with. In Westchester homes, we often find the slab under the tub needs leveling before we set the new pan. Tub-to-shower conversions run $3,500 to $10,000 here.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
The humidity in Westchester does a number on particleboard vanities and cheap fixtures. We install solid wood vanities and porcelain or stone tile that can handle 60-plus inches of annual rainfall and the moisture that comes with it. Vanity installation runs $800 to $3,000. Tile work is priced per square foot based on your selection. We carry Cambria and other brands you can look up and verify, not mystery products off the back of a van.
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 Westchester
We stock and install materials from manufacturers that stand behind their products: KraftMaid vanities, Cambria countertops, and Simonton windows for any bathroom window replacement that comes with the job. If you’re replacing a bathroom window while we’re in there, we recommend impact-rated glass, and we can tie that into the same permit. We also handle Windows & Doors in Westchester as a standalone job if you want to tackle the whole house later. Having a local warehouse in South Florida means shorter lead times for Westchester customers when we need to order a specific vanity or shower glass.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Westchester Homes
- Original cast iron drains on their last legs. Sixty years of South Florida humidity and mineral-heavy water takes a toll. We’ve pulled 1963-era drain pipes in Flagami and Coral Terrace that were paper-thin at the fittings. If your drain line fails after we close the walls, that’s an expensive re-open. We inspect and replace where needed before tile goes up.
- Slab settling and cracked terrazzo. Westchester sits on porous Miami Limestone with a shallow water table, and slabs shift. Original terrazzo floors crack, and when we’re installing a new shower pan or moving a toilet flange, we often find the slab has settled unevenly. Leveling before tile is non-negotiable here.
- Rusted wall anchors and fixtures. The salt-laden air in this part of Miami-Dade corrodes cheap fasteners and metal embedments. We use HVHZ-rated stainless or galvanized hardware on every job. It’s code here, and it’s also just common sense.
- Jalousie windows in bathrooms. A lot of Westchester’s 1950s ranch homes still have louvered jalousie windows in bathrooms. They leak air, let in humidity, and do nothing for energy efficiency. When we remodel a bathroom, we’ll show you what an impact-rated replacement costs. It’s usually worth doing while the walls are open anyway.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Westchester, FL
Here are the honest numbers for Westchester, not a national average. A full bathroom remodel runs $9,000 to $28,000. A small bathroom remodel runs $5,000 to $12,000. Walk-in shower installation runs $4,500 to $12,000, and a tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500 to $10,000. Vanity installation alone runs $800 to $3,000. What changes the final number? The size of the bathroom, whether you’re moving plumbing, the materials you choose, and whether the existing slab needs leveling or drain replacement once we get the walls open. That’s where our written scope protects you. We tell you what we found, what it costs to fix, and we get your sign-off on a change order before any extra work starts. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll put it all on paper.
One more thing about Westchester specifically: because these older CBS homes fall under Miami-Dade’s 50% rule on many significant renovations, a bathroom remodel that touches structural elements can trigger requirements you wouldn’t face in Coral Gables or Kendall. We walk you through that before you sign anything, so there are no surprises when the inspector shows up.
We Also Serve Cities Near Westchester
We work throughout Westchester and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Flagami, West Miami, Coral Terrace, and Fountainebleau. If you’re a few blocks outside the 33144 ZIP, we’re still close. And while you’re thinking about the house, we also handle Roofing in Westchester if the bathroom isn’t the only thing that needs attention this year.
Serving Westchester, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Westchester 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 Westchester
We typically get to a Westchester home within a day or two of your call. We schedule estimates around jobs we’re already running in the area, and since our South Florida office dispatches local crews, we’re not coordinating from another state. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll set a time. The estimate is free.
Yes. We work everywhere in the 33144 ZIP, from the streets off Coral Way up to Bird Road and over toward Tropical Park. Flagami, West Miami, Coral Terrace, and Fountainebleau are all in our regular service area. If you live in a CBS ranch from the 1960s, we’ve probably already been on your street.
If you have an active leak, shut off the water to the affected fixture and call us. Tom’s phone gets answered by a live person around the clock. We’ll talk you through damage control and get someone out to assess the situation, including whether you need emergency mitigation before remodel work can start. A bathroom leak in a humid climate like Westchester’s turns to mold fast.
It can be, and for a specific reason: Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. If your project touches structural elements, walls, or windows, the materials and inspection requirements are stricter in Westchester than they’d be in other Florida counties. Cheap contractors skip that. We don’t, because the inspector will catch it and you’ll pay twice. Our pricing is honest from the start: $9,000 to $28,000 for a full remodel, with everything spelled out in writing.
Every job comes with our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something’s not done right within 90 days of completion, one call to (877) 610-1318 brings Tom Barrett back to make it right. That’s in writing on every contract, not buried in fine print.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Westchester, FL since 1998.