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A full bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $9,000-$28,000, and the biggest cost swing comes from one thing most contractors won’t mention: whether the job triggers High-Velocity Hurricane Zone compliance on your pre-1994 home. We’ve been remodeling bathrooms across Coral Ridge, Victoria Park, and the finger islands long enough to know that opening a wall on a 1962 concrete block house can cascade into wind-load retrofits faster than you’d think. If you want a contractor who actually understands Fort Lauderdale’s permit requirements, call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Fort Lauderdale’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. When you call us about a bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale, you’re not getting a franchise dispatcher. You’re getting a family that’s been pulling permits and passing Broward County inspections for 29 years. Our Bathroom Remodeling team has worked in enough canal-front homes to know the difference between a cosmetic refresh and a job that’s about to trigger structural upgrades.
Fort Lauderdale customers deal with salt air, humidity, and 170 mph wind-load codes that most national outfits don’t understand. We do. Every quote includes the specific products that meet HVHZ design pressure requirements, and every price change arrives as a written change order before work starts. No surprises at the door. If it’s not done right, the 90-Day Done Right Promise means Tom comes back himself. One call.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Fort Lauderdale
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
A tub-to-shower conversion in Fort Lauderdale usually runs $3,500-$10,000, depending on whether your existing drain location works or we’re re-routing plumbing through a concrete block wall. In older Victoria Park homes, the original cast-iron tubs sit directly on slab, which means cutting into the terrazzo or tile floor and often discovering corrosion on the trap below. We handle the demolition, the drain re-route, the waterproofing, and the permit.
Walk-In Shower Installation
Walk-in shower installation in Fort Lauderdale typically costs $4,500-$12,000. The range depends on whether you want a curbless entry, frameless glass, and the waterproofing system. We use cement board with corrosion-resistant coated fasteners, not standard drywall screws that rust within two years in salt-laden air. On canal-front lots in Coral Ridge, that detail matters more than you’d think.
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A complete bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale, including new shower, vanity, tile, fixtures, and lighting, usually falls between $9,000 and $28,000. The higher end reflects jobs in pre-1994 concrete block homes where exterior wall changes trigger HVHZ wind-mitigation requirements. We quote the full scope in writing before the first hammer swings, including any Simpson Strong-Tie connectors or inspection fees the code requires.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity installation in Fort Lauderdale runs $800-$3,000, and tile work varies by square footage, substrate condition, and whether we’re dealing with the original 1960s terrazzo or a newer slab. We install the vanity, set the tile, and rough in the fixtures, making sure everything is watertight before the inspector arrives. Fort Lauderdale humidity means properly sealed seams matter, especially around windows that haven’t been upgraded to impact-rated glass.
What happens when you call
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We carry products from names you can look up: Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers for hardscaping work if your project extends outside, and Quikrete products for any slab or curb work. We stock the fasteners, sealants, and waterproofing materials that meet Broward County’s corrosion-resistant requirements, so we don’t have to chase parts across the county when your inspection is scheduled. For Fort Lauderdale customers, that means fewer delays and a faster sign-off.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Fort Lauderdale Homes
- Original jalousie windows left in place. A 1960s single-pane jalousie window in a remodeled bathroom still leaks air and water under 170 mph design pressure. Replacing it with an impact-rated unit is often the only way to get the wind mitigation insurance discount you’re already paying for.
- Rusted fasteners in canal-front homes. Tidal air accelerates corrosion on steel studs and shower valves. We use coated, corrosion-resistant fasteners specifically because the air three blocks from the Intracoastal eats standard hardware within two years.
- Exhaust fans without draft stops. A new exhaust fan that doesn’t have a draft stop or foam-sealed soffit penetration lets humid, salt-laden air circulate behind the ceiling. We’ve seen shower valves corroded and steel studs rusted because the original fan pre-dated the current code.
- Seawall deflection beneath the slab. On finger island lots, an aging concrete seawall can rotate inward and shift the bathroom slab, cracking tile and opening waterproofing. If we see evidence of that movement, we’ll flag it before it becomes a structural problem.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Here’s what you can expect to pay for bathroom work in Fort Lauderdale. These are real ranges based on local market conditions, current material prices, and the cost of pulling permits in Broward County.
| Service | Fort Lauderdale 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 |
What moves the number? Whether we’re opening exterior walls, whether your home was built before 1994, whether the shower drain needs re-routing through a slab, and whether the inspector requires wind-mitigation upgrades. A cheap quote usually leaves all of that out and hits you with a change order later. We put the full scope in writing first. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free line-item estimate. No trip charge inside the county.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Our crews work throughout Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area, including Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Plantation, and Broadview Park. If you’re in one of those neighborhoods, the same pricing, the same written change orders, and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise apply. We’re not a national company that treats every zip code the same. We know the local inspectors, the local soil, and the local codes.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
Yes. Any bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale that moves plumbing, alters a wall, replaces a window, or changes the electrical requires a Broward County building permit. If a contractor tells you otherwise, walk away. A permit means the inspector verifies the work meets 170 mph HVHZ design pressure requirements. It’s your legal protection and your future insurance claim’s best evidence. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you exactly what your project triggers before you sign anything.
It can still affect you if we open a wall and discover missing roof-to-wall strapping, missing Simpson Strong-Tie connectors, or original corrosion from salt air. The inspector can require those upgrades before passing the framing inspection, even if the bathroom itself is interior. That’s why our Fort Lauderdale quotes include a line item for wind-mitigation compliance; a cheap quote that skips it will bite you at inspection time.
Typical triggers include missing roof-to-wall connectors, single-pane windows, and unreinforced concrete block walls that don’t meet current HVHZ design pressure. On a 1962 Coral Ridge ranch, we opened a bathroom wall to re-route plumbing for a walk-in shower and found the roof-to-wall strapping had never been added per the 1992 post-Andrew code. We had to pause the rough-in, file a written change order for the missing Simpson Strong-Tie connectors, and schedule the Broward County inspection before the framing could pass. That’s how a tub-to-shower conversion becomes a wind-load retrofit in this city. Call (877) 610-1318 for an honest quote that accounts for this from day one.
HVHZ compliance. Fort Lauderdale sits fully inside the strictest wind-load classification in Florida, which means 170+ mph design-pressure testing on any opening or assembly we touch. Salt-laden onshore air also accelerates corrosion on fasteners and steel studs, so we use coated corrosion-resistant hardware that costs more than the standard stuff. Add canal-front soil conditions and you get a baseline that no Orlando or Tampa contractor has to price in. You’ll see it in a compliant quote; you won’t see it in a van from a cheap national outfit until the change order arrives. We put every allowance and every line item in writing before work starts.
If the bathroom sits near a seawall and we see cracking, deflection, or evidence of slab movement, Broward County may require a seawall structural review before the bathroom permit can be finaled. Tidal soil saturation rotates aging concrete seawalls inward, and that movement cracks tile and breaks waterproofing. We’ve seen it on finger island jobs. We won’t hide it from you; we’ll flag it in the estimate and get it inspected before the framing goes up. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what your specific lot needs.
Ready to talk about your Fort Lauderdale bathroom remodel? Call Tom and his sons at (877) 610-1318 for a free, written estimate. It’s the same number Tom answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding communities.