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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Key Largo
Bathroom remodeling in Key Largo typically runs $9,000 to $28,000 for a full gut and rebuild, with smaller refreshes falling between $5,000 and $12,000. Most of the bathrooms we work on here haven’t been touched since the house went up in the 1970s or 80s, and the salt air hasn’t done them any favors. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we’ve been remodeling bathrooms along the Overseas Highway long enough to know what’s behind those walls before we open them. Call us at (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free estimate.
Key Largo bathrooms carry a specific set of problems. The limestone shelf under the island means plumbing runs are shallower than on the mainland, and the constant humidity feeds mold into grout lines and behind old fiberglass surrounds faster than any dehumidifier can keep up. Homes near Tarpon Basin and the canals off Ocean Reef get the worst of it. We plan remodels around those conditions from the start instead of discovering them halfway through the job.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Key Largo’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews that show up on Key Largo jobs. That’s not marketing language. When you hire us, the person who shakes your hand at the estimate is either Tom or one of his sons, and one of them will be on-site through the whole remodel. We publish our license number, our address, and Tom’s name on everything. Look it up.
We’ve built a strong local reputation in Key Largo by doing what most contractors won’t: putting every scope change in writing as a change order before work proceeds. The homes east of Route 1 near the bay and the stilt houses along the creek off Buttonwood Sound all present different access challenges, and we’ve worked through enough of them to price jobs honestly from the first visit. Every bathroom we finish here is backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Calls are answered by a live person, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you call about a bathroom remodel in Key Largo, you get someone who knows the island, not a call center in another state.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Key Largo
Full Bathroom Remodeling
Full bathroom remodels in Key Largo usually mean gutting a space that was framed before the 1992 Hurricane Andrew code changes, then rebuilding it with water-resistant materials that can handle Florida Bay humidity. We handle the framing, the plumbing, the tile, the electrical, the venting, and the finish work, and we pull permits on every eligible job. On stilt homes, we’re used to working with the subfloor and plumbing constraints that come with an elevated slab.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Key Largo runs $4,500 to $12,000 depending on whether we’re replacing an existing unit or converting a tub alcove. Most homeowners over 50 here are done stepping over a tub wall, and a curbless shower with a linear drain is the most requested upgrade we see. We use stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners as the baseline on every shower build because the salt air here chews through standard hardware in a few years.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Tub-to-shower conversion in Key Largo typically costs $3,500 to $10,000. The older concrete block homes off Gulfstream Boulevard and the streets around the Mariners Club tend to have bathroom footprints that can’t fit both a soaking tub and a shower, so the conversion is about reclaiming usable space. We’ll discuss the plumbing reroute, the drainage changes, and what the tile layout will look like before the demo starts.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity installation in Key Largo runs $800 to $3,000, and we carry premium brands you can look up before you commit. Moisture-rated vanities with marine-grade plywood boxes hold up better here than particleboard, and we’ll tell you that straight. Tile work across the island has to account for the fact that homes move slightly on their pilings over time, so we use flexible thinset and proper expansion joints instead of rigid mortar beds.
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 Key Largo
We install materials we’re willing to stand behind because we know how they perform in this climate. For bathroom remodels across Key Largo, we regularly work with Quikrete products for shower pans and underlayment, and we specify Oldcastle concrete backer board on most builds. The salt air and constant moisture here mean subfloor and waterproofing choices matter more than the tile pattern. When you’re picking finishes, we’ll point you toward brands that hold up on the island, not just brands that look good in a showroom.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Key Largo Homes
- Salt-air corrosion behind walls. It’s not uncommon to open a bathroom wall in a 30-year-old Key Largo home and find anchor bolts and plumbing straps rusted to the point of failure. We replace with stainless or hot-dipped galvanized hardware every time.
- Mold in pre-1992 shower surrounds. The original fiberglass or tile surrounds in older homes near Florida Bay were never built for decades of 80% humidity. We remove the affected substrate entirely rather than sealing over it.
- Shallow plumbing runs on limestone. Because Key Largo sits on the Key Largo Limestone formation, drain lines and water supply runs sit closer to the slab surface. We plan layouts around that reality from the first site visit.
- Elevated stilt-home subfloor movement. Pilings settle slightly over decades, and that movement telegraphs directly to tile and grout in upstairs bathrooms. We account for it with flexible underlayment and expansion planning.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Key Largo, FL
Here’s the straight pricing picture for bathroom work on the island. A full bathroom remodel in Key Largo runs $9,000 to $28,000. Small bathroom remodels run $5,000 to $12,000. Walk-in shower installation runs $4,500 to $12,000. Tub-to-shower conversions run $3,500 to $10,000. Shower replacement runs $3,000 to $8,500. Vanity installation runs $800 to $3,000.
What moves the number is scope: whether we’re moving plumbing, the size of the tile footprint, the fixture package you select, and whether the room needs structural work due to water damage or old framing. Everything gets priced in writing before work begins, and any change comes as a written change order. No surprises at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate on your specific bathroom.
We also honor a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount on all bathroom remodeling work in Key Largo.
We Also Serve Cities Near Key Largo
Barrett & Sons Construction serves the full Upper Keys area, including Key Largo and the nearby mainland communities. Homeowners in Florida City, Homestead, Leisure City, and Naranja call us for the same written pricing and 90-Day Done Right Promise we offer in the Keys. If you’re anywhere along that stretch of Route 1, we’ll come out and take a look.
Serving Key Largo, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Key Largo 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 Key Largo
A full bathroom remodel in Key Largo typically costs $9,000 to $28,000, with smaller bathrooms running $5,000 to $12,000. The final number depends on whether plumbing moves, the tile scope, and the fixture package. Call (877) 610-1318 for a written estimate on your specific room.
Yes, we pull permits on every eligible bathroom remodel in Key Largo. Monroe County requires dual compliance with flood elevation and HVHZ wind codes, and our team handles that paperwork from start to finish. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, and we like it that way.
Yes, we remodel bathrooms in elevated stilt homes throughout Key Largo, from the neighborhoods near Route 1 to the canal-front properties off Buttonwood Sound and Tarpon Basin. Plumbed walls and subfloor movement on pilings require different approaches than slab homes, and we’ve handled enough of them to plan properly from the first visit.
No. Every change to scope during a Key Largo bathroom remodel is issued as a written change order before the work proceeds, and we both sign it. Our pricing is fixed once the contract is signed, and the allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. We don’t do that.
Yes. Every completed bathroom remodel in Key Largo is covered by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back to make it right. It’s written on every contract, not buried in fine print. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through your project.
Get Your Key Largo Bathroom Remodel Started Today
You’ve lived with that dated bathroom long enough. Whether you’re in a concrete block home near the Mariner Club or a stilt house overlooking the bay, we’ll come out, walk the room with you, and give you a real number in writing. Licensed, insured, owner-operated, and answerable to one name: Tom Barrett. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate, and ask about our Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you already have.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Key Largo with owner-operated bathroom remodeling since 1998.