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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Marco
A full bathroom remodel in Marco typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with a tub-to-shower conversion falling between $3,500 and $10,000. Every job we take on the island gets pulled permits, written change orders, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise from Tom Barrett himself. If you’re planning a bathroom remodel on Marco, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what your specific home will actually need, from windows to Marco Windows & Doors.
Marco is a different animal from mainland Collier County. The wind-load requirements, the flood-zone rules, the salt air, the bridge logistics. None of that shows up in a national company’s phone quote. We deal with it every week. Our Bathroom Remodeling team knows what a 1970s Mackle-built CBS home looks like behind the drywall, and we plan for it before the first tile comes off.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Marco’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his name, address, and license number are published for anyone to look up before signing. His sons run the crews. When we say someone will answer the phone at (877) 610-1318, we mean a live person, not a voicemail box that routes to a call center in another state. That matters to Marco homeowners who have been burned by a quote that changed the moment the work started.
We carry Schluter waterproofing systems and Grohe fixtures on Marco jobs because both hold up to the island’s salt-laden moisture better than big-box alternatives. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, and we like it that way. Every price change comes as a written change order before a single nail moves. If the remodel isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back. That promise is written on the contract, not buried in the fine print.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Marco
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel on Marco means more than picking tile and a vanity. It means checking whether the wall or floor changes trigger the FEMA 50% substantial-improvement threshold under the island’s AE and VE flood-zone rules. We pull the permit, bring the scope in writing, and install fixtures rated for a high-velocity hurricane zone. Expect $9,000 to $28,000 depending on square footage and whether structural repairs surface once walls are opened. We also handle our Driveway & Pavers in Marco.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in showers are the single most common request we get from Marco homeowners, especially those in the 50-to-70 age range who want to stay in their canal-front homes as long as possible. We install Schluter waterproofing membrane under every tile job on the island because the salt air and humidity will find any shortcut within a few seasons. A walk-in shower installation in Marco runs $4,500 to $12,000.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Converting a tub to a walk-in shower is popular in Marco condos and older Mackle-era homes. But expanding the shower footprint or moving a wall on this island can push a simple remodel into the 50% substantial-improvement rule faster than the same job across the bridge in Naples. We run the numbers before you commit. A straightforward tub-to-shower conversion in Marco runs $3,500 to $10,000.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity replacement starts around $800 and tops out near $3,000 in Marco. We source vanities and fixtures with marine-grade or hot-dipped galvanized hardware as the default, not an upsell. The zinc-plated fasteners that work fine inland will corrode in months here. Your remodel should not fail because someone installed a cheap mounting bracket behind a new Grohe faucet.
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 Marco
We spec Schluter for waterproofing, Grohe for fixtures, and Sterling for tubs and shower bases on Marco jobs. These are brands you can look up, not mystery product off a van, and they are chosen for how they handle salt air and hurricane-zone conditions, not just for the catalog photo. Because the island has only two bridge entry points, we stage material deliveries for early mornings so your remodel doesn’t stall behind a single-lane bottleneck. Our Bathroom Remodeling team stocks the local hardware and sealants that Marco inspectors want to see.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Marco Homes
- Concrete spalling behind the tile. The 1960s-1980s Mackle Company-era CBS homes on Marco have rebar that has absorbed decades of salt-laden moisture. When we open a bathroom wall, we regularly find concrete that has spalled off in sheets and fasteners that have rusted through. The fix has to happen before rough-in, and it has to be documented for the inspector.
- Zinc-plated hardware that failed within a year. Standard fasteners corrode fast in Marco’s salt spray. We use marine-grade or hot-dipped galvanized hardware throughout, and the inspector will check for that on a permitted bathroom remodel.
- Substantial-improvement threshold surprises. Homeowners who skip the permit and expand a bathroom footprint can get hit with a stop-work order and a requirement to bring the whole home into flood-zone compliance. That is an unfixable non-permitted remodel, and it happens more on Marco than anywhere else in Collier County because of the FEMA flood maps here.
- Bridge-delivery delays wrecking the slab pour. A concrete truck caught in late-morning bridge traffic cannot simply take another route. There is no other route. We schedule every large delivery for early morning and write bridge-logistics clauses into our timelines for a reason.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Marco, FL
Here is what a compliant bathroom remodel quote in Marco includes that a low-ball bid leaves out: the permit, the wind-load documentation, marine-grade fasteners, waterproofing that passes island moisture conditions, and written change orders for anything that surfaces once walls are open. Our pricing reflects that. A low bid that omits those things is not cheaper. It is an unfinished job waiting for a date.
| Service | Price Range in Marco |
|---|---|
| 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 an exact line-item quote on your bathroom remodel in Marco. Estimates are free, and we will put the scope in writing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Marco
Barrett & Sons Construction serves all of Marco and the surrounding area, including Marco Island, Naples Manor, East Naples, and Naples. If you live across the bridge and want a contractor who understands both sides of the water, call us.
Serving Marco, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Marco 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 Marco
Yes. Collier County sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone, and Marco’s wind-load requirements apply to any remodel that opens exterior walls or alters structural connections, not just additions. The inspector will ask for documentation showing your new fixtures, fasteners, and waterproofing meet the current code. If your contractor cannot produce that paperwork, the job will not pass final inspection, and your insurance company will not recognize the remodel if a storm damages the home. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll show you what that documentation looks like before you sign anything.
Fixtures with marine-grade or hot-dipped galvanized hardware are what Marco inspectors want to see, and what actually survives the island’s salt spray. We default to Schluter waterproofing, Grohe faucets, and Sterling tub and shower bases on Marco jobs because they handle humidity and salt exposure without corroding or delaminating. Standard zinc-plated fasteners fail within months here. We write the hardware spec into every scope of work so there is no ambiguity in the change order. For a quote on a salt-air-compliant bathroom remodel in Marco, call (877) 610-1318.
Yes, and it happens more often on Marco than across the bridge in Naples because of the island’s FEMA AE and VE flood-zone mapping. If your tub-to-shower conversion expands the footprint or moves walls, the cost of that work is counted against your home’s market value. Cross the 50% threshold and the county can force you to elevate the entire home on pilings. That’s a six-figure requirement, not a bathroom remodel. We run the numbers before you commit so you know what the permit will trigger. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll check your property’s flood-zone status as part of the free estimate.
Your contractor should hand you a permit file with the wind-load calculations, the materials spec, the marine-grade fastener documentation, and the signed inspection reports. That file is what your insurance company will ask for after a storm, and it is also what a future buyer will want to see. We compile that paperwork on every Marco bathroom remodel and give it to you at close-out, along with the written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If you want to see what a complete documentation package looks like before you hire anyone, call (877) 610-1318.
A compliant Marco quote includes the permit fee, wind-load documentation, marine-grade or hot-dipped galvanized hardware, waterproofing rated for island moisture, and written change orders for any structural work that surfaces once walls are open. A low-ball bid leaves out the permit, uses zinc-plated hardware, skips the waterproofing membrane, and hopes you don’t notice until after final payment. Every price change on a Barrett & Sons job arrives as a written change order before work proceeds, and every completed job carries a 90-Day Done Right Promise. Call (877) 610-1318 for a line-item quote in writing.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Marco, FL with permits pulled and inspections signed on every eligible job.