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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across North Miami
A full bathroom remodel in North Miami typically runs $10,620-$33,040, depending on whether we’re updating a compact 1950s hall bath or reworking a primary suite in a CBS home off NE 125th Street. Most projects take two to four weeks once permits clear, and the single biggest cost driver here isn’t the tile or the vanity. It’s what we find inside the walls of these older concrete block homes. We know North Miami’s housing stock because we work in it every week. Call Tom Barrett and his sons at (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a free, written estimate with real numbers, not a ballpark you have to decode.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is North Miami’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’re not a franchise that sends strangers to your door. Barrett & Sons is owner-operated by Tom Barrett, and his sons run the crews. When you call, a live person answers, 24/7. That matters when you’re a homeowner in the 33161 ZIP who has already been burned once by a national outfit that quoted one price on the phone and delivered a different invoice at the end.
In North Miami, we’ve walked through more mid-century CBS bathrooms than we can count. We know what’s waiting behind the original drywall on Arch Creek Drive: galvanized plumbing that’s been corroding for sixty years, electrical panels that predate modern code, and slab-on-grade floors that mean no easy access below. We also know the Miami-Dade HVHZ requirements that affect even a straightforward Bathroom Remodeling job when we’re cutting into exterior walls or adding a window. Crew members are background-checked and uniformed on every visit. Tom’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. Look it up before you sign anything.
Every eligible job gets permits pulled and inspections signed. That’s not an upsell. It’s how we protect you from the kind of surprise that shows up two years later when an unpermitted shower pan leaks into the slab and your insurance company wants to know who did the work. We live by the L.O.C.A.L. values code: Local roots, On time, Community first, Accountable, Loyal. Ask anyone in Biscayne Park or along West Dixie Highway who’s worked with us.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in North Miami
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full remodel in North Miami means taking the room down to the studs, which in these CBS homes often means working with block walls rather than wood framing. We handle it all: layout, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, and finish. Because many of these homes sit in FEMA flood zones near Biscayne Bay, we check the flood map before we bid, not after. If your project is approaching or crossing the substantial-improvement threshold, we’ll tell you in writing before you spend a dollar on tile.

Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in North Miami runs $5,310-$14,160. The range depends on whether we’re converting an existing tub footprint or expanding into a closet. We use Schluter waterproofing systems as our standard because the humidity and salt air here punish shortcuts. A shower built with drywall-grade backer and no waterproofing membrane will fail faster in North Miami than almost anywhere in the state. We also install frameless glass enclosures and curbless entries for homeowners planning to age in place.

Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Tub-to-shower conversion in North Miami typically runs $4,130-$11,800. It’s the most requested project we do in the 33161 ZIP, and it makes sense: many of these 1950s and 60s homes have one full bath, and homeowners between 50 and 70 don’t want to climb over a tub wall every morning. We reroute the drain line, waterproof the new footprint, and generally finish in about a week once the permit is in hand.

Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Not every North Miami bathroom needs gut work. Vanity installation runs $945-$3,540. We’re not going to push a full tearout if your tile is solid and the plumbing is sound. We install Grohe fixtures, custom vanities, and large-format tile that handles the humidity without grout lines that turn black from mold by August. If you want a fresh look without moving walls, we’ll quote it that way, honestly.

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 North Miami
We carry brands you can look up. In North Miami bathrooms, we rely heavily on Schluter for waterproofing, Grohe for fixtures, and Sterling for tubs and shower bases. These aren’t mystery brands off a van; they’re materials with warranties you can actually claim. If you bring us a written estimate from another contractor that specifies a different fixture lineup, we’ll give you a free second opinion on whether that bid holds up. That’s a standing offer, not a promotional gimmick.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in North Miami Homes
- Galvanized plumbing that’s done. These 1950s-1970s homes often still have original galvanized supply lines. By the time a bathroom remodel happens, those pipes are constricted with rust and scale. We recommend replacing accessible lines during the remodel rather than connecting new fixtures to failing old pipe.
- HVHZ retrofit surprises. When a bathroom remodel involves cutting into an exterior wall, adding a window, or altering framing, Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone rules kick in. That can mean impact-rated windows or additional strapping. We plan for it on the front end, not as a change order surprise.
- Slab-on-grade plumbing access. North Miami’s CBS homes sit on concrete slabs. Moving a drain line means trenching through concrete. That’s normal here, but a contractor without local experience will underbid it and then hand you a change order. We price slab work realistically from the first estimate.
- Mold and humidity damage. The combination of year-round humidity and salt air from Biscayne Bay rots unsealed drywall, corrodes cheap fasteners, and feeds mold behind poorly waterproofed shower surrounds. We spec stainless or hot-dipped galvanized hardware and full waterproofing membranes on every wet wall.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in North Miami, FL
Here’s what we see in North Miami right now. A small bathroom remodel, like a hall bath in Keystone Point or a guest bath off West Dixie, runs $5,900-$14,160. A full primary bath remodel in a CBS home runs $10,620-$33,040. Walk-in shower installation lands at $5,310-$14,160, and tub-to-shower conversion at $4,130-$11,800. Vanity installs start at $945.
What moves the price is what’s behind the walls: plumbing condition, electrical panel capacity, slab accessibility, and whether the job triggers HVHZ or flood-zone work. We give you a written line-item estimate before work starts. Every scope change, every allowance adjustment, every material substitution arrives as a written change order before a single nail moves. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll come out to North Miami, walk the room, and give you a number you can plan around. Estimates are free, and there’s no trip charge inside Miami-Dade County.
We Also Serve Cities Near North Miami
Beyond North Miami, we regularly work in Bay Harbor Islands, Surfside, Miami Shores, and Golden Glades. If you’re in one of those communities and planning a bathroom remodel, you get the same written pricing, the same permit discipline, and the same North Miami crew. If you’re also thinking about exterior work while we’re on site, we handle Roofing in North Miami and Windows & Doors in North Miami, which often makes sense to coordinate when a bathroom project opens up an exterior wall.
Serving North Miami, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Miami 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 North Miami
We schedule free estimates in North Miami within a few business days, and since our crews are working throughout the 33161 ZIP every week, we can often fit you in faster than that. Call (877) 610-1318 and a live person will get you on the schedule. There’s no trip charge inside Miami-Dade County.
Yes. We work across the entire 33161 ZIP, including neighborhoods along Biscayne Boulevard, NE 6th Avenue, NE 123rd and 125th Streets, Arch Creek, Keystone Point, and West Dixie Highway. If you’re in North Miami, you’re in our service area.
No. Our pricing in North Miami is the same as Bay Harbor Islands, Surfside, Miami Shores, and Golden Glades. A full bathroom remodel runs $10,620-$33,040, and the difference between the low and high end is what’s inside your walls, not your ZIP code. We’ll show you the line items so you can see exactly what you’re paying for.
Yes, on every eligible job. Miami-Dade County’s permit and inspection process is strict, especially for older CBS homes that trigger HVHZ or FEMA substantial-improvement rules. We handle the paperwork, the inspections, and the sign-off. The permit inspector works for you, not for us. That’s why we want him on the job.
Every job carries our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, Tom Barrett comes back and makes it right, one call. That’s not buried in fine print; it’s written on every contract. For materials, we specify brands like Schluter, Grohe, and Sterling so you have manufacturer warranties you can actually claim. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, free.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving North Miami and surrounding communities.







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