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A full bathroom remodel in Opa-locka typically runs $9,000-$28,000, with a small bathroom or tub-to-shower conversion landing closer to $3,500-$12,000. Most jobs take two to four weeks once permits clear, and we coordinate the entire inspection process so you never chase paperwork. If you’re weighing the cost, call Tom Barrett at (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate before you commit to anything.
Opa-locka is not Hialeah, and it’s not Miami Gardens. The homes here are older CBS block construction, many from the 1950s through 1970s, with plumbing roughed into solid concrete slabs and walls. We work in Opa-locka weekly, we know which of these houses have original cast iron drains, which have 1980s PVC retrofits, and which ones sit close enough to the historic district that a permit reviewer will want design-compatibility notes. That local knowledge saves you time and keeps your job moving.
You’ll also get a live person when you call, 24/7. Not a voicemail tree, not an out-of-state call center. Tom answers his own phone. That’s how Barrett & Sons Construction has operated since 1998, and that’s why homeowners in Opa-locka keep our number in their contacts.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Opa-locka’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’re the owner-operated, name-on-the-truck alternative to the national outfits that quote one price on the phone and hand you a different bill at the door. Tom Barrett founded Barrett & Sons in 1998, and his sons run the crews. Tom is on-site most days. The license number is published and verifiable, and the address is published too. Look us up before you sign anything.
Every eligible Opa-locka bathroom remodel includes permits pulled and inspections signed. We don’t tell you permits are optional. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why we like him. And every scope change, every allowance adjustment, every price shift arrives as a written change order before we move a single wall tile. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date.
Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. We live twenty minutes from Opa-locka. If something’s not right after the job, Tom comes back. That’s the 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on every contract. One call brings him back.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Opa-locka
Full Bathroom Remodeling
We gut the room to the block, assess what’s behind the walls, and rebuild with materials that hold up to Miami-Dade’s humidity and hard water. In Opa-locka’s CBS homes, that often means addressing original 4-inch cast iron drain lines, deteriorated stucco behind old drywall, and the 1/2-inch copper supply lines that builders buried in the block. We replace with PEX through the attic chase, avoid chasing load-bearing walls, and keep everything accessible for future service. Typical Opa-locka full bath remodels run $9,000-$28,000.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Our Bathroom Remodeling team builds curbless and low-curb walk-in showers with sealed waterproof pans, proper slope, and porcelain or natural stone that doesn’t grow mildew in Florida humidity. We pay close attention to finished floor elevation, which matters in low-lying Opa-locka when June downpours push street water toward your floor drains. Walk-in shower installation in Opa-locka runs $4,500-$12,000.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
In a 1960s CBS home off Ali Baba Avenue, a tub-to-shower conversion is often the smartest money you can spend. The original cast iron tub is usually chipped and shallow, and the tile surround has outlived its waterproofing. We remove the tub, inspect and seal the original terrazzo subfloor, set a Kohler pan if the footprint works, and run new supply lines without cutting into the slab. Tub-to-shower conversions in Opa-locka run $3,500-$10,000.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
We install new vanities, framed or frameless glass enclosures, floor and wall tile, and all fixtures with written line-item pricing before any purchase. For Opa-locka homes near the historic district, we can source tile profiles and finishes that match the neighborhood’s older character without triggering preservation review. Bathroom vanity installation runs $800-$3,000.
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 Opa-locka
We stock and install brands you can look up, not mystery parts off a van. That means Kohler shower pans, Delta and Moen fixtures, Schluter waterproofing systems, and Quikrete products for proper mortar beds and leveling in Opa-locka’s CBS slab homes. If you’re replacing a tub or shower and want something specific, tell us the brand and model at the estimate. We’ll price it in writing before you sign.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Opa-locka Homes
- Original cast iron drains in the slab. Many 1950s-1970s Opa-locka homes still have 4-inch cast iron drain lines in the concrete. They rust from the inside, eventually leak, and moving a toilet or vanity location means cutting into the slab and replacing sections. We inspect before we quote, so you know the real cost before we start.
- Historic district review catches homeowners off guard. If your home sits near the Moorish Revival civic core, a bathroom remodel may trigger design-compatibility review. Most Opa-locka homeowners don’t know this until the permit gets flagged. We handle the paperwork and the compatibility notes.
- Terrazzo subfloors that are actually worth saving. Opa-locka’s CBS homes often have original terrazzo under the bathroom tile. It’s dense, waterproof, and expensive to replace. We test it, seal it, and build over it when it’s sound. Ripping it out unnecessarily adds thousands and weakens the slab bond.
- Finished floor elevation vs. rainy-season flooding. Opa-locka sits low in Miami-Dade’s interior flatlands. Street and yard flooding during June-October is routine. A lower shower curb without checking floor elevation can back water into the bathroom through the floor drain. We check elevation on every Opa-locka job.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Opa-locka, FL
Here’s the honest math for Opa-locka’s market. A small bathroom remodel runs $5,000-$12,000. A tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500-$10,000. A walk-in shower installation runs $4,500-$12,000. A vanity swap with new fixtures runs $800-$3,000. A full gut-and-rebuild bathroom runs $9,000-$28,000.
| Bathroom Remodeling Service | Typical Opa-locka Price Range |
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| 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 |
What moves your number up or down: moving plumbing in a slab, replacing cast iron drain sections, historic district compatibility requirements, and the finish level of tile, glass, and fixtures you choose. We give you the line items in writing before you sign. No allowances left vague, no change orders hidden. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Opa-locka
We regularly work in Opa-locka and the neighborhoods around it, including Pinewood, Westview, Carol City, and Lake Lucerne. If you’re a few minutes outside the city line, the same crew and the same written pricing apply. Call Tom to confirm your address is in our normal service area.
Serving Opa-locka, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka
Yes, it can. If your property sits near the Moorish Revival civic core, any construction scope including an interior bathroom remodel may trigger design-compatibility review under Miami-Dade historic preservation rules. What matters is proximity to the district and whether your permit application flags structural or exterior-related work. Interior-only remodels that don’t touch the exterior shell, roof, or street-facing facade sometimes pass through with minimal review. But if your bathroom wall is on an exterior block wall or you’re moving vents, adding windows, or changing plumbing stacks that penetrate the roof, the reviewer will want compatibility notes. We prepare these notes and handle the paperwork so Opa-locka homeowners aren’t standing at the permit counter explaining Moorish Revival massing to a clerk. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you exactly where your address falls.
Yes, but it costs more than a simple fixture swap. Moving a toilet in a CBS slab means cutting concrete, exposing the 4-inch cast iron, cutting out a section, and transitioning to PVC, then pouring back a proper base. In Opa-locka’s 1950s-1970s homes, that cast iron is often rusted thin and will need more section removal than expected once we open the slab. We always run a camera down the line before we quote, so the written estimate covers what we actually find, not what we hope to find. If the cast iron is too far gone, replacement is the only honest fix. That’s exactly the kind of change order we put in writing before cutting concrete. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free camera inspection and written quote.
Some newer Opa-locka developments have HOAs that govern plumbing and waterproofing modifications even when they’re entirely inside the unit. The rule that trips people up is usually not the shower itself, it’s cutting into unapproved zones near the developer’s HVAC or plumbing warranty areas. The architectural committee only reviews external changes, but if a neighbor reports internal structural work, the HOA can flag it after the fact. Never assume interior means unregulated. Ask your HOA for the plumbing modification rider, get the answer in writing, and send it to us before we pull the permit. Tom has dealt with this in Opa-locka and will walk you through the letter to request. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll help you get the right paper in hand.
Three reasons. First, Opa-locka’s CBS block homes have plumbing and electrical buried in solid concrete, so moving anything costs more in labor and sawing than in a wood-frame Hialeah house. Second, the historic district layer only exists in Opa-locka. If your property is near the Moorish Revival core, design-compatibility review adds time and documentation that Hialeah and Miami Gardens never impose. Third, Opa-locka’s low-lying flood conditions mean we spend more time on finished floor elevation, shower drain backflow prevention, and waterproofing details than we would in higher, drier ground. The price difference is not markup. It’s real work. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact line-item quote before you compare bids.
Most of the time we can save it, and you want us to. Opa-locka’s original terrazzo is dense, waterproof, and bonded directly to the slab. Ripping it out adds thousands in demolition and replacement that you don’t need. We test the terrazzo for cracks and moisture penetration. If it’s sound, we seal it and build the new shower pan directly on top. If it’s spalling or the bond has failed in spots, we cut out only the bad sections and pour new mortar bed to match. The exception is when you’re changing the drain location or moving the shower footprint in the slab. Then we have to cut into the terrazzo regardless. But we never demo original terrazzo out of convenience. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free inspection and written answer on your specific bathroom floor.
Call Barrett & Sons Construction for Bathroom Remodeling in Opa-locka
You’ve got a number in your head and a bathroom that hasn’t worked right for years. This is not the cheapest bid, and we’re fine with that. It’s the bid with the name on the truck, the license number you can look up, permits pulled and inspections signed, written change orders, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Tom Barrett answers his own phone at (877) 610-1318. Call for your free estimate. Free second opinion on any written estimate you already have. Senior & Veteran discount is 10% permanently, and we’ll show you the line items before you sign anything.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Opa-locka since 1998.