Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Sanibel
If your Sanibel bathroom still carries the marks of Hurricane Ian, or you’re simply living with a layout that stopped working years ago, you’re not alone. We rebuild bathrooms on this island every month, and we understand what Sanibel homeowners are up against: pile-foundation constraints, a single causeway that every material delivery has to cross, and salt air that punishes shortcuts. A full bathroom remodel in Sanibel typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with walk-in showers starting around $4,500. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a written line-item estimate before any work begins.
When you call, a live person answers. Not a voicemail box, not an out-of-state call center. Tom Barrett has been running Barrett & Sons Construction since 1998, and his sons run the crews. If something’s wrong after the job, Tom lives twenty minutes away. That matters on an island where half the contractors who showed up after Ian have already moved on to the next storm.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Sanibel’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers to Sanibel. Tom Barrett and his sons are on-site most days, and every crew member carries the Barrett & Sons name and passes a background check. You can look up Tom’s license number, his address, and his name before you sign anything. Ask anyone on your street, or pull the record yourself. That’s how we’ve built our reputation since 1998.
Sanibel homeowners tell us the same story again and again: a national company quoted one price on the phone, then handed them a different bill at the door. We don’t work that way. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before a single nail moves. “An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date.” We put it on paper.
Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract. If it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. That promise means more on Sanibel, where a bad tile job or a poorly sloped shower pan can turn into a mold problem in a single humid summer.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Sanibel
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full Bathroom Remodeling project in Sanibel means gutting the room to the studs and rebuilding it to current Florida Building Code 8th Edition standards. Post-Ian, that often involves working within the footprint of an elevated home, where plumbing chases run through breakaway lower-level enclosures and every fixture placement has to respect pile spacing. We handle the permit, the inspection, and the finished tile work start to finish.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Sanibel runs $4,500 to $12,000 depending on tile selection, glass enclosure, and whether we’re moving the drain. We recommend frameless glass enclosures with corrosion-resistant hardware, because the salt air on Sanibel eats cheap chrome in a few years. Curbless designs work well for homeowners planning to age in place on the island.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Converting a tub to a shower in Sanibel costs $3,500 to $10,000 and is one of the most common requests we get from older island homes. Many pre-Ian cottages had tub-shower combos that are difficult to access for anyone with mobility issues. We remove the tub, reframe the space, and install a properly sloped shower pan with the right waterproofing membrane underneath.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity installation in Sanibel runs $800 to $3,000 for the unit and labor, and we stock moisture-rated vanities that hold up to island humidity better than big-box particleboard. Tile choices matter here too: porous natural stone needs sealing against constant moisture, while porcelain handles the Gulf climate with less upkeep. We’ll walk you through what lasts and what doesn’t on a barrier island.
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 Sanibel
We install materials you can look up, not mystery brands off a van. For bathroom remodels on Sanibel, that means premium hardware, real stone or porcelain tile, and plumbing fixtures with verifiable warranties. We also carry Techo-Bloc products for outdoor living spaces, which matters when a bathroom remodel grows into a lanai refresh. If a part fails, we can source a replacement quickly rather than leaving your bathroom torn apart for weeks while we wait on a mainland distributor.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Sanibel Homes
- Corroded fixtures and fasteners from salt air. Bathrooms near the Gulf coast accumulate corrosion on hinges, towel bars, and shower hardware within three to five years. We specify hot-dipped galvanized or stainless hardware throughout, and we’ve seen what happens when a previous contractor used standard interior fasteners behind a shower wall.
- Mold and moisture damage from high humidity. Sanibel’s humidity runs high nearly year-round. Without proper ventilation and waterproofing, bathroom moisture works its way into wall cavities and feeds mold. We rebuild with humidity-rated drywall, exhaust fans sized for the room, and full waterproof membranes behind tile.
- Non-compliant work from post-Ian rush contractors. After the storm, homeowners hired whoever showed up. We regularly see bathrooms where the waterproofing was skipped, the shower pan slope is wrong, or the work never passed inspection because no permit was pulled. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why we like him.
- Foundation conflicts in elevated homes. Sanibel’s pile foundations mean bathroom drain lines often run through a breakaway lower level or between floor joists. A contractor unfamiliar with elevated coastal construction can easily mislocate a toilet flange or drill through a structural member. We’ve corrected enough of those to know what to look for before we cut.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Sanibel, FL
A bathroom remodel in Sanibel runs $9,000 to $28,000 for a full gut-and-rebuild. Small bathroom remodels fall between $5,000 and $12,000. Walk-in shower installation is $4,500 to $12,000, and a tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500 to $10,000. If you’re just replacing a vanity, expect $800 to $3,000.
What moves the price on Sanibel specifically? Elevated-home access, pile spacing that limits layout options, and the extra time it takes to get materials across the causeway on a single road. We account for all of that in your written estimate, so you’re not surprised later. No change orders unless there’s a written change order. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a line-item breakdown you can compare against any other bid.
We Also Serve Cities Near Sanibel
Besides Sanibel itself, our crews regularly cross the causeway to work in Fort Myers Beach, Iona, Cypress Lake, and McGregor. If you’re in one of those communities and planning a bathroom remodel, the same permitting standards and written-change-order process apply. And while you’re planning your home improvements, we also handle Roofing in Sanibel and Windows & Doors in Sanibel, so the same dependable crew can manage multiple scopes on your property.
Serving Sanibel, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sanibel 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 Sanibel
We typically begin Sanibel bathroom remodels within two to four weeks of your signed contract, assuming permits are ready. Sanibel’s post-Ian permitting backlog has eased but still runs slower than mainland Lee County, so we submit paperwork the same week you sign. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a realistic start date, not a sales pitch.
Yes. Every eligible job includes permits pulled and inspections signed. Sanibel’s Land Development Code and post-Ian building requirements are strict, and we don’t skip a step. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s how we keep your home insurable and your resale value intact.
Only if you ask for a change in scope. If you add tile work, move a wall, or upgrade a fixture mid-project, we issue a written change order before that work begins. No change order, no surprise invoice. That’s how we’ve done it since 1998, and it’s the reason Sanibel homeowners who’ve been burned before call us.
Sanibel bathroom remodels typically cost 10 to 20 percent more than comparable work on the mainland, because of causeway logistics, elevated-home constraints, and stricter code review. A full bathroom remodel that’s $9,000 in Cape Coral might run $11,000 to $12,000 on Sanibel. We factor those costs into your estimate upfront, so there’s no sticker shock later. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes. Every Barrett & Sons job is backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. We also honor all manufacturer warranties on fixtures, tile, and hardware we install. On Sanibel, where salt air and humidity test every material, that warranty is the difference between a bathroom that lasts ten years and one that needs rebuilding in three.
Ready to get started on your Sanibel bathroom? Call (877) 610-1318 today. A live person answers, we’ll schedule your free estimate, and you’ll get a written line-item quote before any work begins. No pressure, no surprises, just a contractor who puts his name on the truck and stands behind it.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Sanibel since 1998.