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A bathroom remodel in Scott Lake typically runs between $9,000 and $28,000 for a full gut-and-replace, with smaller refreshes starting around $5,000. Most projects in the 33056 ZIP take two to four weeks once the permit is in hand, and the single biggest schedule variable is how quickly Miami-Dade’s Building Department clears the plan review. If you’re planning a bathroom remodel in Scott Lake, call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through exactly what your home needs.
We’ve spent a lot of time in this corner of unincorporated Miami-Dade, and we know the difference between a Scott Lake house that’s ready to remodel and one that’s hiding something behind the tile. That familiarity is why our customers here keep our number in their phones long after the bathroom’s done.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Scott Lake’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and he still runs it the same way he did when it was just him and a truck. His sons are on-site for most Scott Lake jobs, not a rotating cast of subcontractors who’ve never met each other. When you call the office, a live person answers twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. You won’t leave a message and hope somebody calls back after the weekend.
Scott Lake homeowners tend to be careful about who they let into their homes, and for good reason. A lot of this area’s housing stock was built in the 1960s and 70s, and we’ve seen what happens when a contractor cuts corners on moisture barrier or hangs drywall before the inspection’s signed. That’s not how we work. Every scope change arrives as a written change order before it touches the job. Every permit gets pulled. The inspector’s signature goes on the record, not a promise.
We’re not a franchise, and we never will be. Tom publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look them up before you sign anything. Think of it as homework you don’t have to do alone.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Scott Lake
Different Scott Lake homes need different approaches. A 1968 CBS ranch with the original cast-iron plumbing needs something very different from a 1980s split-level with a tired fiberglass tub surround. Here’s where we start.
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in Scott Lake means taking the room down to the studs, fixing whatever’s behind the walls, and rebuilding it to current Miami-Dade code. In homes of this vintage, we often find corroded galvanized supply lines or drain stacks that have been patched once too often. Before any tile goes up, that plumbing gets replaced. Our Bathroom Remodeling team handles the whole sequence, from demo through final inspection.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
The most common request we get in Scott Lake is converting a cramped tub alcove into a curbless walk-in shower. Done right, that means building a code-compliant shower pan with proper slope, waterproofing meeting Miami-Dade’s stricter-than-state standards, and a glass enclosure that carries a Notice of Acceptance. These usually run $4,500 to $12,000 in this market. It’s worth doing once, with materials that won’t fail the first time a county inspector asks to see the NOA paperwork.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
For older Scott Lake homeowners, the tub-to-shower conversion is often about staying in the house. A low-threshold or curbless shower takes the daily step-over-the-tub-wall out of the picture. We see this request a lot from families planning ahead for aging in place. Budget $3,500 to $10,000 depending on the waterproofing method and glass package.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Not every Scott Lake bathroom needs full demolition. We also do what we’d call a refresh: new vanity, new tile floor, new fixtures, maybe re-glaze the tub. Vanity installation alone runs $800 to $3,000, and the rest depends on what you pick and what we find when the old vanity comes out. We’ll give you a written price before we begin, and that price doesn’t move unless you change the scope.
What happens when you call
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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 Scott Lake
We don’t install mystery brands off a van. The windows going into a Scott Lake bathroom build-out are often PGT impact units, which we know carry a Miami-Dade NOA and hold up to the wind-load scrutiny this border region demands. For shower glass and enclosure hardware, we lean on proven lines like Simonton or Ply Gem where they fit the opening. If you’re planning to update the rest of the house, our Windows & Doors in Scott Lake crew frequently handles new openings and egress windows on the same permit. And if the bathroom problem starts with a leak overhead, our Roofing in Scott Lake team can address the source before any drywall gets touched.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Scott Lake Homes
- Original cast-iron and galvanized plumbing. Houses built between 1955 and 1980 in Scott Lake often have supply lines and waste stacks that have been corroding for fifty years. A remodel that doesn’t address this is a remodel you’ll be cutting back into within a decade.
- Moisture trapped in concrete block walls. Most of Scott Lake’s homes are single-story CBS construction. Concrete block wicks moisture, and when an old bathroom had no vapor barrier or was tiled directly to block, we find mold and efflorescence behind the surface. A proper remodel means creating a genuine moisture barrier before any finish material goes up.
- Non-NOA fixtures from out-of-county suppliers. Florida has a statewide product approval system, but Miami-Dade requires its own NOA on top of it. Homeowners in Scott Lake sometimes buy a shower door or window online, get it delivered, and then learn the inspector won’t sign off. We see that exact scenario at least once every few months, and it’s a compliance trap that stalls the whole job.
- Low-slope roof leaks migrating into bathrooms. Many Scott Lake homes have flat or nearly flat roof sections, and a bathroom wall shared with an exterior roofline is a common water intrusion point. A cosmetic bathroom fix with a leaking roof above it is a waste of money. We’ve had Scott Lake customers save thousands by addressing the roof penetration before the bathroom work began.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Scott Lake, FL
Here’s what we tell people in Scott Lake, straight: a full bathroom remodel in this ZIP runs $9,000 to $28,000. A small bathroom or powder room refresh is usually $5,000 to $12,000. A walk-in shower installation lands between $4,500 and $12,000, and a tub-to-shower conversion is $3,500 to $10,000. The spread depends on the waterproofing method, the glass package, the plumbing condition, and whether the subfloor or slab needs work before anything else moves.
What we won’t do is quote you one number on the phone and hand you a different one at the door. You’ll get a written, line-item estimate before any work starts, and any change during the job arrives as a written change order. You sign before it starts. You know the total before it’s due. No surprise invoices at the end.
Call (877) 610-1318 and ask for a free estimate. We’ll schedule a time to look at your bathroom, listen to what you want, and give you a number you can actually plan around. And remember: we offer a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans, plus a free second opinion on any written estimate you already have.
We Also Serve Cities Near Scott Lake
If you’re in Carol City, Lake Lucerne, Miami Gardens, or Norland, you’re close enough that we treat you like one of our own. We work throughout this part of northwest Miami-Dade, and the same crews that serve Scott Lake cover the neighboring communities every week. Whether it’s a bathroom, a roof, or new windows, we know the local inspection process and the homes that need the work.
Serving Scott Lake, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Scott Lake 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 Scott Lake
Once we’ve walked the job and you’ve signed the proposal, we can typically start within two to three weeks, depending on Miami-Dade Building Department plan review timing. The county routes every permit through its own office for unincorporated areas like Scott Lake, not a city hall, and that process can sometimes take a week or two longer than in a municipality. We’ll give you a realistic timeline in your written estimate. Call (877) 610-1318 to get the process moving.
We cover the entire 33056 ZIP, including the neighborhoods along Northwest 47th Avenue, the streets north of the C-9 canal, and the areas around Scott Lake Park. If you’re in Scott Lake proper or anywhere in the unincorporated pocket around it, you’re inside our service area. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll confirm your street in about thirty seconds.
If a bathroom leak is flooding your home, yes, we move on that fast. A live person answers our phone around the clock, and we’ve had crews in Scott Lake the same day for water damage coming from a burst supply line. Even if it’s not an emergency, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll get you on the schedule as soon as practical.
Material costs are the same across Miami-Dade, and a $9,000 bathroom in Scott Lake is about the same as a $9,000 bathroom in most of the county’s northern communities. What changes is what you’re working with: the older CBS homes in this area sometimes need plumbing and moisture work that a newer home wouldn’t, and that can push a job from the low end toward the middle of the range. We’ll show you the written breakdown so you can see exactly where the money goes. Estimates are free at (877) 610-1318.
Every bathroom remodel we do in Scott Lake is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written into the contract. If something isn’t right, one call brings Tom back to make it right. For many products, the manufacturer’s warranty extends well beyond that, and we’ll register everything in your name before we leave the job. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll answer any warranty question in plain English.
If you’re ready to talk about a bathroom remodel in Bathroom Remodeling in Scott Lake, pick up the phone. We’ll come look at the space, walk you through your options, and put a written price in your hand before you commit to anything. Call (877) 610-1318 today. Free estimates. Written change orders. Permits pulled on every eligible job. That’s how we’ve done it since 1998, and that’s how we’ll do it on your Scott Lake home.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Scott Lake since 1998.