Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across South Miami Heights
A full bathroom remodel in South Miami Heights runs $10,620 to $33,040, while a tub-to-shower conversion typically lands between $4,130 and $11,800. Those numbers shift when we open a wall and find what Hurricane Andrew left behind. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we’ve been pulling permits and rebuilding bathrooms in 33177 long enough to know that the quote you get over the phone rarely survives the first demolition day around here. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll walk you through what actually applies to your house before you spend a dollar.
If you’re searching for Bathroom Remodeling help, you already know South Miami Heights is different from Kendall or Cutler Bay. The homes here took a direct hit in 1992. That changes how we scope, price, and permit every bathroom we touch.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is South Miami Heights’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. When a South Miami Heights homeowner calls, a live person answers the phone, 24 hours a day. Not a voicemail box. Not an out-of-state call center. We’re the South Miami Heights bathroom remodeling team that shows up with names on the truck and the permit application already filled out.
We know the block-to-block variability in 33177. One street might be original 1970s CBS ranch construction, solid and predictable. Two streets over, it’s a 1994 post-Andrew rebuild thrown up under emergency permits, with fastener patterns that don’t match the current Florida Building Code. That forensics matters. A contractor who’s never worked south Miami-Dade will quote you a pretty number, then hit a red-tag stop on inspection day because the hurricane straps don’t carry Miami-Dade NOA approval numbers. We plan for that before we bid, not after we demo.
Every bathroom remodel in South Miami Heights gets the same written commitment: scope in writing, allowances in writing, change orders in writing. If we find undersized tie-beam anchors behind your shower wall, you’ll see the change order before we do the retrofit, not after the invoice comes. And every job we finish carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract. If something’s not right, one call brings Tom back.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in South Miami Heights
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full remodel in South Miami Heights means gutting to the studs, reworking plumbing and electrical, and rebuilding to current Miami-Dade code. In post-Andrew rebuilds, we often open an exterior wall and find hurricane strapping that predates the county’s NOA system entirely. That’s not a reason to panic. It’s a reason to have a contractor who knows how to add a compliant retrofit without derailing your timeline. We pull permits for every full remodel, and the inspector signs off before we call it done.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in showers are the most requested upgrade we see in South Miami Heights, especially for homeowners who want to age in place and avoid stepping over a tub wall. Shower remodels here run $5,310 to $14,160, depending on glass, tile, and what’s behind the wall. We install Schluter waterproofing systems and Grohe fixtures on most shower jobs. If your home is a 1993 post-Andrew rebuild, expect us to check the exterior wall connections for NOA compliance before we waterproof anything.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Tub-to-shower conversions in South Miami Heights run $4,130 to $11,800. We remove the tub, reconfigure the drain, and build a low-profile or zero-entry shower in its place. Most of these homes have concrete slab floors, which means we’re cutting into the slab to move the drain from tub depth to shower depth. That’s straightforward work, but it reveals what’s underneath. In this part of Miami-Dade, the water table is high and the limestone is unforgiving. We check for standing water before we pour anything.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Replacing a vanity or retiling a bathroom in South Miami Heights is the lighter end of the work, but it still matters. We carry and install brands you can look up: Sterling vanities, Schluter tile underlayment, Grohe faucets. No mystery brands off a van. If you’re swapping hardware on a sink, that’s a one-day job. If you’re retiling a shower in a 1994 rebuild, we’re going to want a look at the substrate first.
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in South Miami Heights
We don’t stock generic parts. For South Miami Heights customers, we keep Schluter waterproofing membranes, Sterling fixtures, and Grohe hardware on hand, which means we’re not waiting a week on a distributor when your shower pan is open. We also know which products carry the Miami-Dade NOA stamp and which don’t, so your materials don’t get rejected at inspection. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in South Miami Heights Homes
- Post-Andrew structural holds. Homes rebuilt from 1992 to 1995 frequently lack current NOA-compliant roofline strapping and tie-beam reinforcement. Opening an exterior wall for a shower often triggers a structural inspection before plumbing rough-in can begin.
- High water table under the slab. South Miami Heights sits on flat, low-permeability Miami limestone near the Everglades drainage boundary. Ground-disturbing work for a bathroom relocation can hit standing water even in dry season, requiring dewatering and revised slab design.
- Non-NOA fasteners and materials. We regularly find original post-Andrew materials with Florida statewide approval but no Miami-Dade NOA stamp. That stops a job cold at inspection if not caught before rough-in.
- Mismatched drain locations on slab homes. Moving a toilet or shower in a CBS slab home means cutting concrete. The original drain layout rarely matches what homeowners want, and the slab conditions vary block to block in 33177.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in South Miami Heights, FL
Here’s what a bathroom remodel costs in South Miami Heights, with the ranges we actually quote:
| Service | Price Range in South Miami Heights |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel | $10,620-$33,040 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $4,130-$11,800 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $5,310-$14,160 |
What moves the number? If your bathroom sits on an exterior wall of a post-Andrew rebuild, expect structural retrofit costs before we tile. If we’re moving a toilet or shower drain, the slab work and potential dewatering add line items. We write every allowance and every change order on paper before we proceed. You’ll never see a surprise invoice at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a line-item quote for your specific house.
We Also Serve Cities Near South Miami Heights
Our crews work throughout south Miami-Dade, including Richmond West, East Perrine, Palmetto Estates, and West Perrine. If you’re in one of those communities and need bathroom remodeling, the same written-scope, NOA-aware, permit-pulled process applies.
Serving South Miami Heights, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the South Miami Heights 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 South Miami Heights
Because a large share of homes in 33177 were rebuilt between 1992 and 1995 after Hurricane Andrew, under emergency and transitional permits that predate the current Florida Building Code. Those rebuilds often have inconsistent hurricane strapping and undersized tie-beam reinforcement. If your bathroom touches an exterior wall, the county requires that the structure be verified compliant before plumbing rough-in. It costs time, but it keeps your permit clean and your home safe. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll explain what applies to your specific house.
Most shower glass enclosures don’t require a building permit, but if the work touches the exterior wall, structural fasteners, or any penetration, the NOA rules can apply. Frameless glass enclosures that brace to the structure are different from purely decorative panels. We’ll tell you before we order materials, and we only use suppliers with current NOA-stamped product approvals. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and an answer specific to your remodel.
In a concrete slab CBS home, no. Moving a toilet or shower drain means cutting the slab and relocating plumbing. In South Miami Heights, that also means checking the water table. The groundwater sits high on the Miami limestone, and we’ve hit standing water in the slab cut even outside hurricane season. That requires dewatering and revised slab design, which we’ll scope and price before we pick up a saw. Call (877) 610-1318 to get a real number for your layout change.
Yes, likely. When we open the exterior wall on a 1992-1995 rebuild, we frequently find non-NOA fasteners, missing hurricane strapping, and undersized tie-beam anchors. Adding a county-approved strapping retrofit to the scope before inspection sign-off is common. On a recent hall bathroom off Southwest 184th Street, we stopped finish work, brought a structural engineer in, and added the retrofit before drywall. The change order kept the permit clean and the shower watertight. It added cost, but it was written on paper before we did a dollar of that work. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll explain what to expect on your home.
Miami-Dade County requires permits for any bathroom remodel that changes plumbing, electrical, structural, or waterproofing elements. We pull the permit, schedule the inspections, and we’re on site when the inspector arrives. The inspector works for you, not for me. If he flags something, we fix it before the next step. That’s why we like inspections. A signed inspection means the work meets current county code and won’t bite you when you sell the house. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate on your South Miami Heights bathroom.
Call Barrett & Sons Construction for Bathroom Remodeling in South Miami Heights
If you’re ready to get a real number for your bathroom remodel in South Miami Heights, call (877) 610-1318. We’ll schedule a free estimate, walk your house with you, and put the scope in writing before you commit to anything. Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. We’ve been doing this since 1998, and we stand behind it with a written 90-Day Done Right Promise on every job.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving South Miami Heights and south Miami-Dade since 1998.