Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Fort Lauderdale
Bathroom remodeling in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $9,000-$28,000 for a full renovation, with most walk-in shower conversions and tub-to-shower projects completed in two to four weeks. We’re Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida, and our crews work daily in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods from Victoria Park to Plantation Park, up through ZIP codes 33301, 33309, 33312, and 33317. If you’re ready to stop living with corroded fixtures, cracked grout, or a layout that doesn’t work, call us at (844) 665-0162 for a free, itemized estimate.
Our Bathroom Remodeling team knows the local housing stock inside out. The 1950s-1970s concrete block homes that dominate Victoria Park, Poinsettia Heights, and Plantation Park carry specific challenges: galvanized plumbing that rusts from salt air, electrical panels too small for modern loads, and bathrooms sitting close to a high groundwater table. We don’t learn this on the job. We plan for it before we pull the first permit.
Why Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida Is Fort Lauderdale’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’ve built our reputation in Fort Lauderdale on one principle: one contractor, every phase. Homeowners here don’t want to coordinate a plumber, an electrician, a tile setter, and a permit expeditor. They want a single point of accountability, and that’s what we deliver.
Our crews know the difference between a CBS home on a quiet street in Plantation Park and a canal-front property in The Landings where the water table sits 12-18 inches below grade. That local knowledge changes how we waterproof, how we ventilate, and which materials we specify. We’ve replaced too many “fresh” remodels done by out-of-market contractors who used inland-grade caulk and standard hardware that tarnished within a season.
Raymond Estevez leads our operation, and his name is on every project. When you call (844) 665-0162, you talk to someone who knows Fort Lauderdale’s building department, its flood zones, and the reality of working in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone. No handoffs to a call center. No surprises six months in.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Fort Lauderdale
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale means dealing with realities that don’t exist inland. We regularly open walls in homes near North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard and find galvanized supply lines reduced to paper-thin walls from decades of salt-air corrosion. Our full remodels include plumbing inspection and replacement where needed, not just surface cosmetics. We work with KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone surfaces, and fixtures selected for marine-grade durability.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
This is our most requested service in Fort Lauderdale, and for good reason. Walk-in showers eliminate the step-over hazard, but more importantly for coastal homes, they eliminate the caulk failure points where tub meets tile. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, inferior caulk cracks in months. We specify mold-resistant waterproofing systems, pitched shower pans, and frameless glass enclosures with marine-grade hardware. A typical walk-in shower installation runs $4,500-$12,000 depending on size, tile selection, and whether we need to relocate drains.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Converting a tub to a shower in a 1960s CBS home isn’t always straightforward. The existing drain location, the slope of the floor, and the condition of the subfloor all matter. In low-lying areas near the New River or in canal-front neighborhoods, we’ve found subfloor rot from years of slow leaks that previous owners never detected. Our tub-to-shower conversions start at $3,500 and range to $10,000. We don’t cover up problems. We fix them before the new shower goes in.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Fort Lauderdale’s salt air destroys standard hardware. We’ve seen chrome-finished hinges and handles tarnish to black within a year of installation. That’s why we specify finishes rated for coastal exposure, and why we source from our curated brand roster rather than whatever’s in the contractor’s truck. For vanities, we install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets with proper ventilation clearances to combat humidity. For tile, we use waterproofing membranes and epoxy grouts in wet areas. The details matter here more than almost anywhere.
Small Bathroom Remodels
A small bathroom in a 1950s Plantation Park ranch or a Las Olas corridor condo demands spatial efficiency. We’ve remodeled powder rooms and guest baths as small as 25 square feet, installing wall-hung vanities, pocket doors, and curbless showers where code allows. Small bathroom remodels in Fort Lauderdale run $5,000-$12,000. The constraint is usually the plumbing stack location, not imagination.
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Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We work with 50+ recognized industry brands across every category we touch. For bathroom remodeling in Fort Lauderdale, that means cabinetry from KraftMaid and Wellborn, countertops from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone, and fixtures from manufacturers who offer coastal-grade finishes. We don’t lock you into a single vendor. You choose the brand that fits your budget and taste, we handle the build. Because we maintain relationships with multiple suppliers, we can source replacement parts quickly if something arrives damaged or needs swapping mid-project. That’s the difference between a single-source contractor and a handoff operation.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Fort Lauderdale Homes
- Corroded galvanized plumbing. In salt-air coastal neighborhoods like Poinsettia Heights and Victoria Park, original galvanized water supply lines and drain traps corrode from the inside out. We replace with PVC and PEX as standard, not as an upsell.
- Failed caulk and grout. The humidity and salt-laden air here crack inferior sealants within months. We see leaks into slab foundations that went undetected for years. We specify mold-resistant, flexible sealants and epoxy grouts for wet areas.
- Subfloor rot and mold. Poor waterproofing in older CBS homes, combined with Fort Lauderdale’s high groundwater in low-lying areas near the New River, creates perfect conditions for decay. We inspect with moisture meters before we cover anything.
- Undersized electrical panels. Homes built in the 1950s-1970s in Plantation Park and similar neighborhoods often have 100-amp service or less. Adding GFCI outlets, modern lighting, or heated floors frequently requires a panel upgrade. We identify this in our initial assessment, not after demolition.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Here’s what bathroom remodeling costs in Fort Lauderdale’s current market. These are installed, permitted, finished prices, not teaser rates that balloon with “unforeseen” conditions.
| Service | Price Range |
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| Bathroom Remodel (full) | $9,000-$28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000-$12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500-$12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500-$10,000 |
What moves you within these ranges? Material selection is the biggest factor. A walk-in shower with imported tile and a custom glass enclosure hits the top of the range. A conversion with standard acrylic surround and a curtain rod sits at the bottom. Plumbing condition matters too. If we open the wall and find galvanized lines that need replacement, that’s additional work we quote before proceeding, not a surprise invoice. Every estimate we provide in Fort Lauderdale is free, itemized, and valid for 30 days. Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule yours.
Fort Lauderdale’s Coastal Reality: What Inland Contractors Miss
Fort Lauderdale’s identity as the “Venice of America” shapes every remodeling decision we make. With over 165 miles of navigable inland waterways threading through neighborhoods like The Landings and Victoria Park, a disproportionate share of construction work involves conditions that simply don’t exist inland. Canal-front homes in these areas often have bathrooms located below the 12-18-inch water table, demanding sump pumps, waterproofing membranes, and drainage strategies that inland remodels never need. We’ve had homeowners call us after an out-of-market contractor “finished” their bathroom, only to find water seeping through the slab six months later because no one assessed the groundwater situation.
Our crew recently tackled a full bathroom remodel in a 1960s CBS home in Poinsettia Heights. We tore out a failing tub surround, upgraded to a walk-in shower with a Kohler fixture set, and installed a new Cambria vanity top. The old galvanized drain lines had corroded from salt air, so we swapped them for PVC, a move that saved the homeowner from future leaks. This is the kind of field knowledge that comes from working Fort Lauderdale homes day in, day out.
Beyond the water table, Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone designation means any exterior work tied to your bathroom, window replacement, or structural modification requires Miami-Dade NOA-approved materials. It’s a product-approval hurdle that builders in neighboring Palm Beach County don’t face. We source and specify accordingly.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Our crews roll daily to Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding communities including Plantation, Broadview Park, Lauderhill, and Lauderdale Lakes. The same salt-air conditions, CBS housing stock, and Broward County building codes apply across this corridor, and we bring the same material rigor and local permit knowledge to every project.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
Salt-laden coastal air accelerates oxidation on standard chrome and brass finishes by a factor of years compared to inland environments. We specify marine-grade stainless or specially coated hardware for Fort Lauderdale installations, and we source from manufacturers who warranty their finishes for coastal exposure. Call (844) 665-0162 if you want us to assess what’s currently in your bathroom and what should replace it.
Interior bathroom remodels typically don’t trigger waterway permits, but any work waterward of your seawall line, or structural modifications affecting the building envelope, may require dual permitting through the City of Fort Lauderdale and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. That process can add three to six months. We identify this boundary in our initial site visit and handle all filings if triggered. Call us before you assume your project is permit-simple.
Yes, if you’re adding GFCI outlets, modern lighting, ventilation fans, or heated floors. Most Victoria Park homes from this era have 100-amp service or less. We assess your panel capacity during our free estimate and include any upgrade scope in our itemized quote. We don’t discover this after demolition. Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule an electrical load assessment with your bathroom estimate.
Most walk-in shower installations take two to four weeks from demolition to final inspection, assuming no plumbing stack relocation or unforeseen subfloor repair. Canal-front homes with drainage complications, or projects requiring Broward County structural review, may extend toward six weeks. We provide a written timeline with every quote. Call (844) 665-0162 for a schedule specific to your home.
Fort Lauderdale’s near-sea-level elevation and tidal influence make flood mitigation standard, not optional. We design to current FEMA guidelines and municipal requirements, including raised finished floor elevations where applicable, sump pump integration, and proper drainage ties. We pull elevation certificates and coordinate with the city’s stormwater division as part of our permit package. Call us to discuss your specific property’s flood zone designation and what it means for your remodel.
Ready to remodel? Call (844) 665-0162 for your free, itemized estimate. We’ll walk your Fort Lauderdale property, identify the coastal-specific conditions that affect your project, and build a scope that solves real problems, not just surface symptoms. One contractor, every phase. Built to spec, not to convenience.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida, serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County homeowners.