How Much Does a Small Bathroom Remodel Cost in North Andrews Gardens?
Our Bathroom Remodeling services in North Andrews Gardens typically run $5,000-$12,000 and take 10-14 days from permit approval to final walkthrough. Most projects involve replacing the vanity, toilet, tub or shower surround, flooring, and fixtures within the existing footprint - no walls moved, no plumbing relocated. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk your space, confirm what’s possible without a permit escalation, and give you a written estimate with line-item pricing.
Our Small Bathroom Remodel Process, Stage by Stage
We’ve done enough small bathroom remodels in North Andrews Gardens to know where the surprises hide. Here’s how we sequence the work, what happens each day, and what you’ll need to decide before we start.
Stage 1: Site measure and scope lock (1-2 days)
We visit your home, photograph the existing layout, check access paths for material delivery, and verify whether your home falls under any active HOA or Broward County compliance triggers. You’ll decide at this stage: keep the existing footprint or explore a wet-area reconfiguration. If your house is one of the 1950s-1970s CBS homes common in North Andrews Gardens, we’ll also note whether the original cast-iron drain stack or galvanized supply lines need replacement - a frequent find that adds $800-$2,400 but prevents a future gut job.
Stage 2: Material selection and permit pull (3-10 days)
Because North Andrews Gardens is unincorporated Broward County, we file directly with the Broward County Building and Code Compliance Division - no city hall involved. For a like-for-like replacement within the same footprint, permits usually clear in 3-5 business days. If we discover unpermitted prior work (common in homes with 1970s-80s additions), the county requires bringing that area to current code before they’ll sign off on our scope. You’ll choose your vanity size, countertop material, tile or vinyl flooring, fixture finishes, and whether to upgrade to a comfort-height toilet or handheld shower. We stock samples from Kohler and Moen among our 50+ brand partnerships so you’re not guessing from a catalog.
Stage 3: Demolition and rough-in (2-3 days)
We remove the vanity, toilet, tub or shower surround, flooring, and any damaged drywall or cement board. If we’re replacing supply lines or the drain stack, that happens now. The bathroom is unusable during this phase, so we seal adjacent rooms against dust and run HEPA filtration. In North Andrews Gardens, we often find original Florida-Dade or early Broward plumbing that doesn’t meet current trap or venting standards - we’ll photograph anything unexpected and call before proceeding.
Stage 4: Install and finish (4-6 days)
New subfloor if needed, cement board or waterproof membrane, tile or vinyl flooring, vanity and countertop installation, fixture rough-in, then trim, paint, and hardware. We coordinate our own electrician and plumber - no handoffs to unknown subs. You’ll do a mid-stage walkthrough after flooring is down to confirm grout color and layout before we set the vanity.
Stage 5: County inspection and final walkthrough (1-2 days)
Broward County sends an inspector for plumbing and electrical sign-off. We handle scheduling and meet them on-site. After pass, we do our own punch list with you: caulk lines, door swing, fixture operation, exhaust fan airflow. We don’t consider a small bathroom remodel complete until you’ve tested everything yourself.
The Material Choices That Move Your Small Bathroom Remodel
Every decision below changes how the space feels, how long it lasts, and where your budget lands. We don’t push one tier - our job is to explain the honest trade-off.
- Vanity cabinet: Stock particleboard with thermofoil door ($400-$900 installed) works for a rental or quick refresh. Solid plywood with soft-close drawers and a furniture-grade finish ($1,200-$2,800) survives decades of humidity cycles. In North Andrews Gardens, where summer bathroom humidity stays high for months, we see thermofoil delamination after 4-6 years on exterior-facing walls.
- Countertop: Cultured marble ($300-$700) is seamless and cheap but scratches and yellows. Engineered quartz from Silestone or Caesarstone ($800-$2,200) resists staining, needs no sealing, and comes in matte or polished finishes. For a 36-inch vanity, the upgrade pays for itself in maintenance time.
- Shower surround: Fiberglass three-piece unit ($1,200-$2,500 installed, 1 day) is budget-fast but limited to standard sizes. Custom tile on cement board ($2,800-$6,500, 3-4 days) gives you any layout, any niche, any accent - and in a small bathroom, the visual texture makes the room feel intentional rather than cramped.
- Flooring: Sheet vinyl or LVP ($800-$1,800) handles moisture well and installs fast. Porcelain tile ($1,400-$3,200 with labor) adds thermal mass that stays cool - welcome in South Florida, though some homeowners prefer LVP’s warmer underfoot feel. We don’t recommend natural stone in small bathrooms; the sealing burden outweighs the look.
- Fixtures and finishes: Builder-grade chrome ($150-$400 for faucet, showerhead, towel bars) functions fine. Moen or Kohler mid-tier in brushed nickel or matte black ($400-$900) carries better cartridge warranties and finishes that resist the salt-air corrosion we see in eastern Broward County homes within a few miles of the Intracoastal.
What Small Bathroom Remodels Cost in North Andrews Gardens, FL
| Component | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Small bathroom remodel, full replacement | $5,000 - $12,000 |
| Vanity and countertop | $800 - $3,000 |
| Tub or shower surround replacement | $3,000 - $8,500 |
| Tile flooring installed | $1,400 - $3,200 |
| Fixture package (faucet, showerhead, toilet, hardware) | $400 - $1,200 |
| Plumbing stack or supply line replacement | $800 - $2,400 |
| Permit and inspection fees (Broward County) | $250 - $600 |
Five factors push your job toward the high or low end of that $5,000-$12,000 range. Size: a 5×7-foot bath costs less than a 6×10 with separate tub and shower. Existing condition: original 1960s plumbing, active leaks, or prior water damage behind walls adds remediation. Plumbing relocation: moving a toilet drain or shower valve even 12 inches breaks concrete and triggers a full rough-in inspection. Material grade: the jump from stock vanity to custom, or fiberglass to tile surround, is the biggest single lever. Permit scope: if Broward County requires bringing unpermitted prior work to code, that runs parallel to our scope and adds time, not always dollars - but sometimes both.
Our written estimates include demolition, disposal, materials, labor, permit filing, and county inspection coordination. What they typically don’t include: your chosen mirror, decorative lighting, or towel bars (we’ll install whatever you supply), and any mold remediation or structural repair discovered after demo - we photograph and quote that separately before proceeding.
Why North Andrews Gardens Homes Change How We Approach Small Bathroom Remodels
North Andrews Gardens sits in unincorporated Broward County, and that single fact reshapes every small bathroom remodel we do here. There’s no Oakland Park or Fort Lauderdale building department to walk permits through - everything routes through the Broward County Building and Code Compliance Division in Lauderhill. That means county inspectors, county timelines, and county code interpretations that don’t always match what homeowners expect from municipal experience elsewhere.
The housing stock tells the rest of the story. Most homes are single-story CBS construction from the late 1950s through the 1970s, many with original bathrooms still intact: cast-iron tubs, wall-hung sinks, terrazzo floors, and galvanized or copper supply lines that have reached end of service. We’ve opened walls in North Andrews Gardens homes near Northeast 56th Court and found original Florida-Dade plumbing that predates modern venting standards - functional, but not passable under current code if disturbed. That’s the key phrase: if disturbed. A like-for-like fixture swap often avoids triggering full rough-in compliance. Move the toilet six inches to improve layout, and the county inspector will want to see modern trap distances, venting, and possibly stack replacement.
The other local factor is moisture. These homes sit on flat coastal plain with a water table sometimes three feet below slab. Bathroom floors in original construction often lacked proper vapor barriers beneath slab. We test for slab moisture before installing any flooring, and we’ll specify a sealed LVP or epoxy-modified thinset under tile if readings come back high. Skip this step and you’ll see tile pop or vinyl bubble within two South Florida wet seasons.
Finally, the wind-mitigation issue. Many North Andrews Gardens homeowners are remodeling bathrooms as part of broader storm-hardening efforts for insurance credits. If your project is part of a full Bathroom Remodeling in North Andrews Gardens scope that includes window replacement or roof work, we coordinate the sequence so county inspections align and you don’t pay for duplicate visits. Our North Andrews Gardens crew also handles Specialty Roofing in North Andrews Gardens and Gutters & Accessories in North Andrews Gardens - homeowners often bundle exterior envelope work with interior updates to consolidate permits and minimize disruption.
Serving North Andrews Gardens, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Andrews Gardens area and know this community well, from Tile Roofing - North Andrews Gardens to complete exterior updates. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked - Small Bathroom Remodels in North Andrews Gardens
10-14 days from permit approval to final walkthrough, assuming no plumbing relocation and no unpermitted prior work triggers additional county inspection rounds. Broward County permit review typically adds 3-5 business days before we start demo. Call (844) 665-0162 and we can check current county turnaround times.
Yes, if you’re replacing the tub, shower, toilet, or vanity - any fixture with a drain connection. Broward County requires permits for plumbing and electrical work even in unincorporated areas. Cosmetic-only changes (paint, mirror, towel bars) don’t trigger permitting. We file and manage the entire process.
Absolutely, and it’s the most common approach we take in North Andrews Gardens. Keeping fixtures in their existing locations avoids concrete cutting, rough-in inspections, and the cost escalation that comes with both. A well-chosen vanity, updated surround, and quality flooring transform the space without touching the drain stack.
Prioritize the wet area and the vanity. A new fiberglass shower surround, stock vanity with cultured marble top, LVP flooring, and mid-grade Moen fixtures runs roughly $5,000-$6,500 in North Andrews Gardens. Skip the tile, skip the custom vanity, keep everything in the existing footprint. The result reads as clean and current, not budget.
We warranty our workmanship for one year from completion. Manufacturer warranties apply to fixtures and materials - Kohler and Moen carry limited lifetime warranties on finishes and operation, Silestone and Caesarstone offer 10-25 year residential coverage depending on product line. We register all warranties in your name and provide documentation at final walkthrough.
Ready to Talk Through Your Small Bathroom Remodel?
We’ll visit your North Andrews Gardens home, measure the space, check for the common issues we see in 1960s-1970s construction, and give you a written estimate with real numbers - no deposit required to schedule, no pressure to decide on the spot. Ask about Window Installation in North Andrews Gardens while we’re there. Call (844) 665-0162 or reach out through our site. Most small bathroom remodels in North Andrews Gardens start within two weeks of estimate approval.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving North Andrews Gardens and Broward County homeowners since our founding.