What Does Full Bathroom Remodeling in Boca Raton Involve?
Full bathroom remodeling in Boca Raton strips the room to studs and builds it back with new plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, finishes, and fixtures - a complete rebuild, not a surface refresh. Most projects run 4 to 6 weeks from permit pull to final inspection, with the demolition and rough-in phases eating up the first 10 to 14 days. In this market, you’re looking at $9,000 to $28,000 depending on size, material grade, and whether you’re moving walls or plumbing. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk your space, talk through what’s fixed versus flexible, and give you a written estimate with line-item pricing.
How We Approach a Full Bathroom Remodel Step by Step
We’ve done enough of these in Boca Raton to know where the surprises hide. Here’s how we sequence a full bathroom remodeling project so you’re never guessing what’s next.
Demolition and Discovery (Days 1-3)
Everything comes out - vanity, tub, shower surround, tile, drywall, often the subfloor too. This is where we find what the last contractor covered up. In the 1960s ranch stock east of Federal Highway, we regularly see galvanized supply lines past their life and cast-iron drains with belly sag. In the western planned communities, it’s usually copper with pinhole leaks from aggressive water chemistry. We document it, photograph it, and present options before moving forward. You decide: repair in place, reroute, or full replacement.
Rough Plumbing, Electrical, and Framing (Days 4-10)
This is the skeleton phase. If you’re relocating a toilet or expanding a shower footprint, we open floors and walls now. The decisions you locked in during design - shower valve height, vanity light locations, exhaust fan capacity - get set in pipe and wire. For full bathroom remodeling in Boca Raton, we size exhaust fans at 50 CFM minimum per code, but we often spec 80 to 110 CFM for the larger master baths common in Woodfield Country Club and Broken Sound homes. You don’t want moisture trapped behind Mizner-style stucco walls.
Waterproofing and Tile Prep (Days 11-16)
Shower and tub surrounds get cement board, liquid membrane or sheet membrane, and flood testing. We don’t skip the 24-hour flood test, even when schedules press. Tile layout gets dry-fitted before any thinset touches the wall. This is your last chance to adjust pattern, grout width, or accent placement without cost. We mark it, you approve it, we set it.
Finish Carpentry, Fixture Set, and Paint (Days 17-22)
Vanity, mirrors, lighting, hardware, toilet, trim. We coordinate deliveries so nothing sits in your garage for two weeks waiting on a back-ordered faucet. Paint goes last, after all the dusty trades are done. We use moisture-resistant formulations on ceilings and inside vanities - standard practice, but worth stating because we’ve seen shortcuts.
Final Inspection and Punch (Days 23-28, permit-dependent)
Palm Beach County inspectors verify plumbing pressure, GFCI protection, exhaust venting termination, and structural where applicable. In gated communities, some associations require a separate walkthrough before they’ll release the certificate of completion. We handle both schedules and attend both walks. You get keys back when everything passes, not before.
The Material and Layout Choices You’ll Actually Decide On
Full bathroom remodeling forces more decisions than most homeowners expect. These are the ones that move your number and your daily experience:
- Shower vs. tub vs. both: A walk-in shower with linear drain and frameless glass eats 35 to 45 square feet and costs more upfront but ages better with the home. Keeping a tub, especially in homes west of Lyons Road where young families dominate, preserves resale. The tub-shower combo is the budget play; the separate wet room is the premium one.
- Vanity configuration: Single bowl at 36 to 48 inches saves space and cost. Double bowl at 60 to 72 inches is standard for master baths in 33496 and 33498, but requires 54 inches of wall minimum. Floating vanities look clean but need blocking in the wall; furniture-style with legs hide less but install faster.
- Tile material and format: Ceramic wall tile at $3 to $8 per square foot installed. Porcelain at $6 to $14. Natural stone at $12 to $25, plus sealing ongoing. Large-format porcelain (24×48) minimizes grout but demands flat walls - older block construction often needs skim-coating first.
- Countertop surface: Quartz from Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone dominates this market for good reason - non-porous, consistent pattern, no sealing. Solid surface is cheaper but scratches. Natural marble etches with toothpaste and citrus. We show you samples in your actual light, not a showroom’s.
- Plumbing fixture grade: Builder-grade chrome from a big-box store works for five to seven years. A Moen, Delta, or Kohler mid-grade valve with PEX connections and ceramic cartridges runs 15 to 20. Thermostatic valves for large showers add $400 to $800 but eliminate temperature swing when someone flushes.
We bring material samples to your home. Colors read differently under Boca Raton’s strong southern exposure than they do under fluorescent showroom bulbs.
What Full Bathroom Remodeling Costs in Boca Raton, FL
Full bathroom remodeling in Boca Raton runs $9,000 to $28,000. Here’s what pushes you toward either end:
| Cost Driver | Low-End Scenario | High-End Scenario |
|---|---|---|
| Square footage | 5′ x 8′ hall bath, fixtures in existing locations | 10′ x 14′ master with reconfigured layout |
| Plumbing relocation | None - toilet, vanity, tub stay put | Toilet moved 6 feet, shower expanded, new wet wall |
| Material grade | Standard ceramic, chrome fixtures, stock vanity | Large-format porcelain, thermostatic valve, quartz, custom vanity |
| Structural or subfloor work | Solid subfloor, no rot, no wall moves | Rot repair, sistered joists, wall removal for open concept |
| Permit and inspection scope | Single trade permit, one inspection | Full building permit, plumbing, electrical, multiple inspections, HOA ARC review |
Our written estimates include demolition, disposal, all rough and finish materials, fixtures you select, labor, permit fees, and final cleaning. What’s typically outside: your chosen decorative mirrors, towel bars, and any artwork or staging items. If we hit unexpected subfloor rot or galvanized pipe failure during demo, we photograph it, price it, and get your sign-off before proceeding - no open-ended allowances.
Call (844) 665-0162 for an exact quote on your space. Estimates are free and carry no obligation.
How Boca Raton’s Rules and Housing Stock Shape This Work
Full bathroom remodeling in Boca Raton doesn’t follow the same playbook as Fort Lauderdale or Delray Beach. The city’s Architectural Review Board enforces Addison Mizner-inspired Mediterranean Revival standards - barrel tile, stucco, arched openings, approved color palettes - with municipal code authority, not just polite suggestion. If your home is in a gated community like Boca West, Broken Sound, or Woodfield Country Club, you may need sequential approvals: community ARC first, then city ARB, then Palm Beach County permitting. We’ve seen three-week delays from missed paperwork at one layer. Our team submits to all three in parallel where allowed, and we know which communities require bonded contractor certificates or specific insurance endorsements.
The housing stock splits geographically. East of Federal Highway, in 33487 and neighboring ZIPs, we work on 1960s and 1970s concrete block ranch homes with original bathrooms that haven’t been touched in forty years. Galvanized supplies, cast drains, single-pane windows, and no exhaust fans. West of Lyons Road, in 33496 and 33498, the homes are larger - 1980s through 2000s planned-community builds with tile roofs and Mizner detailing that demands precise material matching. Both zones fall under Florida Building Code wind speed requirements of 160+ mph, so any window replacement tied to the remodel needs impact-rated product. We source from Andersen, Pella, Marvin, and PGT’s impact lines to satisfy that requirement without sending you to a separate contractor.
The western developments carry one more quirk: they’re built on drained Everglades wetlands with compressible organic soils and a high water table. For ground-up additions or ADU work, we often need engineered fill or stem-wall foundations. For bathroom remodeling, the risk is more subtle - any exterior wall penetration for exhaust venting or window replacement needs to account for potential moisture migration through stucco. We flash differently here than we would in Broward County. It’s not dramatic, but it’s the difference between a vent that lasts fifteen years and one that stains your stucco in three.
Homeowners in Boca Raton often pair interior remodeling with exterior envelope work. If you’re already permitting and living with dust, it makes sense to address Roof Repair in Boca Raton or schedule Roof Replacement & Installation in Boca Raton through the same single-source relationship. One contractor, every phase, one accountability chain.
Serving Boca Raton, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Boca Raton area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked - Full Bathroom Remodeling in Boca Raton
Most projects finish in 4 to 6 weeks, with permit approval adding 1 to 3 weeks upfront depending on whether your community requires ARC or ARB review. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll check your specific address against current permit timelines.
Yes, if you’re moving plumbing, electrical, or walls. Palm Beach County requires permits for any fixture relocation, new circuits, or structural changes. Gated communities often add their own approval layer. We handle all submissions and inspections as part of our standard process.
Absolutely, and it’s the single biggest cost saver. Keeping the toilet, vanity, and tub or shower in their existing locations avoids floor cutting, pipe rerouting, and the permit complexity that comes with it. We design around your existing wet wall whenever possible.
Full bathroom remodeling in Boca Raton means stripping to studs, replacing all systems, and rebuilding with new waterproofing, materials, and fixtures. A partial refresh might swap a vanity and paint. If you’re dealing with 1960s plumbing or 1990s builder-grade finishes, the full approach is usually the better investment.
We warranty our workmanship for one year on all full bathroom remodeling projects. Manufacturer warranties on fixtures, tile, and materials run longer - typically 5 to 15 years depending on brand and product line. We register all manufacturer warranties in your name and provide documentation at completion.
Ready to Start Your Full Bathroom Remodeling Project?
Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule a free on-site estimate for full bathroom remodeling in Boca Raton. Raymond Estevez or a senior project lead will walk your space, measure, photograph existing conditions, and return a written proposal with line-item pricing within 48 hours. No deposit required to schedule, and we don’t start work until you’ve approved every material and every number.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Boca Raton and South Florida.