Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling in West Hollywood, FL
Walk-in showers & shower remodeling in West Hollywood typically runs $4,500-$12,000 for a full installation and $3,000-$8,500 for a replacement, with most projects taking 5 to 10 business days from demo to final inspection. You’ll need a Broward County permit for any work involving plumbing relocation, wall movement, or waterproofing changes. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk through your existing layout, what you want changed, and whether your job sits at the lower or upper end of that range.
How we do this job - the process
Every walk-in shower & shower remodeling project in West Hollywood follows five stages. Here’s what happens, what you’re deciding, and how long each phase takes.
Stage 1: On-site measurement and scope lock (Day 1)
We show up, photograph the existing shower or tub-shower combo, check access dimensions, and test water pressure and drain flow. You’ll decide right then whether you’re keeping the footprint or moving walls, whether the drain stays put or relocates, and whether we’re removing a tub. That single decision - footprint vs. reconfiguration - determines your permit path and roughly 40% of your final cost. This visit takes 60-90 minutes.
Stage 2: Design and material selection (Days 2-7)
We bring samples to your home or meet at our Fort Lauderdale office. You’ll pick between solid-surface wall panels (Kohler Choreograph, for example) versus traditional cement-board with tile, select your valve and trim finish (Moen’s M-CORE versus their standard Posi-Temp lines), and choose between a curbed threshold or a true curbless entry. Curbless requires floor recessing or a ramped approach, which adds $800-$2,400 depending on your slab. This stage stretches longer if you’re comparing natural stone versus engineered quartz for niche shelves or bench tops - Caesarstone and Silestone both make bathroom-appropriate surfaces that outperform marble in South Florida’s humidity.
Stage 3: Demo and rough-in (Days 8-12)
We strip to studs, expose plumbing, and assess what the 1950s-1960s construction hidden behind your tile actually looks like. In West Hollywood’s CBS homes, we regularly find galvanized drain lines, unvented fixtures, or concrete block walls that need chases cut for new supply lines. If your electrical panel needs GFCI circuit expansion - common in these older homes - we coordinate that now. You’ll sign off on any field changes before we close walls.
Stage 4: Waterproofing and finish installation (Days 13-18)
We install the pan, flood-test for 24 hours (Broward County requires this for permit final), set wall surfaces, install glass or enclosure, and place fixtures. If you selected frameless glass, lead time on custom tempering runs 10-14 days, which we order during Stage 2 so it arrives now. Grout, sealant, and final hardware happen in these days.
Stage 5: Inspection and punch (Days 19-21)
Broward County inspects waterproofing, plumbing, and any structural modifications. We address punch items while the inspector’s notes are fresh. Most West Hollywood jobs clear in one inspection; about 30% need a revisit for minor code items, typically adding 2-3 days.
The options you’ll choose between
Walk-in showers & shower remodeling in West Hollywood isn’t one product. These are the real decisions that move your price and your daily experience:
- Wall system: Tile on cement board vs. solid-surface panels. Tile gives unlimited design range and authentic texture but requires more maintenance - resealing grout every 12-18 months in South Florida’s humidity. Solid-surface panels (Kohler Choreograph, Swanstone) install faster, have no grout lines to mold, and cost 15-25% less installed, but the aesthetic is more contemporary and less customizable.
- Pan material: Acrylic, fiberglass, or tiled mud pan. Acrylic and fiberglass pans are single-piece, leak-resistant, and budget-friendly ($400-$900). A proper mud pan with waterproofing membrane (Noble, Schluter) plus tile runs $1,800-$3,500 but lets you size exactly to your space and choose any surface finish.
- Entry style: Curbed, low-curb, or curbless. Curbed is standard and keeps water containment simple. Low-curb (2-3 inch) aids accessibility without full curbless engineering. True curbless requires either recessing the subfloor or building a gradual ramp, which in West Hollywood’s concrete slab construction means cutting into the slab and managing the structural implications - typically a $1,200-$2,800 add.
- Valve and trim grade. Moen’s standard Posi-Temp pressure-balanced valve handles most homes well. Their M-CORE system with integrated diverter supports multiple showerheads or hand showers without extra rough-in depth, useful when you’re working inside 4-inch concrete block walls with limited cavity space. Trim finishes - chrome, brushed nickel, matte black - are priced within $50-$150 of each other at the valve level.
- Glass enclosure: Framed, semi-frameless, or frameless. Framed is economical and functional ($600-$1,200). Frameless uses thicker glass (3/8″ or 1/2″) and minimal hardware ($1,800-$3,500) but demands precise wall plumbness, which can be harder to achieve in older CBS construction with settled block.
- Niche, bench, and storage. A tiled niche adds $400-$800. A fold-down teak or solid-surface bench runs $500-$1,200. These aren’t afterthoughts - we frame them in during rough-in, so you decide at Stage 2.
What Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling costs in West Hollywood, FL
| Project type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Shower replacement (same footprint, no plumbing move) | $3,000 - $5,500 |
| Walk-in shower installation (new construction or full reconfiguration) | $4,500 - $12,000 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $3,500 - $10,000 |
| High-end curbless with frameless glass and stone surfaces | $9,000 - $15,000+ |
Five variables push your number up or down:
1. Existing condition. A shower with sound concrete block walls, copper or PEX supply, and a modern drain stacks toward the low end. Galvanized drains, rotted framing (rare in CBS but possible at wood bucks around windows or doors), or asbestos-containing mastic under old flooring add remediation cost.
2. Plumbing relocation. Moving the drain or supply lines in a concrete slab home means cutting, re-pitching, and re-pouring - typically $800-$2,500 per major move.
3. Wall movement or door widening. Removing a wall to expand a 32-inch shower to 48 inches triggers structural review and potentially beam installation in Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
4. Material grade. A Kohler Choreograph system with a Moen valve and framed glass runs roughly half the cost of custom tile, frameless enclosure, and thermostatic valve with multiple outlets.
5. Permit scope. Broward County’s fee structure scales with project valuation. A simple replacement permit runs $150-$300; a reconfiguration with structural or electrical work can reach $600-$900.
Our written estimates include demo, disposal, all materials, labor, permit fees, and one return visit for punch items. What we don’t include: homeowner-supplied fixtures (we’ll install them, but warranty is limited), asbestos or mold remediation if discovered, and post-project deep cleaning.
What West Hollywood homes specifically do to this job
West Hollywood sits in unincorporated Broward County, which means every permit for walk-in showers & shower remodeling routes through the County Building Division rather than a city hall. Out-of-area crews often stumble here - they expect Hollywood’s municipal inspection schedule and find themselves navigating Broward’s separate fee structure, online portal, and notice-board requirements. We’ve seen projects delayed three to five days simply because a contractor didn’t know West Hollywood’s jurisdictional status.
The housing stock matters too. The 33021 ZIP is dense with 1950s-1960s concrete block homes built during the South Florida boom, many with original terrazzo floors and electrical panels that max out at 100 amps. When we’re cutting into a bathroom wall for a wider shower or additional outlets, we regularly find uninsulated block, shallow chases, and galvanized drains that haven’t been touched in sixty years. Current Broward County code also triggers hurricane-hardening compliance reviews on any significant renovation - if you’re moving walls or changing window locations in the bathroom, the inspector may require documentation that the home’s overall envelope still meets post-Andrew standards.
Humidity is the quiet killer of shower work here. Sealants and grouts that hold up in Orlando fail faster in West Hollywood’s year-round moisture. We spec mold-resistant cement board, epoxy grouts in wet zones, and silicone sealants rated for continuous water exposure - not because it’s premium, but because standard products don’t survive five years in this climate.
Homeowners in West Hollywood often pair bathroom updates with broader projects. If you’re already addressing your home’s exterior envelope, our Roof Replacement & Installation in West Hollywood crew can coordinate timing so you’re not living through two separate construction periods. Some clients also explore Metal Roofing in West Hollywood as part of a full exterior upgrade while we’re inside on the wet areas.
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Frequently asked - Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling in West Hollywood
Most projects finish in 5 to 10 business days, with 2-3 additional days if Broward County requires a reinspection. The biggest schedule risk is custom glass lead time - order it at design sign-off, not after tile is set. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll confirm current lead times for your specific glass selection.
Yes, if you’re moving plumbing, changing walls, or replacing waterproofing. Broward County requires permits for all shower pan replacements and any work behind the tile. A simple fixture swap in an existing enclosure may not need one, but we verify that before starting. The County’s online portal handles West Hollywood submissions; we pull permits as part of our standard process.
Often yes, and that’s your lowest-cost path. Keeping the drain and supply in place lets us use an acrylic or solid-surface pan sized to your existing footprint. You’ll still gain accessibility and modern finishes. Moving the drain to center a new layout or enable curbless entry adds $800-$2,500 in this market.
Spot repairs - regrouting, new valve trim, recaulking - run $400-$1,200 and make sense if the pan and walls are sound. Once you have multiple failure points (leaking pan, moldy drywall behind tile, outdated plumbing), replacement becomes more economical than serial repairs. Most West Hollywood homes we see at the 60-year mark hit that crossover point.
We warranty our workmanship for one year on all shower installations. Manufacturer warranties cover fixtures (Moen and Kohler both carry limited lifetime on valves) and surface materials. The waterproofing membrane, if we install Schluter or Noble systems, carries its own material warranty when installed to spec. We document all warranty terms in your final packet.
Ready to start your walk-in shower project in West Hollywood?
Call (844) 665-0162 for a free on-site estimate. We’ll measure your existing space, check your plumbing and wall conditions, and deliver a written quote with options at two material tiers. Most West Hollywood appointments happen within 48 hours, and we can coordinate with our Bathroom Remodeling in West Hollywood team if your shower work is part of a full bath overhaul or a larger Bathroom Remodeling scope. West Hollywood homeowners work with us because one contractor handles every phase - from permitting through punch - with the brand choices you’d expect to shop for yourself.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving West Hollywood and Broward County homeowners since our founding.