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Cover Bathroom Remodeling: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
A full Cover bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically runs between $9,000 and $28,000 installed, depending on the size of the room, the materials you choose, and whether we’re moving plumbing or keeping the existing footprint. We stock Cover-compatible bathroom products and coordinate installation through Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, and most homeowners who call us about a failing Cover fixture or water-damaged surround notice the problem slowly at first: a soft spot near the shower base, a vanity door that no longer closes square, or grout that keeps cracking no matter how many times it’s re-caulked. By the time it’s obvious, the substrate (the moisture-resistant layer behind your tile) has usually been taking on water for months. We’ll walk you through exactly what’s happening, what it costs to fix it, and what we’d do differently so it doesn’t happen again.
Which Cover Models This Applies To
Cover’s bathroom product line spans several generations, and not every part is interchangeable across model years. The most common compatibility gotcha we see in Fort Lauderdale homes is between Cover’s original fiberglass shower pans and the newer acrylic surrounds introduced around 2018. The drain positions differ by up to 2 inches, which means swapping a new pan into an older surround often requires a drain relocation, not a direct drop-in. Before we quote any Cover bathroom remodel, we check the serial sticker on the back of the vanity cabinet or the underside of the shower base to confirm the exact model and production year. If the sticker is gone, we measure the rough opening, drain center, and curb height to identify what’s actually in your bathroom.
For OEM versus aftermarket: Cover-branded replacement parts (shower bases, vanity tops, tub surrounds) generally fit without modification, but many homeowners find the wait times long and the pricing high. Quality aftermarket equivalents from brands like Kohler and Delta often meet or exceed the original spec, and we also work with KraftMaid, Cambria, and Silestone for upgraded vanity tops and surrounds. The decision usually comes down to two things: whether the existing plumbing rough-in is still code-compliant, and how quickly you want the job done.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your Cover Bathroom Remodeling Is Failing
- Grout cracks that keep returning. This usually means the cement board behind the tile has flex in it, often because the original installer used drywall screws instead of proper backer screws, or skipped the waterproofing membrane. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, even small cracks let moisture in, and the problem compounds fast.
- A soft floor near the shower or tub. Water has reached the subfloor. By the time you can feel softness underfoot, the plywood or OSB beneath the tile is already deteriorating. This requires opening the floor to repair it correctly.
- Vanity doors that no longer close square. MDF pressboard vanity boxes swell when they absorb bathroom moisture. Once the hinge screws strip out, tightening them is only a temporary fix; the box itself is compromised.
- Mold or mildew stains that bleach won’t remove. When tile and grout were never sealed, or the weep holes in the shower pan drain are blocked, water sits behind the surface. Cleaning the visible side doesn’t solve what’s happening behind it.
- A shower pan that squeaks or flexes when you stand in it. That’s the pan moving against the mortar bed that should be supporting it. Left alone, flex turns into cracks, and cracks turn into leaks in the ceiling below.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
For Fort Lauderdale homeowners, here’s what a Cover bathroom remodel costs at the ranges we quote every week:
- Small bathroom remodel (vanity, toilet, flooring, paint): $5,000 – $12,000
- Full bathroom remodel with new shower or tub: $9,000 – $28,000
- Walk-in shower installation: $4,500 – $12,000
- Tub-to-shower conversion: $3,500 – $10,000
- Bathroom vanity installation: $800 – $3,000
One number covers the entire job, and that number is in writing before we start. What changes the price? Moving plumbing lines, replacing rotted subfloor, waterproofing upgrades, and the material tier you pick (entry-level acrylic versus Cambria quartz, for example). What never changes: the price. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if something fails inside that year, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s written into every Fort Lauderdale job we do.
DIY or Call Us?
You can diagnose a lot on your own. If the vanity door sags, check whether the hinge screws are stripped. If grout is cracking, push gently on the tile to see if it moves. Those are safe, useful observations. But opening a shower surround means dealing with high-tension fasteners, sharp tile edges, and the real possibility that you’ll find mold behind the wall that needs professional remediation. If your Cover shower pan is flexing or the floor feels soft, this is not a weekend project. Replacing a pan improperly can put a leak directly into the framing, and by the time you notice, you’re looking at structural work instead of a swap-out. It’s the kind of job where the repair bill is always smaller before someone tries it themselves. Call (754) 551-2922 and Trevor Nash or one of our uniformed technicians will come out, look at what’s actually there, and hand you a written price before any work begins.
FAQs
A properly installed bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale should last 15 to 25 years, provided the waterproofing was done correctly and the substrate was not already compromised. The biggest factor is humidity control; bathrooms without adequate ventilation fail much faster in South Florida.
Sometimes. If the problem is superficial, like a loose hinge or a small grout crack with no movement, a targeted repair makes sense. If the substrate is wet, the pan is flexing, or the vanity box is swollen, repair usually costs more than replacement and doesn’t last. We’ll tell you honestly which situation you’re in. Call (754) 551-2922 for a straight answer.
Most single-bathroom remodels in Fort Lauderdale take 5 to 10 working days, depending on the scope. A vanity swap might be one day. A full gut with plumbing moves and custom tile takes longer. We give you a written schedule with your written price, so you know both numbers before we start.
We keep the most common Cover-compatible components on our trucks: shower base kits, valve trim, vanity hardware, and waterproofing membranes. Uncommon sizes or older-model OEM parts may take a few extra days to source. We’ll confirm availability before we schedule anything, so you’re never waiting on a surprise delay.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner, Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Need a straight answer on your Fort Lauderdale bathroom? Call (754) 551-2922 today for a free estimate, a written price, and a real person on the other end of the line, day or night.
