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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Fort Lauderdale
A full bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $9,000 – $28,000 depending on the size of the room, the plumbing work involved, and the finishes you choose. We know that’s a serious number, so we put it in writing before any work starts and we don’t change it at the door. Our crews work in Rio Vista, Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, and every neighborhood in between. If you’ve got a bathroom that’s showing water damage, cracked tile, or a 1960s layout that doesn’t work anymore, call us at (754) 551-2922 and we’ll schedule a free estimate.
Why Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale Is Fort Lauderdale’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Homeowners here have told us the same stories again and again: a contractor gave a verbal ballpark, tore out the bathroom, then handed over an invoice 40% higher than the original number. That doesn’t happen with us. Every Penhallow project starts with a written price, a defined arrival window, and a written 365-Day Done Right Promise that says if something fails inside a year, we come back and fix it at no charge. We’re part of the Kingswell family of companies, operating to The Kingswell Way since 2004, and this Fort Lauderdale location is independently owned and operated under the leadership of Trevor Nash.
Our background-checked, uniformed technicians have opened enough Fort Lauderdale walls to know what’s behind them: Dade County pine framing in the older eastern neighborhoods, concrete block construction in the 1950s through 1970s homes, and cast-iron waste lines that have been rusting for decades. A live person answers our phone 24/7, not an answering service. When you call (754) 551-2922, you’ll talk to someone who can actually answer questions about your project.
Styles & brands we work with
Walk In Shower in Fort Lauderdale
A walk in shower in Fort Lauderdale is often the single smartest upgrade you can make in an older bathroom, especially in homes where the original tub is cracked, stained, or just too small to use comfortably. We install curbless and low-threshold showers with proper waterproofing membranes underneath, and a typical walk-in shower installation in Fort Lauderdale runs $4,500 – $12,000 depending on glass, tile, and whether we’re moving plumbing. In humid, salt-heavy air, a shower that isn’t waterproofed correctly will fail within a year, so we don’t skip the substrate.
Frameless Glass and Curbless Design
Frameless glass enclosures open up small Fort Lauderdale bathrooms and make a 5×8 footprint feel twice as large. We template the glass after tile is set, so it fits exactly, and we use hardware rated for coastal humidity, not the cheap chrome that pits in two seasons.
Shower Bases That Actually Drain
In flat, low-lying Fort Lauderdale, floor drains matter more than people expect. We slope the pan correctly, tie into the existing waste line with proper venting, and test everything before the first tile goes down. A shower that pools water is a tear-out waiting to happen.
Bathroom Remodeling Companies in Fort Lauderdale
When you compare bathroom remodeling companies in Fort Lauderdale, the differences show up in the fine print, not the brochure. Some will quote you a number over the phone without looking at your house. We won’t. Trevor Nash and our team inspect your existing plumbing, check for water damage behind the walls, and then write a price that covers what we can actually see and what we reasonably expect to find. A full bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale runs $9,000 – $28,000, and the number on day one is the number on the invoice.
Written Allowances for Unknown Conditions
Every older Fort Lauderdale home hides something: termite-chewed studs, rusted waste lines, or a subfloor that’s been soaking up water since the Carter administration. We build written allowances into the contract for exactly these discoveries, so when we find something, there’s already a process in place. No surprises, no stall, no vague change order you have to trust.
Permit Navigation and Code Compliance
We pull permits when the scope requires them, and we manage the inspections. For a Bathroom Remodeling project in Fort Lauderdale, that means knowing which trade has to be inspected and when, so your project doesn’t sit idle waiting for a sign-off.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We install products we’re willing to stand behind for a full year after the job’s done, because our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work regardless of what the manufacturer does. In Fort Lauderdale bathrooms, that includes Kohler and Moen fixtures, Cambria and Silestone quartz for vanity tops, and cement board substrates from USG and similar trade suppliers. We stock common replacement parts locally in South Florida so we’re not waiting on a truck from Atlanta when a valve needs replacing. The materials behind the guarantee are as solid as the promise itself.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Fort Lauderdale Homes
- Waterproofing failures behind tile. In older concrete block homes, the original wall behind the tile is rarely floated flat, which means the new tile installs over a wavy surface and cracks at the seams within a year or two.
- Termite and rot damage in Dade County pine. Homes built before 1970 in neighborhoods like Rio Vista and Victoria Park often have framing that’s been eaten where plumbing leaked, and you won’t know until the wall comes down.
- Rusted cast-iron waste lines. The original drain pipes in 1950s and 1960s Fort Lauderdale homes are frequently paper-thin from decades of salt air and humidity. We sleeve or replace them rather than bolting new fixtures to a failing system.
- Shower pans leaking through the subfloor. A 1970s curb shower with a rotted subfloor won’t show itself until the new pan goes in and the water has nowhere to go but down. We check the framing before we set the pan.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Here’s what a bathroom remodel actually costs in Fort Lauderdale, in real numbers you can plan around:
| Project | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Full Bathroom Remodel | $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 |
| Shower Replacement | $3,000 – $8,500 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
What moves the number up or down in Fort Lauderdale specifically: whether your home sits in a floodplain and trigger FEMA’s substantial improvement threshold, whether the waste lines are cast iron and need replacement, and whether the existing subfloor is rotted. We walk you through all of it in writing before we start. Call (754) 551-2922 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Our bathroom remodeling work also reaches homeowners in Hollywood and Coconut Creek, where the housing stock and moisture issues are similar enough that we see the same problems behind the walls. If you’re searching for Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale or any of the surrounding communities, we’re scheduling estimates right now.
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 About Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale
It can, and this is a reality most inland Broward contractors never have to think about. Fort Lauderdale’s coastal floodplain regulations mean that if your home is pre-FIRM (built before the flood maps) and your remodel pushes the total project cost past 50% of the structure’s assessed value, FEMA requires you to bring the whole building up to current base flood elevation. That can mean elevation or floodproofing work that costs more than the bathroom itself. We check the rule early, scope the project to avoid triggering it when possible, and write the contract so you know exactly what happens either way. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll walk you through it.
In older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Rio Vista, homes built in the 1950s used Dade County pine framing. That wood is resin-rich and termites love it. When plumbing leaked behind the walls, it softened the wood and created exactly the dark, damp environment termites seek out. In one Rio Vista ranch we opened in 1956, the studs were eaten and the cast-iron waste lines had rusted through. We sistered the load-bearing wall, sleeved new copper supply lines, and wrote a change order for a Schluter waterproofing membrane before any tile went down. The city inspector signed off on the rough-in the same week. That’s what the unknown conditions in an old Fort Lauderdale bathroom actually look like. Call (754) 551-2922 for a free estimate and we’ll inspect yours before we quote it.
Yes, when the scope changes the plumbing rough-in, the drain location, or the wet-area footprint, you need a permit in Fort Lauderdale. A tub-to-shower conversion that moves the drain or changes the venting is not a cosmetic swap. We pull the permit, schedule the inspections, and the city approves the work before we close it up. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll tell you exactly what your specific project requires.
An allowance is a line item in your written contract that sets aside a specific dollar amount for conditions we can’t fully see until the walls come open, like rotted subfloor under a 1970s curb shower or termite-damaged studs behind the tile. We don’t use allowances as a blank check. The allowance amount is written before any work starts, and when we find something, we show you the exact cost against that allowance and get your written approval before we spend a dollar of it. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll show you what our contract language looks like.
Yes. Fort Lauderdale beachside condos fall under Miami-Dade County product approval requirements, which means certain materials, glass, and waterproofing assemblies have to carry a Notice of Acceptance before we can install them. We’ve worked in these buildings and we handle the product approval paperwork as part of the permit package. The board gives you a deadline, not a headache. Call (754) 551-2922 for an exact quote, and estimates are free.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale.
