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Tamko Bathroom Remodeling: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
A full Tamko bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $9,000 to $28,000 installed, and most jobs take two to four weeks depending on plumbing, waterproofing, and tile scope. We stock the common Tamko-compatible trim, pan, and valve components our crews need on-site, which keeps a project moving when a part arrives wrong or fails mid-install. Typically, a homeowner calls us after pulling back a shower wall and finding water damage behind a Tamko pan, or after a valve body that worked fine for fifteen years starts dripping through the escutcheon plate.
We’re an independent Fort Lauderdale remodeling contractor, not a Tamko dealer or affiliate. That matters because we specify and install Tamko products the way a general contractor does: matched to your existing build, priced in writing, and backed by our own warranty on the work itself.
Key Takeaways:
- Installed Tamko bathroom remodeling in Fort Lauderdale: $9,000 – $28,000
- Water intrusion around the pan or curb is the most common failure we see near the coast
- We carry common Tamko-compatible pan and trim components on the truck for repair work
- Written price before work starts, 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job
Which Tamko Models This Applies To
Tamko’s bathroom product line covers several series, and the compatibility question is usually the first thing we sort out on a walkthrough. The manufacturer’s waterproofing pans and wall kits come in standard shower footprints: 32×32, 32×48, 36×36, 36×48, and 48×48, with custom pan sizes available for non-standard enclosures. If you have a Tamko pan installed before roughly 2015, the drain assembly is likely a compression-fit style that threads into the pan from above. Newer units use a direct-connect waste and overflow system with a gasketed seal. We check the manufacturer label on the underside of the pan or the back of the wall panel to confirm the series before ordering anything.
On the OEM versus aftermarket question for Tamko specifically: the pan and wall panels should stay OEM because the panel thickness and interlocking channel dimensions are proprietary. Trying to marry an aftermarket wall panel to a Tamko pan almost always leaves a gap at the bottom channel that caulk cannot save. For trim plates, shower arms, and valve cartridges, quality aftermarket equivalents from name-brand plumbing suppliers work fine and often cost less. We’ll tell you which parts matter and which ones don’t, because paying $180 for a Tamko-branded trim plate when an $85 equivalent fits the same valve body is a decision you should make with the numbers in front of you.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your Tamko Bathroom Remodeling Is Failing
- Water staining on the ceiling below the shower. This is the classic Tamko pan failure signal in Fort Lauderdale’s older two-story homes, and it usually means the pan’s seal at the drain flange has let go. The water finds the path of least resistance and shows up on the drywall ceiling below.
- Soft spots or discoloration around the curb. When the curb cap or the joint where curb meets wall panel starts leaking, water wicks into the subfloor. By the time you feel a soft spot, the framing underneath has been wet for a while.
- Persistent mildew smell that won’t quit after cleaning. This means water is trapped somewhere behind the wall panels. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, that trapped moisture keeps growing mold even after you’ve bleached every visible surface.
- The valve handle requires more force to turn, or it drips only when pushed to a certain angle. The cartridge inside the Tamko valve body has worn seals. Leaving it too long risks seizing the cartridge, at which point the repair gets more invasive.
- Visible caulk separation where the wall panel meets the pan. The panels shift slightly with temperature changes, and in coastal Fort Lauderdale homes that shift happens more than inland. Once the caulk separates, every shower sends a small amount of water down behind the pan.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
For a full Tamko bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale, plan on $9,000 to $28,000 depending on the size of the space, whether you’re reusing existing plumbing locations, and the finish level. A smaller guest bath with a standard Tamko pan and mid-range fixtures lands around $9,000. A primary bath where we’re moving fixtures, installing a custom shower, and using Cambria or Silestone on the vanity pushes toward the $28,000 end.
| Scope | Fort Lauderdale Installed Price Range |
|---|---|
| Small bathroom remodel (Tamko pan, basic finishes) | $9,000 – $12,000 |
| Mid-size bathroom remodel (new pan, tile, vanity) | $14,000 – $20,000 |
| Primary bath with custom shower and upgraded surfaces | $22,000 – $28,000 |
| Tamko pan or valve repair only | $400 – $1,800 |
Every one of these quotes includes all labor, materials, debris hauling, and the permit fee if the job requires one. The written price we give you is the number you pay unless we find something hidden inside the wall that changes the scope, and that requires your sign-off before we proceed. The work carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, in writing, on every job.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely check the caulk lines, confirm the model label on your Tamko pan, and test whether the valve drips from the tub spout or the shower head. Those checks give us a useful picture before we arrive. What you should not attempt is pulling the valve cartridge or removing the pan yourself. The valve body sits inside a wall cavity with supply lines under pressure, and the pan is sealed to the drain assembly in a way that often requires cutting the drywall below to access. In Fort Lauderdale’s humid climate, a poorly resealed pan becomes a mold problem inside ninety days. Luca Romano has pulled apart enough bathrooms near Las Olas Boulevard to know that what looks like a simple Saturday fix is usually hiding wet framing, corroded escutcheon screws, and a subfloor that needed attention three years ago.
If you’re seeing water where it shouldn’t be, call (754) 354-7423. We’ll walk through what you’re seeing and give you an honest read on whether it’s a repair or a full remodel, before anyone schedules a visit.
FAQs
A properly installed Tamko bathroom system lasts 15 to 25 years on average, but Fort Lauderdale’s humidity and salt air shorten that if the waterproofing behind the walls and under the pan wasn’t done right on the original install. Pan seal failures at the drain are the most common early failure we see, usually within 8 to 12 years in coastal homes. Call (754) 354-7423 for an exact assessment of your current bathroom’s condition, estimates are free.
In most cases, no. Once a Tamko pan’s drain seal or curb has failed, the water damage behind it is already underway, and a patch rarely holds in a humid climate like Fort Lauderdale. If the failure is caught early, a valve cartridge or trim plate replacement often does the job without touching the pan. Call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll tell you straight whether it’s repairable or a replace.
A standard Fort Lauderdale bathroom remodel runs two to four weeks from demo to final trim, assuming we don’t have to reframe a wall or relocate plumbing. Valve or pan repair work is typically a one-to-two-day job. Call (754) 354-7423 to lock in a start date.
We carry common Tamko-compatible trim plates, shower arms, cartridges, and pan drain seals on our service vehicles, so a simple repair often gets finished in one visit. Full pan replacements and panel kits are ordered per job and usually arrive within three to five business days. Call (754) 354-7423 and we can tell you over the phone whether we have the part or need to order it.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner & Lead Contractor, Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale at Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
