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Trusted Bathroom Remodeling for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners
Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $9,000 to $28,000 for a full project, with smaller jobs like a tub-to-shower conversion landing between $3,500 and $10,000. The price depends on square footage, material choices, and whether you’re moving plumbing or keeping the existing layout. Since 2005, Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale has handled these projects with one rule that never changes: a written price lands in your hands before a single tool is picked up. When you call (754) 354-7423, a live person answers. No voicemail loops. No callback queues. Just a straight answer about what your bathroom can become, what it costs, and when we can start.
Fort Lauderdale bathrooms deal with humidity that punishes the wrong materials. We see peeling vanity bases in Victoria Park, rusted-out medicine cabinets in Coral Ridge, and shower pans that failed early in Rio Vista because someone skipped the waterproofing details. The short version: this work only holds up when it’s done right the first time. Our home page gives you a broader look at how we run jobs across the trades. For the bathroom-specific picture, keep reading.
Bathroom Remodeling Contractor
A Bathroom Remodeling Contractor handles the full scope of a bathroom project: demo, plumbing rough-in, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, electrical, and finishes, all under one contract and one schedule. You need one when the job involves multiple trades, a layout change, or any work behind the walls where mistakes hide until they’re expensive. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale runs this as a single accountable process under The Relay Visibility Guarantee. That means you know who is arriving, when they’ll arrive, and exactly what the work costs before demolition starts. Most full remodels here land between $9,000 and $28,000, and you get that number in writing before anything is signed.
What Gets Included
Every scope we write includes the rough and finish plumbing, ventilation, waterproofing, tile or surround, vanity, countertop, fixtures, and lighting. If your Fort Lauderdale home needs cast-iron drain line replacement or a vent re-route, that’s itemized in the same written quote, not surprised on you later. You see the line items. You approve the line items. The invoice matches.
Licensing and Oversight
Luca Romano leads every project in Fort Lauderdale and pulls permits when the scope calls for it. Inspections get scheduled, passed, and documented. You’re never the one chasing down whether the shower pan passed its water test. That’s our job, and it’s covered in the process, not billed as an add-on.
Styles & brands we work with
Walk In Shower
A Walk In Shower replaces the tub or existing stall with a curbless or low-curb shower built for stepping straight in, a setup that’s easier on the knees and has become the default for serious remodels in Fort Lauderdale. You need one when the tub is wasted space you never fill, when someone in the household has mobility concerns, or when you want a master bath that doesn’t feel like a 1987 floor plan. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale builds walk-in showers starting at $4,500 and running to about $12,000, depending on glass, tile selection, and whether we’re moving the drain. A written quote tells you which end of that range your project sits in.
Curbless Showers and Waterproofing
A true curbless shower in a slab-on-grade Fort Lauderdale house usually means cutting the slab to drop the pan area, then rebuilding the slope. We use Schluter edge trim (the metal strip that waterproofs where your tile meets the floor) and full membrane systems on every shower, no shortcuts. Flood tests happen before any tile goes up, and you get photos of that process as part of our before-and-after documentation.
Glass and Hardware Options
Frameless glass from local fabricators, low-iron panels, and niche placement are all chosen with you at selection time, not decided for you. The written price includes the glass you actually picked. If you change your mind mid-project, the change gets priced in writing before we order, never after install.
Bathroom Remodeling Companies
Bathroom Remodeling Companies range from solo operations working out of a truck to multi-crew outfits with showrooms and dedicated project managers. The difference shows up when something goes wrong, and in Plantation Bathroom Remodeling and Fort Lauderdale’s humid climate, something always tests the work. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale sits in the middle: big enough to run background-checked, uniformed crews and pull permits properly, small enough that Luca Romano knows your project by name. A full remodel with us runs $9,000 to $28,000. The number is written down before work starts, and it doesn’t change at the door.
What Separates One Remodeler From Another
The honest tell is what happens after closing. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise is written into every contract: if it’s not done right, we make it right, for a full year. Not “call us if something feels off.” A documented guarantee with a process behind it.
How We Compare on Price
We’re not the cheapest bathroom remodeler in Broward, and we won’t pretend to be. What we do is remove the games. Fixed pricing, no change orders on work we scoped correctly, and material selections from named brands like Kohler, Cambria, and KraftMaid, not supplier closeouts. You’ll see exactly where your money goes before you spend it.
Bathroom Renovation
A Bathroom Renovation often means updating what’s already there: new tile, new vanity, new fixtures, deeper refresh without the full gut-and-rebuild. You need it when the bones are solid but the room looks and feels decades behind the rest of your home. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale prices renovations from $9,000 for a full cosmetic overhaul, with smaller focused updates coming in under that when the scope stays tight. The quote is always specific to your bathroom, your materials, and your layout, not a square-footage guess.
Cosmetic vs. Full Renovation
A cosmetic renovation may keep the plumbing where it is and focus on the visible surfaces: tile, paint, vanity, mirror, lighting, hardware. A full renovation goes behind the walls. We’ll tell you which one your site actually needs, especially in older Fort Lauderdale homes where water intrusion has been ignored for a decade.
Working With Existing Plumbing
In homes throughout Hallandale Beach and West Park, we’ve worked on original cast-iron and galvanized lines that are past their useful life. Renovation is the right moment to address those, and if we find it during demo, you get photos and a written addendum before we touch it. No one likes surprises, so we document them instead of burying them.
Small Bathroom Remodel
A Small Bathroom Remodel focuses on guest baths, powder rooms, and secondary bathrooms where the footprint is compact but the impact matters. In Fort Lauderdale, these often come with a specific challenge: making 45 or 60 square feet feel larger while keeping it code-compliant and waterproofed. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale handles these projects for $5,000 to $12,000, depending on whether the shower stays put or gets replaced, and whether the floor plan stays exactly as-is. You get the written price before we start, same as a full master suite.
Space Planning Without Moving Walls
Floating vanities, wall-hung toilets, and frameless glass change how a small room feels without touching the footprint. In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea condos, where moving a wall means moving a life, these are the moves that pay off. Our Bathroom Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea page covers the condo-specific details for that area.
Ventilation in Tight Rooms
A powder room with weak ventilation grows mold in Florida, full stop. We check the CFM on every project and size the fan for the space, not the cheap spec sheet. It’s a small line item that prevents a big problem, and it’s always in the written quote.
Shower Remodel
A Shower Remodel replaces the existing shower without touching the rest of the bathroom. It’s the right move when the shower pan leaks, the tile is tired, or you want a frame-less glass upgrade without redoing the whole room. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale prices shower remodels from $3,000 to $8,500, and the exact figure depends on what’s behind the existing walls, what tile and glass you select, and whether the valve needs updating. Same written-price rule applies, no exceptions.
Common Shower Failures in Fort Lauderdale
In North Lauderdale and Oakland Park, we regularly open up shower walls and find greenboard where cement board belongs. That’s a time bomb. Greenboard behind tile absorbs moisture, tiles pop, and mold grows where you can’t see it until it’s bad. Our crews pull it all out and rebuild the substrate properly.
Valve and Drain Updates
While the wall is open, it’s the right time to replace the shower valve with a pressure-balanced or thermostatic unit from Moen or Grohe. It’s a small line item in the written price, and skipping it means paying to open the wall again later. We’d rather include it now than invoice it later.
Tub to Shower Conversion
A Tub to Shower Conversion removes the existing tub and builds a standing shower in the same footprint, which is the most common project we do in Fort Lauderdale’s older homes. In neighborhoods like Wilton Manors and Dania Beach, where the original 1970s tub is still holding on, this is the highest-ROI bathroom change available. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale converts tubs to showers for $3,500 to $10,000, covering demolition, drain relocation, waterproofing, tile and trim, and new fixtures. Written price, approved by you, before demo day.
Drain and Plumbing Changes
Converting a tub means changing the waste line from a 1.5-inch tub drain to a 2-inch shower drain, which is a code requirement people love to skip. We don’t skip it. The new drain, the new trap, the new vent, all done correctly and inspected where required. It’s a big part of why our conversions don’t leak five years later.
Materials That Hold Up
Shower tile on waterproofed backer board, a solid surface pan, and fixtures from Kohler or Toto. For plant-based and natural surface options, we use Cambria and Caesarstone where appropriate. The manufacturer backing on these brands matters, and we’ll show you the warranty documentation before we install.
One Day Bath Remodel
A One Day Bath Remodel replaces the tub or shower surround with a prefabricated system, the kind of project that genuinely does finish in a day when the scope stays focused on the wet area. You need this option when the bathroom has to stay functional and the disruption of a full multi-week remodel isn’t something your household can absorb. At Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale, one-day projects sit in the $3,000 to $8,500 range depending on wall system, plumbing updates, and access. We’ll tell you honestly whether your project fits the one-day model or truly needs the full custom route.
What a One-Day Job Can and Can’t Do
A one-day remodel handles the tub or shower area: demo, plumbing, wall system, trim, and cleanup before the day is done. It does not move walls, relocate drains across the room, or replace flooring beyond the immediate wet area. If you’re in Margate or Lauderdale Lakes and want the quick turnaround, we’ll scope it honestly and give you a written price either way.
Quality on a Tight Clock
Speed never comes at the cost of waterproofing. We use sealed wall systems and proper mechanical fastening whether the job takes one day or three weeks. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to one-day remodels the same way it applies to full custom builds. If it fails, we’re back on our dime, documented in writing.
See the difference
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AfterBrands We Service
We install Kohler and Toto fixtures on most of our Fort Lauderdale bathroom projects. We’ve built hundreds of showers around Kohler valves, tubs, and finishes, and we know the rough-in specs for their current and previous generations. When a Kohler valve needs replacement or the trim kit from 2009 won’t match a new cartridge, we order the correct parts the first time.
Cambria and Caesarstone countertops are standard selections for our vanities, and we handle the template, fabrication, and install coordination directly. If you’re after a specific profile or edge detail, we spec it into the written price before ordering. Whether you choose Kohler, Moen, Cambria, Caesarstone, or any other make, we can help.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water stains on the ceiling below the bathroom. That’s a leak from the shower pan or wax ring working its way through your subfloor. The longer it runs, the more the damage spreads, and what starts as a $300 fix becomes a multi-thousand-dollar floor replacement.
- Mold or mildew is coming back within days of cleaning. Recurring mold means moisture is trapped somewhere it shouldn’t be, usually behind tile or under vinyl. Surface cleaning won’t fix it. The source is behind the wall.
- Tile feels soft, moves underfoot, or grout is crumbing out. Moveable tile means the substrate behind it has started to rot or swell. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, that failure accelerates fast. It’s not a re-grout situation.
- The toilet rocks when you sit down. A loose toilet is either a failing wax ring or a rotted flange. Either way, it’s actively leaking into the floor assembly, and every flush makes it worse.
- You smell sewage or persistent must inside the bathroom. Sewer gas means a dry trap or a failed seal, and must confirms hidden water. Both are fixable now and expensive later. Call before the smell spreads to other rooms.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Written estimate before any commitment. You call (754) 354-7423, we walk the bathroom, take measurements, and talk through what’s possible. Then the written price arrives, itemized, before you’re asked to sign anything. No deposit games, no verbal ranges that drift.
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Scope lock and material selections. You approve the line items, we order the materials, and the schedule gets set. Selections from Kohler, Cambria, KraftMaid, and others are documented so what you pick is what gets installed.
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Live arrival tracking and on-site kickoff. On day one, you already know who’s arriving and when. Our uniformed, background-checked crew introduces themselves, walks the project with you, and starts work with the written plan in hand.
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Photo updates throughout the job. Before, during, and after photos land in your phone as the work progresses. You can see the waterproofing before tile, the plumbing before the wall closes, and the finished room when we’re done. You don’t have to be home to know what’s happening.
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Final walkthrough and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. We walk the project together, you approve the work, and you get the guarantee in writing. If something isn’t right in the next 365 days, we make it right. That promise is the last step of every job we do in Fort Lauderdale.
How Much Does Bathroom Remodeling Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A full bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale runs $9,000 to $28,000, and the variable is scope. A direct replacement of existing fixtures and surfaces, no layout changes, lands at the low end. Moving a toilet to the other wall, adding a curbless shower, or converting a tub to a walk-in pushes toward the higher end. Specifics: a small bathroom remodel is $5,000 to $12,000, a walk-in shower installation is $4,500 to $12,000, a tub-to-shower conversion is $3,500 to $10,000, and a shower replacement is $3,000 to $8,500. These are the numbers we quote against, all written and itemized.
What moves the price: plumbing relocations, waterproofing system upgrades, fixture brand selection, tile format, glass thickness, and whether the existing structure has water damage that needs correction. Fort Lauderdale’s humidity means we always check for hidden damage before finalizing any number; if we find it, you see the documentation and approve any change in writing before we proceed. To avoid overpaying, don’t take material advice from a contractor who gets paid more when you pick the mystery supplier. Choose named brands with manufacturer warranties, and get the scope written down line by line. Our free estimates include the walkthrough, the written scope, and the real price. Call (754) 354-7423 and you’ll have it in your hands before you decide anything.
Our Service Area Near Fort Lauderdale
Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale works throughout Broward County, including Bathroom Remodeling in Plantation, Lauderdale Lakes, Margate, Hallandale Beach, North Lauderdale, West Park, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Broadview Park, and Dania Beach. Most estimates are scheduled within a few days of your call. We’ve also handled many condo projects in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, where building rules and access are different from single-family homes. If you’re within our service area, the written price is the same process, the same guarantee, and the same live phone answer at (754) 354-7423.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale
Bathroom remodeling is the full or partial rebuild of a bathroom, from surface updates like tile and vanity replacement to structural work like moving plumbing, waterproofing, and changing the layout. In Fort Lauderdale homes, it often also means correcting moisture damage that’s accumulated over years of humidity. Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale handles the entire scope under one written contract, so the price you approve is the price you pay.
Most full bathroom remodels take two to four weeks from demo to final walkthrough, depending on scope and inspection timing. One-day tub and shower remodels wrap up in a single day when the scope fits that model. You’ll know the schedule before work starts, and photo updates keep you current daily. Call (754) 354-7423 for a realistic timeline on your specific project.
A full remodel runs $9,000 to $28,000, a small bathroom remodel is $5,000 to $12,000, and a shower replacement is $3,000 to $8,500. Your exact number depends on scope, materials, and what’s behind the existing walls. The written quote is free and itemized. Call (754) 354-7423 to get your exact price range before any commitment.
We install and service Kohler, Moen, Toto, Cambria, and Caesarstone products, among others. Each project’s material selections are documented in the written scope so there’s no substitution. Whether you have Kohler or any other make, we can help.
For active leaks, water intrusion, or failed shower pans, we prioritize these calls and work to get eyes on the problem fast. A live person answers the phone 24/7, so you’re not leaving a message during a leak. If you’ve got water where it shouldn’t be, call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll walk through what to do next, then get someone out to see the damage.
Every project carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, for a full year after closing, backed in writing. Material selections from manufacturers like Kohler and Cambria also carry their own warranties. The guarantee covering our work is not an add-on, it’s standard on every job.
Clear personal items from the bathroom and any adjacent hallway, and plan on the room being closed off during active work. We’ll handle dust control, material staging, and daily cleanup. A written schedule at the start tells you what to expect and when, so there’s no guessing about when the room is usable again. Call (754) 354-7423 if you have specific questions about your home’s setup.
Schedule Your Bathroom Remodeling Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Call (754) 354-7423 and talk to a live person about your bathroom. We’ll schedule a walkthrough, give you a written line-item price, and show you the plan before any work starts. The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs the entire project in writing, and you’ll know who’s coming, when they arrive, and what it costs. Estimates are free, and there’s no obligation if the numbers don’t make sense for your budget.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2005.
