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Bathroom remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea typically runs $9,000-$28,000 for a full gut-and-rebuild, with most projects finishing within 3-6 weeks from signed contract to final inspection. We’re Rowan Construction Group, and our crews work the beachside corridor from the Atlantic to the Intracoastal weekly - dispatch and scheduling run through our Miami office, but the trucks that roll up to your door carry Broward County-licensed tradespeople who know the difference between a CBS block wall and drywall, and why that matters for your permit package.
Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll deliver a written price before any work starts, every time.
Why Rowan Construction Group Fort Lauderdale Is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’ve delivered more than 4,000 projects since 2007, and a growing share of them are in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s 0.7-square-mile footprint - the beach bungalows off Commercial Boulevard, the duplexes near El Prado, the low-rise condos within a block of the Anglin Pier. Our Bathroom Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea crews know the local inspector’s checklist by heart: HVHZ product approval numbers, rebar remediation documentation, and the DEP turbidity requirements that coastal-zone work triggers.
Our Lauderdale-by-the-Sea customers leave reviews that mention the same things - the photo record they received at the end of each day, the signed change order before any extra work started, the final invoice within a few percent of the written quote. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, the price is written before anyone picks up a tool. Under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, if it is not done right, we make it right - backed by terms, not a handshake.
A live person answers our phones 24/7. Background-checked, uniformed technicians. License number on the page. This is how we work.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is almost always a gut of a 1950s-1985 CBS block room, not a drywall refresh. Because the town’s ~35-foot height cap has preserved this aging inventory rather than allowing redevelopment, we open walls that have absorbed decades of salt-air infiltration. On a canal-front block off El Prado, we gutted a builder-grade hall bath in a 1970s CBS duplex: the cast tub came out to spalled block and rusted anchor bolts at the wet wall, so we treated the rebar, re-flashed the rough-in, and set a KraftMaid vanity with a Silestone top and a frameless glass shower - then the inspector’s sign-off cleared before the punch list closed. Every full remodel we quote includes a contingency line for embedded steel remediation, because in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, finding clean block behind the tile is the exception, not the rule.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea runs $4,500-$12,000, and the range reflects whether we’re cutting into load-bearing block or working within an existing wet wall. The HVHZ standards apply here - impact-rated glazing if the shower shares a wall with an exterior window, reinforced anchoring for frameless enclosures that must withstand hurricane-force pressure cycles. We source our frameless glass through Mr-Glass, with product approval documentation included in the permit package so inspection doesn’t stall.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Tub-to-shower conversion in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea costs $3,500-$10,000 and solves a problem we see constantly: the 1960s-80s cast-iron or steel tub set into carbonated block with corroded drain anchors. Treating this like a simple swap - rip tub, set shower base - ignores the rebar repair and re-flashing that the wet wall almost always needs. We quote the full scope: substrate remediation, new membrane, flood testing, then tile or solid-surface walls. No work proceeds on a change until the change order is signed.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity installation ($800-$3,000) seems straightforward until you’re mounting into block that has lost structural integrity from chloride corrosion. We spec KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets with proper toggle or epoxy-anchor fastening, not the drywall screws that fail in six months. For tile, we use modified thinset and crack-isolation membrane on spalled or repaired block - standard in our Lauderdale-by-the-Sea jobs, not an upgrade. Kohler and Toto fixtures carry the product approval numbers that Broward County inspectors verify.
What happens when you call
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We maintain sourcing depth across fifty-plus vetted brands so our written quotes carry honest numbers rather than inflated ones. For Bathroom Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, that means KraftMaid and Wellborn vanities, Cambria and Caesarstone countertops, Kohler and Toto fixtures, and Mr-Glass frameless enclosures - all with Florida product approval documentation for HVHZ compliance. We don’t order standard non-impact glazing for a bathroom window a block from the Atlantic; the lead time and approval numbers are different, and we spec accordingly from the first quote.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Homes
- Carbonated block and corroded rebar behind shower walls. Opening a 1970s wet wall in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea routinely exposes spalled concrete and rusted embedded steel. We treat the rebar, patch with polymer-modified repair mortar, and install a bonded membrane before tile goes up - skipping this step means the new bathroom fails on the old structure.
- Non-HVHZ products specified for coastal exposure. Standard fasteners and glazing ordered for a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea bath won’t pass inspection. We spec impact-rated and product-approved materials from the quote, with lead times built into the schedule.
- Unpermitted plumbing or structural cuts in load-bearing block walls. Cutting a new drain path without a permit kills warranty coverage and stalls inspection sign-off. We pull permits for every substantial renovation, with the documentation included in your project file.
- Salt-air corrosion of metal fixtures and hardware. Even interior bathrooms in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea suffer accelerated fastener corrosion from the town’s extreme chloride exposure. We spec marine-grade or plated hardware that inland Broward contractors rarely need to consider.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Here are the line-item ranges we quote for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s market. Every price is flat, written, and delivered before work starts - no “call for a quote” at Rowan Construction Group.
| Service | Price Range in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea |
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| 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 a project toward the top of the range: rebar remediation in the wet wall, HVHZ impact glazing for exterior-facing windows, structural reinforcement of load-bearing block, and the DEP turbidity controls required for coastal-zone work. What keeps it lower: working within existing plumbing footprints, using standard (non-custom) vanities and fixtures, and clean substrate conditions behind the old finishes. We inspect before we quote - the photo record from that first visit is yours to keep, whether you hire us or not.
Bring a competitor’s written estimate and we’ll review it line by line at no charge. Our Free Second Opinion is a standing offer.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Our crews work throughout central and coastal Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, and Lauderdale Lakes. Each city has different building stock, inspection protocols, and climate exposure - we adjust our quotes accordingly rather than templating across zip codes.
Serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 - Bathroom Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
No, provided the work is performed by a licensed contractor and any structural or plumbing modifications are permitted and inspected - but you must notify the builder in writing before work begins and follow any HOA or architectural review requirements specific to your community. We document every permit and inspection for our customers so warranty disputes don’t arise from paperwork gaps. Call (754) 254-7676 and we’ll review your builder’s warranty language before quoting.
A full bathroom remodel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea typically costs $9,000-$28,000, with small bathrooms running $5,000-$12,000 and walk-in shower installations at $4,500-$12,000. The local premium over inland Broward comes from HVHZ product requirements, rebar remediation in aging CBS block, and coastal-zone permitting. We deliver a written flat price before any work starts - call (754) 254-7676 for your free estimate.
Yes, if the existing tub is original to a 1960s-1980s CBS home - the cast or steel tub is often the first failure point, and removing it allows necessary rebar and substrate repair that a tub surround would conceal. The conversion runs $3,500-$10,000 and typically adds usable floor space and accessibility. We quote the full wet-wall remediation, not just the fixture swap. Call (754) 254-7676 to see whether your specific bath justifies the investment.
Yes - many Lauderdale-by-the-Sea condos and townhome associations require architectural review for any visible exterior modification, including window replacements or exhaust vent relocations, and the town itself enforces strict coastal-zone construction standards that add DEP and Army Corps review for near-water work. We handle the HOA submission and town permitting as part of our standard scope, with documentation included in your project file. Call (754) 254-7676 and we’ll verify your specific association’s requirements before quoting.
Every scope we write for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea includes: substrate condition assessment and rebar remediation if needed, HVHZ-compliant product specifications with Florida approval numbers, permit pulling and inspection scheduling, DEP turbidity controls if the property is coastal-zone, a bonded waterproofing membrane, flood testing before tile, and the documented photo record delivered at project close. Under The Haven Standard, Clause 1 requires the written price before work starts; Clause 2 requires the signed change order before any deviation. Call (754) 254-7676 and we’ll walk through the exact scope for your bath.
Ready to price your project? Call Rowan Construction Group at (754) 254-7676 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll deliver a written flat price with a written scope and warranty before any work starts - that’s Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, and it’s how we’ve kept 4,000-plus projects within a few percent of the agreed number since 2007.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea since 2007.