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Oldcastle Bathroom Remodeling: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide

Oldcastle bathroom remodeling in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $9,000-$28,000 for a full replacement, with most projects quoted and scheduled within 48 hours. We stock Oldcastle-compatible shower enclosures, vanity systems, and waterproofing components, and we carry common replacement parts on our Fort Lauderdale trucks for same-day service calls. Most homeowners realize something’s wrong when grout lines darken, wall panels bow, or the shower base no longer drains flat - signs that the waterproofing membrane or substructure has failed.

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Which Oldcastle Models This Applies To

Oldcastle’s bathroom product line spans several series, and matching the right replacement part starts with the data plate. Look for a stamped metal tag or adhesive label on the shower base rim, vanity support frame, or inside the wall panel joint - it’ll list the series code (often starting with OC-B or OC-SH) and a four-digit date stamp. The 2016-2022 OC-SH shower enclosure series used a proprietary 48-inch acrylic base with a center drain that differs from the 2023+ models by 3/4 inch in flange depth. That 3/4 inch is the compatibility gotcha: a standard aftermarket base will seat, but the waterproofing lip won’t engage the wall panel groove correctly, and you’ll have a weep path straight to the subfloor.

We source both OEM Oldcastle channels and vetted aftermarket equivalents from Swanstone and Maax where the spec matches. For the OC-B vanity line, the drawer glide system is a proprietary 22-inch soft-close rail that we stock in both OEM and a compatible Blum aftermarket version. The Blum rail costs about 30% less and carries the same 75-pound dynamic load rating. We list the brand on the quote line item, so you know which you’re getting.

Rowan Construction Group Fort Lauderdale is an independent service provider - not affiliated with Oldcastle - and we maintain cross-reference sheets for every series we’ve encountered in Broward County.

Signs Your Oldcastle Bathroom Remodeling Is Failing

• Darkening grout or caulk lines at the shower base perimeter. This usually means the waterproofing membrane has breached at the pan-to-wall transition, letting moisture wick into the cement board. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, that moisture doesn’t dry; it breeds mold behind the tile.
• Wall panels that bow or flex when pressed. The adhesive bond between the panel and substrate has failed, often because the original installer used a modified thinset in a high-moisture application. The panel isn’t structural anymore; it’s a veneer waiting to delaminate.
• Vanity doors that won’t stay closed or drawers that bind. The particleboard substrate has taken on moisture and swelled, throwing the hinge and glide geometry off. Oldcastle’s OC-B line used a medium-density fiberboard core in pre-2019 units - it doesn’t survive a single overflow event.
• Shower base that pools water or feels spongy underfoot. The acrylic base has cracked at a stress concentration point, or the mortar bed beneath it has washed out. Either way, you’re standing on a structure that’s no longer load-distributed.
• Musty odor that returns after cleaning. This is the tell for hidden mold behind the wall panels. Fort Lauderdale’s year-round humidity means any trapped moisture becomes a problem within weeks, not months.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

A full Oldcastle bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale runs $9,000-$28,000, with the typical mid-range project landing near $16,500. That range reflects three real variables: whether we’re replacing the wet-area only (shower/tub surround, base, and waterproofing) or gutting to the studs; whether the plumbing rough-in needs relocation; and whether the vanity and flooring are included.

Every quote is a flat written price with line-item breakdown - material brands named, labor hours estimated, permits listed separately if required. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, that price is locked before anyone picks up a tool. No change proceeds without a signed change order, which is why our projects finish within a few percent of the number we agreed on. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the workmanship; manufacturer warranties cover the materials.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a clear line between what a homeowner can verify and what requires a licensed contractor in Fort Lauderdale. You can safely confirm the model number, photograph the failure, and check the drain flow rate with a five-gallon bucket test. What you shouldn’t attempt: removing a shower base that’s set in a mortar bed (the base weighs 80-120 pounds and the demolition disturbs the waterproofing membrane), cutting wall panels that may contain asbestos in pre-1985 installations, or re-setting a vanity on a compromised subfloor.

The real risk isn’t the visible work - it’s what you can’t see. A shower pan failure in Fort Lauderdale’s climate means the cement board and framing behind it have been wet-cycling for months. We bring a moisture meter and a borescope on every service call; the photo record shows you exactly what we found and where. Measure twice, write it down, then say it once.

Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll review your Oldcastle model, inspect the failure, and deliver a written price before any work starts.

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