Full renovations · houses & condos
Full bathroom renovation in Miami, built for the humidity
A complete remodel takes the room back to studs or bare slab, fixes what the old bathroom was hiding, and rebuilds it with waterproofing, ventilation and materials chosen for a climate where nothing ever fully dries.
- Houses and high-rise condos
- Written, itemised quotes
- Miami-Dade wide
What a full remodel includes
A full renovation is not a new vanity and fresh paint. It replaces every layer of the room, including the ones you never see, because in South Florida those hidden layers are usually where the trouble started.
- Demolition
- Tile, backer board, shower pan, fixtures and drywall removed. Debris protection and removal planned for your building.
- Rough plumbing
- Supply lines, shower valve and drains inspected and replaced where they are corroded, undersized or in the wrong place for the new layout.
- Electrical & ventilation
- GFCI protection, vanity lighting, and an exhaust fan sized for the room and ducted to the outside or the building's exhaust.
- Substrate & waterproofing
- Cement or foam board, a continuous membrane in wet areas, sloped shower floor and a flood test before any tile goes down.
- Finishes
- Tile, vanity and top, toilet, trim, mirrors, accessories and frameless glass, installed in that order.
Not ready to gut the room?
If the layout works and the shower is sound, a targeted project may be enough: a shower rebuild, new vanity and countertop, or a floor replacement. We'll tell you which one your bathroom actually needs.
Why Miami bathrooms wear out differently
The climate is the first design constraint
Humidity that never leaves
Outdoor air here is humid most of the year. A bathroom that isn't exhausted properly holds moisture after every shower, which is how grout darkens, paint peels and mold starts behind the mirror. We size ventilation to the room; our guide to bathroom ventilation in high humidity explains how.
Water behind the tile
Grout and tile are not waterproof. In older showers the only protection is often a failing pan and a sheet of plastic. A modern bonded membrane stops water at the surface of the wall instead of letting it soak the framing.
Salt air near the water
Close to Biscayne Bay and the ocean, cheap chrome, steel fan housings and mirror edges corrode quickly. Fixture finish and fan choice matter more on the islands than they do inland.
Concrete buildings
Condo towers and many block houses put drains in concrete. Moving a toilet or shower drain can mean cutting slab, which changes both cost and what the building will allow. See condo bathroom remodeling for how that is handled.
How a full remodel runs
Consultation and measurements
We look at the room, open a panel or two if something looks wrong, and talk through what you want to change and what you want to keep.
Design and selections
Layout, tile, vanity, fixtures and glass chosen together so sizes, finishes and lead times line up.
Written quote and schedule
An itemised scope, so you can see what is included and compare it line by line.
Permits and building approval
Permit applications where required, plus association paperwork for condos.
Demolition and rough-in
Old surfaces out, plumbing and electrical updated, inspections where required.
Waterproofing and tile
Membrane, flood test, then tile. This stage decides how long the bathroom lasts.
Fixtures, vanity and glass
Glass is measured once tile is complete and installed last.
Walkthrough
We go through the room with you, fix anything on the list, and hand over care notes for the materials you chose.
The project stages guide goes through each stage in more detail.
What moves the price of a full renovation
Two bathrooms of the same size can be priced very differently. The main drivers are:
- Whether the layout stays or drains and walls move
- Tile size, material and how much of the wall it covers
- Custom versus ready-made vanity and countertop
- Shower type: curb, low-threshold or curbless
- Frameless glass size and hardware
- What demolition uncovers: rotted framing, cast-iron drains, old wiring
- Condo logistics: work hours, elevator bookings, protection
Our bathroom remodel cost page explains how each of these shows up in a quote.
Houses and condos are different projects
In a single-family house we usually have access from the attic or crawlspace, freedom on work hours and room to stage materials. In a tower, every box goes up a service elevator at a booked time, water shutoffs are coordinated with the building, and noise rules decide when demolition can happen.
Neither is harder in principle, but they are planned differently from the first visit. Tell us which you have when you request a consultation.
Questions we hear about this
How long does a full bathroom renovation take?
Most of the calendar is set by the scope and by lead times on tile, vanities and glass, not by the demolition. Glass is measured after tile is finished, so it is almost always the last trade in. Condo projects add association review before work starts. We give you a written schedule once selections are made.
Can I use the bathroom during the remodel?
Not during a full renovation. The room is taken back to the substrate and the water supply to it is off for stretches of the job. If it is the only bathroom in the home, plan around that before demolition day.
Do I need a permit?
Work that changes plumbing, electrical or structure generally needs a permit. The issuing office depends on where the property is: the City of Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, another municipality, or Miami-Dade County for unincorporated areas. Requirements are confirmed for your specific scope during planning.
Will you remove the old tile down to the slab?
For a full renovation, yes. Tiling over old tile hides whatever is behind it and adds height at every threshold. Taking it out is the only way to see the condition of the substrate, the drain and the old shower pan.
Parts of a remodel, or the whole thing
Service areas
We remodel bathrooms across Miami and Miami-Dade County, including:
Read before you plan
Start with a walk-through of your bathroom
Call and tell us about the room: house or condo, what bothers you about it now, and what you'd like it to become. We'll set up a consultation and follow up with a written quote.
(305) 712-5953 Total Bathroom Remodeling Miami10800 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33161
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