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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Surfside
A full bathroom remodel in Surfside typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, while a small bathroom remodel lands between $5,000 and $12,000. Most projects here take two to six weeks depending on scope, permitting, and what we find once the old tile comes up. If you’re planning a bathroom renovation in a Surfside condo, apartment building, or single-family home near Collins Avenue or Harding Avenue, call Sawyer Remodeling at (254) 272-5876 for a written, line-item estimate before any work starts.
We know Surfside’s buildings. The 1950s and 1960s mid-rise condos along Collins Avenue have cast-iron drains that corrode in salt air. The newer townhomes west of Harding Avenue have different framing and waterproofing needs. Our Bathroom Remodeling team plans for what’s behind the walls, not just what shows on the surface. That’s the difference between a bathroom that looks good for a year and one that still looks good in ten.
Why Sawyer Remodeling Is Surfside’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Surfside homeowners call us because we put the price in writing and keep it there. No change orders slipped in at the end. No vague allowances for “unforeseen conditions.” Before we pick up a tool, you get a written scope of work with line-item pricing, a schedule, and the names of the background-checked technicians who will be in your home. That’s The Relay Visibility Guarantee, and it applies to every project we run in Surfside, from a tub-to-shower conversion in a 1960s condo near 95th Street to a full primary bath remodel in a single-family home off Froude Street.
Led by Luca Romano, Sawyer Remodeling has been doing this work since 2005 under the Relay Home Co. family. Every Surfside project carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t done right, we make it right. In writing. For a full year after the job closes. Our Surfside customers also get before-and-after photo updates, so you can see progress without standing over a shoulder.
Styles & brands we work with
Bathroom Renovation in Surfside
Bathroom Renovation in Surfside almost always means more than swapping a vanity and calling it done. Because Surfside sits on a barrier island with a high water table, most remodels require a general contractor in Surfside to plan for moisture control and flood-resistant materials, not just cosmetic upgrades. The salt air accelerates corrosion on metal fixtures, drains, and framing hardware. The high water table means moisture moves up through slabs and into subfloors if the waterproofing isn’t done right. We plan for those conditions on every Surfside job, from the first site visit to the final inspection sign-off.
Moisture-Resistant Planning
We specify cement board or a waterproof membrane system behind every shower wall and under every tile floor in Surfside. Schluter edge trim, the metal strip that waterproofs where your tile meets the floor, is standard on our shower installs. We also check the condition of the subfloor and any cast-iron drain lines before we set a single tile. If we find corrosion or moisture damage, we tell you what it costs to fix before we proceed.
Permits and Inspections
Plumbing and electrical changes in a Surfside bathroom remodel require permits from the Town of Surfside. We pull them, schedule the inspections, and keep a record of every sign-off. Skipping permits isn’t a shortcut; it’s a liability. We handle the paperwork so the job passes inspection the first time, and we include permit fees as a line item in your written estimate.
Small Bathroom Remodel in Surfside
A Small Bathroom Remodel in Surfside often means a compact condo bath or a guest bath in an older unit, and these jobs have their own cost drivers. Expect $5,000 to $12,000 depending on whether you’re replacing the tub, moving plumbing, or just refreshing the surfaces. In a 1960s building near Collins Avenue, we recently replaced a corroded cast-iron drain and installed a Kohler shower pan with a waterproof membrane because the original subfloor showed signs of moisture damage from the salt air and high water table. We pulled the permits, scheduled the inspection sign-off, and completed the job with a punch list that included sealing all penetrations to prevent future issues.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
A tub-to-shower conversion in a small Surfside bath runs $3,500 to $10,000. Removing the tub opens up floor space and gives you a curbless or low-threshold entry if that’s a priority. We frame the new footprint, waterproof the entire shower area, and set a Kohler or Moen shower valve with proper trim.
Vanity and Fixture Updates
Vanity installation alone runs $800 to $3,000, and many Surfside condos need custom sizing because the plumbing rough-ins in older buildings don’t match modern vanities. We measure the existing rough-in, confirm supply line locations, and order a KraftMaid or Wellborn vanity that fits without moving drain lines unless you want us to.
Trusted Brands We Service in Surfside
We stock and install fixtures and surfaces from brands that hold up in Surfside’s coastal environment. Kohler and Toto for toilets and shower valves. Cambria and Caesarstone for countertops. KraftMaid and Wellborn for cabinetry. We don’t push mystery suppliers; we bring manufacturer-backed product lines that handle humidity and salt air without warping or corroding. If you’re looking at a specific finish or hardware line, we’ll spec it and include it in your written estimate before work starts.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Surfside Homes
- Moisture intrusion from the high water table. Subfloors in older Surfside units often show moisture damage once tile is removed. We inspect and replace the subfloor before installing new flooring so mold doesn’t form under the new tile.
- Corroded cast-iron drains. Salt air and decades of use eat through original cast-iron drain lines in 1950s and 1960s buildings. If we find corroded pipe, we replace it as part of the remodel scope, and the cost is itemized before we proceed.
- Skipped permits. Unpermitted bathroom work fails inspection when you go to sell. We pull plumbing and electrical permits for every Surfside remodel and keep signed inspection records for you.
- Change-order surprises. Some contractors quote low, then hit you with an “unforeseen condition” invoice mid-job. Our written price includes the scope we agree on, and if we find something like a damaged subfloor, we document it, price it, and get your approval in writing before doing the work.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Surfside, FL
Here’s what you should expect to pay in Surfside right now. A full bathroom remodel runs $9,000 to $28,000. A small bathroom remodel runs $5,000 to $12,000. Those ranges include labor, materials, and permit fees for a typical project. What moves the number is whether you’re moving plumbing, replacing a tub, or dealing with subfloor repairs common in older Surfside buildings.
| Service | Typical Surfside Cost |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
Call (254) 272-5876 for a free, written estimate. We’ll walk the space, check the existing plumbing and subfloor, and give you a price that doesn’t change at the door.
We Also Serve Cities Near Surfside
Our crews serve Surfside and the surrounding area, including Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, and Homestead. If you’re just outside Surfside, call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll confirm coverage, schedule a site visit, and send the same written estimate and visibility updates we provide on Bathroom Remodeling in Surfside projects.
Serving Surfside, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Surfside 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 About Bathroom Remodeling in Surfside
Yes. If your bathroom remodel involves any plumbing or electrical work, which almost every bathroom remodel does, you need a permit from the Town of Surfside. We pull the permits for you, schedule the inspections, and keep signed records of every sign-off. Call (254) 272-5876 to get a written estimate that includes permit fees.
A small bathroom remodel in Surfside runs $5,000 to $12,000. That range covers a typical guest bath or condo bath refresh with new tile, a new vanity, updated fixtures, and proper waterproofing. Call (254) 272-5876 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Most Surfside bathroom remodels take two to six weeks. Permitting usually adds one to two weeks at the start. Demolition, subfloor inspection, plumbing and electrical rough-in, waterproofing, tile, and fixtures take the rest. We give you a week-by-week schedule in the written estimate and send photo updates so you can see the progress from your phone.
If we find something unexpected, like a corroded drain line or moisture-damaged subfloor, we stop work, document it with photos, give you a written price for the fix, and get your approval before we proceed. You never get an invoice for work you didn’t approve. That’s The Relay Standard on every Surfside project.
We recommend KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Kohler and Toto fixtures, and Cambria or Caesarstone countertops for Surfside bathrooms. These brands hold up to humidity and salt air better than budget alternatives, and they carry manufacturer warranties that back the install. We’ll spec your selections in the written estimate.
Planning a bathroom remodel in Surfside? Call Sawyer Remodeling at (254) 272-5876 for a free, written estimate. We’ll walk the space, check the subfloor and plumbing, and put the price in writing before any work starts.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodeling, serving Surfside and the surrounding area since 2005.
