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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Olympia Heights
A full bathroom remodel in Olympia Heights, FL typically runs $9,000 – $28,000, with small bathrooms landing between $5,000 and $12,000. Most projects take three to six weeks from demo to inspection sign-off, depending on what’s hiding behind the walls. If you’re planning a remodel in Olympia Heights, call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll scope the job, write the price, and walk you through every step before a single tool is picked up.
We know Olympia Heights homes well enough to tell you what matters before work starts. The 1950s – 1970s CBS block construction that defines most of this area comes with cast-iron drain lines and galvanized supply pipes. That changes how a bathroom remodel gets priced, permitted, and executed. Our Bathroom Remodeling team plans for that on day one, not when the wall comes open.
Why Sawyer Remodeling Is Olympia Heights’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Luca Romano founded Sawyer Remodeling in 2005, and the company has operated under The Relay Standard since day one: a written price before work starts, live arrival time tracking, and photo updates before and after every phase. That’s not marketing language. It’s how we run every job in Olympia Heights, from a $3,000 shower replacement to a $28,000 full bathroom gut.
Homeowners in Olympia Heights call us because we answer the phone. A live person picks up 24/7. No voicemail loops, no callback queues. When you’re managing a remodel from your phone between work and school pickup, that matters. You’ll also know exactly who’s walking into your home: every technician is background-checked and uniformed, with the name and photo sent before arrival.
We don’t ask you to trust us blindly. Every project carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right within a full year after close-out, we make it right. Period.
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Key Takeaways for Olympia Heights Homeowners
- Bathroom remodels in Olympia Heights run $9,000 – $28,000 for full projects; small bathrooms run $5,000 – $12,000.
- 1950s – 1970s CBS block homes often hide cast-iron drains and galvanized supply lines that add scope during rough-in.
- Permits are not optional. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in must be described accurately on the application or inspection sign-off stalls.
- Sawyer Remodeling writes the price before any work starts. The invoice matches the number you approved.
- Call (254) 272-5876 to schedule a free estimate. We serve all of Olympia Heights, FL.
Shower Remodel in Olympia Heights
Shower Remodel work in Olympia Heights usually means tearing out a failing tile surround, replacing the valve and supply lines, waterproofing correctly, and installing new tile or a pre-fabricated surround. In CBS block homes, the framing behind the tile is often shallow, and the original plumbing is frequently galvanized. We account for that in the written scope, so the price you approve is the price you pay. A shower replacement in Olympia Heights runs $3,000 – $8,500; a walk-in shower installation lands between $4,500 and $12,000 depending on glass, tile, and plumbing conditions.
Waterproofing and Drain Work
Old shower pans in Olympia Heights homes often sit directly on slab with lead or PVC drains that have outlived their useful life. We replace the pan, install Schluter edge trim (the metal strip that waterproofs where your tile meets the floor), and tie the new drain into the existing line. If the trap is cast iron and cracked, we cut it out and re-plumb during rough-in, before tile ever goes down.
Frameless Glass and Tile Selection
Frameless glass enclosures are the most requested upgrade on shower remodels in Olympia Heights. We install glass from proven manufacturers, and we stock common tile profiles and trim locally so a simple shower remodel doesn’t stall waiting on parts. You pick the tile at our showroom or online, we order it against the written allowance, and no one gets surprised at checkout.
Tub to Shower Conversion in Olympia Heights
Tub to Shower Conversion in Olympia Heights is one of the most practical remodels for older homes. The original tub in a CBS block house is often a cast-iron beauty, but the drain underneath it is also cast iron, and it’s usually corroding. Converting to a walk-in shower lets us pull the old tub, replace the waste line, and rebuild the floor with proper slope and waterproofing. In Olympia Heights, a tub-to-shower conversion typically costs $3,500 – $10,000.
Access and Aging in Place
Many Olympia Heights homeowners convert because climbing over a tub wall is no longer safe or comfortable. A curbless entry with a linear drain is possible on slab, but it requires careful grading. We cut the slab where needed, recess the pan, and keep the finished shower floor level with the bathroom tile. It’s a bigger job than a standard conversion, but it’s a real solution, not a compromise.
Valve and Supply Line Replacement
You don’t convert a tub to a shower without touching the valve. In Olympia Heights, the original supply lines are frequently galvanized steel with decades of mineral build-up. We replace the valve with a pressure-balanced unit from Kohler or Moen and re-pipe the supplies in copper or PEX back to the main stack. That’s the work you never see after tile, but it’s the work that prevents a leak inside your wall in year three.
Trusted Brands We Service in Olympia Heights
We install fixtures and materials from brands with manufacturer backing, not mystery suppliers. You’ll choose countertops from Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone, fixtures from Kohler, Moen, or Grohe, and cabinetry from KraftMaid or Wellborn. When you’re looking at a bathroom remodel in Olympia Heights, that means the parts are real, the warranties are real, and the manufacturer will actually answer the phone if something fails. We stock common trim kits, valve cartridges, and drain assemblies locally so warranty fixes and punch-list items happen fast, not weeks later.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Olympia Heights Homes
- Corroded cast-iron waste lines: In 1950s – 1970s CBS block homes, the original cast-iron closet bends and tub drains are often cracked or scaling from six decades of Florida humidity. We find them during demo, and we replace them during rough-in, not after tile.
- Galvanized supply pipes with mineral build-up: Low water pressure at the shower head is rarely the fixture’s fault. In Olympia Heights, it’s usually galvanized supply lines that have closed down to a pencil-width opening. We re-pipe the supply lines before setting new valves.
- Shallow wall framing behind tile: Older CBS homes often have furring strips rather than full-depth studs. That limits valve depth and niche placement. We build out the wall or choose a shallow-depth valve to avoid a finished shower that looks wrong.
- Slab floor movement and cracked tile: South Florida slab shifts with seasonal moisture. When old tile is installed directly on a cracked slab without an uncoupling membrane, the new tile cracks within a year. We use uncoupling membranes where the slab shows movement.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Olympia Heights, FL
The written price on your bathroom remodel in Olympia Heights depends on the scope, not on what we think you’ll pay. Here are honest market ranges for this area:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Full 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 the price in Olympia Heights specifically? The condition of the cast-iron drain lines and galvanized supply piping we discussed above. If we open the wall and find a rusted stub, re-plumbing is a line item on the change order. But here’s the difference: we tell you that’s possible before demo starts. The written scope includes allowances for hidden plumbing, not just tile and fixtures. Call (254) 272-5876 for a free estimate and a written price. You’ll know the number before work begins.
We Also Serve Cities Near Olympia Heights
We run crews through Olympia Heights and the surrounding South Florida communities every week. If you’re in Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, or Homestead, we schedule estimates and projects the same way: written price first, live arrival tracking, and photo updates from demo to punch list. Your remodel gets the same 365-Day Done Right Promise, no matter which side of the Palmetto you’re on.
Serving Olympia Heights, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Olympia Heights 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 Olympia Heights
Yes. Any bathroom remodel in Olympia Heights that touches plumbing, electrical, or structural framing requires a permit, and the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in must be described on the application before the inspector ever shows up. If the work in your walls doesn’t match the drawings, inspection sign-off fails and the job stalls. We pull permits on every project and schedule the inspections to match the construction calendar. Call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll handle the paperwork.
A standard full bathroom remodel in Olympia Heights takes three to six weeks. The variables are hidden plumbing (cast-iron drains and galvanized supply lines add days, not weeks, when planned properly), tile lead times, and inspection scheduling. A tub-to-shower conversion often runs shorter, around two to four weeks, while a large master bathroom with slab work and custom glass can push toward eight. We give you a written calendar before demo starts and send daily photo updates so you see progress in real time.
The single biggest price mover in Olympia Heights is the condition of the hidden plumbing. If the cast-iron waste line is cracked or the galvanized supply pipes are collapsed, re-plumbing is a legitimate change order. The second biggest mover is material allowances. If you approve a $10-per-square-foot tile allowance and then choose a $22-per-square-foot Cambria slab for the vanity, the difference appears on the next draw. We write allowances in plain language before work starts and flag any overage the day you select materials. The price on the invoice matches the price you approved, line by line.
Yes, we convert tubs to walk-in showers in Olympia Heights every month. The job usually runs $3,500 – $10,000 depending on the drain work. In older CBS block houses, the original tub drain is cast iron, and we replace it during the conversion. If you want a curbless entry, we may need to cut the slab slightly to recess the pan. Either way, the finished shower is waterproofed correctly, tied into the existing stack, and passes inspection before tile goes down.
We install vanities from KraftMaid and Wellborn, countertops from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone, and fixtures from Kohler, Moen, and Grohe. That means your fixtures have manufacturer warranties that are actually useful, and your countertop is backed by a real fabricator. We spec these brands because they hold up in South Florida humidity and because the manufacturers answer when we call. You’ll pick from a curated set of options, not a catalog of off-brand unknowns.
Ready to price your bathroom remodel in Olympia Heights? Call (254) 272-5876 today. We’ll give you a real number, a written scope, and a clear calendar before anything gets demoed. No surprises, no ghosting, no invoice that doesn’t match the estimate.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodeling, serving Olympia Heights since 2005.
