Renovate What Works
Bathroom Renovation in Tampa Bay
Keep the plumbing where it is, change everything you can see. The fastest, cleanest path to a bathroom that doesn't look thirty years old.
- Keeps plumbing in place — faster and cheaper
- Inspected waterproofing on every shower
- Licensed & insured Florida contractor
- Free in-home consultation
Free in-home design consultations — call or request a quote and we'll schedule a visit
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A bathroom renovation keeps the plumbing where it is and changes everything you can see. That single constraint is what makes it dramatically cheaper and weeks faster than a remodel — you are not opening the slab, not re-routing drains, and not waiting on the inspections that come with it.
For most Tampa Bay bathrooms, that is exactly the right project. The layout in a standard 5×8 hall bath is not the problem. The problem is a builder-grade vanity, a fibreglass tub surround, mismatched tile, and a fan that has never actually moved any air.
The one thing we never treat as cosmetic is waterproofing. If we open the shower, the pan gets rebuilt and inspected properly — because tiling over a failing pan is how a renovation becomes a demolition two years later.
What it costs, by scope
Find yourself in the range before you talk to anyone. These are typical Tampa Bay market ranges — not our price list.
Refresh
$8,000 – $14,000
Surfaces and fixtures, shower stays
- New vanity, top, and mirror
- New toilet and fixtures
- New floor tile
- Lighting and ventilation upgrade
Full renovation
$14,000 – $25,000
Everything changes, layout stays
- New shower with inspected pan and tile
- Frameless or semi-frameless glass
- New vanity, storage, and lighting
- New flooring and paint throughout
Renovation + light reconfigure
$22,000 – $38,000
One fixture moves, everything else stays
- Converting a tub alcove to a walk-in shower
- Widening the vanity or going double
- Relocating a single fixture
- Full tile, glass, and finish package
These are typical Tampa Bay market ranges for 2026 — not a quote and not our price list. Tampa Bay labor and materials run roughly 18–23% above national averages, and every number moves with your layout, structural conditions, and finish level. We give you a fixed, itemized proposal after a free in-home measure.
What's included
- Tub and shower replacement within the existing footprint
- Rebuilt and inspected shower pans and moisture barriers
- New tile — floors, surrounds, niches, and benches
- Vanity, top, mirror, and lighting replacement
- Toilet, faucet, and fixture upgrades
- Exhaust ventilation brought up to code
- Paint, trim, and hardware
- Frameless or semi-frameless glass
How the project runs
- 60 min
Keep-or-replace walkthrough
We check the subfloor, the pan, and the ventilation, and tell you what is genuinely worth keeping.
- 1 week
Fixed proposal
Itemized scope with waterproofing on its own line.
- 1–2 weeks
Selections
Tile, vanity, fixtures, and glass locked. Renovations have shorter lead times than remodels.
- 2–4 weeks
Build & close-out
Demo, waterproofing and flood test, tile, fixtures, glass, punch list.
Timeline
Most bathroom renovations finish in 2–4 weeks on site — meaningfully faster than a full remodel because the plumbing stays put and there is less to permit and inspect. Frameless glass adds about a week at the end.
Permits & Florida code
Bathroom remodels in Tampa Bay pull plumbing and electrical permits whenever fixtures move or circuits change. The line item Florida takes most seriously is waterproofing: the Florida Building Code requires an inspected shower pan and a continuous moisture barrier in wet areas, and a failed pan test means the tile comes back off. We build to pan-test-first, handle every inspection, and close the permit.
The decisions that move your number
The four things worth thinking about before you get quotes.
The moment you move a drain, it stops being a renovation
Relocating the toilet or shower drain means opening the slab, re-permitting, and adding weeks. Worth doing sometimes — but know that it changes the project category.
Do not tile over a questionable pan
If the existing pan's condition is unknown and the shower is coming apart anyway, rebuild it. It is the cheapest it will ever be to do correctly.
Small bathrooms reward simple tile
In a 5×8, large-format tile with fewer grout lines reads bigger and costs less in labor than an intricate small-format pattern.
Ventilation is the longevity decision
Correctly sized, ducted to the exterior, on a timer. In Florida humidity this is what keeps the renovation looking new.
How we work
Not claims about how good we are — commitments about how the project runs.
Design–build under one contract
The team that designs your kitchen or bath is the team that builds it. One contract, one schedule, one person accountable — no handoff gap between designer and contractor.
Fixed scope, itemized proposal
Every line is visible before you sign — cabinetry, counters, labor, permits, contingency. Change-order pricing is agreed in writing before any extra work proceeds.
Permits pulled and closed
We handle Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco permitting end to end, schedule every inspection, and close the permit out. You never deal with the county counter.
Waterproofing flood-tested before tile
Every shower pan we build is flood-tested and inspected before a single tile goes on. It is the cheapest line to cut and the most expensive one to redo.
Built to the Florida Building Code
GFCI and AFCI protection, dedicated circuits, code ventilation, engineered headers, and inspected moisture barriers — the requirements that actually matter in Florida humidity.
Kitchens and baths only
We do not take on roofing, additions, or general handyman work. Two rooms, done to a standard that only comes from specialising.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a bathroom renovation and a remodel?
A renovation keeps the plumbing and layout as they are and replaces what you can see — tile, vanity, fixtures, shower, lighting. A remodel moves fixtures and changes the floor plan, which means opening the slab or subfloor and a larger permit scope. Renovations are typically weeks faster and thousands cheaper.
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Tampa Bay?
A refresh runs $8,000 to $14,000. A full renovation with a new tiled shower inside the existing layout typically runs $14,000 to $25,000. These are market ranges, not quotes.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
Usually 2–4 weeks on site, plus about a week at the end if you are having frameless glass templated.
Can you renovate a small bathroom without making it feel smaller?
Yes. Large-format tile, a curbless or low-profile entry, frameless glass instead of framed, wall-hung or shallow vanities, and layered lighting all make a compact bathroom read considerably larger without moving a single wall.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom renovation?
If nothing moves and you are replacing like for like, sometimes not. As soon as electrical changes or a shower pan is rebuilt, yes. We handle the permitting either way and will tell you which category you are in at the consultation.
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