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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Kendall
A full bathroom remodel in Kendall, FL typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, and a walk-in shower installation lands between $4,500 and $12,000. Most jobs take two to four weeks from first demo to final inspection, depending on whether you’re updating finishes or moving plumbing. If you’re planning a remodel in Kendall, call (850) 801-8046 to get a written price before any work starts. We’re Sawyer Remodel Miami, and we’ve worked on concrete-block homes from West Kendall to Pinecrest for years. You won’t chase us for updates: the Relay Visibility Guarantee means a live arrival time, photo updates, and a written price before we pick up a single tool.
Why Sawyer Remodel Miami Is Kendall’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Kendall homeowners call us because we answer the phone like a real person, not a call center. That’s not a perk here – it’s the standard. Our Bathroom Remodeling team shows up in uniform, background-checked, and the price you approve is the price you pay. No hidden change orders the week before closeout, no ghosting mid-project, and no vague verbal quotes delivered over a fence.
Our local reputation in Kendall is built on the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if something isn’t done right, we come back and make it right, in writing, for a full year after the job closes. That guarantee covers the full remodel, not just the labor. Luca Romano runs our Miami operations and personally reviews every Kendall bathroom project’s scope and final inspection checklist. When a homeowner in The Hammocks or Kendall West opens a wall and finds old cast-iron or a hidden slab issue, Luca makes sure the fix is documented, permitted, and priced in writing before we proceed.
The result is a remodeling experience that actually matches how a 30-year-old homeowner in Kendall expects to run their life: book from a phone, see the price in writing, track the crew’s arrival, and pay a digital invoice by link when the work is done.
Styles & brands we work with
Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Kendall
A bathroom remodeling contractor in Kendall handles the full scope: demo, rough-in, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, glass, and final inspection. What makes Kendall different from, say, a house in Orlando is the soil under the slab and the wind code on the walls. Our work has to meet Miami-Dade High Velocity Hurricane Zone anchoring requirements, and any wall we open has to get a secondary water barrier behind the cement board. A cheap quote that skips that barrier will fail inspection, plain and simple.
What Kendall’s Code Adds to the Job
The biggest cost driver on a Kendall remodel isn’t the tile. It’s the framing, waterproofing, and anchoring called out in Miami-Dade’s HVHZ requirements. When we open a wall in a 1980s concrete-block home off Kendall Drive, we’re anchoring everything according to code, which means mechanical fasteners, proper cement board, and a documented secondary barrier behind the shower walls. This isn’t optional paperwork. It’s what sticks between your new shower and a stucco failure the next time a hurricane pushes water sideways through the wall.
Permits and Inspections, Handled
We pull permits on every Kendal bathroom remodel that requires one, and we schedule the rough-in and final inspections ourselves. An unpermitted shower swap means no inspection on the rough-in, no record of the waterproofing, and a later leak that insurance can point to as an unpermitted alteration. Then the claim gets denied. We don’t put a Kendall homeowner in that spot. The permit is part of the written quote from day one.
Walk In Shower in Kendall
A walk-in shower in Kendall costs $4,500 to $12,000 installed, and the spread comes down to whether you’re doing a full replacement of an old tub footprint or a simple shower swap. Most Kendall homeowners want a walk-in shower for two reasons: it’s easier to get in and out of, and it opens up a small bathroom’s sightline so the room reads bigger. The catch in Kendall is that any new shower on an exterior wall has to carry a secondary water barrier per Miami-Dade code.
Waterproofing That Survives a Hurricane Season
We build walk-in showers with cement board, a waterproof membrane, and a Schluter edge trim where tile meets floor. Behind all of it, on exterior walls, goes the secondary water barrier Miami-Dade requires. If wind-driven rain finds a pinhole in the stucco, the water stops at the barrier instead of rotting out your wall cavity. In older Kendall homes with original wood framing behind the stucco, that barrier is the difference between a shower that lasts 20 years and one that fails in three.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion, Done by Code
Converting a tub to a shower in a Kendall home runs $3,500 to $10,000. We carefully remove the old tub, inspect the drain line, and replace any cast-iron section that’s pitted or corroded before the new pan goes in. In the older section west of the Turnpike near Kendall Drive, our crew opened a 1970s bathroom for a tub-to-shower conversion and found the original cast-iron drain line corroded into the limestone subfloor. After pulling permits, we replaced the rotted section with PVC, installed a Kohler walk-in shower with a secondary water barrier behind the cement board, and upgraded the subfloor with marine-grade plywood before tile – all documented for the owner’s insurance file.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kendall
Kendall homeowners get name-brand materials with manufacturer backing, which matters when a warranty claim ever comes up. We install Kohler and Moen fixtures, Cambria and Caesarstone countertops, and Schluter waterproofing systems. For exterior-related work around a shower wall, we can source GAF and James Hardie materials where the remodel touches the building envelope. When a fixture needs a replacement part, our crews carry common finish kits and handles on the truck so a small fix doesn’t turn into a second week of waiting. If we need something unusual, our local suppliers in the Kendall area stock most of what the Miami-Dade market calls for.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Missing secondary water barrier: A contractor skips the barrier behind a new shower, and the next wind-driven rain pushes water into the wall cavity. By the time the homeowner sees the stucco failing on the exterior, the framing is already wet and the repair bill triples.
- Original cast-iron drain lines: Older Kendall homes west of the Turnpike have cast-iron drains that corrode in the aggressive soil. They fail at the worst possible moment: right after the new pan is set. We inspect and replace them when the wall or floor is open, and the cost is written into the quote before we start.
- Unpermitted shower swaps: A handyman swaps a tub for a shower without pulling a permit. No rough-in inspection, no record of the waterproofing. Later, a slab leak from the old line soaks the floor and insurance finds the unpermitted alteration, then denies the claim.
- Poor waterproofing at the curb: Miami humidity and daily showers mean water sits on the curb if the slope isn’t right. We set the curb with a positive slope, waterproof the entire pan including the curb, and use a Schluter edge trim so water flows back into the drain, not under the glass.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Kendall, FL
Kendall bathroom remodel pricing is driven by scope, not by surprise. Here are the ranges we see across the market and what we quote in writing:
| Service | Typical Price Range in Kendall |
|---|---|
| Full Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
A $9,000 bathroom remodel is usually a smaller hall bath with a standard fiberglass shower, vanity, and basic tile. A $28,000 remodel is a larger primary bath with a custom walk-in shower, frameless glass, a freestanding tub, and high-end fixtures. The price you approve is the price you get. We write everything on a line-item quote before any work starts, and if the permit or inspection finds something unexpected, you’ll see the number in writing before we touch it. Call (850) 801-8046 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
Our crews regularly work in Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Gardens, and Hialeah Gardens, so if you’re just outside Kendall and planning a bathroom remodel, we can reach you quickly. The same written pricing, the same 365-Day Done Right Promise, and the same local code knowledge apply across the area. Whether you’re in Kendall, Pinecrest, The Crossings, or Kendall Lakes, the job starts with one call to (850) 801-8046.
Serving Kendall, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendall 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 Kendall
Yes, if the shower is on an exterior wall. Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone code requires a secondary water barrier behind any wall assembly that separates your shower from the outdoors. That’s true even if you’re not touching the stucco or the outside of the house. It’s the barrier that stops wind-driven rain from reaching your framing if the stucco ever cracks or a hurricane pushes water sideways through a seam. We include it on every exterior-wall shower, documented for your records. Call (850) 801-8046 for a written quote that lists it by name.
A permitted remodel with documented waterproofing and structural anchoring protects the windstorm insurance discount you already have. If you later file a claim for water intrusion or a slab issue and the work was unpermitted, the insurer can deny the claim on the basis of an undocumented alteration. A permitted remodel keeps your paperwork clean. Some homeowners even send the final inspection report to their agent as proof the home’s integrity was maintained or improved. Ask your agent what documentation they want, and we’ll make sure you have it. For an exact permit-inclusive quote, call (850) 801-8046.
If the wall or floor is open and the cast-iron is pitted, corroded, or cracked, yes – replace it then. Cast-iron in Kendall sits in aggressive soil that corrodes it from the outside, especially west of the Turnpike. Waiting until after the tile is set means tearing out your new shower to reach a leak. We’ll inspect the line when the wall is open, show you what we find, and put any replacement cost in writing before we proceed. For a remodel that doesn’t gamble on old pipes, call (850) 801-8046.
A compliant quote includes the permit fee, secondary water barrier on exterior walls, HVHZ anchoring for any new framing, the waterproofing membrane system with the manufacturer’s name, and a line item for drain inspection and replacement if needed. A cheap quote omits the permit, skips the barrier, and calls “cast-iron repair” an unknown condition with a blank check attached. If the quote doesn’t name the waterproofing product and the permit line, you’re buying a future problem. We’ll walk you through every line of our written quote before you sign. Call (850) 801-8046 to compare ours.
Yes, you can add a walk-in shower in a concrete-block condo in Kendall. The anchors we use are epoxy-set or mechanical anchors rated for concrete block, and the waterproofing details are the same as a single-family home. What changes is the building’s requirements: some Kendall condos require board approval, a specific contractor insurance certificate, and designated work hours for noisy demolition. We handle that paperwork with your association office. It adds a few days to the front end but keeps the project moving without fines or stop-work orders. Call (850) 801-8046 for a quote tailored to your condo’s building rules.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Miami, serving Kendall, FL since 2005.
