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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Fountainebleau
A full bathroom remodel in Fountainebleau typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with smaller bathrooms landing between $5,000 and $12,000. Most projects here take two to four weeks once permits clear, though the timeline shifts when we’re working on a zero-lot-line lot or waiting on a party-wall affidavit. Call (850) 801-8046 and we’ll give you a written price before any saw touches a stud.
We know this neighborhood’s houses because we work on them weekly. The concrete-block ranches off NW 7th Street, the 1960s duplexes near Flagler, the tight lots where a dumpster has to sit in the street with a no-parking permit. Fountainebleau isn’t a place where you can fake local knowledge. The lots are too small, the permitting too specific, and the neighbors too close for a contractor who doesn’t understand Miami-Dade’s unincorporated rules.
Why Sawyer Remodel Miami Is Fountainebleau’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Our crew has torn out failed cast-iron tubs, re-plumbed slab foundations, and rebuilt wet walls across Fountainebleau for years. The work here looks different than it does in Coral Gables or a newer Hialeah Gardens development. You’re dealing with mid-century concrete block, original jalousie windows that let humidity pour in, and drain lines that are fifty-plus years old and brittle as chalk. We plan for that before we ever swing a hammer.
Every project runs under The Relay Visibility Guarantee. That means a live arrival time, photo updates before and after each workday, and a written price handed to you before any work starts. Luca Romano oversees every Fountainebleau estimate personally. When you call, you get a live person. 24/7. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting three days for an answer about your tub-to-shower conversion.
Our background-checked, uniformed technicians are the ones who show up at your door. You’ll know who’s entering your home before they arrive, and they’ll clean the site at the end of every day. On a tight Fountainebleau lot, that matters. Your neighbor is eight feet away and watching.
Styles & brands we work with
One Day Bath Remodel in Fountainebleau
A One Day Bath Remodel in Fountainebleau is exactly what it sounds like: we replace your existing tub or shower with a new, code-compliant unit in a single working day. It’s the right move when the shell of your bathroom is still solid but the tub is cracked, stained, or just impossible to keep clean. Most Fountainebleau homeowners pay between $4,500 and $10,000 for this depending on the fixture and whether we’re dealing with a slab foundation or a raised floor.
For the 1960s and 1970s concrete-block homes that dominate this area, the one-day approach keeps disruption minimal. No weeks of dust, no extended Porta-John in the driveway. We demo, set the new base, install the wall surround, and seal everything the same day. If you’re on a zero-lot-line lot with a shared wall, we still handle the party-wall notice, but the actual interior work stays inside your footprint.
When a full gut isn’t the answer
Some Fountainebleau bathrooms don’t need to be taken down to the studs. If your subfloor is dry, your drywall is sound, and the layout works, a one-day replacement gets you a clean, modern shower without the cost of relocating plumbing. It’s the fastest way to stop living with a failing cast-iron tub.
Custom walk-in replacement
When you want a walk-in shower instead of a tub, we measure, prep, and install in one day. We use Schluter waterproofing systems on every surround so the moisture that Fountainebleau’s humidity pushes into your walls never reaches the framing. The silicone and grout are cured before we leave.
Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Fountainebleau
A Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Fountainebleau handles the full scope: demo, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, and final inspection. That’s what we do. A complete remodel here runs $9,000 to $28,000. The range covers everything from a compact hall bath with a standard tub to a primary bath with a curbless shower, custom vanity, and heated tile floor.
The permitting side is where Fountainebleau gets specific. This neighborhood sits in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, which means we follow county rules, not city rules. That affects work hours, dumpster placement, and the paperwork we need before demolition day. We pull the permits, we schedule the inspections, and we deal with the county so you don’t have to decode the Miami-Dade building code yourself.
Full layout changes and wet-wall moves
Moving a toilet or shower drain in a Fountainebleau slab home means cutting concrete. We camera-scope the existing drain line first because the original cast-iron is often cracked or collapsed. If the pipe is compromised, we replace it while the slab is open. That’s not a surprise change order. It’s what the scope told us before we quoted the job.
Waterproofing that survives a Miami summer
We install cement board and Schluter membrane on every shower wall, not just greenboard and hope. Fountainebleau’s summer humidity tests waterproofing harder than most climates in the country. A shower that isn’t sealed properly will fail within two years here and you’ll smell the mold before you see it.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fountainebleau
We install and service fixtures from Kohler, Toto, Delta, and American Standard, which means the faucets, valves, and toilets we put in your Fountainebleau bathroom are covered by manufacturer warranties. When a cartridge fails or a valve body needs replacement down the line, we can source parts locally and get them fast. The same goes for Schluter waterproofing systems, which we stock for the specific warranty coverage they offer. You shouldn’t have to wait a week for a part that’s keeping your shower out of commission. Call (850) 801-8046 and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in stock and what needs ordering.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Fountainebleau Homes
- Brittle cast-iron drain lines under the slab. Homes built in the 1950s through the 1970s often still have original cast-iron plumbing. Concrete cutting without a camera scope first can shatter the pipe and flood the subfloor. We scope before we cut, every single time.
- Zero-lot-line party-wall requirements. If your bathroom shares a wall with a neighbor, Miami-Dade requires a signed party-wall affidavit before we can pull the permit. Starting demo before that signature lands voids the application and stops work for a week. We handle the paperwork before we ever park a truck.
- Moisture and mold from jalousie windows. The original jalousie windows in many Fountainebleau bathrooms leak humidity and let wind-driven rain through during storms. We recommend replacing or sealing them as part of the remodel so your new shower isn’t fighting the old window.
- Narrow swales and code-enforcement citation risk. Staging a dumpster or material pallet on a narrow swale or sidewalk triggers a Miami-Dade code enforcement citation. We pull no-parking permits and stage debris in the street when the lot has no room. It’s part of how we keep the job moving without fines landing on your doorstep.
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AfterPricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Fountainebleau, FL
Here’s what a bathroom remodel in Fountainebleau actually costs, line by line. These are written ranges we honor, not ballpark guesses that drift upward once the walls are open.
| Project | 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 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
What moves the number: whether you’re on a slab or raised foundation, whether the wet wall moves, whether we’re dealing with a party wall, and the fixture tier you choose. A Kohler walk-in shower with a custom glass enclosure lands higher than a standard Delta tub surround. Every bid includes a written price before work starts, and the number on your invoice is the number you approved. No change orders unless you request a scope change in writing. Call (850) 801-8046 for a free estimate. We’ll walk the bathroom with you and give you a fixed price that survives a county inspector.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fountainebleau
Our Bathroom Remodeling team works throughout the surrounding area. We serve Fountainebleau plus Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Gardens, and Hialeah Gardens. If you’re on the edge of Fountainebleau or just outside, call (850) 801-8046 and we’ll confirm coverage for your street.
Serving Fountainebleau, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fountainebleau 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 Fountainebleau
No. If your bathroom does not share a wall with an adjacent structure, no party-wall affidavit is required. The notice only applies when the remodel involves a shared wall on a zero-lot-line or duplex lot. We determine this during the site walk before we quote the job.
Call (850) 801-8046 if you’re not sure whether your lot counts as zero-lot-line. We’ll check the property card and tell you.
It can add $300 to $800 for staging logistics: no-parking permits, street-side debris trailers, and smaller material deliveries. On a tight Fountainebleau lot there’s nowhere to park a dumpster or stack drywall on-site, so we stage off the street and coordinate deliveries in smaller loads. Those costs are included in your written quote, not hidden until the first invoice.
Call (850) 801-8046 and we’ll walk your specific lot before we price anything.
Usually yes, if the new shower drain can tie into the existing tub drain location. A tub-to-shower conversion in Fountainebleau runs $3,500 to $10,000. If the drain line is intact and the new shower footprint stays within the old tub footprint, we don’t need to cut the slab. We camera-scope the cast-iron drain first to confirm it’s sound.
Call (850) 801-8046 for an exact quote after we see your bathroom.
Miami-Dade County’s unincorporated noise ordinance allows construction work between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Demolition outside those hours in Fountainebleau can trigger a code enforcement complaint from a neighbor. Our crews schedule noisy work inside that window and save quieter tasks like tile setting for the afternoons.
Call (850) 801-8046 and we’ll give you a day-by-day schedule before we start.
Yes. Miami-Dade County requires a plumbing rough-in inspection after drains and supply lines are installed but before we close the walls with cement board or drywall. We schedule the inspection, meet the inspector on-site, and photograph the work for your file. The waterproofing behind the cement board also gets verified before tile goes up.
Call (850) 801-8046 and we’ll explain the inspection sequence for your specific bathroom.
Call Sawyer Remodel Miami for Your Fountainebleau Bathroom Remodel
Whether you’re planning a tub-to-shower conversion, a full gut remodel, or a one-day replacement, we’ll give you a written price before any work starts. We handle the permits, the party-wall paperwork, the staging, and the inspections. You get photo updates, a live arrival time, and a crew that cleans up at the end of every day. Call (850) 801-8046 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Miami, serving Fountainebleau since 2005.
