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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Gladeview
Bathroom remodeling in Gladeview, FL runs between $9,000 and $28,000 for a full project, and the number moves based on one thing more than anything else: what’s hiding behind those 1950s-era walls. We’re Sawyer Remodel Miami, and we’ve been opening up Gladeview bathrooms long enough to know what we’re going to find before the first tile comes off. Ungrounded wiring, rotted cast-iron drain lines, and concrete block that was never waterproofed properly. That’s not a surprise to us. It’s the job. Call (850) 801-8046 and we’ll walk the bathroom with you, line by line.
Why Sawyer Remodel Miami Is Gladeview’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We built our reputation in Gladeview by treating every estimate like an inspection first and a sales pitch second. Homeowners here don’t call us because they want a pretty brochure. They call because they’ve got a 1962 bathroom with a failing shower pan and they need someone who knows what Miami-Dade code is going to demand once the walls are open.
Our team is background-checked, uniformed, and shows up when the app says they will. That’s The Relay Visibility Guarantee: a live arrival time, photo updates before and after work, and a written price before any tool gets picked up. Gladeview homeowners tell us they’ve been burned by contractors who quote low, open the wall, and then go silent. We run every job under The Relay Standard, which means no part of the process hides from you.
Luca Romano, who leads our crew, has spent years working the aging concrete-block homes that fill this neighborhood. He’s been under the slab on NW 71st Street at 7 a.m., watching a rotted cast-iron pipe get cut out and replaced before the tile crew even unloads. Our Bathroom Remodeling process starts with the reality of the house, not a showroom fantasy.
Styles & brands we work with
Shower Remodel in Gladeview
A Shower Remodel in Gladeview usually means taking a cramped, leaky stall or a tub-shower combo down to the studs and rebuilding it with waterproofing that actually holds up to South Florida humidity. On homes built between 1950 and 1980, this is where the real problems come out.
What We Usually Find
Open up a shower wall in Gladeview and you’ll often find drywall behind tile where backer board should have been, or a concrete block wall with no moisture barrier at all. After one wet summer, mold is growing inside the cavity. We strip it clean, square up the framing, and hang Schluter waterproofing membrane before any tile goes up.
What It Costs
A walk-in shower installation in Gladeview lands between $4,500 and $12,000. A shower replacement runs $3,000 to $8,500. The final number depends on how much hidden damage we find and what finishes you choose. Either way, you’ll see the number in writing before demolition starts.
Tub to Shower Conversion in Gladeview
A Tub to Shower Conversion in Gladeview replaces a rarely-used bathtub with a curbless or low-threshold walk-in shower, which is the right move for older homeowners and anyone tired of climbing over a tub wall. It’s one of the most common projects we do in this neighborhood.
Code Upgrades Triggered by the Work
When you pull a permit for a tub-to-shower conversion in Gladeview, the inspector will look at what’s behind the wall. That means ungrounded two-wire electrical circuits and old shut-off valves often have to be addressed. We plan for that in the contract with written allowances, so the electrical panel upgrade does not blindside you at invoice time.
Typical Range
Plan on $3,500 to $10,000 for a tub-to-shower conversion in Gladeview. The spread accounts for things like moving the drain location, adding a bench or niche, and replacing the old fixture plumbing. You’ll get the exact figure after we inspect, not after you’re already committed.
Trusted Brands We Service in Gladeview
We install and service the brands Gladeview homeowners actually trust, and we keep common parts stocked locally so a replacement valve or trim kit does not stall your project for a week. We work with Toto and Delta fixtures, Kohler shower systems, and Schluter waterproofing products. That said, if you have an American Standard toilet or valve you love, we’ll service it too. The point is: you pick from proven names, not whatever our supplier happened to have on the truck.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Gladeview Homes
- Rotted cast-iron drain lines under the slab. Many Gladeview homes still have original cast-iron waste pipes from the 1950s and 60s. By now they’re often cracked or collapsed, and we’ve seen them leak sewage into a finished bathroom months after a remodel because another contractor left them in place.
- Ungrounded two-wire electrical. If your bathroom still has ungrounded two-wire circuits, Miami-Dade code won’t let us add a GFCI outlet to it without addressing the ground path. What starts as a vanity swap becomes a panel upgrade, and we tell you before we touch the wall.
- Skipped waterproofing on concrete block. Concrete block walls absorb moisture. Without a proper vapor barrier and waterproofing membrane, mold grows inside the wall cavity within a season. It’s the most common shortcut, and it’s the first thing we correct.
- Undersized framing around old windows and niches. Many original window openings in Gladeview were framed with lumber that does not meet current wind load requirements. Once the wall is open, it has to be brought up to code before new drywall goes on.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Gladeview, FL
Here’s what bathroom remodeling actually costs in Gladeview right now. A full remodel lands between $9,000 and $28,000. Small baths run $5,000 to $12,000. A walk-in shower installation sits at $4,500 to $12,000, a tub-to-shower conversion at $3,500 to $10,000, and a straight shower replacement at $3,000 to $8,500. What moves the number is what we find behind the walls: wiring, drains, framing, waterproofing.
| Project | Price Range |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Every estimate is written line-by-line. No allowances that balloon into double the price. If we find something in the wall, it gets priced, added to a change order, and approved by you in writing before we keep going. Call (850) 801-8046 for a free estimate.
During a bathroom remodel on NW 71st Street, our crew opened the walls to find the original 1960s two-wire wiring and a cast-iron drain line that had rotted through under the slab. We coordinated the required panel upgrade and trenchless sewer replacement before rough-in, then installed a Kohler shower system and Schluter waterproofing membrane, passing inspection sign-off on the first visit.
We Also Serve Cities Near Gladeview
Our crews work all across this corner of Miami-Dade. If you’re in Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Gardens, or Hialeah Gardens, we’ll bring the same inspection-first process to your door. Many of those neighborhoods sit on the same aging housing stock we know well in Gladeview, which means fewer surprises and a smoother remodel.
Serving Gladeview, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Gladeview 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 Gladeview
Almost always yes, and here’s why. Gladeview homes from the 1950s through 1970s were built with ungrounded two-wire electrical systems. Once the wall is open, Miami-Dade code requires that any new GFCI-protected circuit in a wet area have a proper ground path. That usually means running new wire back to the panel, and often a panel upgrade if it’s still the original. We write this into our estimate as a line item before work starts so you know the real number, not a surprise later. Call (850) 801-8046 and we’ll tell you what your panel will need.
We price them in writing before touching them. The contract includes written allowances for the three things we most commonly find in Gladeview homes: rotted framing, failed waterproofing, and cast-iron drain lines that have cracked under the slab. If we find one, you get a change order with a fixed price and an explanation. Nothing proceeds until you approve it. That’s how The Relay Visibility Guarantee keeps the invoice the same as the number you blessed.
Yes. Any project that moves plumbing or changes a fixture layout requires a permit through Miami-Dade County. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and make sure the work passes on the first visit whenever possible. We do not do unpermitted work in Gladeview, period.
We use a Schluter waterproofing membrane over concrete block with the correct substrate prep. Concrete block absorbs moisture from the outside, and if you just tile over it, that moisture gets trapped and mold starts in the cavity. The membrane creates a continuous barrier that lets the wall dry properly. It’s the difference between a shower that lasts fifteen years in this humidity and one that fails in three.
Yes, and most Gladeview homeowners stay in the house. We seal off the work area, run dust control, and keep a path to the front door clear. A full bathroom remodel in Gladeview typically takes two to four weeks depending on what we find behind the walls and how quickly the inspections clear. Photo updates come to your phone as we go, so you’re never wondering what happened today.
Sawyer Remodel Miami serves Gladeview with straight numbers, written allowances, and no unpermitted shortcuts. If you’re ready to see what your bathroom actually needs, call (850) 801-8046 for a free estimate. We’ll walk the room with you, open a few walls mentally, and hand you a number you can take to the bank.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Miami.
