Bathroom Remodeling in Homestead, FL
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Bathroom Remodeling in Homestead, FL
GXG Remodeling handles full bathroom remodels and shower conversions for homeowners across Homestead, Leisure City, Florida City, Princeton, Naranja, and every other city we serve in South Miami-Dade, coordinating tile, fixtures, vanities and plumbing connections as one project.
A bathroom is the most unforgiving room in the house to remodel. Water, tile, plumbing and electrical all meet in a small space, and a mistake behind the wall can stay hidden for months. This page is written to answer what homeowners actually worry about: what it costs, how long it takes, whether it needs a permit, and how to keep the new shower from leaking.
Bathroom Remodel Cost in Homestead, FL
General Industry Ballpark
$8,000 to $22,000
A general industry ballpark for education, not a GXG quote. Your exact price depends on size, fixtures, and whether plumbing moves. Request a free estimate for pricing specific to your bathroom. Every project is custom.
Half bath (powder room)
$3,500 to $9,000
Full bath (tub/shower + vanity)
$8,000 to $22,000
Primary / master bath
$15,000 to $35,000+
These ranges are general industry ballparks, shown for education only, not a GXG quote. Every project is custom, so your real price comes from a free estimate.
These are estimates, not a quote, and prices vary with materials, the season and the scope of the work. See our full bathroom remodel cost guide, or call (786) 724-5571 for pricing specific to your project.
What $5,000, $10,000 and $20,000 Typically Buy
- Around $5,000A cosmetic refresh in a small bathroom, such as a new vanity and top, toilet, faucet, lighting, mirror and paint. A full tiled shower rebuild usually does not fit.
- Around $10,000A basic full-bath remodel where the plumbing stays in place, with a new tub or shower surround, vanity, toilet, fixtures and simple tile.
- Around $20,000 and upA larger or upgraded bath with a custom tiled shower, frameless glass, higher-end vanity and fixtures, or a moved drain.
Labor is commonly estimated at somewhere between 40 and 65 percent of a bathroom budget, which is why the cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest result. Ask for the scope itemized so you can compare quotes line by line: demolition and haul-away, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, glass, plumbing, electrical and permit fees.
What's Included
- Shower and tub-to-shower conversions
- Vanity, toilet and fixture installation
- Bathroom tile installation, including large-format and mosaic layouts
- Waterproofing and moisture-resistant backing behind tile
- Plumbing connections coordinated with the remodel
- Exhaust fan upgrades for humid South Florida bathrooms
- Moisture-rated paint and finishing in the same crew
How a Shower Should Be Waterproofed
The most common bathroom regret is a shower that leaks weeks or months after the job, with mold in the wall and damage to the room next to it. Almost all of those leaks come from waterproofing, not from the tile. Good practice has four parts, and it is worth asking any contractor how they handle each one.
- A continuous waterproof membrane across the floor and up the walls, with no gaps at corners, the curb or the niche.
- A shower floor sloped to the drain, so water does not sit against the edges.
- Careful drain, curb and niche details, since that is where most failures start.
- A water test before tile, where the pan is filled and left to sit so a leak shows up before it is buried under tile.
Ask to see how it is done, and get the answer in writing. A shower that is tested before tile is far cheaper than a shower that has to be ripped out later.
How Long a Bathroom Remodel Really Takes
The construction itself is usually a few weeks, but the schedule depends on what has to be ordered and inspected. A realistic sequence looks like this:
Demolition and haul-away
1 to 2 days
Plumbing and electrical rough-in
2 to 4 days
Inspection, when a permit applies
Scheduled with the building department
Waterproofing and cure time
2 to 4 days
Tile, grout and sealing
3 to 6 days
Fixtures, glass, paint and final walkthrough
2 to 4 days
The three biggest causes of delay are special-order tile or vanities, custom glass that is fabricated only after the shower is measured, and inspections. Homeowners often report projects running longer than first quoted, so ask for the timeline in writing and ask what has to be ordered, and when.
Permits, and What Happens Without One
Work that moves or adds plumbing, adds electrical or touches structure typically needs a permit in Miami-Dade County, and permits are pulled by the licensed contractor. Cosmetic updates like a vanity swap or repainting generally do not need one. Unpermitted work can surface at sale, in an insurance claim or in a code complaint, and the usual fix is fines and opening finished walls for inspection. Florida's 2026 owner-occupied permit exemption for small projects does not cover plumbing and electrical work, as we understand it, so we confirm with the local building department first. Many cities and the county have their own rules, so see our local pages for Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay.
Older South Florida Homes: What Gets Found Behind the Walls
Plumbers in South Florida report that cast iron drain lines in slab homes built from roughly 1970 to 1990 can corrode, and bathrooms can also hide softened subfloor and old supply lines. We cannot know what is behind your walls from a doorway, so we look at the age of the home and the lines we can see, and we flag the likely surprises at the estimate. If something does turn up after demolition, you see the reason and the price before we continue.
Living Without Your Bathroom
Plan on the bathroom being out of service for most of the project. If it is your only one, ask about temporary arrangements before the work starts. Ask how dust and debris will be contained, what hours the crew works, and whether the floors and the path through your home will be protected. A good contractor will answer all of this before the contract is signed.
Condos, HOAs and Rentals
A permit does not replace condo or HOA approval. Associations often require written approval, proof of insurance, set work hours and elevator or parking reservations, and some restrict noisy work. In a condo, a failed shower can also damage the unit below, so waterproofing matters even more. If you are an owner who lives elsewhere, ask how progress will be documented with photos and updates.
How to Compare Bathroom Quotes
- Get the scope itemized, not just a total.
- Ask whether tile and fixtures are included or left to an allowance, and what happens when you go over it.
- Ask how extra work found after demolition is priced and approved, in writing, before it is done.
- Be wary of large payments up front or requests to pay in cash without a receipt.
- Check the license and complaints on myfloridalicense.com, and ask for proof of insurance.
Bathroom Remodeling Near You
We have local guides for Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay, Key Largo, Princeton, Naranja, Leisure City and Goulds.
Our Process
- Free in-home estimate and design consultation, including a look at drain and supply lines
- Permitting where plumbing changes require it
- Demo and plumbing rough-in
- Waterproofing, tile and fixture installation
- Final walkthrough before we call it done
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Homestead, FL?
As a general industry ballpark, not a GXG quote, a half-bath refresh typically runs $3,500 to $9,000. A full bath with a tub or shower and vanity usually falls between $8,000 and $22,000, and a primary bath often runs $15,000 to $35,000 and up. Online guides for Miami often quote higher mid-range figures, because they include higher-end tile, glass and layout changes. What moves the price most is whether plumbing moves, the tile and fixture choices, and what is found once the walls are open. See our cost guide or request a free estimate.
Is $10,000 enough to remodel a bathroom?
For a standard full bathroom with the plumbing staying where it is, it can cover a basic remodel: a new tub or shower surround, vanity, toilet, fixtures, paint and simple tile. It gets tight with premium tile, a custom glass enclosure, a moved drain or repairs found after demolition. A smaller refresh, such as a new vanity, toilet, mirror, lighting and paint, can often be done for much less.
Can I remodel a bathroom for $5,000?
A cosmetic refresh sometimes fits, for example a new vanity and top, toilet, faucet, lighting, mirror and paint in a small bathroom. A full remodel with new tile, a new shower and waterproofing usually does not. The honest way to find out is a written, itemized estimate for your exact bathroom.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A half-bath refresh typically takes about a week. A full bath usually runs 2 to 3 weeks, and a primary bath with a full shower or tub conversion can run 3 to 5 weeks. Special-order tile, custom glass and permit inspections are the most common reasons a schedule stretches, and homeowners often report projects running longer than first quoted. Ask for a written timeline, and ask what is ordered and when.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Miami-Dade County?
Work that moves or adds plumbing, adds electrical or changes structure typically requires a permit, and cosmetic updates like a vanity swap or repainting generally do not. Permits are pulled by the licensed contractor, and your city or the county decides the details for your address. We tell you up front whether your project needs one.
What is the $7,500 renovation rule in Florida?
As we understand the 2026 law, some small owner-occupied projects under $7,500 may be exempt from certain permits, but plumbing and electrical work are not part of that exemption. Because a bathroom remodel is mostly plumbing and electrical, we confirm with the local building department before starting instead of assuming no permit is needed.
What happens if I remodel a bathroom without a permit?
Unpermitted work can surface when you sell, when you file an insurance claim, or when a neighbor or inspector notices. The usual result is a stop on the work, fines and the cost of opening finished walls for inspection. That is the main reason we recommend permitted work wherever a permit applies.
Why do new showers leak, and how do I avoid it?
Most leaks trace back to the waterproofing, not the tile: a shower pan, curb or corner that was not sealed properly, or a drain connection that was not tested. Good practice is a continuous waterproof membrane, a pan sloped to the drain, careful curb and niche details, and filling the pan with water to test it before tile goes over it. Ask any contractor how they waterproof and test, and get the answer in writing.
Can you convert my tub to a walk-in shower?
Yes, tub-to-shower conversions are one of the most common calls we get. We handle the demolition, waterproofing, tile, fixtures and glass as one project. The drain location and the floor structure decide how simple it is, and we check both at the estimate.
Do you handle the plumbing, or just tile and fixtures?
We coordinate the plumbing connections tied to the remodel as part of the same project, so you are not scheduling a separate plumber around our work. Where a licensed trade is required, we bring them in and keep the schedule in one place.
From a shower conversion to a full gut remodel, we give you a written estimate up front. Call (786) 724-5571 or request a free estimate to get started. Curious what it costs before you call? See our guide to bathroom remodel costs in Homestead, FL. Related work: tile installation, a new vanity countertop, and water damage repair if a leak has already happened.
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"Would recommend GXG to anyone in Homestead looking for quality work at a fair price."