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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Westwood Lakes
A full bathroom remodel in Westwood Lakes, FL typically costs between $9,000 and $28,000 depending on the size of the bathroom, whether you’re moving plumbing, and what condition the subfloor is in once tile comes up. We coordinate scheduling and dispatch from our South Florida office, and the crews we send into Westwood Lakes know this housing stock well: mostly 1970s and 1980s ranches and two-story homes where original cast-iron drains and undersized subfloor framing are the two issues that reshape a budget fastest. If you’re planning a shower remodel or a tub-to-shower conversion, call (803) 680-2547 and we’ll put a written price in your hands before any demolition starts. That written price is standard on every Mason Remodeling project, never an upgrade or a favor.
Why Mason Remodeling Is Westwood Lakes’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Isaac Pruett leads Mason Remodeling, and he’s built the company since 2004 on a simple order: every homeowner knows exactly who is coming and exactly what the job costs before a single tool is unpacked. That matters in Westwood Lakes, where many homeowners are often home alone, parents are juggling kids, and older adults treat the front door as a safety decision. Before any crew member arrives at your Westwood Lakes home, you receive their name and photo. At the door, they show a photo ID badge and wear a clean marked uniform. We call this the Threshold Standard, and it applies to every visit, every time.
Our Westwood Lakes customers also know what the guarantee says, not just that one exists. Every completed project carries a written guarantee with clearly stated terms, including what’s covered, what’s excluded, and for how long. On remodeling work, the 365-Day Done Right Promise applies: if the work isn’t right within a year of completion, we make it right at no cost to you. A free return visit is provided if any repair or installation fails. No dispute process, no conditions.
When you call (803) 680-2547, a live person answers. No call trees, no voicemail loops. Around the clock, every day of the year, including weekends and holidays.
Styles & brands we work with
Shower Remodel in Westwood Lakes
A Shower Remodel in Westwood Lakes usually means gutting an existing shower down to the studs, addressing whatever the 1970s or 1980s framing reveals, replacing the shower valve and drain, then rebuilding with new waterproofing, tile, glass, and fixtures. Most Westwood Lakes shower remodels run $4,500 to $12,000 for a walk-in shower installation, with smaller replacements in the $3,000 to $8,500 range. Older homes near SW 56th Street and the neighborhoods off SW 8th Street often hide original 1/2-inch drywall behind old shower tile, which is no longer an accepted tile backing under current Florida Building Code. That means part of your shower remodel budget should realistically include new cement board or a foam backer system before tile goes up.
Walk-In Shower Installation
Homes in Westwood Lakes built in the late 1970s and early 1980s commonly have shower stalls that are smaller than modern comfort standards. A walk-in shower installation opens the footprint, often adding a curbless entry that works well for homeowners planning to age in place. We install a Schluter strip – the metal trim that seals the edge where tile meets flooring – as a standard detail on curbless entries because it prevents the edge chipping that happens with bare tile cuts.
Frameless Glass Shower Enclosures
Once tile is set and grout has cured, a frameless glass enclosure gives a Westwood Lakes bathroom the clean, open look most homeowners want. We measure after tile is complete, not before, so glass fits exactly to the finished opening. Going frameless costs more than a curtain rod, but it’s the detail that makes a shower remodel feel finished rather than patched.
Tub to Shower Conversion in Westwood Lakes
A Tub to Shower Conversion in Westwood Lakes takes an underused bathtub out and replaces it with a shower that fits the same footprint, usually at $3,500 to $10,000. On 1970s ranches near the Westwood Lakes neighborhood, the existing tub drain is often cast iron, and the moment we remove the tub we know whether that drain needs full replacement or a simple adapter. You should plan for the possibility of drain replacement, because cast iron that’s been in the ground for 45-plus years is often swollen with rust at the connection point.
Bathtub Replacement
Some Westwood Lakes homeowners want to keep a tub but swap out a chipped, stained, or outdated model. A bathtub replacement typically falls within the same broad project range as a full bathroom remodel, and the price moves based on whether the new tub is acrylic, enameled steel, or cast iron. The drain location matters most: if the new tub’s drain doesn’t line up with the old plumbing, a plumber has to open the slab or subfloor to relocate it, which is a real cost driver.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
For smaller Westwood Lakes bathrooms, a vanity swap runs $800 to $3,000 including the new cabinet and top. We stock professional-grade product lines including KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone surfaces, and Kohler, Moen, Toto, and Grohe fixtures. That means you aren’t stuck choosing between a big-box basic and a specialty showroom – you get spec-grade materials with one crew managing the install.
Trusted Brands We Service in Westwood Lakes
Homeowners in Westwood Lakes often ask if we work with pre-purchased fixtures or if we only install what we sell. The answer is both. We service and install most major brands, including Abodu, Cover, and Dvele for prefabricated components, and we keep common replacement parts for Kohler, Moen, and Toto fixtures in stock for faster turnaround on Westwood Lakes jobs. If you’ve already bought a vanity or a faucet, we’ll install it to manufacturer spec. If you haven’t, we’ll bring samples from our trusted vendors so you can see the finish and weight of a product before you commit.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Westwood Lakes Homes
- Cast-iron and galvanized drain lines. Homes built in the 1970s and 1980s across Westwood Lakes were plumbed with cast iron or galvanized steel, and after four or five decades those pipes are often rusted thin at the joints. A bathroom remodel is the only time most homeowners will ever see them, and ignoring a failing drain before closing walls means opening those walls again later.
- Undersized subfloor framing. Original 2×6 floor joists and 1/2-inch plywood were common in the 1970s Westwood Lakes building era, but they no longer meet the deflection standards Florida Building Code requires for tile. If your existing tile cracked or grout crumbled, the subfloor is usually part of why. We replace sections with 3/4-inch plywood and reinforce joists as needed before setting tile.
- Termite and moisture damage hidden behind tile. Westwood Lakes sits in a subtropical climate with heavy summer rain and high humidity year-round. Old shower pans that leaked slowly for years often leave framing that looks fine until tile comes off and reveals rot or termite channels. A remodel that includes subfloor repair is a bigger project than one that doesn’t – and it’s the right way to do it.
- Permits pulled too late. Bathroom remodels in Westwood Lakes that involve moving drains, adding electrical circuits, or altering walls require permits from Miami-Dade County. Starting demolition before the permit is issued means failing the rough-in inspection and opening finished walls. We pull permits, schedule inspections, and don’t close a wall until the inspector signs off.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Westwood Lakes, FL
Here is what we tell Westwood Lakes homeowners when they ask what things cost. A full bathroom remodel in this market typically runs $9,000 to $28,000. A small bathroom remodel falls between $5,000 and $12,000. A walk-in shower installation is $4,500 to $12,000, a tub-to-shower conversion is $3,500 to $10,000, and a shower replacement is $3,000 to $8,500. A bathroom vanity installation alone is $800 to $3,000.
| Project | Typical Westwood Lakes 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 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
What moves the price is scope, not guesswork. Moving a drain or a water supply line adds plumbing rough-in cost. Replacing a section of subfloor adds framing and materials. Adding a niche, a bench seat, or a frameless glass enclosure is an extra line item, written and agreed to before work proceeds, never a surprise on the final draw. Call (803) 680-2547 to schedule a free estimate, and we’ll produce a written price with line-item detail before you commit to anything.
We Also Serve Cities Near Westwood Lakes
Our crews regularly work throughout the neighborhoods around Westwood Lakes, and we also serve homeowners in Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, and Homestead. If you’re outside Westwood Lakes proper but within the broader South Florida service area, the same written-price and crew-verification standards apply. For the full scope of what we do, see our Bathroom Remodeling team page.
Serving Westwood Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Westwood Lakes 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 Westwood Lakes
Yes, if you are moving plumbing, altering walls, or adding or relocating electrical circuits, a permit is required through Miami-Dade County, which governs Westwood Lakes. Cosmetic work like painting, swapping a vanity in the same location, or replacing a faucet typically doesn’t require one. We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and don’t close walls until the rough-in inspection passes. Call (803) 680-2547 if you’re unsure whether your project triggers a permit – we’ll tell you straight.
A typical Westwood Lakes bathroom remodel takes 3 to 6 weeks from demolition to final inspection, depending on scope. A tub-to-shower conversion runs 1 to 2 weeks. A full gut remodel with subfloor replacement, moving drains, and custom tile work runs longer. The county inspection schedule affects the timeline, and we sequence work so no day is lost waiting when it can be avoided. Call (803) 680-2547 for a realistic calendar for your specific project.
In Westwood Lakes, bathroom remodels often cost more than an initial verbal quote because the original 1970s-80s framing hides conditions that only show up after demolition: cast-iron drains that need replacement, undersized subfloor that won’t pass tile deflection standards, and moisture or termite damage behind old shower pans. We address this by issuing a written price with a clearly marked allowance for concealed conditions, so you know the upper bound before work starts. A verbal estimate that grows is not how we operate. Call (803) 680-2547 to get a written number.
A tub-to-shower conversion removes an existing bathtub and builds a shower in the same footprint, typically $3,500 to $10,000 in Westwood Lakes. A full shower remodel often changes the shower’s footprint, moves plumbing, and includes new waterproofing, tile, glass, and fixtures, running $4,500 to $12,000 or more. The conversion is faster and less invasive, while the remodel gives you more freedom to open the space. Call (803) 680-2547 and we’ll help you decide which fits your home and budget.
You can, but in Westwood Lakes we don’t recommend it for any project that involves plumbing, electrical, or tile on floors or walls. A general contractor coordinates the plumber, electrician, tile setter, and inspector, holds the permit, and carries the liability for the finished work. Mason Remodeling operates as a general contractor on every bathroom remodel, with a written guarantee and the 365-Day Done Right Promise behind the finished project. Call (803) 680-2547 to talk through your options.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling, serving Westwood Lakes since 2004.
