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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Palmetto Estates
Bathroom remodeling in Palmetto Estates runs $9,000 to $28,000 for a full gut-and-rebuild, with small baths landing between $5,000 and $12,000 and walk-in shower installations starting around $4,500. Those are real numbers for this market, not national averages. Most homes here were built in the 1970s and 80s on slab foundations, which means the job often includes plumbing work under the concrete floor that other cities never have to think about. We know those homes, we know that plumbing, and we write it into the scope before the first tool comes out. Call (803) 680-2547 to get a written price.
Why Mason Remodeling Is Palmetto Estates’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Homeowners in Palmetto Estates keep calling us back because we do the unglamorous work other remodelers skip. The cast-iron drain line buried under your slab? We check it before we tile. The permit that should have been pulled on the last renovation? We pull ours, every time, and the inspection sign-off is part of the file we hand you at the end. Our crews are background-checked and identity-verified through the Threshold Standard. You get the technician’s name and photo before the visit, and they show a photo ID badge at your door. No mystery workers.
Isaac Pruett has led Mason Remodeling since joining the Threshold Group family of home-service companies, and the standard he holds is simple: a written price before any work starts, a written guarantee on every completed project, and a free return visit if a repair or installation fails within the coverage period. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise. It applies to every bathroom remodel we do in Palmetto Estates.
Styles & brands we work with
Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Palmetto Estates
As a bathroom remodeling contractor working in Palmetto Estates, our job is to manage the entire renovation from demolition to final walkthrough, including the parts you won’t see once the tile is up. A full bathroom remodel here typically means pulling the old tub or shower, opening walls to inspect the framing, upgrading the drain lines if they’re original cast iron, and then rebuilding with new waterproofing, tile, vanity, and fixtures. The work usually lands between $9,000 and $28,000 depending on square footage, material selections, and whether the slab has to be opened for plumbing. Mason Remodeling delivers a written price on every project before we start, and that price includes the scope of work and what’s covered if we find something unexpected behind the walls.
Permit and Inspection Sequence
Palmetto Estates requires permits for bathroom remodels that touch plumbing, electrical, or structural framing. We pull the permit, schedule the rough-in inspection after the drain and supply lines are set, and schedule the final inspection after fixtures and finishes are complete. Skipping this process may save a few hundred dollars up front, but it becomes a serious issue at resale when a buyer’s inspector asks for the permit history and there isn’t one.
Material Selections and Lead Times
We work with specification-grade cabinetry from KraftMaid and Wellborn, surfaces from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone, and fixtures from Kohler, Moen, and Toto. Lead times on custom vanities and quartz tops run four to eight weeks, so we lock in material orders in week one to keep the schedule moving. Our Bathroom Remodeling team coordinates the ordering and delivery so you’re not chasing backorders.
Walk In Shower in Palmetto Estates
A walk-in shower in Palmetto Estates typically costs $4,500 to $12,000 installed, and it’s the single most requested bathroom upgrade we do here. The appeal is obvious: low-threshold entry, easier cleaning, and a more open feel than a tub-shower combo. But in these 1970s ranch homes, the real work is under the floor. The shower drain often ties into a cast-iron P-trap that has been corroding for 50 years, and it’s not uncommon to find it has already failed or will fail the first time you run a full shower pan of water through it. Our scope includes inspecting the drain before we set the shower base.
Shower Pan and Waterproofing
We use a full waterproofing system behind the tile, not just green board. The pan is sloped and flood-tested before tile goes down. If the existing slab needs to be opened for a drain replacement, that work is done by a licensed plumber, inspected, and then we pour back and proceed with the shower build. You’ll see that line item on the written estimate, not as a surprise later.
Glass Enclosure Options
Frameless glass enclosures are the most popular request for walk-in showers in Palmetto Estates, and we size and order the glass after the tile is set so the measurements are exact. Standard glass runs three to four weeks from templating to install. A curbless design is possible in many of these slab homes, but it depends on how much vertical drop exists in the existing drain line.
Trusted Brands We Service in Palmetto Estates
We stock common replacement parts for Moen and Kohler fixtures so a valve swap or cartridge replacement doesn’t mean waiting a week on a distributor. For larger selections, we pull from our standard lines: KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone surfaces, and Toto toilets. Palmetto Estates homeowners get access to these brands through one order, one delivery, and one warranty point of contact. If you already have a spec in mind from a previous quote, we’ll match the model and give you an honest comparison on quality and lead time.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Palmetto Estates Homes
- Cast-iron drain failure under the slab. Homes built in the 1970s and early 80s across Palmetto Estates often still have original cast-iron waste lines under the concrete floor. When the drain has corroded or collapsed, the only fix is a licensed plumber jackhammering the slab to replace the line with PVC before new tile goes down.
- Rotted subfloor behind old shower tile. Even on slab homes, the curb and lower wall framing behind a shower can rot after decades of slow leaks. We open the wall during demo and replace any compromised framing before waterproofing begins, and that work is written into the original scope as an allowance, not hidden.
- No permit history from previous flips. Many Palmetto Estates homes have had cosmetic bathroom updates done without permits. When we open the wall and find unpermitted electrical or plumbing work, the fix has to be brought to code, which affects the timeline and the price. We’ll tell you what we find and what it costs before we touch it.
- Debris hauling left out of the bid. Some low bids exclude the cost of removing old tile, drywall, a cast-iron tub, and any pipe sections. That leaves a debris pile in your driveway and a stalled punch list. Our written price includes demo hauling and cleanup, so the job site is clear when we walk away each day.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Palmetto Estates, FL
Here’s what we’re seeing in Palmetto Estates right now. A full bathroom remodel runs $9,000 to $28,000. Small bathroom remodels fall between $5,000 and $12,000. Walk-in shower installation is $4,500 to $12,000. Tub-to-shower conversions run $3,500 to $10,000. Shower replacements are $3,000 to $8,500. Bathroom vanity installation alone lands at $800 to $3,000. The biggest cost driver in this city is the plumbing under the slab. If the cast-iron line has to be replaced, that adds real money and real days to the job. We price it as an allowance so you know exactly what the trigger is before demo starts. Call (803) 680-2547 and we’ll walk your bathroom and give you a written, line-item price.
| Service | Price Range in Palmetto Estates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
We Also Serve Cities Near Palmetto Estates
Beyond Bathroom Remodeling in Palmetto Estates, our crews regularly work in Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, and Homestead. The permitting and inspection process differs slightly across those jurisdictions, but the pricing range stays consistent across south Miami-Dade, and our written-price policy doesn’t change at the city line.
Serving Palmetto Estates, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palmetto Estates 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 Palmetto Estates
Yes, any bathroom remodel that touches plumbing, electrical, or structural framing requires a permit in Palmetto Estates. We pull the permit, schedule the rough-in inspection after the plumbing and wiring are set, and schedule the final inspection when the job is done. The permit record stays with the property, which matters when you eventually sell. Call (803) 680-2547 if you want to know what your specific scope would require.
The most common reason in Palmetto Estates is cast-iron plumbing under the slab. If the drain line has corroded and needs replacement, that’s a licensed plumber opening the concrete floor, replacing the line with PVC, and a re-inspection before tile starts. That work can add several thousand dollars and several days to the job. It’s not a markup. It’s what the house requires. We write it into the scope as an allowance so the trigger and the price are clear before demo begins. Get an exact quote by calling (803) 680-2547.
A standard walk-in shower installation takes five to ten working days once materials are on site. If the slab has to be opened for drain replacement, add two to three days for the plumbing and inspection cycle. Custom glass adds three to four weeks for fabrication after the tile is set. We’ll give you a written schedule at contract, and we update you by phone when the inspection dates are confirmed. Call (803) 680-2547 to get a project timeline for your specific bathroom.
Yes. Every Mason Remodeling project includes a written price before any work begins. That price covers the full scope as written, including demo, materials, labor, permit fees, and hauling. The only thing that changes the price is a written change order, which you approve before we proceed. We don’t do verbal estimates that grow on the final bill. Call (803) 680-2547 to schedule a walkthrough and get your written price.
Check the caulk lines around the shower and vanity, run the exhaust fan and listen for rattling, open and close the vanity doors and drawers, check that the toilet is firmly set and not rocking, and confirm the glass enclosure swings and seals cleanly. Also confirm the final inspection was passed and you have the sign-off in writing. If anything is wrong within 365 days of completion, the Done Right Promise means we come back and make it right at no cost. Call (803) 680-2547 with any questions.
We started by pricing the job honestly and writing it down. That’s the whole model. If you’re planning a bathroom remodel in Palmetto Estates, call (803) 680-2547 for a free estimate, and we’ll send a background-checked, badge-verified technician to walk the space and hand you a written scope and price. No pressure, no games, just a number you can plan around.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling, serving Palmetto Estates and the surrounding south Miami-Dade communities since 2004.
