Bathroom
Renovation

Last updated: September 2026

What Is a Bathroom Renovation?

A bathroom renovation is the process of updating and redesigning your bathroom's layout, fixtures, surfaces, and plumbing to improve functionality, aesthetics, and home value. Renovations range from simple cosmetic updates like new vanities and fixtures to complete gut remodels with new plumbing, tile work, and layout changes.

Transform your bathroom into a luxurious retreat with our professional bathroom renovation services in Southwest Florida. We create spa-like spaces that combine modern design with practical functionality, using materials specifically suited to Florida's humid climate.

Our Bathroom Renovation Services

Our comprehensive bathroom renovation services include:

• Custom bathroom design and layout planning
• Vanity and cabinet installation
• Shower and bathtub installation
• Tile work and flooring
• Fixture installation (faucets, sinks, toilets)
• Lighting design and installation
• Mirror and medicine cabinet installation
• Plumbing and electrical work
• Complete bathroom renovations

Our Bathroom Renovation Process

1. Free consultation and design assessment — We evaluate your space and discuss your vision, budget, and timeline.
2. Custom design and material selection — Choose from our curated selection of tiles, fixtures, vanities, and finishes with guidance from our design team.
3. Permitting and preparation — We handle all local permits and protect surrounding areas before work begins.
4. Construction and installation — Our licensed crew handles demolition, plumbing, electrical, tile work, and finish installation.
5. Final walkthrough and warranty — Detailed inspection to ensure everything meets your expectations, backed by our workmanship warranty.

What a Bathroom Remodel Costs in Southwest Florida

These 2026 ranges come from our Fort Myers bathroom remodel cost guide. They're full project costs, including labor, materials, permits and finishes, for bathrooms between 50 and 120 square feet:

• $8,000 to $20,000 for a cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, mirror, toilet and paint, with tile, plumbing locations and shower left in place.
• $20,000 to $45,000 for a full renovation: new floor and wall tile, a rebuilt shower with proper waterproofing, vanity, fixtures and lighting, with the layout intact.
• $45,000 to $90,000 for a gut renovation with layout changes: moving the shower, relocating the toilet or vanity, borrowing space from a closet, or going curbless.
• $90,000 and up for primary-suite renovations with heated floors, freestanding tubs, steam showers or custom millwork.

The shower is usually 25 to 35 percent of the total, and its waterproofing system decides whether it leaks five years from now. Plumbing is the other big swing. Most Fort Myers homes are slab-on-grade, and opening a wet wall to rearrange plumbing typically adds $5,000 to $15,000 over a like-for-like layout. See what's specific to bathroom remodeling in Fort Myers and bathroom remodeling in Naples.

When a Bathroom Remodel Needs a Permit

Relocating plumbing, adding or changing electrical circuits (a heated floor or a new exhaust fan circuit, for example), opening walls, and changing the size or location of an exterior window all put a bathroom into permit territory. Inside Fort Myers city limits, the City lists interior remodels, plumbing relocations, electrical modifications and drywall over 100 square feet as permit-required. Collier County requires a permit to alter or replace plumbing or electrical systems regardless of project cost. In Cape Coral, any improvement to a home in a Special Flood Hazard Area needs a permit.

When plumbing moves, Lee County requires a rough-in inspection before drywall closes, so the inspection schedule shapes the construction schedule. If the bathroom's exterior window changes size or location, Florida Building Code wind-load rules apply and new impact glass runs $1,500 to $4,000 per window, which is why most projects keep the existing opening. Our guide to what triggers a remodeling permit in Lee County explains the plumbing and electrical triggers in detail.

A Realistic Bathroom Remodel Timeline

• Permitting. Lee County typically issues residential bathroom permits in 5 to 15 business days for a complete application. Cape Coral, which runs its own permitting, typically takes 2 to 4 weeks.
• HOA approval, if required. Communities like Gateway and Pelican Preserve, and many Fort Myers Beach condos, require Architectural Review Board approval for plumbing or electrical relocations, even inside the home. That typically adds 4 to 8 weeks, so start it alongside the permit submittal.
• Construction: 3 to 6 weeks for a typical full renovation once work begins. A simple update may take 1 to 3 weeks, and a larger primary bathroom with custom tile, glass, cabinetry or layout changes may take 6 to 10 weeks or more.

Why Choose Us for Bathroom Renovation

With 50+ years of combined experience in bathroom renovations throughout Southwest Florida, we understand how to create beautiful, functional bathrooms that withstand Florida's humidity and stand the test of time. Our attention to detail and commitment to quality ensures your new bathroom will be a space you'll love for years to come. We serve homeowners in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, and throughout Southwest Florida.