Master Bathroom Remodeling in Pembroke Pines, FL

Walk-in showers, dual vanities and tile for primary suites.

Master Bathroom Remodeling for Pembroke Pines Homes

The primary suite is the second half of the remodel for many Pembroke Pines homeowners, and the builder-era layout is easy to recognize: a garden tub under a window, a shower stall in the corner, a long double vanity in laminate, and a toilet closet tucked beside it. The tub has often gone unused for years, and replacing it with a larger walk-in shower and better vanity storage is among the most common projects in this housing stock.

Because most homes here are on slabs, bathroom plumbing is typically below the floor, and changing the location of a drain involves cutting the slab. That makes a thoughtful plan valuable. Keeping the toilet where it is, converting the tub alcove into a shower, and relocating only what is necessary often delivers the layout change at a manageable cost. A curbless shower is possible in a slab home but needs careful planning of the floor slope and waterproofing.

Waterproofing is the heart of the job in a humid climate. A properly built shower uses a continuous waterproofing system, correct slope, and well-ventilated space, because Florida's humidity can keep a shower room damp for hours. Quality exhaust fans, mold-resistant materials, and tile or slab surfaces that resist moisture protect the investment. Good ventilation is also a code topic, so we confirm the fan's duct path and termination as part of the permit scope.

Pembroke Pines-Specific Considerations

• Slab-on-grade homes make drain relocation more costly, so layouts that reuse existing drain locations are often more economical.
• Polybutylene supply piping, found in some Florida homes built through the mid-1990s, may be discovered during bathroom work, and replacing it can be done at the same time if opened.
• Exhaust fans should duct to the exterior, and a permit may be required if electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work changes.
• Condominium and townhome associations may require approval for plumbing changes and have rules about water shut-off and work hours.
• Humidity makes waterproofing, slope, and ventilation more important than finishes, and these should be specified before tile is chosen.

Our Master Bathroom Remodeling Process

1. 1. Plan around the drains

   Locate existing drains and supply lines, decide what can stay, and design the shower, vanity, and toilet layout around them.

2. 2. Permit and approve

   Submit the city permit application for plumbing, electrical, and any mechanical work, and obtain any association approvals.

3. 3. Demolish and rough in

   Remove the tub and fixtures, adjust plumbing, and complete rough electrical and ventilation work, followed by inspections.

4. 4. Waterproof and test

   Install a continuous waterproofing system, slope the shower floor correctly, and test before tile is set.

5. 5. Tile, set fixtures, and finish

   Set tile, install vanity, glass, and fixtures, and complete final inspections and the punch list.

Investment Range

• Mid-range: $40,000 – $65,000
• Custom high-end: $65,000 – $100,000
• Luxury full gut: $105,000 – $160,000+

Neighborhoods We Serve

• Pembroke Falls
• Silver Lakes
• Chapel Trail
• Pembroke Shores
• Miramar
• Weston