Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation Bonita Springs FL Built to Last
Bathroom Renovation Bonita Springs FL means tearing out the failing shower pan, the cracked tile, and the vanity that has been sagging since the last owner, then rebuilding it with waterproofing that holds up to Florida humidity. We handle full bathroom renovation and bathroom remodel Bonita Springs, Florida homeowners actually keep for decades. One crew, one schedule, no surprises.
Service overview
What Bathroom Renovation Bonita Springs FL Really Involves
A Bathroom Renovation Bonita Springs FL is a full rebuild of the wet zone, not a cosmetic refresh. We pull the toilet, cut out the old shower pan liner, replace any rotted subfloor, and re-frame where the stud finder says the wood has gone soft. From there it is cement backer board, a waterproofing membrane that meets ANSI A118.10, and new porcelain tile set with a notched trowel and tile spacers. Plumbing gets PEX tubing or copper pipe, a new shower valve, and a Kohler or Moen fixture set. Electrical is brought up to Florida Building Code, including a Broan or Panasonic exhaust fan sized for the room.
Most Bonita Springs bathrooms we open up were built between the 1980s and early 2000s, and they were never designed for the humidity we live with. Grout cracks, mold finds the drywall behind the tile, and hard water stains etch the glass until nothing gets it clear. If you have been searching for a bathroom renovation contractor near me Bonita Springs FL because the shower pan leak has already stained the ceiling below, that is exactly the job we do. We also work with homeowners in Spanish Wells Bonita Springs FL and throughout Lee County who want the room done once, correctly.
Practical benefits
Why Homeowners Renovate Instead of Patch
Patching a failing bathroom in Southwest Florida buys you a year, maybe two. A proper renovation fixes the cause, not the symptom, and adds real resale value in a market where buyers inspect the wet zone first.
Water Damage Stops Here
A shower pan leak that has been running for months rots the subfloor and feeds mold inside the wall cavity. We cut out the damage, treat the framing, and rebuild with a sloped pan and a waterproofing membrane, so water goes to the drain instead of into your ceiling. Most repairs of this type run $2,800 to $6,500 depending on how far the moisture meter reads.
Fixtures That Fit the Room
Old builder-grade vanities were 30 inches wide with a cultured marble top and a faucet that drips by year three. We set a quartz or granite countertop on a properly anchored vanity, swap in a Delta or Grohe faucet, and add lighting that actually lights the mirror instead of the ceiling. You notice the difference every morning.
Humidity-Hardened Materials
Florida bathrooms need epoxy grout, not sanded grout, in the shower. They need greenboard or cement backer board, not plain drywall. They need an exhaust fan that moves 110 CFM or more. We spec every material for the climate here, so the tile stays put and the grout lines stay clean through August.
Resale Value You Can Point To
A renovated bathroom is one of the few upgrades a Bonita Springs buyer will pay for without arguing. New tile, a frameless shower enclosure, a Toto toilet, and a quartz vanity top read as 'move-in ready' on a listing sheet. We document the work with photos so you have proof when it is time to sell.
How service works
How Our Bathroom Renovation Process Runs
You get a written schedule before demo starts, and we hold to it. Here is what the job looks like from the first walkthrough to the day you put your towels back in the cabinet.
STEP 01
On-Site Walkthrough
We measure the room, check the moisture meter against the subfloor, and look at the plumbing and electrical behind the walls. You get a scope and a fixed price the same day, not a range that grows. Most walkthroughs take 45 minutes to an hour.
Tools and methods
Tools and Methods We Use
Wet Saw
Cuts porcelain and natural stone tile cleanly without chipping the edges. A wet saw is the difference between tile lines that look factory-cut and tile lines that look like a weekend project.
Moisture Meter
Reads the moisture content in the subfloor and framing before we start. It tells us whether a soft spot is cosmetic or whether the wood has to be replaced before we tile over it.
Laser Level
Keeps tile lines, vanity height, and fixture placement consistent across the room. A laser level catches a sloped floor before the tile goes down, not after.
Notched Trowel and Grout Float
Spreads thinset at the correct depth and presses grout into the joints without air pockets. The right notch size matters for large-format tile, and the wrong one causes hollow spots.
Plumber's Snake and Pipe Wrench
Clears clogged drains and tightens supply connections during the rough-in. We clear the drain line before closing the wall so you do not find a slow drain after the tile is set.
Oscillating Multi-Tool
Cuts drywall, trim, and subfloor in tight spaces without tearing up the surrounding material. It is the tool that makes clean cutouts around plumbing and electrical boxes.
Shop Vacuum
Pulls dust and debris out of the room during demo and after tile cutting. We run it daily so the rest of the house stays livable while we work.
ANSI A118.10 Waterproofing Membrane
We install a bonded waterproofing membrane behind the tile in every wet zone. This is the standard that keeps water out of the wall cavity, and it is the single most important step in a shower that does not leak. Skipping it is why so many showers fail in five years.
Sloped Shower Pan with Flood Test
Every shower pan we build gets a proper slope to the drain and a liner installed to code. Before tile goes down, we flood-test the pan for 24 hours to confirm it holds. If it leaks, we fix it before the tile hides the problem.
Epoxy Grout in Wet Zones
We use epoxy grout in showers and around tubs instead of sanded grout. Epoxy does not absorb water, does not stain, and does not crack from Florida humidity the way cement-based grout does. It costs more and it is worth it.
Florida Building Code and ICC Compliance
Every renovation is built to Florida Building Code and ICC Residential Building Code. That covers framing, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and ADA Accessibility Guidelines where applicable. We pull permits and pass inspections so the work is documented.
Where this service fits
When to Call for Bathroom Renovation
You bought a 1990s Bonita Springs home and the master bath still has the original tile, tub, and vanity.
We do a full renovation: new shower pan, new tile, new vanity with quartz top, new toilet, new lighting, and a properly sized exhaust fan. We bring the plumbing and electrical up to current Florida Building Code while the walls are open. You get a bathroom that matches the rest of the house and passes any future home inspection without a list of corrections.
The shower pan has been leaking and you can see a water stain on the ceiling below.
We open the ceiling, find the source, and rebuild the shower pan with a new liner and a proper slope. We replace any rotted subfloor and treat the framing for mold before closing it back up. The leak stops, the ceiling gets repaired, and the moisture meter reads dry. You avoid a much larger repair down the road.
You want to age in place and the tub is becoming hard to step over.
We do a tub-to-shower conversion with a low-threshold entry, a built-in bench, and grab bars anchored into the studs. The shower gets a frameless glass door and slip-resistant tile on the floor. You get a shower you can use safely for decades, and the bathroom still looks like a design upgrade rather than a medical retrofit.
You are selling the house and the bathroom is the one room buyers keep flagging.
We do a targeted renovation that fixes the visible problems: new tile, new vanity top, new fixtures, new lighting, and fresh grout. We document the work with photos and keep the permit records for the buyer. The bathroom shows well, the listing photos look sharp, and the inspection report comes back clean on the wet zone.
Local execution
How Bathroom Renovation Runs in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs sits close to the Gulf, and that means high humidity year-round and a rainy season that runs from June through September. Bathrooms here take a beating that bathrooms in drier climates do not. We spec epoxy grout, cement backer board, and exhaust fans sized at 110 CFM or higher on every job, because standard materials fail fast in this climate. The housing stock matters too: homes near Downtown Bonita Springs and Imperial River were often built in the 1970s and 1980s, and many still have cast iron drains and galvanized supply lines that need replacing while the walls are open. Newer builds in Bonita National and Copperleaf tend to have PVC and PEX already, so the renovation focuses on layout and finishes. Lee County requires permits for any work that moves plumbing, electrical, or structural framing, and we pull them. If you are pricing a bathroom renovation Bonita Springs FL cost, the biggest variables are whether the drain moves, whether the subfloor is sound, and whether the exhaust fan needs a new roof vent.
Spanish Wells
Many homes here have original 1980s bathrooms with cultured marble vanities and cast iron drains. We replace the drains while the walls are open and update the vanity to quartz.
Pelican Landing
Larger master baths with garden tubs that nobody uses. Tub-to-shower conversions are the most requested job here, and we handle the permit and inspection.
Bonita Bay
High-end finishes are the norm. We work with frameless glass enclosures, natural stone tile, and quartz or granite tops, and we keep the dust contained so the rest of the house stays clean.
Bonita National
Newer construction with PVC drains and PEX supply lines already in place. Renovations here focus on layout changes, lighting upgrades, and premium finishes rather than system replacement.
Downtown Bonita Springs
Older homes with smaller bathrooms and tight layouts. We maximize storage with custom vanities and recessed niches, and we check the subfloor carefully because older homes often have moisture issues.
Year-round high humidity and a June-to-September rainy season
Standard sanded grout and plain drywall fail quickly here. We use epoxy grout in wet zones, cement backer board behind tile, and exhaust fans sized to move steam out before it feeds mold.
Older homes with cast iron drains and galvanized supply lines
These lines corrode from the inside and restrict flow. When we open the walls for a renovation, we replace them with PVC and PEX so the new bathroom is not sitting on failing plumbing.
Lee County permit and inspection requirements
Any work that moves plumbing, electrical, or framing needs a permit and a rough inspection before the walls close. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection so the job stays on schedule.
Hard water from the local supply
Minerals in the water etch shower glass and stain fixtures. We install coated glass and recommend a water softener loop when the buildup is heavy, so the new finishes stay clear.
Problems we solve
Bathroom Problems We Fix in Bonita Springs
Most bathrooms we open up have at least one hidden problem that a cosmetic remodel would have covered up. Here is what we find most often, and what it costs you if it stays ignored.
Shower pan leak staining the ceiling below
We cut out the failed pan, replace any rotted subfloor, and rebuild with a properly sloped pan and a new liner. We flood-test the pan before tile goes down, so the leak is fixed at the source instead of patched over. Water runs into the subfloor and framing for months before you notice. By the time the stain shows, the wood is soft and mold is growing inside the wall cavity.
Grout cracking from Florida humidity
We remove the failing grout, check the backer board behind the tile, and re-grout the wet zone with epoxy grout. Epoxy does not absorb water, so it holds up through the summer humidity that destroys standard grout. Sanded grout absorbs moisture, expands, and cracks. Once it cracks, water gets behind the tile and the problem spreads. Re-grouting over the top does not fix it.
Mold and mildew growth behind the walls
We open the wall, treat the affected framing, and replace any material that cannot be saved. Then we install a properly sized exhaust fan, vented through the roof, so steam leaves the room instead of feeding the mold. Mold spreads through the wall cavity and into the room. It affects air quality, causes musty odors, and becomes a health issue for anyone with allergies or asthma.
Hard water stains on shower glass
We install a frameless glass enclosure with a protective coating that resists mineral buildup. We also check the shower valve and consider a water softener loop if the buildup is severe. New glass plus a coating keeps the shower clear for years. Bonita Springs water leaves mineral deposits that etch glass over time. Once etched, no cleaner removes it, and the shower looks dirty even after you scrub it.
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Experience in the details
Local Experience You Can Verify
We have renovated bathrooms across Bonita Springs, from 1970s ranches near Downtown to newer builds in Bonita National and Copperleaf. Our crews are led by state-licensed contractors, and we hold the credentials that matter for this work: Florida Certified Building Contractor and Certified Residential Contractor licensing, EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm status for pre-1978 homes, and OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety training on every job site. We know what Lee County inspectors look for, and we know which materials survive a Florida summer. That combination is why homeowners call us back for the second bathroom.
- State-licensed building and residential contractors on every project
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm for pre-1978 Bonita Springs homes
- NARI Certified Remodeler and NKBA Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer on staff
- IICRC Water Damage Restoration Certification for jobs with existing moisture damage
- Every renovation built to Florida Building Code and ICC Residential Building Code
Where we work
One local team. A lot of ground covered.
Downtown Bonita SpringsBonita Springs City CenterBonita BayPelican LandingPelican MarshSpanish WellsImperial RiverBonita NationalVanderbilt BeachBarefoot BeachBonita BeachCoconut Point
Check my address Most full bathroom renovations in Bonita Springs run $12,000 to $32,000 in 2026, with a typical hall bath landing around $18,000. A cosmetic refresh with new tile, vanity, and fixtures can come in near $8,500. Cost climbs with layout changes, moving the toilet or shower drain, structural repairs, and premium stone. We give you a fixed price after the walkthrough, so you know the number before demo starts.
A remodel updates the surface: new tile, vanity, fixtures, paint. A renovation goes deeper and changes the room's systems, including plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, and sometimes the layout. If your shower pan is leaking or the subfloor is soft, you need a renovation, not a remodel. We tell you which one your bathroom actually needs after we open it up and check with a moisture meter.
A standard full bathroom takes three to five weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Cosmetic remodels run seven to ten days. Jobs that move plumbing or require a permit inspection add about a week. We give you a written schedule before demo starts and update you if anything shifts. Most delays come from backordered fixtures, so we order materials before we swing a hammer.
Yes, if the work touches plumbing, electrical, or structural framing. Lee County requires permits for shower pan replacements, drain relocations, new circuits, and exhaust fan installation. Cosmetic work like tile and paint usually does not need one. We pull the permit, schedule the inspections, and keep the paperwork for your records. Unpermitted work becomes a problem at resale.
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