Bathroom Remodeling in Miami

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Gold Hands offers bathroom remodeling in Miami, FL: tub-to-shower conversions, tile floors and walls, vanities, toilets, fixtures, glass shower doors, lighting, fans and grab bars. We serve Miami-Dade, Broward and the Palm Beach area. Every remodel is priced per project, with a free estimate from the photos and measurements you send by phone, text or WhatsApp.

Priced per project — free estimate by phone, video call or from your photos and measurements. Gold Hands Miami is insured. Permitted work (plumbing, electrical, structural changes) is pulled and performed under our Florida-licensed general contractor partner.

What's included in a bathroom remodel

Most bathroom projects fall somewhere between a cosmetic refresh and a full gut down to the block walls and the slab. We handle the finish work ourselves and bring in our general contractor partner when the job moves plumbing, wiring or walls in a way that needs a permit. Typical scope includes:

• Tub-to-shower conversions with a new shower pan, waterproofing and tiled walls
• Tile floors, shower walls, niches and accent walls in porcelain, ceramic or natural stone
• Removal of old tile, mortar beds and damaged backer board down to a sound surface
• Vanity, countertop and sink replacement, including faucet and drain connections
• Toilet replacement with new supply lines and shutoff valves
• Shower valve trim, showerheads, tub spouts and other fixture swaps
• Framed and frameless glass shower doors and enclosures
• Light fixture and exhaust fan swaps on existing wiring
• Moisture-resistant drywall, patching and painting
• Grab bars, hand-held showers and other accessibility upgrades
• Mirrors, medicine cabinets, towel bars and accessories
• Permitted plumbing, electrical or layout changes coordinated through our general contractor partner

How the process works

We keep every step in writing, so you know what will happen before anything is torn out.

• Photos and measurements: send wide shots of each wall, close-ups of any damage, the floor size, the ceiling height and the tub or shower dimensions by phone, text or WhatsApp.
• Written scope and schedule: we reply with a per-project estimate that lists what is included, the selections you still need to make, such as tile, vanity and fixtures, and the order of the work.
• Permits where required: if the plan relocates a drain, adds a circuit or changes the layout, our general contractor partner pulls the permit with the local building department and inspections are planned into the schedule.
• The work: demolition, prep and waterproofing, tile, fixtures and finishes, with floors and hallways protected and debris removed as we go.
• Final walkthrough: we test every fixture and drain with you and finish any punch-list items before the job is closed.

How long a bathroom remodel takes

Timing depends far more on scope than on the size of the room. A refresh that replaces the vanity, toilet, fixtures and paint is usually a matter of days. A tub-to-shower conversion with new tile takes longer, because waterproofing and setting materials need time to cure before tile and grout go on, and the grout needs to set before the shower is used.

A full gut with permitted plumbing or electrical work runs longer still, mostly because of permit review, inspections and material lead times rather than the labor itself. Special-order tile, custom vanities and glass enclosures, which can only be measured after the tile is finished, are the items that usually set the pace. We give you a realistic sequence in writing and tell you right away if a delivery or an inspection moves.

Condos, HOAs and building rules in South Florida

Many South Florida bathrooms sit inside a condo building or an HOA community, and the association's rules shape the schedule as much as the work does. Many associations ask for an approval application before work starts, a certificate of insurance from the contractor and a written description of the scope. Common building requirements include:

• Approved working hours, often with no noisy work on weekends or holidays
• Service elevator and loading dock reservations for materials and debris
• Rules on debris disposal and on protecting hallways and elevators
• Sound-rated underlayment under new hard flooring, which many associations require
• Water shutoffs that go through building management when shared risers serve several units
• Restrictions on cutting or coring concrete slabs without the association's written approval

Built for Miami's climate

A bathroom in Miami deals with humidity all year, not only when the shower is running. Moisture that has nowhere to go shows up as mildew in the grout, peeling paint and swollen vanity bases. Ventilation and material choices matter more here than in drier parts of the country.

In older houses we often find cast-iron or galvanized lines once the walls are open, and sometimes terrazzo under old floor tile. We point these out before going further, so you can decide whether to deal with them while the room is open.

• Exhaust fans sized for the room and vented to the outside, not into the attic
• Waterproofing membranes behind and under shower tile, not cement board alone
• Porcelain tile, which absorbs very little water, for floors and shower walls
• Mildew-resistant grout and silicone caulk at corners and changes of plane
• Vanities with solid wood or moisture-resistant cores instead of bare particleboard
• Fixtures and hardware with finishes made for humid and coastal homes, since salt air pits cheap plating near the water

Hurricane season and scheduling

Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. A bathroom can be remodeled at any time of year, but during the season a storm watch can pause work while job sites are secured, and suppliers and ports can slow down after a storm passes.

If timing matters, order long-lead items such as special tile, vanities and glass early. When we plan a project in summer or fall, we sequence it so the room can be closed up and usable quickly if a storm approaches. For homes with a single bathroom, we talk through how to keep a working toilet available during the project.

What we don't do

Being clear about scope saves everyone time. Some parts of a bathroom project belong to other specialists, and we will tell you when that is the case.

• Stone countertop fabrication: the stone shop templates and cuts the slab, and we coordinate the install around it
• Structural engineering, such as opening a load-bearing wall, which needs an engineer's design
• Room additions or building a new bathroom where none exists
• Mold remediation beyond surface mildew: if we find significant mold behind a wall, we stop and recommend a remediation company

Who we work with

We remodel bathrooms for homeowners updating a house they plan to stay in, condo owners working within association rules, landlords turning over a rental between tenants and property managers who need one crew for several units. Spanish-speaking staff are available, so you can describe the project, review the scope and ask questions in English or Spanish.

Bathroom Remodeling: levels & budget

Typical ranges, not a quote: your price is a written line-item quote after photos and measurements or a video call, approved before anything is ordered.

Finish ideas

Illustrative images — not photos of a specific Gold Hands project.

Frequently asked questions

Do you give free estimates for bathroom remodeling?

Yes. Send photos of the bathroom and basic measurements by phone, text or WhatsApp to (786) 788-8714 and we reply with a per-project estimate. Wide photos of each wall, close-ups of any damage and the dimensions of the floor, tub or shower are usually enough. If a project truly needs someone to see it in person first, a paid site visit can be arranged.

Do I need a permit to remodel my bathroom?

It depends on the scope. Replacing tile, a vanity or a toilet in the same location is often cosmetic work, but rules vary by city, so we confirm before starting. Moving a drain, adding a circuit or changing the layout requires a building permit from the city or county building department. For permitted work, our general contractor partner pulls the permit and handles the inspections.

Can you remodel a bathroom in my condo?

Yes. Most of our condo work starts with the association package. We provide a certificate of insurance and a written scope for your application, and we plan around the building's working hours, elevator reservations and debris rules. Many associations also require sound-rated underlayment under new hard flooring, so we check that before you order tile.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

Every bathroom is priced per project, because the scope varies so much from one room to the next. A fixture and vanity refresh is a very different job from a full gut with a new shower and permitted plumbing. Send photos and measurements, tell us what you want to change, and we will send a written estimate that lists exactly what is included.

Can you convert my tub into a walk-in shower?

Yes, tub-to-shower conversions are one of our most common bathroom jobs. We remove the tub, prepare the floor and walls, install a shower pan and a waterproofing membrane, and tile the walls and floor. If the drain has to move, the work goes through our general contractor partner under a permit. Glass doors are measured after the tile is finished.

What tile holds up in a Miami bathroom?

Porcelain is the most forgiving choice for floors and showers here, because it absorbs very little water and resists staining. Ceramic works well on walls. Natural stone looks great but needs sealing and more care in a humid room. Whatever you choose, the waterproofing behind it and a mildew-resistant grout matter as much as the tile itself.

Bathroom Remodeling by city

Miami-Dade County

• Aventura
• Bal Harbour
• Brickell
• Coconut Grove
• Coral Gables
• Cutler Bay
• Doral
• Edgewater
• Hialeah
• Homestead
• Ives Estates
• Kendall
• Key Biscayne
• Miami
• Miami Beach
• Miami Gardens
• Miami Shores
• Miami Springs
• North Miami
• North Miami Beach
• Opa-locka
• Palmetto Bay
• Pinecrest
• South Miami
• Sunny Isles Beach
• Sweetwater

Broward County

• Coconut Creek
• Coral Springs
• Dania Beach
• Davie
• Deerfield Beach
• Fort Lauderdale
• Hallandale Beach
• Hollywood
• Lauderhill
• Margate
• Miramar
• North Lauderdale
• Oakland Park
• Parkland
• Pembroke Pines
• Plantation
• Pompano Beach
• Southwest Ranches
• Sunrise
• Tamarac
• Weston

Palm Beach County

• Boca Raton
• Boynton Beach
• Delray Beach
• Greenacres
• Lake Worth Beach
• Palm Springs
• Wellington

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