Full Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Myers, FL
Our Bathroom Remodeling services in Fort Myers typically run between $12,000 and $38,000, depending on the size of the space, the materials selected, and whether any layout changes are involved. Most projects are completed within two to three weeks, and when you work with Groundwork Construction Co., every detail is covered under our 730-Day Done Right Promise – if something isn’t right, we make it right, in writing, no fine print.
If you’ve been putting off a bathroom overhaul because you weren’t sure who to trust with it, that hesitation makes sense. A full remodel touches plumbing, tile, electrical, cabinetry, fixtures, waterproofing – and it happens inside the walls of your home, not at a job site you can visit on your lunch break. Derek Hollenbeck and the crew at Groundwork Construction Co. of Fort Myers have been doing this work since 2014, and we’ve built our process specifically for homeowners who’ve been burned by vague bids and vanishing contractors before.
Call us at (844) 638-7249 – a live person picks up, any time of day, any day of the week. Or keep reading to understand exactly what a full bathroom remodel involves, what it costs here in Fort Myers, and how we work.
For a broader look at our bathroom work, visit our Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Myers page.
When You Need Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full remodel is the right call when a partial refresh won’t cut it – when the bones of the bathroom need to change, not just the surfaces. How to Remodel a Small Bathroom? (Fort Myers, FL) is a common question we help homeowners answer. Here are the scenarios we see most often from Fort Myers homeowners:
- The layout no longer works for your household. A single-sink vanity that made sense for one person doesn’t work for a family of four. Reconfiguring the layout – moving the vanity wall, adding a double sink, separating the toilet from the main bathing area – requires a full scope of work, not a cosmetic update.
- You’re dealing with water damage that goes beyond the surface. Fort Myers humidity and our seasonal flooding patterns push moisture into subfloors, behind tile, and inside wall cavities in ways that aren’t visible until you demo. If your tile feels soft underfoot, your grout is crumbling from the bottom up, or you can smell mildew without seeing a visible source, there’s likely structural damage that needs to come out before anything new goes in.
- Your plumbing fixtures are 20+ years old. Older homes in neighborhoods like McGregor and Villas were often built with galvanized or early-generation CPVC supply lines that are well past their service life. A full remodel is the right time to upgrade to current standards while the walls are already open.
- The bathroom doesn’t match the rest of the house after other renovations. We see this frequently after kitchen remodels or whole-home updates – the bathroom gets skipped, and suddenly it’s the one room that makes the house feel dated. A full remodel brings everything into alignment.
- You’re preparing the home for resale or long-term occupancy changes. Buyers in the Fort Myers market pay close attention to bathrooms. A dated or damaged bathroom can stop a deal before it starts. Likewise, if an aging parent or family member is moving in, adding accessibility features like a curbless shower, grab bars, and widened clearances means reworking the floor plan, not just the fixtures.
- Your current bath was never properly waterproofed. This is more common than most homeowners expect, especially in homes built before stricter Florida building code updates. If water has ever gotten behind your shower tile – and in Fort Myers, it usually has – a patch job isn’t the answer. The waterproofing membrane needs to be reinstalled correctly from scratch.
Our Full Bathroom Remodeling Process
We don’t hand you a brochure and disappear. Here’s exactly how a full bathroom remodel moves from first call to finished space when you work with Groundwork Construction Co. of Fort Myers.
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Free Project Estimate and Design Consult
We start with a no-obligation walkthrough of your current bathroom. Derek Hollenbeck or one of our project leads visits the space, takes measurements, photographs the existing conditions, and asks the questions that most contractors skip – how the room is used, what isn’t working, what your timeline looks like, and what your real budget ceiling is. We don’t quote a low number to win the job and adjust it later. Upfront pricing means the number you see at the end of this conversation is the number you pay.
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Design Selection and Material Sourcing
We work with a curated set of material partners, so you’re not choosing from a catalog of whatever happens to be in stock at a big-box store this week. Fixture selections, tile layouts, vanity styles, shower hardware – we walk you through the options that fit your design direction and your budget, and we source materials at contractor pricing. If you’re considering a complete home renovation beyond the bathroom, we can coordinate across trades to keep the material palette consistent throughout the house.
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Permits and Pre-Construction Planning
Full bathroom remodels in Fort Myers that involve plumbing or electrical changes require permits through Lee County Development Services. We handle the permit applications, scheduling, and inspections – you don’t need to manage that process yourself. We also do a pre-construction review of the existing conditions: checking the subfloor, inspecting the supply and drain lines, and flagging anything that could affect the scope before work starts, not after.
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Demolition and Rough-In Work
Our background-checked, uniformed crew arrives on the scheduled start date. Demo is done carefully – we don’t tear out walls we don’t need to, and we protect the rest of your home from dust and debris throughout the process. Once the space is cleared, rough-in plumbing and electrical happen before any surfaces go in. This is also when we address any subfloor damage, waterproofing deficiencies, or mold remediation that the demo revealed.
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Tile, Fixtures, and Finish Work
Waterproofing membrane goes on first. Then tile, then fixtures, then cabinetry and vanity installation, then trim and hardware. We sequence the work to minimize the time your bathroom is out of commission and to make sure every trade works in the right order – not just the order that’s fastest for the crew. Kohler fixtures are a frequent choice for Fort Myers clients who want performance and long-term parts availability, and we install them to manufacturer spec every time.
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Final Walkthrough and 730-Day Coverage
Before we consider a job complete, we walk through the finished space with you, line by line against the original scope. If anything isn’t exactly right, we address it before we close the project. From that date forward, your workmanship is covered under the 730-Day Done Right Promise – two full years of protection on the labor, backed in writing. If a tile lifts, a grout line fails, or a fixture behaves unexpectedly, we come back and fix it. That’s not a conditional clause. That’s the promise.
Full Bathroom Remodeling Pricing in Fort Myers
Licensed Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Myers, FL typically falls between $12,000 and $38,000 for a standard residential bathroom. Here’s how that range breaks down by project type and what’s driving the numbers in this market specifically.
| Project Type | Typical Range (Fort Myers) | What’s Included |
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| Guest Bathroom Full Remodel (40-60 sq ft) | $12,000 – $18,000 | New tile, vanity, toilet, shower/tub surround, fixtures, lighting |
| Primary Bathroom Full Remodel (65-100 sq ft) | $18,000 – $28,000 | Dual vanity, walk-in or tiled shower, soaking tub option, upgraded finishes |
| Primary Bathroom with Layout Change | $26,000 – $38,000 | All of the above, plus plumbing relocation, possible wall modification, expanded footprint |
| Accessibility Conversion (Full Remodel) | $16,000 – $30,000 | Curbless shower, grab bar blocking, widened doorway, comfort-height fixtures |
What Affects Your Specific Number
- Existing conditions. Fort Myers homes in neighborhoods like Whiskey Creek, Iona, and Palmlee Park often have older slab plumbing configurations that make drain relocation more involved than it would be in a newer build. If your home was built before 1990, budget for the possibility that demo reveals more than expected.
- Tile selection and layout complexity. Large-format porcelain tiles (24×24 and up) cost more to install correctly than standard field tile – the substrate prep and leveling are more demanding. Diagonal or herringbone layouts add labor. Both add to the final number.
- Fixture and material grade. There’s a real difference in what you pay for entry-level fixtures versus Kohler’s mid-tier and upper lines. We’re transparent about where that money goes and where you can pull back without compromising durability.
- Permit and inspection fees. Lee County permit fees for bathroom remodels involving plumbing vary by scope but typically run $350-$850. We include permit management in our scope – you won’t be surprised by that line item.
- Waterproofing and substrate repair. If existing tile concealed water damage – which in Fort Myers is more a question of how much, not whether – remediation adds to the project cost. We identify this at demo, document it, and discuss it with you before proceeding.
Current Offers
Projects over $10,000 qualify for $1,000 off, and we offer 0% financing for 18 months on approved credit – which means a $20,000 full bathroom remodel can run under $1,100 a month with no interest accruing. We also provide a free project estimate and design consult, so you’ll know what you’re looking at before you commit to anything.
Call (844) 638-7249 to schedule your free estimate. Upfront pricing means no surprises at the end.
FAQs – Full Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Myers
How long does a full bathroom remodel take in Fort Myers?
Wondering How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take? (Fort Myers, FL) Most projects run two to three weeks from demo day to final walkthrough, assuming permits are pulled in advance and materials are staged before work begins. Layout changes that require plumbing relocation through a concrete slab – common in older Fort Myers homes – can add three to five days to that timeline. We give you a specific schedule at the start of the project and keep you updated if anything shifts. Call (844) 638-7249 and we can give you a realistic timeline estimate based on your specific scope.
Do I need a permit for a full bathroom remodel in Fort Myers?
Yes, in most cases. Any bathroom remodel in Fort Myers that involves moving or modifying plumbing, adding or relocating electrical circuits, or changing the layout of a wet area requires a permit through Lee County Development Services. Purely cosmetic work – replacing a vanity top, swapping a toilet, retiling a shower with no substrate changes – generally does not. Groundwork Construction Co. handles all permit applications, inspections, and final sign-offs as part of our project scope. You won’t be managing that process on your own.
Is it cheaper to repair the existing bathroom or do a full remodel?
A targeted repair is cheaper upfront, but in Fort Myers specifically, it frequently costs more over time. The combination of high humidity, seasonal flooding exposure, and older construction in large parts of the city means that tile work and waterproofing from the 1990s and early 2000s often has hidden failure points behind intact-looking surfaces. Patching visible issues without addressing the underlying waterproofing or subfloor damage typically means doing the work again within three to five years. We can evaluate your existing bathroom honestly and tell you whether a repair makes sense or whether a full remodel is the more cost-effective path. That assessment is free – call (844) 638-7249.
What bathroom fixture brands does Groundwork Construction Co. work with?
We work with a curated set of material partners selected for durability and long-term parts availability in the Florida climate. Kohler is a frequent choice for plumbing fixtures – they hold up well in high-humidity environments and have strong dealer support in Southwest Florida. For cabinetry, KraftMaid is a go-to for clients who want solid construction without custom lead times. Tile and stone selections vary by project, and we help clients navigate those choices based on slip ratings, maintenance requirements, and how the material performs in wet areas over time. Our full Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Myers overview covers our approach to material selection in more depth.
What does Groundwork’s 730-Day Done Right Promise actually cover?
The 730-Day Done Right Promise covers the workmanship on every full bathroom remodel we complete – for two full years from the date the project closes. If a tile lifts, a grout joint fails, a fixture leaks at a connection our team made, or any element of the finished work doesn’t perform the way it should, we come back and make it right at no charge. This covers labor and installation – manufacturer warranties cover defects in the materials themselves, and we walk you through those separately at project close. It’s backed in writing, not just said at the end of a sales call.
Built to Last, Backed in Writing
A full bathroom remodel is one of the more involved projects a homeowner takes on – and in Fort Myers, where humidity, hard water, and storm season all put real stress on bathrooms, the quality of the installation matters more than it would in a milder climate. Groundwork Construction Co. builds bathrooms that are waterproofed correctly, tiled with proper substrate prep, and fitted with fixtures that will last. Derek Hollenbeck has been doing this work in this market since 2014, and every project carries the 730-Day Done Right Promise that backs it up.
If you’re ready to get a real number on your bathroom project – not a ballpark, not a range that doubles when you sign the contract – call (844) 638-7249. A live person will pick up. We’ll schedule your free estimate and design consult, walk the space with you, and give you upfront pricing before you make any decision. No pressure, no obligation, no voicemail.
Written by Derek Hollenbeck, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co. of Fort Myers, serving Fort Myers since 2014.