Bathroom Remodeling in Hollywood, FL

Bathroom remodeling in Hollywood, FL often starts with a house that has a long history behind its walls. Hollywood was founded on February 18, 1921 and incorporated on November 28, 1925, as one of the planned communities of Florida's 1920s land boom. By 1960 the city already had 12,170 single-family homes. Many of those houses are still standing, and their bathrooms have usually been patched, re-tiled or partly redone more than once by different owners.

What an older Hollywood bathroom can hide

When we open up a bathroom in a house of that age, the surprises tend to be behind the tile, not in front of it. Common findings include old galvanized or cast-iron drain lines, a shower pan that was replaced over the original rather than removed, layers of tile set on top of tile, and subfloor that has softened around the toilet flange. None of that is visible during a walk-through, which is why our written quote lists what we expect to find and explains how we handle anything different once demolition starts. You approve any change in scope before the work goes further.

Rain, humidity and the bathroom fan

Hollywood has a tropical rainforest climate with long, hot, humid summers, and the city averages about 65 inches of rain a year. Air that wet does not leave a bathroom on its own. A remodel is the right time to fix a fan that vents into the attic instead of outdoors, or a fan that is too small for the room. We also pay attention to grout and caulk joints, waterproofing behind the shower walls and a sloped pan that actually drains, because standing moisture is what turns into mildew and soft drywall in this climate.

The six services we offer in Hollywood

• Full bathroom remodels: tear-out to the studs where needed, new plumbing fixtures, tile, lighting and ventilation
• Tub-to-shower conversions: replacing a rarely used tub with a curbless or low-curb shower
• Walk-in showers: frameless glass, built-in niches and a bench where space allows
• Bathroom vanity replacement: new cabinets, tops, sinks and faucets, including double vanities
• Accessible and aging-in-place bathrooms: grab-bar blocking, wider entries, handheld showers and comfort-height toilets
• Bathroom tile and flooring: porcelain and ceramic tile, waterproof plank and shower wall tile

Owners, renters and long stays

About 58.9% of Hollywood homes are owner-occupied, and 85.8% of residents lived in the same house a year earlier, according to Census estimates. So we work for two kinds of clients here. Owners staying put usually want a bathroom built to last for the next twenty years. Landlords updating a rental generally want durable, easy-to-clean finishes and a schedule that keeps the unit off the market as briefly as possible. Tell us which one you are, and we will price the materials to match.

Permits and paperwork

Plumbing, electrical and structural changes are often subject to a building permit, and the City of Hollywood sets its own requirements. Before work starts we check what your project needs and include permit steps in the schedule. If you live in a condominium or a community with an association, ask for its renovation rules early, since approvals can take longer than the work itself.

Starting with a free estimate

Call (954) 833-0832 or send photos of your current bathroom. We measure, look at the plumbing access and ventilation, and give you a written estimate that spells out materials, labor and what happens if we find hidden damage.

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