Bathroom Remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

Bathroom remodeling in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is very often about aging in place. At the 2020 census, 44.3% of residents were 65 or older and the median age was 62.7. Census estimates also show 92.2% of residents living in the same home as a year earlier, and 78.0% of homes owner-occupied. People here stay, and they want a bathroom that keeps up with them.

Why the bathroom comes first

For many older homeowners, the bathroom is where the house stops fitting. A high tub wall, a slick floor, a low toilet and a narrow doorway are small problems at 60 and real hazards at 80. Fixing them in one remodel is often simpler and less disruptive than piecemeal changes.

What an accessible remodel can include

• A curbless or low-threshold shower in place of the tub, with a linear drain so water stays in the shower
• A built-in bench or fold-down seat and a handheld shower on a slide bar
• Grab bars at the shower, toilet and entry, anchored into wood blocking
• A comfort-height toilet, which is closer to chair height
• Slip-resistant floor tile, with smaller tiles in the shower for more grip
• A wider doorway or pocket door where the walls allow it
• Better lighting, including a low night light along the path to the toilet
• Lever handles on faucets and the shower valve, easier for stiff hands

Design that does not look clinical

An accessible bathroom can look like a high-end spa bath. Glass panels instead of curtains, grab bars in brushed finishes that double as towel bars, and large porcelain tile make the room feel open. Many visitors would never guess the room was built for safety.

Life on a narrow island

The town sits on a barrier island about six blocks wide, reached across the Intracoastal Waterway by a single drawbridge at Commercial Boulevard. We plan material deliveries and dumpster pickups around that, and around the busier winter months, when the town's population nearly doubles with snowbirds and tourists. Many residents live in condo buildings, where association approval, elevator time and work hours need to be settled before work begins. Any permits the scope requires are confirmed with the town before we start.

The neighborhoods added in 2001

In 2001 the town annexed the unincorporated Intracoastal Beach Area to the north, including the Bel Air and Terra Mar Island neighborhoods, which roughly doubled its size. Those single-family homes along the water often have bathrooms that have never been opened up. A full remodel there is a good time to add blocking for grab bars and a wider shower entry, even if you do not need them yet.

Start with a visit

Call (954) 833-0832. We look at the bathroom, ask how you use it, and suggest changes that solve the actual problems. The free written estimate lists each item so you can prioritize.

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