Bathroom Remodeling in Tamarac, FL

Bathroom remodeling in Tamarac often comes down to safety and simplicity. The city began as an active adult community, and it still has one of the older populations in the area: about 25.9% of residents are 65 or older, according to Census figures. Many Tamarac projects are about making a bathroom easier to get into, easier to move around in and easier to keep clean.

Ken Behring's two-bedroom homes

Developer Ken Behring came to the area from the Midwest in the early 1960s and built an active adult community of two-bedroom, maintenance-free homes. He named it after the Tamarac Country Club in Oakland Park, and the city was incorporated on August 15, 1963. The first development east of State Road 7, Tamarac Lakes Sections One and Two, was followed by Tamarac Lakes North, Tamarac Lakes South, the Mainlands of Tamarac Lakes and the Woodlands. Homes from that building wave are now roughly fifty or sixty years old, and their bathrooms were sized for a different era: smaller footprints, standard-width doors and a tub as the main way to bathe.

The changes that make the biggest difference

When space is tight, small choices matter. For Tamarac villas and single-family homes, we focus on:

• Tub-to-shower conversions with a low curb or no curb at all
• Grab bars at the shower entry, inside the shower and beside the toilet, anchored into solid backing
• Shower seating, either a built-in bench or a fold-down seat
• Handheld showers on an adjustable bar so seated bathing is easy
• Slip-resistant floor tile with smaller tiles and more grout lines for grip in wet areas
• Comfort-height toilets and lever-style faucets
• Wider doorways or pocket doors where the walls allow it

Living alone and staying safe

The 2020 census found that 18.8% of Tamarac households were made up of someone 65 or older living alone. For those homeowners, a fall in the bathroom is a real worry. A walk-in shower with a seat and bars, plus good lighting and a night light near the toilet, can make the room far less risky. If an adult child is helping a parent plan, we are happy to include them in the estimate visit.

Communities, associations and condos

Much of Tamarac's housing sits inside planned communities and condominium associations, many of them for older adults. These associations commonly set contractor hours, require notice before work begins and control where trucks and dumpsters can go. In a condo, shared plumbing means water shutoffs need coordinating with building staff. We provide a written scope for your association and schedule within its rules.

Not only for older owners

Tamarac's population has grown younger: the median age fell from 53 in 2000 to 47.5 in 2020, and the city now has more than 74,000 residents. Newer owners often want a full remodel, a new vanity or a tile update rather than accessibility features, and we handle all of that too. Our six services are full remodels, tub-to-shower conversions, walk-in showers, vanity replacement, accessible and aging-in-place bathrooms, and tile and flooring.

Humidity and permits

In South Florida's damp climate, we check that every bathroom has an exhaust fan venting outdoors and use waterproofing behind new shower tile. Plumbing, electrical and wall changes generally require city review, and we confirm what Tamarac needs for your scope before work is scheduled.

Request an estimate

Call (954) 833-0832 to arrange a free in-home visit. We measure, talk through how the bathroom is used day to day and give you a written quote.

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