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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Kendale Lakes
A full bathroom remodel in Kendale Lakes typically runs $9,000 – $28,000, and a tub-to-shower conversion usually lands between $3,500 and $10,000. Those are written numbers we give you before any wall gets opened, not after. If you’re in a 1970s or 1980s concrete block home near Kendale Drive, Southwest 72nd Street, or anywhere else in the 33183 zip code, you already know these houses hide things behind the tile. We account for that before we start. Call (850) 988-7559 to schedule a free estimate, and we’ll walk your bathroom with you, open the access panel, and tell you what we’re actually looking at.
Why Penhallow Remodeling Miami Is Kendale Lakes’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’ve remodeled enough bathrooms in Kendale Lakes to know what’s behind the drywall before we cut into it. Homes here, mostly single-story concrete block and stucco on slab foundations from the 1970s and 1980s, come with a specific set of problems: galvanized steel supply lines that have been corroding for 40-plus years, original Zinsco or Federal Pacific electrical panels that weren’t built for today’s load demands, and waterproofing that was barely adequate when it was installed and is shot now. Those aren’t reasons to delay a remodel. They’re reasons to hire a contractor who writes an allowance for them into the contract on day one.
Trevor Nash runs our team, and he insists on a written price before any work starts. Not a range. Not a ballpark. A number you can hold us to. Our technicians are background-checked and show up in uniform, so you know exactly who’s walking into your home. And when you call, a live person answers. No voicemail maze. That matters especially when you’re mid-remodel and have a question at 7 a.m. before the crew arrives.
We also stand behind the work with the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something fails inside that year because we didn’t do it right, we come back and fix it at no charge. Written into every contract. That’s the Kingswell standard, and we’ve operated under it since 2004.
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Tub to Shower Conversion in Kendale Lakes
A tub to shower conversion in Kendale Lakes typically costs $3,500 – $10,000, and it’s the most common project we do in this area because the original tubs in these 1970s and 1980s homes are shallow, worn, and often surrounded by failing tile. Converting a tub to a walk-in shower gives you a bigger usable footprint without moving walls, which matters a lot in the modest bathrooms these ranchers were built with. The job usually involves removing the tub, replacing the drain and valve, installing a waterproofed shower base and walls, and finishing with tile or a solid-surface surround.
The wildcard in Kendale Lakes is what’s under the tub once we pull it. Original galvanized supply lines are often rusted to half their interior diameter. If that’s what we find, we already have an allowance in your contract to address it. You approve the change order in writing before we touch it, and the job keeps moving.
What the conversion includes
We remove the existing tub and inspect the sub-slab plumbing. We install a new drain assembly, moisture barrier, and cement board substrate, then set a Kohler or American Standard shower base with a Moen or Delta valve. The finished shower gets sealed properly so Kendale Lakes humidity doesn’t find a way through.
When a tub to shower makes sense here
If someone in the household has mobility issues, stepping over a tub wall is a daily fall risk. If the tub is rust-stained or the tile grout has failed and you’re seeing mold, that’s a sign water has already gotten behind the wall. In either case, a conversion usually costs less than a full remodel and gives you a shower that actually drains and seals correctly.
One Day Bath Remodel in Kendale Lakes
A one day bath remodel in Kendale Lakes typically runs $3,500 – $10,000 depending on what you’re replacing, and the concept is straightforward: we replace the shower or tub surround, valve, and trim in a single day using prefabricated, waterproof wall panels instead of tile. For a lot of homeowners in this area, that’s the right call. The tile in many of these older homes was set directly on drywall or greenboard, which absorbs moisture and fails within a few humid summers. A one day replacement eliminates the tile and the failure point together.
The caveat we always tell Kendale Lakes homeowners: a one day bath remodel only works if the framing and plumbing underneath are sound. If they aren’t, doing it in a day means going home to the same rotten substrate behind a pretty new wall. Our crew will not do that to you. We inspect first, tell you what’s there, and if it’s bad, we’ll recommend the right fix regardless of the timeline.
What gets replaced
The tub or shower base, wall panels, valve, trim, and drain assembly, plus sealing at all joints. We use solid, grout-free panels that resist mold growth and are far easier to clean than tile with a dozen grout lines. Materials come from trade brands like Kohler, Moen, and Delta.
When one day works and when it doesn’t
If the existing framing is dry and the plumbing is copper or PEX, a one day remodel is a clean swap. If the bathroom is original to a 1978 rancher and you’ve had water issues, we’ll advise against rushing it. The honest answer is sometimes the one that saves you a second remodel in three years.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kendale Lakes
We install and stand behind fixtures from Delta, Moen, Kohler, and American Standard, and we use Schluter waterproofing systems for tile applications. When a Kendale Lakes customer has an existing brand preference, we source it. More importantly, we stock common replacement parts for these brands locally, which means a broken cartridge or trim piece during or after your remodel doesn’t leave your shower out of commission for a week-long special order. The products behind our 365-Day Done Right Promise are ones we’re confident will actually hold up in this climate, not whatever was cheapest at the supply house that week.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Kendale Lakes Homes
- Corroded galvanized supply lines: The original steel pipes in these homes rust from the inside out. When we open a wall to move a valve or vanity, we often find water pressure reduced to a trickle. We write a plumbing allowance into the contract so replacing it isn’t a surprise hit to your budget.
- Failed waterproofing behind tile: Many of these bathrooms were built with tile set directly on drywall or greenboard. In Kendale Lakes’ subtropical humidity, that means mold, efflorescence, and crumbling grout within a few seasons. We rebuild with proper cement board and Schluter membrane so tile has a chance.
- Outdated electrical panels: Zinsco and Federal Pacific panels were common when these homes were built, and they’re now known fire hazards. Adding a heated floor, exhaust fan, or lighting load often triggers a panel replacement. We’re upfront about that before permits are pulled, not after.
- Concrete block walls limiting layout changes: Moving a shower valve to an exterior wall means cutting into block, which affects fire ratings and insulation. Our crew knows how to work within those limits or tell you honestly when a layout change doesn’t make structural sense.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Kendale Lakes, FL
Here’s what we quote in Kendale Lakes, in writing, before work begins:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Shower Replacement | $3,000 – $8,500 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
The biggest drivers of cost in Kendale Lakes are what we find behind the walls, not the finishes you pick. A plumbing allowance covers galvanized pipe replacement. An electrical allowance covers panel upgrades if the code requires them. When we open a wall and find rotted framing from decades of slow leaks, that’s an allowance too. Every allowance is priced in writing and approved by you before we proceed. There is no situation where we stop work and demand cash to keep going. Call (850) 988-7559 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a written number that reflects what your specific house is likely to need.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendale Lakes
While this page focuses on Kendale Lakes, our Bathroom Remodeling team regularly handles projects in Miami, Brownsville, Hialeah, and North Miami Beach. If you’re a few miles outside Kendale Lakes and dealing with the same 1970s-era plumbing and tile issues, the process works the same way: free estimate, written price, written guarantee. Call us and we’ll tell you if we serve your street.
Serving Kendale Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendale Lakes area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Bathroom Remodeling in Kendale Lakes
Concrete block exterior walls are load-bearing and can’t be notched or deeply recessed without compromising structural integrity. That means moving a shower valve to an exterior wall often requires firring out the wall with studs to create a chase, which costs extra and shrinks the bathroom slightly. Interior walls are usually wood frame and far easier to work within. We’ll tell you which walls are block before you commit to a valve location so the price reflects reality, not a wish. Call (850) 988-7559 for a free estimate and we’ll point to each wall and tell you what’s possible.
Yes, in many Kendale Lakes homes it will. If your house still has a Zinsco or Federal Pacific panel, which was common in 1970s construction here, adding circuits for a heated floor, upgraded exhaust fan, or dedicated GFCI outlets will trigger a panel replacement or at minimum a service upgrade. That’s a code requirement, not a choice we make. We price that allowance into the written estimate before work starts so the cost isn’t discovered mid-job. If you want to know whether your panel will be a factor, call (850) 988-7559 and we’ll look at it during the free estimate.
Because the plumbing rough-in has to be inspected. The drain, valve, and water lines sit behind walls and under the floor, and if they’re installed wrong, you’ll get leaks, moisture damage, or cross-connection issues you can’t see until it’s too late. In Kendale Lakes, unpermitted work can also block a future sale when the next buyer’s inspector flags the missing records. We pull permits on every remodel, get the inspection signed off, and you get the paperwork. It’s not optional for us. Call (850) 988-7559 if you want to talk through what a permit actually costs and adds to your timeline.
We remove the affected material completely, not just treat the surface. Mold behind tile or drywall means that substrate is already compromised, so it comes out. We then treat the framing with an antimicrobial, let it dry fully, and rebuild with moisture-resistant cement board and a Schluter waterproofing membrane. The high humidity in Kendale Lakes is the reason we don’t cut corners on this step, and why our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers waterproofing failures. If mold is a concern in your bathroom, call (850) 988-7559 for an assessment and we’ll tell you how far the damage actually goes.
An allowance is a line item in your written estimate that sets a dollar amount for work we can’t see until walls are open, like replacing galvanized plumbing, repairing rotted framing, or addressing an outdated electrical panel. If we find the problem, the allowance covers it. If we don’t, you don’t pay it. If the repair exceeds the allowance, we stop and give you a written change order with a specific price, and you approve or decline before we proceed. No open-ended work, no demands at the door. That’s the Kingswell Way, and it’s how we’ve written contracts since 2004. Call (850) 988-7559 to see what an allowance-driven quote looks like for your bathroom.
If you’re in Kendale Lakes and you’ve been putting off a bathroom remodel because you’re worried about what’s behind the walls, let’s find out together. We’ll walk the bathroom, open the access panel if there is one, and give you a written number that accounts for the reality of a 1970s concrete block home in South Florida. Bathroom Remodeling in Kendale Lakes is what we do, and we do it with the price and the guarantee on paper before the first tile comes up.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Miami.
