What a Bathroom Remodel Costs in Broward County
Bathroom remodel pricing in Broward County covers a wide range because the county itself is a patchwork of very different housing stock and permitting jurisdictions. A targeted refresh — new vanity, toilet, fixtures, no plumbing changes — starts around $5,000. A full master bath gut in a beachfront Fort Lauderdale condo or a Coral Springs custom home can run $50,000 or more. For a standard 5×8 bathroom with new waterproofing, tile, vanity, and fixtures, most Broward homeowners land between $15,000 and $27,000.
| Scope | Typical Range (Broward County) | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Targeted Refresh | $5,000–$10,500 | New vanity, toilet, faucets, mirror, light fixture — no tile or plumbing rerouting |
| Partial Remodel | $9,500–$17,500 | Retile floor and shower, new vanity, fixtures — existing plumbing locations stay in place |
| Full Remodel (5×8) | $15,000–$27,000 | Full demo, new waterproofing membrane, tile shower, floor tile, vanity, toilet, plumbing fixtures, new light/vent |
| Master Bath Gut | $27,000–$50,000 | Full gut, custom tile shower, double vanity, freestanding tub, condo COA coordination where applicable |
| Luxury / Coastal Condo | $50,000+ | Custom stone, steam shower, premium fixtures, elevator/loading dock logistics, full design-build management |
Cost by City Within Broward County
Broward's 31 municipalities each have their own building department, their own fee schedule, and — in a lot of cases — their own personality when it comes to plan review. That local variation matters as much as square footage when you're pricing a remodel.
| Area | Full Remodel Range | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | $16,000–$29,000 | Mix of older CBS canal-front homes with aging cast-iron drains and coastal high-rise condos requiring COA approval |
| Hollywood | $14,000–$25,000 | 1950s–60s CBS bungalows plus beachfront condo stock, moderate permit turnaround through Hollywood's own building division |
| Pembroke Pines / Miramar | $15,000–$26,000 | Newer construction (fewer plumbing surprises), HOA architectural review common in western developments |
| Coral Springs / Parkland | $16,000–$28,000 | Newer suburban CBS construction, HOA review standard, strong contractor demand |
| Pompano Beach / Deerfield Beach | $15,000–$27,000 | Coastal condo towers plus single-family CBS mix, saltwater-adjacent plumbing corrosion common near the barrier island |
Why Broward County Costs the Way It Does
1. Almost 30 Separate Building Departments
Unlike Palm Beach County, which routes most unincorporated permitting through one Building Division, Broward County is made up of 31 incorporated municipalities — and the majority run their own permitting office. Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, and Sunrise each maintain a separate fee schedule, separate online permitting portal, and separate inspector rotation. A bathroom remodel permit that clears in 5 business days in one city can take 10–15 in another during peak season. Any contractor quoting you a single Broward-wide timeline hasn't pulled a permit in more than one of these cities.
2. Condo HOA and COA Approval
A large share of Broward's coastal housing stock — Fort Lauderdale beach, Hollywood beach, Pompano Beach, and the Intracoastal corridor — is condominiums. Almost every association requires a Certificate of Approval (COA) before work begins: proof of contractor license and insurance naming the association as additional insured, a signed alteration agreement, and often a refundable damage deposit. Buildings with structural or plumbing changes may also require a licensed engineer's letter. Add elevator and loading dock scheduling restrictions, and condo projects routinely run 2–6 weeks longer than an equivalent single-family remodel before demolition even starts.
3. Older CBS Construction and Saltwater-Adjacent Corrosion
Canal-front and barrier-island homes built between the 1950s and 1970s commonly have cast-iron drain lines that have been exposed to decades of saltwater intrusion through the water table. When we open a slab in these neighborhoods to relocate a drain, full stack replacement is common rather than a simple tie-in — a real cost, not a markup.
4. Coastal Labor Rates
Plumbing, tile, and electrical subcontractor rates in Broward's coastal cities run comparable to or slightly above Palm Beach County, typically 8–18% above the Florida statewide average, driven by demand from the county's active condo and single-family renovation market.
5. Florida's Mandatory Waterproofing Inspection
Florida Building Code Section R702.4 requires a waterproofing membrane inspection before shower tile can be set, statewide. In Broward's higher-volume cities during construction season (October–April), expect 5–10 business days advance scheduling — longer in Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines, where inspector caseloads run heaviest.
In coastal Broward condos, the single biggest schedule-killer isn't the construction — it's the paperwork. Most associations require the contractor to be on file with the building's management company and carry a certificate of insurance naming the association as additional insured before a work order is even issued, separate from the county permit. Contractors who show up with only their county permit in hand routinely lose two to three weeks waiting on association sign-off. Ask any contractor bidding your Broward condo bathroom whether they've handled a COA submission for your specific building before — not just "a condo somewhere."
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Broward County, Florida? A full 5×8 bathroom remodel in Broward County costs $15,000–$27,000 on average, including demolition, FBC-required waterproofing membrane, tile, vanity, toilet, and fixtures. Costs and timelines vary more by city than by square footage, because Broward's 31 municipalities each run separate permitting departments with different fee schedules and review times. Condo remodels add 2–6 weeks for HOA/COA approval. A targeted refresh starts around $5,000; a master bath gut in a coastal condo or custom home runs $27,000–$50,000+.
Labor vs. Material Cost Breakdown
- Tile & waterproofing: 20–28% of total budget
- Labor (demo, plumbing, electrical, install): 30–38% — runs above statewide average in coastal cities
- Vanity & fixtures: 15–22%
- Tub/shower enclosure: 10–18%
- Permits, COA fees, design coordination: 4–9% — higher in condo buildings due to association fees and engineer letters
Getting an Accurate Estimate in Broward County
Because so much of the Broward cost and timeline swing comes from which municipality your home sits in and whether your building has a COA process, an accurate number requires knowing your specific address's jurisdiction — not a countywide average. D&Co provides a written, line-item estimate within 48 hours of visiting your home, including which building department will review your permit and what condo paperwork, if any, needs to be filed before we can start.