Bathroom Remodeling in Lehigh Acres, FL
Bathrooms ask more of their materials than any room in the house. Contrera Cabinets remodels bathrooms around vanities and woodwork that are built to handle Florida humidity.
- Vanities built for humidity
- Layout planned first
- Owner-operated
A bathroom remodel starts with what the room has to survive
Think about what a bathroom goes through: hot showers, steam that lingers, wet towels and a climate where the air is already damp. A vanity or a piece of trim that would be fine in a bedroom starts to swell, peel and grow mildew in a bathroom within a few years.
That is why we begin with the materials and the ventilation. A vanity with sealed plywood construction, trim that tolerates moisture and a fan that exhausts to the outside will outlast prettier choices that were not made for the room.
In Lehigh Acres, most homes are single-story and built on a concrete slab, so the plumbing sits under the floor. That makes the layout decision an important one: moving fixtures is possible, but keeping them near where they are saves money you can put toward finishes.
Signs your bathroom is ready for a remodel
Cosmetic updates only go so far. These are the symptoms of a bathroom that needs real work.
A soft or swollen vanity base
Press on the bottom of the vanity near the plumbing. If it gives, moisture has reached the material and the cabinet should be replaced.
Mildew that keeps returning
Black spots on the ceiling or around the shower usually point to poor ventilation or a hidden moisture problem rather than bad cleaning.
Cracked grout and loose tile
Failing grout lets water behind the tile, and what you see is often a small part of what is happening behind the wall.
A tub nobody uses
Many homeowners would rather have a walk-in shower, especially as mobility needs change.
Not enough storage or counter space
A new vanity with drawers and a linen cabinet can turn an overcrowded bathroom into a workable one.
A dated layout
Doors that bump fixtures or vanities too small for two people to use are layout issues, not finish issues.
How we approach a bathroom remodel
Bathroom work is sequenced carefully, because water control comes before everything pretty.
- Look at the room and the moisture situation We check the vanity base, the walls around the shower, the ventilation and the floor before planning, because what is hidden shapes the scope.
- Plan the layout and the vanity We decide what moves, what stays and what the vanity needs to hold, and draw the cabinet so the sink and storage fit the room.
- Demo and repair Fixtures and finishes come out, then walls and subfloor are repaired and dried so the new work starts on a sound base.
- Rough work and waterproofing Plumbing and electrical rough-in, waterproofing and ventilation are completed by the right trades before surfaces go in.
- Cabinet, surfaces and trim The vanity is installed, tile and countertop are set, and trim and mirrors are added.
- Test and walk through Everything that moves or holds water is tested, doors and drawers are adjusted and we go over the finished bathroom with you.
What bathroom remodeling cost depends on
Bathrooms are small rooms with expensive parts. These are the things that decide the price.
Shower or tub work
Converting a tub to a walk-in shower or building a new shower pan involves waterproofing and tile, which is the most labor-heavy part of many bathrooms.
Moving plumbing
In a slab house, relocating a drain means cutting concrete, so moving fixtures costs far more than keeping them in place.
Vanity size and construction
A single vanity and a custom double vanity with drawers are very different budgets.
Tile area and pattern
The square footage of tile, the size of the pieces and any pattern or niche change the labor time.
Fixtures and ventilation
Faucets, shower valves and a properly vented exhaust fan are each priced separately and are worth specifying early.
Hidden moisture damage
Rot or mold found behind old tile is repaired as a separate, clearly priced item.
Why Contrera Cabinets for bathroom remodeling
Vanities and bathroom carpentry are where a cabinet maker makes the biggest difference, because those pieces are most likely to fail in a humid climate.
Mariano builds them for the room, plans the layout around real measurements and keeps your job organized so water control, trades and finish work happen in the right order.
- Built for moisture. Materials and construction are chosen for a bathroom, not a bedroom.
- Custom vanity sizes. No filler strips and no wasted corners.
- Planned before demo. The layout and the trades are sequenced first.
- You talk to the owner. Questions go straight to the person doing the work.
Bathroom remodeling in Lehigh Acres and nearby
We handle bathroom remodels in Lehigh Acres and take projects in Cape Coral and across Lee County. Call (305) 609-8945 to ask about your address.
Questions people ask us
Why do bathroom vanities fall apart so quickly in Florida?
Moisture. A bathroom with a weak fan, a daily shower and a humid climate gives particleboard vanities no chance to dry out, and the base swells first because it sits next to the plumbing. A vanity built with plywood and sealed edges, in a bathroom with a fan that actually vents outdoors, lasts much longer.
Can I turn my tub into a walk-in shower?
Often, yes, and it is one of the most requested bathroom changes. The drain location, the slab, the waterproofing and the entry height all matter. We look at the bathroom, explain what is involved and the order of the work, and bring in the trades that handle the plumbing and tile.
Will moving the toilet or tub drain be a big job in my house?
It can be. Many Lehigh Acres homes sit on a concrete slab, which means drain lines run under the floor, and relocating one means cutting the slab. If the bathroom layout can stay close to what is there, the budget goes much further.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel?
Cosmetic changes such as a new vanity in the same spot are different from moving plumbing or electrical. Lehigh Acres falls under Lee County for permits. We tell you which parts of your project need one before work begins.
How do you protect the rest of the house during a remodel?
The floors and openings between the bathroom and the rest of the house are protected, and dust and debris are contained as the work goes on. We will explain what to expect for your layout, including water shut-off windows if plumbing is touched.
Plan your bathroom remodel
Tell us about the bathroom you have and the one you want. We will arrange a time to look at it.
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