Bathroom Remodeling, Miami FL

The three project narratives below are illustrative until the Phase 0 portfolio audit closes and real photography ships. Scope, tier, and duration are accurate to the kinds of work we run; specific addresses and project identifiers are not published until the audit confirms each entry. See our full portfolio for the broader project list.

• Do you charge to come look at my bathroom or give a quote?+

  No. The site visit, scope conversation, and written quote are free. We never charge a trip fee. You only pay when work begins, and the price — tier band, scope, timeline — is in the contract before signing.

• How fast can you respond and schedule a site visit?+

  Most calls and form requests get a response the same business day during our 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Monday–Friday hours. Site visits are typically scheduled within 3–5 business days. For an active Tier 02 bathroom the discovery and design phase then runs 1–2 weeks before any work begins, so the realistic call-to-construction-start runway is 4–8 weeks once permitting and selections are factored in.

• What warranty do you offer on bathroom remodeling work?+

  Every project carries a written 1–2 year labor warranty, spelled out in the contract before signing. Fixtures, stone, and waterproofing systems carry their respective manufacturer warranties on top of our installation warranty. We register the system warranty for the homeowner under the manufacturer's installer-acceptance program when the install meets the manufacturer's technical literature. If something fails inside the warranty window because of installation, we come back and fix it.

• How do I verify Gaven Constructions is legit before I sign a bathroom remodel contract?+

  Three checks before you sign anything with us — or with anyone else. One: verify license GCG1524886 at MyFloridaLicense.com. Two: pull our permit history at BuildZoom — 37+ verified permits on the public registry. Three: read the 60+ Google reviews linked from the footer or our testimonials page, where reviewers name their neighborhood and project type. Bathroom remodeling miami florida homeowners typically run all three checks before signing a multi-trade contract; we'd rather you do all three than skip them. Learn more about us — we operate from Doral, FL and serve Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County.

• How much does a bathroom remodel in Miami cost?+

  A full bathroom remodel Miami cost runs $8K–$130K+ depending on scope, fixtures, and whether the project crosses into plumbing rough-in or structural work. Tier 01 ($8K–$25K) covers cosmetic-grade remodels within the existing footprint with stock vanity and fixtures. Tier 02 ($25K–$55K) is the recommended landing zone for primary baths — full remodel with semi-custom vanity, large-format porcelain tile, frameless glass enclosure, and mid-premium fixtures. Tier 03 ($55K–$100K) covers primary-suite scope with custom vanity, layout changes, and designer fixtures. Tier 04 ($100K–$130K+) covers ultra-luxury custom-fabricated work with hand-finished fixtures and structural reconfiguration. Most of our bathroom volume lands at Tier 02. For first-time bathroom renovation buyers, the best bathroom remodeling services for new homeowners miami offers typically land at Tier 01 or Tier 02.

• How long does a bathroom renovation Miami project take?+

  Active construction runs 3–6 weeks for Tier 01, 6–10 weeks for Tier 02, 10–16 weeks for Tier 03, and 16+ weeks for Tier 04. Add 2–6 weeks at the front for Miami-Dade permit review on a small interior remodel; add 3–6 weeks if the scope includes new impact-rated exterior windows; add 1 week to 1 month for high-rise condo board approval; add 30–60 days where ARB review is triggered in country-club communities. Total bathroom remodel miami project windows from contract signature to final walkthrough run 8–14 weeks at Tier 02 and up to 6–9 months at Tier 04 with custom material lead times.

• Do you offer financing for bathroom remodeling in Miami?+

  Yes. We offer 0% down options for qualified homeowners on bathroom renovation Miami fl projects. Bathroom remodeling Miami fl financing is processed through a third-party lender; qualification depends on credit profile and project scope. We can introduce you to the financing partner during the Phase 2 design and estimate window once project pricing is firm.

• What waterproofing system do you use behind shower walls and on shower floors?+

  We specify ANSI A118.10-compliant waterproofing on every bathroom. The three category-leader systems we work with are Schluter Kerdi (sheet membrane), Laticrete Hydro Ban (liquid-applied), and Wedi (lightweight foam-core panels). System selection depends on the project — sheet membrane is common on walls in standard rectangular shower geometries, liquid waterproofing is preferred on shower floors and complex pan geometry, foam-core panels excel where weight reduction matters in high-rise condo work or where curved walls and benches require shaping. Each system carries a system warranty when installed per the manufacturer's technical literature using compatible components throughout. We do not mix systems within a single shower assembly because mixing voids the system warranty and reduces the install to a generic A118.10 specification.

• What ventilation do I need in a Miami bathroom?+

  The IRC code minimum is 50 CFM intermittent or 20 CFM continuous per Table M1505.4.4.1. That is the national floor designed for moderate-climate bathrooms. Coastal South Florida primary baths require design-grade ventilation: 80–110 CFM at 0.25" w.g. static pressure, sized at roughly 1 CFM per square foot of bathroom area for shower-equipped baths and doubled for primary suites with multi-head showers, steam generators, and freestanding tubs. Vent termination must run to the exterior — never to attic, soffit, or enclosed cavity per IRC M1506. Premium installations specify 0.3–1.0 sone fans rather than the 1.5–3.0 sone commodity range, because quieter fans are the ones homeowners actually leave running. Humidistat control is increasingly standard.

• Do I need GFCI protection on every bathroom outlet?+

  Yes — and the rule is broader than just receptacles inside the bathroom. NEC 210.8(A)(1) requires GFCI protection for all 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in dwelling-unit bathrooms. NEC 210.8(A)(9), added in the 2017 cycle, extends GFCI to all 125-volt receptacles within 6 feet of the outside edge of a bathtub or shower stall — including hallway receptacles where the bathroom shares a wall. NEC 210.11(C)(3) requires a dedicated 20-ampere branch circuit serving bathroom receptacles. Whirlpool, hydromassage, and steam generator equipment circuits are governed by NEC 680 and require GFCI/GFPE protection on the equipment side, typically a 240-volt dedicated circuit for steam generators. Florida currently adopts the 2020 NEC by reference through the FBC; the FBC 9th Edition taking effect December 31, 2026 will likely reference the 2023 NEC and expand GFCI scope further.

• Will my bathroom remodel trigger condo board approval?+

  In a high-rise condo, yes — Florida Statutes Chapter 718 requires written board consent for unit alterations. Routine bathroom remodel approval cycles run 1 week to 1 month in well-managed buildings, longer in buildings with quarterly board meetings. The required documentation typically includes detailed scope and plans, contractor license, certificate of general liability insurance ($1M–$2M depending on the building), workers' compensation evidence, additional insured endorsement naming the association and management company, asbestos and lead-paint disclosure where applicable to building age, schedule with start and end dates, and freight elevator and trash removal coordination plans. Water shutoffs are scheduled separately with 24 hours' notice and run $200–$500 per request. Most luxury buildings restrict construction noise to 8–9 AM through 5–6 PM weekdays. We pull the building submission and coordinate with the property manager rather than asking the homeowner to navigate this independently.

• Will my bathroom remodel trigger ARB review in a country-club community?+

  Generally no, when the scope is purely interior. Architectural Review Boards in country-club and HOA-managed communities review modifications affecting "the appearance or function of the neighborhood" — exterior fenestration changes, roof penetrations, exterior wall vents, and plumbing modifications affecting common-area or shared infrastructure. Pure interior bathroom remodels — finish replacement, fixture replacement, layout changes within the unit, plumbing rough-in changes that do not affect adjacent units — are typically exempt under most CC&R declarations. Where ARB review is triggered (a new exterior bathroom window, a new exhaust duct through the roof or exterior wall), submission timelines run 30–60 days in luxury country-club communities with monthly committee meetings; the statutory ARB response cap in many declarations is 30 days from complete submission. Contractor license, scope description, plans and elevations, materials and color samples, and sometimes neighbor notification are typical submission contents.

• Can I move the toilet, shower, or vanity to a new location?+

  Yes, but the cost depends on how far. Per IPC Chapter 9, the maximum trap arm distance from a fixture to its vent is 5 feet for a 1-1/2" trap arm at standard 1/4"-per-foot slope (longer for larger pipe diameters). Move a fixture beyond that distance and the project requires new wet-vent or vent-stack work, often penetrating a slab in single-family construction. Slab penetration adds $4,000–$12,000+ to scope in slab-on-grade Florida homes. In a high-rise condo, fixture relocation is constrained to within-unit routing because the unit cannot tap a shared stack outside the demising wall. Layout changes that trigger plumbing rough-in rework are the single largest variance driver in condo bathroom remodels.

• What size shower drain and what slope do you build to?+

  Shower drains are typically 2" minimum diameter per IPC, with 1-1/2" minimum trap arm pipe. Premium installations now commonly default to 2" drains, with 3" linear drains in primary suites with multi-head showers and rain-shower flow rates that exceed standard 1-1/2" capacity. The shower pan slope is 1/4" per foot minimum to the drain, measured at the substrate level rather than the finish surface. Curbless and wet-room installations require the same pan slope but extended across a larger footprint, requiring careful coordination with the floor framing or topping slab — and in high-rise condo work, with the floor-assembly depth available for slope.

• What thickness of frameless glass do you specify?+

  Either 3/8" (10mm) or 1/2" (12mm) tempered, conforming to 16 CFR 1201 Category II safety glazing. 3/8" supports door spans up to 30–32" with conventional hinge engineering. 1/2" is required for taller doors over 80" in height, wider doors over 32", longer unsupported header spans, and enclosures with frameless inline panels exceeding standard load limits. The thickness choice cascades to hardware: 1/2" requires hinges rated for the higher panel weight (a 36"×80" 1/2" door is roughly 30 lb heavier at the hinge than a 3/8" version), and the host wall requires structural backing at the hinge anchor points.

• What hardware finish holds up in coastal salt-air conditions?+

  316 stainless steel — marine grade, with molybdenum content to resist chloride pitting — is the corrosion-resistant standard for residential bathrooms in coastal South Florida. Solid brass with PVD finish rated for marine application is the second-best option, and in some designer programs is preferred for finish range. Plated brass and chromed zinc die-cast hardware fails within 3–5 years on coastal installations, with green-blue oxidation at the hinge pin as the diagnostic. Powder-coated steel performs comparably to PVD when the coating is intact, but a single chip exposes the substrate to chloride attack. The hardware-finish premium between marine-grade and commodity hardware on a 36" frameless door is $300–$800 — and the marine-grade hardware outlasts the cheaper version by a factor of 3–5x in service.

• Are you Schluter, Laticrete, or Wedi certified?+

  We work to ANSI A118.10 system specifications using these manufacturers' systems, but we do not currently hold formal certified-installer status with any single waterproofing manufacturer. This means we register the system warranty for the homeowner under the manufacturer's installer-acceptance program when the install meets the manufacturer's technical literature, but we do not claim the higher-tier "certified installer" warranty programs that some manufacturers offer to dealer-network installers. The best bathroom remodeling services for long-term homeowners miami offers ask this question because warranty depth over a 20-year horizon is the difference between a 10-year and a 30-year shower assembly. The honest answer is that the system warranty registration we run carries the same A118.10-compliant terms as the certified-installer program for the homeowner; the dealer-network certification is a contractor business-side benefit rather than a homeowner-benefit difference in most residential cases.

• How does the 2026 cabinet tariff affect my bathroom vanity cost?+

  The Section 232 tariff on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and component parts took effect October 14, 2025 at a 25% rate. The proclamation included an automatic step-up to 50% on January 1, 2026, but on December 31, 2025 a new Presidential Proclamation delayed the 50% increase to January 1, 2027. The 25% rate remains active through 2026. Imported European semi-custom programs absorb a 15% rate under the bilateral framework rather than the headline 25%. The net effect on a Tier 02 or Tier 03 imported European vanity is typically a 10–15% landed-cost increase versus October 2024 pricing. Domestic semi-custom programs are the natural beneficiary on cost; we lead with domestic semi-custom in first-cost options for Tier 02 unless the specification calls for an imported program specifically.

• Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel?+

  Cosmetic-grade work — paint, fixtures-in-place, floor tile within the existing footprint, vanity replacement at existing rough-in — typically does not require a permit in most South Florida jurisdictions. The moment scope crosses into wall partition modification, plumbing rough-in changes, electrical circuit additions, or mechanical exhaust rework, the project becomes a multi-trade renovation requiring building, plumbing, electrical, and sometimes mechanical sub-permits. We pull the permits and coordinate the inspection schedule. Operating without a permit on multi-trade scope creates resale-disclosure liability for the homeowner and exposes the contractor to license discipline through the Florida DBPR.

• What's the difference between a $30,000 and a $90,000 bathroom in Miami?+

  Layout, materials, fixtures, and complexity. A $30,000 bathroom is a Tier 02 full remodel within the existing footprint — semi-custom vanity, large-format porcelain tile, frameless glass enclosure, mid-premium fixtures, ANSI A118.10 waterproofing, properly sized exhaust. A $90,000 bathroom is a Tier 03 primary-suite renovation with layout changes — relocated fixtures, slab penetration or vent-stack rework, custom vanity, designer or imported fixtures, custom-cut natural stone or full-slab porcelain wet walls, 1/2" frameless glass with engineered hinge, and integration of features like a freestanding tub or steam generator. The cost difference is roughly half in materials and half in labor and structural work — and the durability and serviceability difference over 20 years is meaningful but not 3x meaningful. Most homeowners get the highest livability return at Tier 02; Tier 03 earns its premium when layout changes or footprint expansion are part of the scope, or when long-term homeowner reinvestment justifies the materials uplift.

• Do you do walk-in shower conversions?+

  Yes. A walk in shower Miami conversion typically replaces a tub-shower combination with a frameless glass walk-in shower at the same footprint (Tier 01–02) or expands the shower footprint by absorbing tub or vanity space (Tier 02–03). Curbless walk-in showers with linear drains require coordination with the floor-assembly depth — feasible in slab-on-grade single-family work and in some high-rise condo configurations, but the floor framing or topping slab depth has to support the slope without raising the bathroom floor relative to adjacent rooms. We assess feasibility during Phase 1 discovery before quoting.