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Trusted Bathroom Remodeling for Tampa Homeowners
Bathroom Remodeling in Tampa typically runs between $9,000 and $28,000, with small bathroom remodels starting around $5,000 and walk-in shower installations ranging from $4,500 to $12,000. Those numbers include labor, materials, and the written price we give you before any work starts. No surprises after the crew arrives, no estimates that drift upward once the tile comes up.
Elmstead Remodeling Tampa has been remodeling bathrooms in the Tampa Bay area since 2005 as part of the Cedarwell family of companies. Families in Carrollwood, Seminole Heights, Palma Ceia, and Westchase call us because we do something most contractors skip: we protect the house while we work in it. Shoe covers at the door, drop cloths on the floors, quiet tools during nap and school hours, and pet-safe products where there is a choice. Graham Stein leads our Tampa team, and he holds every project to the Cedarwell Care Promise: Clean up like it is our own home, Ask before we move or touch anything, Respect the family’s time and quiet hours, and Explain the price before the work. Call (850) 779-4017 to talk through your project.
Bathroom Remodeling Contractor
A Bathroom Remodeling Contractor is the licensed professional who manages your entire bathroom project from the first measurement to the final grout line. You need one when the job involves plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, or structural changes, which is nearly every remodel that goes beyond swapping out a faucet. Elmstead Remodeling Tampa handles the full scope: demolition, rough-in plumbing, electrical, tile work, cabinetry, countertops, and fixtures. A full bathroom remodel with us costs $9,000 to $28,000 depending on the size of the room and the materials you choose.
Licensed and Accountable
Every Elmstead Remodeling Tampa project is led by a contractor who is licensed, insured, and bonded. The crew wears uniforms and has passed background checks, so you know exactly who is walking through your door each morning.
Written Price Before Work Starts
We hand you a written line-item price before demo begins. That price is fixed. If something changes during construction, we talk to you first and get your written approval, the Cedarwell way.
Styles & brands we work with
Walk In Shower
A Walk In Shower replaces a traditional tub or shower with a curbless or low-curb entry, a level floor, and open access that works for aging family members, anyone with mobility concerns, or simply homeowners who want a spacious, contemporary bathing area. In Tampa, walk-in shower installation runs $4,500 to $12,000 depending on whether we are converting a tub, building new framing, or replacing an existing shower pan. Elmstead Remodeling Tampa builds walk-in showers with Schluter waterproofing systems underneath the tile, which carry a manufacturer warranty you can research and verify on your own.
Curbless Options for Aging in Place
Many Tampa families build walk-in showers for a parent who is moving in or a homeowner planning to stay in the house for decades. We can drop the curb, add a linear drain, and install grab-bar blocking inside the walls now, even if you do not need the bars yet.
Waterproofing That Lasts
We install Schluter membrane systems beneath the tile in every walk-in shower we build. This is the same waterproofing standard used in high-end custom homes across Tampa, and it is one reason our 365-Day Done Right Promise has teeth. If it is not done right, we make it right.
Bathroom Remodeling Companies
Bathroom Remodeling Companies range from one-person operations that subcontract out every trade to full-service general contractors who carry their own crews and their own liability insurance. The difference matters in Tampa, where humidity and hard water punish shortcuts in waterproofing and material selection. Elmstead Remodeling Tampa is a Cedarwell company, which means every location holds to the same standards: background-checked technicians, drop cloths and shoe covers on every visit, a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves, and a phone answered by a live person 24/7. A bathroom remodel with us runs $9,000 to $28,000 for a full gut and rebuild.
How We Compare
We do not compete with low-bid bathroom remodeling companies, and we are comfortable with that. Families who call us have usually had a bad experience with an unresponsive contractor or an estimate that grew after the crew arrived. Our written price promise changes that dynamic entirely.
The Cedarwell Difference
Cedarwell companies like ours in Tampa operate under one standard: the house is left better than we found it. That means we ask before moving a coat hook off the back of the door, we keep cutting tools quiet during nap hours, and we photograph the cleaned-up job site before leaving each day.
Bathroom Renovation
A Bathroom Renovation goes beyond cosmetic updates and addresses the function of the room: moving plumbing, replacing rotted subfloor, bringing electrical up to code, or reworking a cramped layout. You need a renovation rather than a refresh when the shower leaks into the wall, the vanity is pulling from the wall, or the floor flexes underfoot. Elmstead Remodeling Tampa handles full bathroom renovations from the studs out, with pricing from $9,000 to $28,000 for a complete rebuild. We pull permits where Hillsborough County or the City of Tampa requires them, and we schedule inspections as part of the job.
Layout and Plumbing Changes
Moving a toilet or a shower drain is common in Tampa homes from the 1950s through the 1980s, where bathrooms were often built small and awkward. We walk you through what is possible and what the added cost will be before anything gets cut open.
Materials You Can Research
We install cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn, countertops from Cambria and Silestone, and fixtures from Kohler, Moen, and Grohe. Each of these brands publishes its own warranty, and those warranties travel with your finished bathroom, not with us.
Small Bathroom Remodel
A Small Bathroom Remodel is a remodel of a half bath, guest bath, or compact primary bath, usually under 50 square feet. In Tampa, a small bathroom remodel runs $5,000 to $12,000, and the work we recommend depends on what is actually wrong with the room. Sometimes a small bathroom needs a new vanity and a better toilet. Other times the floor is spongy and the shower surround has been leaking behind the wall for years, and the job gets bigger once we open it up.
What Small Means in Tampa Homes
In neighborhoods like Seminole Heights and Riverside Heights, many bathrooms were built before modern code required exhaust fans or proper waterproofing. We check for those issues as part of every small bathroom remodel, because a new coat of paint will not fix mold inside a wall cavity.
Cost Control Without Cutting Corners
We can keep a small bathroom remodel in the lower end of that range by reusing the existing layout, keeping plumbing where it is, and choosing mid-range materials from brands like Wellborn and Moen. The written price before work starts means the budget does not drift.
Shower Remodel
A Shower Remodel replaces an existing shower without touching the rest of the bathroom. This is the right scope when the shower pan is cracked, the tile is loose, the grout is stained beyond cleaning, or the shower simply feels dated. In Tampa, a shower remodel costs $3,000 to $8,500 depending on whether we are replacing the pan and surround, rebuilding the curb, or installing a full custom tile shower with a Schluter waterproofing system behind it.
Replacing Failing Shower Pans
Shower pan failure is one of the most common problems we see in Tampa homes, especially in older construction where the pan was built with a vinyl liner that has outlived its lifespan. We rebuild the pan with a bonded membrane and sloped mortar bed, then test it before any tile goes down.
Custom Tile Work
From large-format porcelain to glass mosaic accents, we do the tile work with our own crew, not a subcontractor we met last month. That matters when you are choosing a shower remodel crew, because the waterproofing underneath the tile is the part you will never see but will absolutely feel five years later.
Tub to Shower Conversion
A Tub to Shower Conversion removes the existing bathtub and builds a shower in its footprint. It is one of the most common Bathroom Remodeling - Tarpon Springs projects we handle, and it typically costs $3,500 to $10,000 depending on the condition of the plumbing, whether we need to move the drain, and the level of tile and glass you choose. Families make this switch when the tub gets used twice a year, or when someone in the house can no longer step over the tub wall safely.
Why Tampa Families Convert Tubs
The low curb of a walk-in shower makes bathing safer for aging parents and easier for parents washing small children and dogs. We often build a hand-held shower on a slide bar so you can rinse a toddler or a dog without standing inside the spray.
What the Conversion Includes
Every tub-to-shower conversion includes removal and disposal of the old tub, replacement of the valve and drain as needed, new waterproofing, tile or a solid-surface surround, and a glass door or curtain rod depending on your preference and budget. We also check the subfloor while the tub is out, which is the one chance you get to catch water damage before it spreads.
One Day Bath Remodel
A One Day Bath Remodel is a same-day installation of a new tub or shower surround, usually using an acrylic or solid-surface system that fits over the existing walls or replaces them in a single visit. It is a practical choice when the bathroom must be usable that evening and the existing plumbing is in good shape. In Tampa, a one day bath remodel typically runs $3,000 to $8,500 depending on the product line and whether we are converting a tub or replacing a shower. We install one-day bath systems from brands like Boral and CWS, which are engineered to resist the humidity and temperature swings common in Tampa Bay homes.
The Compromise to Understand
A one day bath is not a full custom remodel. The plumbing stays where it is, the walls do not get opened up, and the tile look comes from the surround product, not from hand-set tile. For a guest bathroom or a rental property in Town ‘n’ Country, that is often exactly the right trade-off.
What We Check Beforehand
Before we commit to a one-day timeline, we check the flatness of the studs, the condition of the existing valve and drain, and whether there is any hidden water damage behind the current surround. If we find rot or mold, we stop and tell you before proceeding, because installing a new surround over a damaged wall would fail our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
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AfterBrands We Service
We regularly install and service bathroom products from Boral, PGT, CGI, and CWS. Boral and CWS are common choices for one-day bath surrounds and solid-surface shower systems in Tampa because they hold up well against humidity and are backed by transferable manufacturer warranties. PGT and CGI are better known for their impact windows, but we mention them here because many bathroom remodels include a new window, and in Tampa, that window should meet current hurricane code. We can coordinate that with your bathroom remodel rather than treating it as a separate job.
Whether you have Boral, PGT, CGI, CWS, or any other make in your bathroom today, we can help. We service what we install, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every completed project. If it is not done right, we make it right. That promise is stamped on your project paperwork, not buried in fine print.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Soft or bouncy spots in the floor around the tub or toilet. This usually means water has been leaking into the subfloor, and delaying the repair lets the damage spread to the joists. In Tampa’s humid climate, that moisture also invites mold behind the baseboards and inside the wall cavity.
- Loose tiles or crumbling grout in the shower. When grout fails, water gets behind the tile and into the wall. By the time you see loose tiles, the waterproofing underneath may have been failing for months. A shower remodel now costs less than a full gut and mold remediation later.
- A musty smell that will not go away. Persistent odor in a bathroom is almost always hidden moisture. It is not a cleaning problem. It means water is getting somewhere it should not be, and a professional needs to find the source before it becomes a structural problem.
- The toilet rocks or the vanity is pulling away from the wall. Both are signs that the floor or wall substrate has lost its integrity. The fix is rarely just tightening bolts. It usually requires opening up the area and addressing the water damage underneath.
- Family members are avoiding the tub because it feels unsafe to step over. When a parent or spouse starts using the kitchen sink for sponge baths rather than risk the tub, it is time to talk seriously about a tub-to-shower conversion. This is a safety issue, not a style preference.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Phone call and conversation. You call (850) 779-4017 and talk to a live person, day or night. We ask about your bathroom, your timeline, and what is and is not working about the room today. No automated menus, no waiting until Monday.
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In-home visit and measurement. We come to your Tampa home, look at the space, check the plumbing and electrical access, and talk with you about materials, layout, and budget. We ask before we move anything, and we wear shoe covers at the door.
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Written line-item price. Before any work starts, you get a written price that breaks down labor, materials, and any allowances. That price is fixed. If something changes later, we explain it in writing and get your approval first. No estimates that grow after the crew arrives.
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Protected construction. We lay drop cloths on the floors, seal off the work area to contain dust, run quiet tools during nap and school hours where possible, and choose pet-safe products where there is a choice. At the end of each day, we clean up and photograph the job site before the crew leaves.
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Walkthrough, clean-up photo, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. We walk the finished bathroom with you, show you how everything works, and hand you the photo of the final clean-up. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on your project paperwork. If anything is not done right within a year, we make it right.
How Much Does Bathroom Remodeling Cost in Tampa?
A full bathroom remodel in Tampa runs $9,000 to $28,000. A small bathroom remodel starts around $5,000 and goes up to $12,000. A walk-in shower installation costs $4,500 to $12,000. A tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500 to $10,000. A one day bath remodel is typically $3,000 to $8,500. These ranges reflect what we actually see across Hillsborough County, from Westchase to Plant City, and they include labor, materials, and the written price promise.
What affects the price most is whether you move plumbing or electrical, the quality of tile and fixtures you choose, and the condition of the subfloor once we open things up. In older Tampa homes, we sometimes find rotted subfloor or outdated plumbing that was not visible during the estimate visit. That is not a change order trick. It is what happens when a house has been through forty Florida summers. We show you what we found, explain what it means, and get your written approval before touching anything.
The best way to avoid overpaying is to get a written line-item price before work starts. Every Elmstead Remodeling Tampa project includes that, always, on every project. Your free estimate covers the visit, the measurements, and the written price. Call (850) 779-4017 to schedule one.
Our Service Area Near Tampa
Elmstead Remodeling Tampa serves homeowners across Hillsborough County and into Pinellas and Pasco counties, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Town ‘n’ Country, Wesley Chapel, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Plant City, Temple Terrace, and Trinity. If you are in Tampa proper, our crew is typically on site within a few days once your written price is approved. For families searching for a bathroom remodeler in Tampa, we are the team that treats the house like a home. See what sets us apart on our home page.
Serving Tampa, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tampa area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bathroom Remodeling in Tampa
Bathroom remodeling is the process of replacing or upgrading the fixtures, surfaces, plumbing, and layout of a bathroom to improve function, safety, or appearance. It can range from a simple vanity and toilet swap to a full gut and rebuild with moved plumbing and custom tile. In Tampa, a full remodel runs $9,000 to $28,000 and includes a written price before work starts.
Most full bathroom remodels take two to four weeks from demo to final walkthrough, depending on the scope and whether we are moving plumbing or electrical. A small bathroom remodel may take one to two weeks, and a one day bath remodel is finished in a single day. We give you a timeline in writing with your price, and we stick to it.
A full bathroom remodel in Tampa costs $9,000 to $28,000. A small bathroom remodel runs $5,000 to $12,000. Walk-in showers cost $4,500 to $12,000, and tub-to-shower conversions run $3,500 to $10,000. Every estimate is written and fixed before work begins. Call (850) 779-4017 for an exact quote, your estimate is free.
Yes, we install and service bathroom products from Boral, PGT, CGI, and CWS. Boral and CWS are common choices for one-day bath surrounds and shower systems in Tampa. PGT and CGI products most often come into play when your bathroom remodel includes a window that must meet Florida hurricane code. We can help whether you have these brands or any other.
Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That does not mean we will start a remodel at 2 a.m., but it does mean you will never leave a voicemail and wait for a callback. If you have a water leak from a failing shower, call us any time and we will help you figure out the next step and get on the schedule.
Every Elmstead Remodeling Tampa project carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If anything is not done right within a year of completion, we make it right. On top of that, the materials we install, like Schluter waterproofing, KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, and Kohler, Moen, and Grohe fixtures, carry manufacturer warranties that travel with the finished project, and you can verify them independently.
We handle most of the preparation ourselves. We seal off the work area, lay drop cloths, and run quiet tools during nap and school hours where possible. If you have pets, we choose pet-safe products where there is a choice and we ask before moving anything, including pet gates or feeding stations. Talk with your project manager about your family’s schedule, and we will build the work plan around it. Call (850) 779-4017 to get started.
Schedule Your Bathroom Remodeling Service in Tampa Today
Call (850) 779-4017 to schedule a free in-home estimate for bathroom remodeling in Tampa. You will get a written line-item price before any work starts, a crew that wears shoe covers and lays drop cloths, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on the finished project. Our phones are answered by a live person, any hour, any day.
Written by Graham Stein, owner of Elmstead Remodeling Tampa, serving Tampa families since 2005.
