Broward County
Custom Bathroom Remodel in Fort Lauderdale
Marble shower walls, frameless glass, large-format porcelain floors. Bathroom renovations engineered for Broward humidity, hurricane code, and Fort Lauderdale building permits.
Broward County
Marble shower walls, frameless glass, large-format porcelain floors. Bathroom renovations engineered for Broward humidity, hurricane code, and Fort Lauderdale building permits.
A bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale is a waterproofing project disguised as a design project. The humidity that rolls in off the Intracoastal, the concrete slab construction common to Broward housing stock, and the strict building codes that govern condo towers along Galt Mile all conspire to punish bathrooms that were installed without proper substrate prep, membrane application, and movement-tolerant grout systems. We have been remodeling Broward bathrooms for over twenty years and we know exactly what kills them — and how to build them so they last.
Standard mainland bathroom construction practices fail in South Florida. Concrete slabs hold moisture and transmit it through tile when no vapor barrier is installed. Showers tiled directly over greenboard or unbonded backer rot from the inside out within five years. Frameless glass installed without seismic-grade hardware shifts under wind-load events. Our team starts every Fort Lauderdale bathroom remodel with comprehensive moisture testing, applies a Schluter-Kerdi or commercial-grade liquid waterproofing membrane on every wet surface, and selects flexible thinset systems engineered for substrate movement.
Our typical scope covers demolition and disposal, substrate inspection and moisture testing, plumbing rough-in coordination, full waterproofing of wet zones, tile or stone installation on floors and shower walls, vanity fabrication and installation, frameless glass shower enclosures, lighting and ventilation upgrades, finish carpentry, painting, and final fixture set. We work directly with Miami's top slab yards to hand-select marble or quartzite for shower surrounds and vanity tops. Fort Lauderdale clients often join us at the yard in Doral to approve the exact veining.
The signature Fort Lauderdale master bathroom is the spa-style retreat: a single large-format porcelain slab on the floor, full-height book-matched Calacatta or Carrara marble on the shower walls, a frameless glass enclosure with seismic-rated hinges, and a freestanding sculptural tub. Executing this look is not about taste — it is about logistics. The marble has to be sourced from slabs cut from the same block. The shower curb has to be engineered for zero-threshold entry. The glass panels have to be tempered and aligned to millimeter tolerance. We handle all of this in-house.
Every bathroom remodel in Fort Lauderdale that changes plumbing or electrical requires a permit from the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division. Coastal exposure zones along the Intracoastal and ocean have additional hurricane code requirements. Condo buildings along Galt Mile, Hillsboro Beach, and Pompano demand HOA architectural review on top of city permits. We have submitted hundreds of bathroom remodel packages across Broward and we know each building's nuances.
Why Choose AP STONE INC.
Schluter-Kerdi membranes, full pan waterproofing, and Broward-approved vapor barriers on every shower we build.
The same craftsmen who template your marble install it. One project manager, one point of accountability.
We submit, schedule inspections, and obtain certificates. You do not manage building department paperwork.
Hand-selected slabs from Miami yards, digital templating, mirror-veining alignment across shower walls and vanities.
Two decades of bathroom remodels across Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Pompano.
Bilingual team ready to assist you in English or Spanish from consultation through final walkthrough.
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On-site visit within 24 hours. We measure, photograph, review your design references, and discuss budget and scope.
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We drive you to top stone yards and showrooms to hand-pick the exact materials that will go into your project.
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Line-item written quote covering materials, labor, demo, permits, and HOA paperwork. No surprise add-ons mid-project.
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Our in-house crew executes with weekly client updates. Final walkthrough — you sign off only when satisfied.
"Master bath in our Las Olas home. AP Stone handled the City of Fort Lauderdale permits, sourced the perfect Calacatta, and installed full-height book-matched marble shower walls. The frameless glass enclosure is flawless."
Carolina M.
Las Olas — Master Bath Renovation
"We had a leaking shower in our Coral Ridge condo. AP Stone tore down, found the previous contractor had skipped waterproofing entirely, and rebuilt with full Schluter membrane and new marble. Three years in, perfect."
David L.
Coral Ridge — Shower Restoration
"Galt Mile condo full bathroom suite. HOA approval, freight elevator, all the paperwork — AP Stone handled it. Walk-in shower with porcelain slab floor and marble walls. Looks like a Four Seasons."
Patricia N.
Galt Mile — Condo Bath Suite
Bathroom remodels in Fort Lauderdale typically range from $18,000 for a guest bath refresh to $80,000+ for a master bath with marble shower walls, custom vanity, and freestanding tub. Most mid-range Broward bathroom renovations land between $28,000 and $55,000. Waterfront properties cost slightly more due to hurricane code and salt-air-resistant material requirements.
A standard Fort Lauderdale bathroom remodel takes 4 to 7 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. Condo projects along Galt Mile or Hillsboro Beach often add 1 to 2 weeks for HOA approvals and freight elevator scheduling. We provide a written timeline at contract signing.
Yes. Any Fort Lauderdale bathroom remodel that changes plumbing, electrical, or relocates fixtures requires a permit from the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division. Condos require additional HOA architectural review. AP Stone handles permitting and HOA paperwork as part of every project.
Porcelain and quartzite perform best in Fort Lauderdale waterfront showers because they tolerate salt-air infiltration and humidity. Natural marble works but requires more diligent sealing in coastal zones. We install a Schluter-Kerdi or equivalent waterproofing membrane on every shower we build, regardless of tile choice.
Yes. AP Stone serves all of Broward County including Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Weston, Pembroke Pines, and Tamarac. Each city has its own permitting process and we handle municipal paperwork for any location.
Contact us today for a free consultation and detailed estimate.