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Full bathroom renovation in Lakeland FL.
Planning a full gut renovation in Lakeland, FL?
A full renovation strips the room to the studs and subfloor, then rebuilds plumbing, wiring, waterproofing, tile and fixtures. For smaller updates or a general overview of bathroom remodeling in Lakeland, start on our home page.
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Review common bathroom renovation options in Lakeland, FL, including shower remodels, tub replacement, vanities, fixtures, lighting, tile, flooring, storage, and layout updates.
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom renovation in Lakeland, FL can include showers, tubs, tile, flooring, vanities, fixtures, lighting, storage, and layout updates. The right project scope depends on the current bathroom, your goals, and the updates you want to make.
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Shower and Tub Updates
Bathroom renovation projects can include shower remodels, walk-in shower options, bathtub replacement, tub and shower updates, tub-to-shower conversions, tile surrounds, fixtures, and flooring transitions.
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Vanities, Fixtures, and Lighting
Renovation updates can include vanity replacement, sinks, faucets, mirrors, lighting, towel bars, storage, hardware, flooring, and other finish details that affect how the bathroom looks and functions.
Request a QuoteWhat a Full Gut Bathroom Renovation Involves
A gut renovation is different from a cosmetic refresh. Instead of replacing surfaces, the bathroom is taken down to the wall studs and subfloor so plumbing, wiring, waterproofing and finishes can all be rebuilt. It is usually the right call when the problems are behind the tile, or when you want to change the layout.
Signs a gut renovation makes sense
Soft or stained subfloor around the tub or toilet, recurring leaks, mold behind tile or drywall, original cast iron or galvanized pipes, a shower with failed waterproofing, or a layout that simply does not work. Putting new finishes over problems like these usually means paying for the work twice.
The typical sequence
Design and selections, then the permit application. Demolition to the studs and subfloor, followed by repairs to anything uncovered. Rough plumbing and electrical with inspections, then backer board and a waterproofing membrane in wet areas. Tile, then the vanity, toilet, fixtures and shower glass, and a final inspection. Our week-by-week remodel timeline shows where the waiting usually happens.
Permits for a gut renovation
Because a gut renovation almost always changes plumbing and electrical work, expect a permit and inspections. Homes inside Lakeland city limits go through the City of Lakeland Building Inspection Division; addresses in unincorporated Polk County go through the Polk County Building Division. See the Lakeland bathroom permit guide for links to both.
Older Lakeland homes
Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint, and the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule requires lead-safe certified firms for paid work that disturbs painted surfaces in those homes. Older houses can also hide cast iron drain lines that are worth replacing while the walls are open. Choose wet-area materials that hold up to Central Florida humidity; our guide to humidity-ready materials covers the options.
Budgeting for a full renovation
A gut renovation costs more than a refresh because it adds demolition, rough-in work and repairs on top of new finishes. Review the Lakeland bathroom remodel cost ranges, keep a contingency for what turns up behind the walls, and ask every bidder how they price changes found during demolition.
Bathroom renovation in Lakeland
Bathroom renovation in Lakeland, FL can include showers, tubs, tile, flooring, vanities, fixtures, lighting, storage, and layout updates.
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Bathroom renovation in Lakeland, FL can include layout updates, shower remodels, tub replacement, tile, flooring, vanities, fixtures, lighting, storage, and other bathroom remodeling options.
Bathroom Renovation Guide.
Use this guide to review bathroom renovation options in Lakeland, FL, including showers, tubs, tile, flooring, vanities, fixtures, lighting, storage, layout updates, permit needs, and quote details.