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Bathroom remodeling in Ojus typically costs between $9,000 and $28,000, depending on whether you’re converting a tub, rebuilding a shower, or gutting the whole room. We work in Ojus regularly, and we know what these 1950s and 1960s CBS ranches hide inside their walls. If you’re planning a remodel here, the two things that matter most are the written price before demo starts and a crew that knows Miami-Dade county code. Call (936) 259-2607 and we’ll walk your bathroom with you, give you a written number, and explain exactly what the permit will require.
Why Penhallow Remodeling Is Ojus’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Ojus homeowners tend to ask the same thing after a previous remodel went sideways: will your number hold? Ours does, because we put it in writing before we pull a single tile. Trevor Nash runs every Ojus project the same way he runs every Penhallow job: written price first, a defined arrival window, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in the contract. If something fails inside that year, we come back and fix it at no charge. No re-inspection fee, no service call, no argument.
Our crews know Ojus streets like West Dixie Highway, NE 163rd Street, and the quiet residential blocks off NE 14th Avenue. The homes here are overwhelmingly concrete block and stucco ranches, and that matters when you’re relocating a drain line or cutting into a wall. We also know that pulling a permit in unincorporated Miami-Dade is different from pulling one in Aventura or North Miami Beach. It goes through the county. We handle that paperwork, the inspection scheduling, and the sign-off. You get a background-checked, uniformed crew and a live person on the phone whenever you call. Scheduling for Ojus is coordinated from our Miami office, and our teams serve the community locally.
Tub to Shower Conversion in Ojus
A Tub to Shower Conversion in Ojus runs $3,500 to $10,000 and is the most common job we do here. These 1950s and 1960s ranches were built with one full bath and a tub, and the tub has usually outlived its usefulness. Homeowners want a walk-in shower with a low threshold, a bench, and a handheld sprayer. The catch is what’s behind the tub: old cast-iron drains, galvanized supply lines, and in many Ojus homes, tar-paper-and-mastic waterproofing that failed years before the tile started moving.
What the conversion includes
We remove the old tub, inspect the framing and subfloor, and write up anything that needs repair before the new pan goes in. The new shower gets a cement board substrate, a waterproofing membrane, and tile or a solid-surface surround. If the drain location needs to move, we price it as a line item, not a mystery.
Code and waterproofing reality
Because Ojus sits in Miami-Dade’s HVHZ, any exterior wall we touch has to meet county wind-load rules. If your tub surround backs against an exterior wall, we check the sheathing and the window above it. A worn window or a missing NOA sticker on a door in the same wall can trigger a required replacement. We tell you before that happens, in writing.
One Day Bath Remodel in Ojus
A One Day Bath Remodel in Ojus is a focused, high-velocity job that replaces the shower or tub surround, the pan, and the trim without tearing the whole room apart. It runs $3,000 to $8,500 for most Ojus homes, depending on the size of the shower and the condition of the framing behind it. The key is preparation: we pre-order materials, confirm measurements the week before, and arrive with everything staged. The one-day window is real, but only when the substrate is sound.
What one day actually covers
We pull the old surround, set the new pan, install cement board and waterproofing, and tile or fit a solid surround. Trim, caulk, and fixtures go in the same day. Demolition debris leaves with us. If the framing is rotten or the drain needs replacement, that’s a written change order before we proceed, not a surprise invoice at the door.
Works in older Ojus homes, with caveats
On a 1962 CBS ranch off West Dixie Highway near the Oleta River drainage, our crew opened the tub surround and found the original cast-iron rough-in, tar-paper-and-mastic waterproofing that had failed at the curb, and galvanized supply lines inside the wall – plus 2×4 framing notched past the point a load-bearing wall should be cut. We wrote the re-frame, new pan, and PEX re-pipe as a priced change order before demo went further, then scheduled rough-in inspection sign-off through the county before the tile went up. That’s the difference between a one-day job and a one-day mess.
Trusted Brands We Service in Ojus
We install Kohler and Moen fixtures, Cambria and Silestone quartz, and KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinetry in Ojus bathrooms. These are the brands that carry their own warranties alongside our 365-Day Done Right Promise, which matters when you’re buying a vanity that has to survive South Florida humidity. We keep common replacement parts stocked locally so a warranty call in Ojus doesn’t mean a two-week wait for a valve cartridge or a towel bar. If it’s an engineered faucet or a specialty drain, we source it through our normal trade channels, not a big-box shelf.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Ojus Homes
- Tile set over failed mastic: The original installers used mastic instead of thinset, and the moisture from Ojus’s humidity found the seams. The tile looks fine until it pops, and the drywall behind it has been wicking water for years.
- Single-pane jalousie-era plumbing: These homes were built with galvanized pipes that corrode from the inside. When we open a wall for a vanity swap, the supply lines are often crusted to half their original diameter.
- Unpermitted electrical rough-in: A previous owner added a light or moved a switch without pulling a county permit. Once the walls are open, the inspector tags it, and the job stops until the wiring is corrected.
- Rotted subfloor under the pan: The curb on an old tub surround leaked for years before anyone noticed. The subfloor under the new pan is soft, and the pan flexes. That detail shows up in every Ojus remodel, and it has to be fixed before waterproofing goes down.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Ojus, FL
Here’s what a bathroom remodel in Ojus actually costs, based on the scope we’ve been quoting in this market:
| Project | Ojus Price Range |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Shower Replacement | $3,000 – $8,500 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
What moves the number? Tile selection, whether the drain line moves, the condition of the framing and subfloor, and whether the county permit triggers a window or door replacement under HVHZ rules. We give you a written line-item quote before work starts, so the number on day one is the number on the invoice. Call (936) 259-2607 for a free estimate, and we’ll price your Ojus bathroom honestly.
We Also Serve Cities Near Ojus
Our crews work throughout northern Miami-Dade, from Bathroom Remodeling projects in Ojus to full remodels in Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, and Homestead. If you’re near the county line or just a few streets over, you’re still in our service area. Call and we’ll confirm your address and schedule a walk-through. For more about how we serve the area, see Bathroom Remodeling in Ojus.
Serving Ojus, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Ojus area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Bathroom Remodeling in Ojus
Yes, in most cases. Any work that opens a wall, changes plumbing, or touches the electrical requires a permit through Miami-Dade County, because Ojus is unincorporated. The only exception is purely cosmetic surface work like paint or replacing a faucet without moving the supply lines. We pull the permit, schedule the inspections, and handle the sign-off.
Because these older Ojus homes hide problems that don’t show up in photos or pre-demo walk-throughs. Failed waterproofing, notched framing, galvanized pipes, and rotten subfloor are all common behind the tile in 1950s and 1960s CBS construction. We write allowances into the contract up front, and any change order is priced and approved in writing before we touch it. You never pay for a surprise you didn’t sign off on first.
Any Ojus bathroom at or near sea level close to the Oleta River drainage may sit in a FEMA flood zone, which can affect floor elevation requirements if we’re moving drains or rebuilding a pan. We check the flood map for your address during the estimate and design the floor assembly to meet the county’s minimum elevation. That includes a finished floor height that works with your existing slab and doorway transitions.
Yes, we do it regularly, but the one-day clock only holds if the framing and subfloor behind the surround are sound. We pre-inspect with a moisture meter and visual check before committing to a one-day schedule. If we find rot or a failing drain, we pause, write the repair as a change order, and give you a revised timeline. In our experience, about two-thirds of older Ojus homes need some level of repair before the new surround goes in.
We install Kohler and Moen fixtures, Cambria and Silestone quartz, and KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinetry. These brands carry their own factory warranties, which stack with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you have a specific faucet, vanity, or tile in mind, we’ll work with it, but we’ll also tell you honestly if it’s going to struggle in South Florida humidity.
Planning a bathroom remodel in Ojus? Call (936) 259-2607 and ask for a free estimate. We’ll walk the room with you, explain what the permit will require, and put a written number in your hand before any demo starts.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling, serving Ojus, FL.