🚿 FL Bathroom Remodel Plumbing

Scope builder, permit guide, cost calculator, and FL plumber quotes

🛁 Build Your Bathroom Remodel Scope

Select all plumbing work included in your FL bathroom remodel. This scope builder calculates estimated plumbing costs and identifies which items require FL permits.

Select plumbing work items:

🚰 Vanity / sink replacement (same location)$300–$700 plumbing onlyNo move — same supply/drain connections. No FL permit required for like-for-like.
📐 Vanity / sink relocation (moved to new wall or location)$600–$1,400 plumbing onlySupply and drain must be extended/rerouted. FL permit required — structural work and DWV modification.
🚽 Toilet replacement (same location)$400–$900 installedStandard like-for-like swap. Most FL counties do not require permit for direct toilet replacement.
📦 Toilet relocation (moved)$700–$1,600 plumbing onlyRequires new drain rough-in and vent. FL permit required. May need concrete saw-cut if slab home (very common in FL).
🚿 Shower / tub replacement (same footprint)$500–$1,200 plumbing onlyNew valve, trim, pan/unit — same drain location. FL permit generally not required if no structural work.
🏗️ Tub-to-shower conversion$1,200–$3,500 plumbing onlyNew drain location, waterproofing, wall prep. FL permit required. Very popular in FL — tubs less used in warm climate.
💧 Add second sink / double vanity$800–$2,200 plumbing onlyNew supply lines + new drain to existing stack. FL permit required for new fixture addition.
🪠 Full drain/DWV rough-in replacement$1,500–$4,000+Replace all drain lines. Slab homes: concrete cutting required — adds $500–$1,500. FL permit required.
🔧 Full water supply line replacement$800–$2,000Replace galvanized or old copper supply lines in bathroom walls. Highly recommended if pre-1980 FL home. Permit required.
🛁 Standalone soaking tub installation$600–$1,500 plumbing onlyFreestanding tub with floor supply rough-in and drain. FL permit required — new fixture. Popular in FL master bath remodels.
🚿 Body spray / rain head / multi-function shower system$300–$700 labor (fixture extra)Upgraded shower valve and trim set. Typically no FL permit required if using existing rough-in location.
♨️ Bidet or smart toilet rough-in$400–$900 plumbingT&S connection for bidet supply, possible waste line. FL permit required for permanent bidet installation.

📋 FL Bathroom Remodel Permit Guide

Florida Statute 489 requires licensed plumber pull all plumbing permits. Unpermitted work is a serious issue in FL — it must be disclosed at sale and can void homeowner's insurance. Here's the FL bathroom permit process:

Step 1: Determine What Requires a Permit

FL plumbing permit triggers: new fixture additions, relocation of any fixture, any work behind walls, rough-in changes, drain/DWV modification, new or modified vent stacks. No permit needed: like-for-like fixture replacements at same location, faucet repairs, supply stop valve replacements.

FL Statute 553.79Licensed CFC required

Step 2: Licensed Plumber Applies for Permit

In Florida, only the licensed Certified Plumbing Contractor (CFC) can pull a plumbing permit — NOT the homeowner for structural/plumbing work (unlike some other states). Your plumber submits plans and permit application to your county Building Department. Most FL counties have online permit portals.

CFC license requiredOwner cannot pull plumbing permit

Step 3: Plans Review (if required)

Simple bathroom remodels typically skip plans review and go straight to permit issuance. Complex projects (new bathrooms, significant DWV changes) may require submitted plumbing plans. FL counties typically review in 3–15 business days. Expedited review available in most counties for additional fee.

Simple: skip plans reviewComplex: 3–15 day review

Step 4: Rough-In Inspection

After all plumbing rough-in is complete (before closing walls), county inspector visits to verify DWV slopes, pipe sizes, vent termination, and pressure testing. Inspector must approve before work is covered. Schedule 24–48 hours in advance. Must pass for work to continue. Failed inspections require re-inspection (additional fee).

Before closing walls24–48 hr notice

Step 5: Final Inspection

After all fixtures are installed and work is complete, final plumbing inspection verifies no leaks, fixtures function correctly, water heater settings, and pressure. Inspector signs off permit card. Permit is then closed in county records. Critical for FL homeowners — open permits are a top-5 home sale deal-killer in FL.

Critical for home saleCloses permit on record

⚠️ Slab Homes: Extra Step (Very Common in FL)

~80% of FL homes are slab-on-grade construction. Any drain relocation or new drain addition requires saw-cutting the slab. This triggers additional permits in some counties, requires saw-cut inspection in others. Add $500–$1,500 for saw-cut and patch (concrete + tile work separate from plumbing cost). Always ask your plumber: "Is saw-cut work involved?"

~80% of FL homes on slab$500–$1,500 extra

⏱️ FL Permit Timelines by County Type

Major metros (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach)5–15 business days
Mid-size (Hillsborough, Orange, Pinellas)3–10 business days
Smaller counties (most FL interior)2–7 business days
Expedited review (where available)1–3 business days + fee
Rough-in inspection scheduling1–3 business days
Final inspection scheduling1–3 business days
Total permit cycle (simple remodel)2–4 weeks typical

🏠 FL HOA and Condo Considerations

In FL's many HOA communities and condominiums, bathroom remodels require BOTH building permits AND HOA/condo association approval. Some FL condo associations require pre-approval, noise waivers, certificate of insurance from contractor, and may restrict work hours. Violating condo association rules — even on permitted work — can result in fines. Always check both sources.

💰 FL Bathroom Plumbing Cost Calculator

This calculator estimates plumbing-only costs (not tile, fixtures, vanity cabinets, or electrical). All estimates based on current FL licensed plumber rates (2024–2025).

📊 FL Bathroom Plumbing Cost Reference

Basic fixture refresh (full bath, same locations)$1,200–$2,800
Partial remodel with 1–2 relocations$2,500–$5,000
Full gut — full bath (plumbing only)$4,000–$9,000
Full gut — master bath (plumbing only)$6,000–$15,000
New bathroom addition (rough-in)$5,000–$12,000
Slab saw-cut and patch (per cut)$500–$1,500
Permit fees (FL county average)$200–$800
Water heater upgrade (if needed)$800–$2,000

📞 Free FL Bathroom Remodel Plumbing Quote

Get a no-obligation quote from our FL-licensed plumbing contractors. We specialize in bathroom remodel rough-in, fixture installation, and slab work across all of Florida.

✅ Why FL Homeowners Choose Us

FL licenseCFC — Certified Plumbing Contractor
PermitsWe pull all required FL permits
Slab workWe do the saw-cut and patch in-house
Service areaAll 67 FL counties
Response timeQuote within 2 hours
Warranty1-year labor warranty on all installs
Phone(561) 316-7450

💡 FL Old-Home Tip: Galvanized Pipe Alert

Florida homes built before 1970 commonly have galvanized steel supply lines. These corrode from the inside out — you may have only 20–40% of original flow capacity remaining. A bathroom remodel is the perfect time to replace all bathroom galvanized supply with PEX or copper. This adds $600–$1,500 to a remodel but avoids low pressure complaints and prevents rust-colored water from hitting your new fixtures and tile.

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