Sarasota · Siesta Key · Palmer Ranch · Lakewood Ranch
Bathroom Remodeling in Sarasota, FL
From original pink-tile baths in mid-century Gulf Gate ranches to condo bathrooms on the keys, we rebuild bathrooms from the studs out, and Sarasota is where several of our window and door jobs are, with every waterproofing layer photographed and flood-tested before tile.
Prestigious Home Improvements · in-home visit, written price within a week.
Illustrative photos
These show the finishes we build. Our own Sarasota-area jobs are further down the page.
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Bathroom Remodeling · Sarasota
What Sarasota Bathrooms Usually Need
Sarasota's housing runs from 1950s and 1960s ranch homes in Gulf Gate, South Gate and around the Sarasota School of Architecture neighborhoods to 1970s and 1980s block homes off Beneva and Bee Ridge, and newer construction in Palmer Ranch and Lakewood Ranch. The older homes still have the original bathrooms more often than you would think: small tub-shower combinations, colored ceramic tile set in a mortar bed, cast-iron drains and galvanized supply lines behind the wall.
That age matters once the wall is open. Mortar-bed tile is heavy and slow to remove, and old shower pans were often built without a membrane we would recognize today. Cast-iron drains under the slab can be scaled or cracked, and moving a drain for a curbless shower means cutting concrete. We check the drain, the shutoffs and the subfloor at the estimate, so those costs are on paper before demo, not discovered halfway through.
A large share of Sarasota bathroom work is in condos, especially on Longboat, Lido and Siesta Key and along the bayfront. Associations set work hours, require insurance certificates, control anything touching shared drain stacks and often require sound-rated underlayment under new tile. Seasonal owners are common, so we can run the job while you are up north, with photo updates at every milestone.
How we build a shower
What Goes Behind the Tile, in Order
Layer 1 of 5 · schematic
Framing and blocking
- Nearly free before the wall closes, expensive after
Bathroom Remodeling prices
Typical Bathroom Remodeling Prices in Sarasota
Bathroom Refresh
No drains move and no walls open. The vanity, toilet, fixtures, lighting and paint get replaced. Priced at the visit.
- Typical range
- Priced on site
- Timeline
- Set at estimate
What's included
- Vanity & top: New cabinet, quartz top and sink
- Toilet: Comfort height, on the existing drain
- Fixtures: Faucet, shower trim, bars and hooks
- Mirror & lighting: New fixture on the same circuit
- Paint: Walls, ceiling and trim
Walk-In Shower Rebuild
The shower comes out to the block or studs and goes back better, often larger, with bench, niche and glass.
- Typical range
- $14k–$28k
- Timeline
- 2–3 weeks
What's included
- Demolition: Tile and backer out to the studs
- Pan: Mortar or foam, sloped to the drain
- Waterproofing: Full membrane, 24-hour flood test
- Bench & niche: Framed before the membrane goes on
- Valve & heads: Pressure-balanced, rain plus handheld
- Glass: Frameless, measured after grout
- Most requested
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
The tub comes out and a tiled walk-in shower goes in. The bathroom job homeowners ask about most, and the most underestimated.
- Typical range
- $12k–$22k
- Timeline
- 1.5–3 weeks
What's included
- Tub removal: Wall and slab checked underneath
- Drain: Converted for a shower, slab cut if needed
- Waterproofing: Sloped pan and membrane, flood-tested
- Tile: Walls, floor and a recessed niche
- Entry: Low curb or curbless, frameless glass
Full Replacement, Same Layout
Everything new, with every fixture kept in its current spot. The most common guest-bath scope.
- Typical range
- $18k–$32k
- Timeline
- 2–3 weeks
What's included
- Shower or tub: Rebuilt in the same spot
- Waterproofing: New membrane behind all of it
- Vanity & top: Cabinet, quartz top, faucet, mirror
- Flooring: Porcelain over a prepared slab
- Ventilation: Exhaust fan ducted outdoors
Primary Bath & Layout Change
The garden tub goes, the shower grows, and drains move through the slab. Most primary baths land here.
- Typical range
- $35k–$75k
- Timeline
- 3–6 weeks
What's included
- Layout: Tub out, oversized shower in
- Slab work: Drains cut, rerouted and inspected
- Shower: Curbless or low curb, bench, two heads
- Vanity: Double vanity with drawer storage
- Lighting: Recessed, sconces, lighted mirror
- Optional: Freestanding tub, heated floor, water closet
Aging-in-Place & Curbless
A safer bathroom for staying in the home you love, built to ADA guidelines where you need them.
- Typical range
- $20k–$45k
- Timeline
- 2–4 weeks
What's included
- Entry: Slab recessed for a zero-step shower
- Support: Blocking in every wall, grab bars placed
- Seating: Fold-down or built-in seat at your height
- Access: Wider door, comfort toilet, roll-under vanity
- Safety: Slip-resistant tile, anti-scald valve
Want the full breakdown? See our bathroom remodeling page for options, process and every question we get asked.
Our own jobs
Recent Work In and Near Sarasota
SarasotaPGT Pass-Through Window Over the Kitchen Sink to a Sarasota Lanai
A new white PGT single-hung window between a Sarasota kitchen and the lanai, set over the sink and above a concrete serving ledge outside.
SarasotaMulled Single-Hung Windows Facing the Pool on a Sarasota Home
A wide mulled pair of white single-hung windows with dark-tinted glass, set in board-and-batten siding right on the pool deck of a Sarasota home.
SarasotaSix-Panel Exterior Side Door Replacement on a Sarasota Stucco Home
White six-panel exterior door work on a light-blue stucco home in Sarasota: the inside face with the product label still on, and a side door finished with new white casing and a wall lantern.
From a Sarasota homeowner
“We are so glad that we chose Prestigious Home Improvement (out of 4 companies we received quotes from). It truly is a family business and Tim and Vlad are extremely knowledgeable in the skills needed for executing replacement and installation of doors and windows according to county building codes. … Tim was very good…”
Reviews
Prestigious Home Improvements: 5.0 stars on Google from Southwest Florida homeowners.
Real reviews from real jobs, posted on Google, Yelp and the BBB. Names shortened for privacy.
“We found Prestigious Improvements at the Sarasota home show last year among a number of contractor exhibits. The bid and project was to replace an original exterior aluminum wall and storm door on the back of our lanai constructed circa 1985. … The windows and door are storm rated; the interior was finished to match the room walls, paint color and textures. While the project duration went longer than expected due to building permit issues and inspection scheduling, the finished product is well-done with quality materials and workmanship.”
Ronald S.Manatee County · Lanai wall rebuild & storm doorGoogle “We are so glad that we chose Prestigious Home Improvement (out of 4 companies we received quotes from). It truly is a family business and Tim and Vlad are extremely knowledgeable in the skills needed for executing replacement and installation of doors and windows according to county building codes. … Tim was very good in keeping us advised as to the timeline for the supplies and he worked around our calendar needs as well. We highly recommend this small, family owned and operated business!”
Jwb M.Sarasota · Exterior doors, sliders & windowYelp “If you're searching for a company that is reliable and very experienced at installing sliding glass doors then choose Prestigious Home Improvements. From start to finish the installation of our sliders by Tim Fomin and his skilled team was professional, smooth and stress-free. Thanks again Tim.”
Brad N.Sliding glass doorsGoogle
Financing
Start Now, Spread the Cost Over Time
- 01
At your estimate
Ask during your estimate
Bring up financing during the visit. We can break the written price into monthly payments so you see them before you commit.
- 02
All or part
Finance all of it or just part
Some homeowners finance the whole project, others pay a portion up front and spread out the rest. You choose the split that fits.
- 03
Cash or financed
The same price either way
Financing changes how you pay, not what the job costs. The itemized number on your estimate stays the same, subject to credit approval.
Local FAQ
Bathroom Remodeling Questions From Sarasota Homeowners
Still have a question?
Call and talk to the person who will actually run your job.
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat by appointment
Sarasota projects follow the same typical 2026 Southwest Florida ranges as the rest of our work: about $12,000 to $22,000 for a tub-to-shower conversion, $18,000 to $32,000 for a full guest bath and $35,000 to $75,000 for a primary bath with a layout change. Condo logistics, mortar-bed tile removal and moving a drain through the slab are what push a Sarasota job toward the top of a range. You get a written, fixed price after the free visit.
Yes. We prepare the association application and insurance certificates, plan around elevator reservations and work hours, and use underlayment that meets the building's sound rules. Tell us it is a condo on the first call, because board approval is what most often sets the start date.
Yes. We agree on access in advance, send photos of each waterproofing layer and every milestone, and handle inspections without you needing to be there.
Often, yes. We can keep a terrazzo floor or a period window, and choose tile, vanity and fixtures that suit the house, while everything behind the wall is rebuilt to current code.
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