St. Johns County · Northeast Florida
Bathroom Remodeling in St. Augustine
Bathroom renovations built around waterproofing that lasts — not tile laid over hope. Licensed and insured, Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265492.
- Shower pans flood-tested before tile
- TestedShower pans flood-tested before tile
- Typical weeks on site
- 3-5Typical weeks on site
- Waterproofing membrane, not just backer board
- BondedWaterproofing membrane, not just backer board
Bathroom Remodeling for St. Augustine property owners
Good bathroom remodeling in St. Augustine begins with an afternoon on the property. We cover the whole of St. Augustine: the Castillo de San Marcos, St. George Street, and everything in between. What comes across our desk from St. Augustine is mostly historic-district homes, bayfront property and small commercial and hospitality buildings.
What makes St. Augustine its own case is straightforward. Coquina, shell and centuries of fill — archaeological review can be triggered by excavation before a footing is ever poured, and on top of that, Matanzas Bay tidal flooding reaches downtown streets on king tides, which sets the floor elevation conversation for any renovation.
What St. Augustine geology and review rules change
Bathrooms in older St. Augustine houses were frequently added into space that was never designed for them — a converted porch, a carved-up bedroom, or a closet with plumbing run through original framing. Some of the oldest building stock in the country alongside 1920s frame houses, all of it visually regulated. That means joists have often been notched or drilled badly by earlier work. Interior bathroom work is generally outside review board jurisdiction, but any new exterior vent or window is not. The Historic Architectural Review Board reviews exterior materials, windows, roofing and massing — approval comes before permitting, not after.
One more condition that shapes the work here: matanzas Bay tidal flooding reaches downtown streets on king tides, which sets the floor elevation conversation for any renovation. That matters because the right approach to bathroom remodeling follows local conditions as much as it follows the plan set.
Approvals run through City of St. Augustine, with Historic Architectural Review Board approval. That gets checked on the first visit, not after plans are paid for.
So our bathroom remodeling in St. Augustine runs in that order — understand the site, design to it, price the whole of it including the parts nobody enjoys paying for, then build.
What bathroom remodeling in St. Augustine covers
- Demolition and substrate assessment
- Framing and blocking
- Plumbing and electrical
- Waterproofing
- Tile, fixtures and vanity
- Ventilation
Signs it's time to call
These are the things owners tell us on the first call. If more than one sounds familiar, it's worth a look.
- Caulk at the tub-to-tile joint has been replaced more than once and keeps failing.
- A previous owner tiled directly over an older surface instead of removing it.
How we deliver bathroom remodeling in St. Augustine
01
Assessment
02
Design and selections
03
Permit and materials
04
Demolition and rough-in
05
Waterproofing and tile
06
Trim out and punch
What actually drives the cost
We won't quote a number sight unseen. These are the factors that move it, so you can see where your project is likely to land before we ever walk the property.
- Tile size and pattern
- Labor, not material, is where tile cost lives. Large-format tile needs a flatter substrate; herringbone and mosaic need far more cuts and time.
- Accessibility work
- Curbless showers, wider doorways and grab-bar blocking are worth doing while the walls are open — retrofitting them later costs several times as much.
Working in St. Augustine.
We remodel bathrooms in and around St. Augustine, including in historic houses where the bathroom has to be modernized without damaging what makes the house significant. Historic-district homes, bayfront property and small commercial and hospitality buildings form the context. Structural repair of previously notched framing is a routine part of this work.
Our St. Johns County work covers St. Augustine plus Vilano Beach, St. Augustine Beach, Elkton and World Golf Village — near enough to each other that a site visit is never a production.
- historic-district homes
- bayfront property
- small commercial and hospitality buildings
Other work we do in St. Augustine
Kitchen Remodeling in St. Augustine
Full kitchen renovations — layout, structure, systems and cabinetry — handled by the same crew start to finish.
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Full-house renovations that fix the structure and systems, not just the surfaces.
Learn more →Home Additions in St. Augustine
Room additions, second stories and in-law suites that tie into the original structure like they were always there.
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All areas we serve for bathroom remodeling →Bathroom Remodeling questions in St. Augustine
Can I modernize a bathroom in a historic St. Augustine house?
Yes — interiors are generally outside review board scope. The Historic Architectural Review Board reviews exterior materials, windows, roofing and massing — approval comes before permitting, not after. What does get reviewed is anything visible outside, including a new vent penetration or window. We flag those in the submittal so the interior work isn't waiting on an exterior approval.
What should I budget for bathroom remodeling in St. Augustine?
It depends on the site more than on the square footage. Coquina, shell and centuries of fill — archaeological review can be triggered by excavation before a footing is ever poured, and Matanzas Bay tidal flooding reaches downtown streets on king tides, which sets the floor elevation conversation for any renovation, both of which move the number materially in St. Augustine. We quote after a walkthrough, free of charge.
What's the permitting process for bathroom remodeling in St. Augustine?
Yes for anything structural or involving systems. Permits come from City of St. Augustine, with Historic Architectural Review Board approval, and there's a local wrinkle worth knowing: the Historic Architectural Review Board reviews exterior materials, windows, roofing and massing — approval comes before permitting, not after. We handle the whole submittal.
When could you get out to look at a St. Augustine property?
Quickly for the walkthrough — St. Augustine is close enough to Keystone Heights that scheduling isn't the constraint. Permitting is, and we'll be straight with you about how long City of St. Augustine, with Historic Architectural Review Board approval actually takes.
Do you actually travel to St. Augustine?
Yes, regularly. We're based in Keystone Heights and St. Johns County is core territory for us; Vilano Beach, St. Augustine Beach and Elkton are all on the same routes. (352) 478-6112 gets you a site visit.
How long is the bathroom out of service?
Three to five weeks for a full gut renovation. Waterproofing cure times and inspections set the floor on that — rushing them is exactly how bathrooms fail.
Can you convert a tub to a walk-in shower?
Usually. The drain location and the floor framing decide how involved it is, and on a slab it means cutting concrete. We check both before quoting.
Ready to talk about bathroom remodeling in St. Augustine?
Free consultations, straight answers, and one contractor accountable from the first walkthrough to the last punch item.