Bathroom Remodeling in Pinellas County, FL
What a bathroom remodel costs in Pinellas County, and how long it takes
A full bathroom remodel in Pinellas County costs $15,000 to $28,000 in 2026 and takes 4 to 7 weeks from signed quote to final walkthrough. A cosmetic refresh that keeps the existing layout runs $6,000 to $12,000. A primary bath with a layout change runs $28,000 to $45,000 and up.
The single biggest thing that moves that number is whether the plumbing moves. Almost every home here sits on a concrete slab, so relocating a toilet or shower drain means saw-cutting the slab, re-running drain at the correct fall, getting it inspected and re-pouring — typically $2,500 to $5,000 and about a week before a single tile is set. Keeping the layout usually saves more than every material downgrade combined.
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Real numbers, before you call anyone
These are our own 2026 Pinellas County ranges, not a national average. Published figures for this area disagree wildly — lead-generation sites quote $8,000–$11,000 while remodelling contractors publish $18,000–$30,000 — because they are describing different jobs. Here is the full breakdown of why.
Three steps, and you know the number at step two
1. We come and look
Free, no obligation, about forty minutes. We measure, look at what is behind the walls where we can, and ask what you actually want out of the room.
2. You get a written number
Itemised, with the assumptions written down. If moving the plumbing is what is driving the price, we say so and price both versions so you can choose.
3. One crew, one bathroom
We take one bathroom per crew at a time, so your job is not sitting idle while we start someone else’s. Permits pulled by us where one is needed.
The questions people actually ask us
Why is your quote higher than the one I found online?
Because most online figures are for a different job. Lead-generation sites publish $8,000–$11,000 for a St. Petersburg bathroom; that number is dominated by partial work — a vanity and toilet swap, or a tub-to-shower insert dropped over the existing surround. Those are real jobs and they really do cost that.
A full gut — everything out to the studs, new waterproofing, tiled shower, new floor, vanity, fixtures, lighting and exhaust — is $15,000 to $28,000 here. If you budget the first number and describe the second job, every quote you get will feel like a rip-off. Tell us which one you actually want and we will price it honestly.
Can I keep the cost down without cheapening the room?
Yes, and the lever is bigger than people expect: do not move the plumbing.
Cutting the slab to relocate a drain is $2,500–$5,000 and about a week. Going from porcelain tile to a cheaper porcelain might save $600. Leaving the drains where they are saves five times that and nobody can see the difference in the finished room. We will price both versions so the trade-off is yours to make, not ours.
Do I need a permit, and who pulls it?
Not always. St. Petersburg exempts cabinetry, countertops, tiling, painting and similar finish work, plus replacing existing plumbing fixtures in their current location.
You do need one for water-heater replacement, most electrical work, anything touching a load-bearing wall, and any plumbing that moves or rearranges valves and pipes. We pull it as part of the job when one is needed — it is in the quote, not a surprise line later.
Are you licensed and insured? How do I check?
We carry liability insurance and we use licensed Florida trade contractors for all permitted electrical, plumbing and mechanical work. Ask at the quote and we will show you the paperwork before anything starts.
You should also check us yourself rather than take our word for it. Every Florida contractor licence is searchable at myfloridalicense.com. Do it for whoever you hire, including us.
How long will my bathroom be unusable?
For a standard full bath, plan on 4 to 7 weeks end to end: 1–3 weeks for design and material selections, 2–4 weeks for permitting when a permit is needed, and 2–5 weeks of actual construction. The room itself is out of service for the construction window, not the whole 7 weeks.
A cosmetic refresh with no permit is usually done in 2 weeks. We take one bathroom per crew at a time specifically so your job is not paused while we start someone else’s.
Pinellas County, Florida — and nowhere else
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Licensing. First Rate Home Services carries liability insurance and works with licensed Florida trade contractors on all permitted electrical, plumbing and mechanical work. Verify any Florida contractor’s licence yourself at myfloridalicense.com before work starts — on our jobs or anyone else’s. Cost figures on this page are our own Pinellas County ranges for 2026 and are not a quote.