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Fast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across University
A full bathroom remodel in University, FL typically runs $9,000 – $28,000, and the range depends most on whether your project stays interior-only or touches an exterior wall, window, or vent. If it touches the exterior, the University Architectural Review Committee gets involved, and that changes the timeline. We’re Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, and we handle both the remodeling and the ARC paperwork so your bathroom doesn’t sit half-finished waiting on a hearing. Call (850) 427-6454 for a written price before any work starts.
Why Penhallow Remodeling Orlando Is University’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
University is not like working anywhere else in Central Florida. The Villages’ deed restrictions, golf-cart paths, and zero-lot-line villas mean a bathroom remodel here has layers most contractors never think about until the stop-work order shows up. Trevor Nash and our crews know the ARC process in University well enough to file a submittal packet that usually gets approved on the first round. That matters when you’re living in a home with walls open and a toilet in the garage.
Every University job gets a written price before demolition starts. Not a range, not a verbal ballpark. A line-item number you can hold us to. Every job also carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if something fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. You’ll also get a defined arrival window, a clean job site, and background-checked, uniformed technicians. That’s the Kingswell Way, and we’ve operated under it since 2004.
We coordinate scheduling from our South Florida office, but our crews serve University directly, and a live person answers the phone 24/7. When you call (850) 427-6454, you won’t get a voicemail maze.
Styles & brands we work with
Tub to Shower Conversion in University
A tub to shower conversion in University runs $3,500 – $10,000, and it’s the single most common bathroom upgrade we do here as homeowners decide they want a walk-in shower instead of a tub they rarely use. The work involves removing the old tub, prepping the floor and walls, and installing a shower pan, waterproofing, tile or surround, and new fixtures. In University’s block-and-stucco villas, we often find original polybutylene supply lines behind the tub wall, and we recommend replacing them during rough-in rather than hiding them behind new tile.
What Affects the Price
The biggest cost drivers are shower size, tile selection, and whether you’re moving the drain. A standard 60-inch tub-to-shower swap with a fiberglass or acrylic surround lands near the lower end. A larger footprint with tile walls, a bench, and a niche pushes toward the higher end. We’ll put every line item in writing before you commit.
Avoiding the Half-Finished Shower Trap
If your new shower needs a larger window or an exhaust vent moved, the ARC must review it first. One University homeowner we worked with off Buena Vista Blvd wanted exactly that, so we filed a submittal packet with dimensioned drawings, finish samples, and a letter of intent. We scheduled demolition only after the committee’s written approval arrived. The project stayed on schedule, and no one had to live with a gutted bathroom while a committee debated window sizes.
One Day Bath Remodel in University
A one day bath remodel in University means replacing the tub or shower surround, valve, and fixtures in a single day, and it typically falls within the $3,000 – $8,500 range for a shower replacement or the lower end of the tub-to-shower spectrum. This works best for homes where the existing layout stays put, the walls are sound, and no ARC review is triggered. For zero-lot-line villas, it’s a practical option because we don’t touch shared walls or exterior penetrations.
What We Install in a Day
We remove the old tub or shower, install a new acrylic or fiberglass system, set the new valve and trim, and haul away debris. Brands like Kohler and Moen fixtures are standard. The surround materials we use expand and contract predictably in Florida heat, which matters on University’s vinyl-sided homes where afternoon sun hits exterior walls hard.
When It Doesn’t Work
A one day bath remodel is not the right call if your subfloor has water damage, if you’re moving plumbing, or if the job requires ARC review because an exterior wall or window changes. We’ll tell you that during the estimate, not after demo day. Honesty up front is the entire point of the written price.
Trusted Brands We Service in University
We install cabinet and fixture lines that carry their own warranties alongside our 365-Day Done Right Promise. For University bathrooms, that means KraftMaid and Wellborn vanities, Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops, and Kohler, Moen, and Delta fixtures. For glass enclosures and window work tied to a remodel, we work with Therma-Tru and ViewLux when the project calls for it. Because we stock common parts and materials for the University area, turnaround on replacements is faster than waiting on a regional supplier.
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AfterCommon Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in University Homes
- Original polybutylene plumbing. Many older Villages homes still have polybutylene supply lines, and they fail without warning. If your walls are open during a remodel, replacing them is the smartest money you’ll spend in the project.
- ARC-triggered stop-work orders. Starting demo before the Architectural Review Committee approves an exterior change can leave your bathroom gutted while you wait for a hearing. We file first, then schedule.
- Zero-lot-line wall-sharing issues. Venting or plumbing reroutes in attached villas can affect your neighbor’s wall. That triggers HOA complaints and violations. We plan around shared walls from the first walkthrough.
- Vinyl expansion in afternoon heat. University’s dense vinyl-sided homes expand noticeably during summer afternoons. Caulk joints around new tub-to-shower conversions crack if the materials aren’t chosen and set for that movement. We account for it during rough-in.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in University, FL
Here’s what you can expect to pay in University’s market, based on the jobs we quote most often:
| Project | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Shower Replacement | $3,000 – $8,500 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
What moves the number? Tile and countertop materials, layout changes, plumbing replacement, and any ARC-triggered exterior work. A small guest bath with a pre-fab shower and new vanity might land near $9,000. A primary bath with a walk-in shower, frameless glass, double vanity, and a moved drain can reach the high $20s. Either way, you get a written line-item price before work starts, and the number on day one is the number on the final invoice. Call (850) 427-6454 to schedule a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near University
Penhallow Remodeling Orlando serves University and the surrounding communities, including Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and Sanford. If you’re just outside the Villages’ boundaries, your project may still fall under our Bathroom Remodeling service area. Call us and we’ll confirm coverage on the spot.
Serving University, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the University 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 University
No, interior-only bathroom remodels that don’t change exterior walls, windows, or vent locations typically don’t need Architectural Review Committee approval. You’re replacing the tub with a shower, swapping a vanity, or retiling? That’s yours to do. The moment you move a window, enlarge an opening, or add an exhaust vent that penetrates an exterior wall, you’re in ARC territory and we file the submittal before demolition. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll review your plans and tell you exactly what needs approval.
Most ARC submittals for exterior-touching bathroom work in University take two to four weeks from filing to written approval, though a required in-person hearing can add more time. A complete packet with dimensioned drawings, finish samples, and a letter of intent speeds things up. An incomplete packet gets bounced and restarts the clock. We handle the filing and track the timeline so you’re not stuck guessing when demo day can happen.
Yes, a one-day bath remodel works well in University’s zero-lot-line villas when the work stays interior-only and doesn’t touch shared walls. We replace the tub or shower surround, valve, and fixtures in one day without disturbing your neighbor’s wall. If you want a larger window or a moved exhaust vent, plan for ARC review and a longer timeline. We’ll tell you which path your project falls into before you commit.
Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Original polybutylene supply lines in older Villages homes fail without warning, and replacing them during rough-in is far cheaper than tearing out new tile later. If your bathroom walls are open, the incremental cost to swap polybutylene for new PEX is modest. If they’re not open, we’ll give you a separate line item for the plumbing replacement. Your written price will show both numbers before you decide.
We keep debris contained and covered, period. University’s afternoon thunderstorms from June through September would otherwise turn a pile of drywall and old tile into a muddy mess that runs toward the storm drains. Our crews use covered dump trailers and schedule haul-off so material doesn’t sit curbside overnight. Your HOA will appreciate that, and so will your neighbors. Call (850) 427-6454 for a free estimate and we’ll walk you through the entire process.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, serving University and surrounding communities with written prices, real arrival windows, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
