Licensed Contractor · Sarasota County, FL
Bathroom Remodeling Service Areas Across Sarasota County
We serve 19 neighborhoods from the barrier islands to the inland suburbs, barrier island condos with condo-association rules, 1960s CBS homes in the historic districts, and newer master-planned communities east of I-75. Every permit pulled. Every inspection passed.
Licensed & Insured · Every Permit Pulled · 19 Neighborhoods Served
Service Coverage
Bathroom Renovation Sarasota serves 19 neighborhoods across Sarasota County, from the barrier islands on the Gulf Coast to master-planned communities east of I-75. Every project includes proper permitting through Sarasota County Planning and Development Services or the City of Sarasota, depending on the address.
Founded in Sarasota in 2018, we've completed 180+ bathroom remodels across every type of residential construction this county has, coastal condos on Siesta Key, concrete block homes built in the 1960s near downtown, newer CBS construction in Gulf Gate and Palmer Ranch, and the stucco-over-frame builds in Lakewood Ranch. The neighborhoods are different. The construction is different. The permit requirements are different. That's the job.
Coastal & Barrier Island
Gulf Coast Neighborhoods
Barrier island properties have their own set of rules: salt air that corrodes chrome fixtures within a few years, condo associations with architectural review requirements, and building codes that account for Florida's wind-load zones. We know which buildings have which rules before we show up for the estimate.
Siesta Key
34242Mixed condo towers and single-family beach homes. Many units built 1970–1990 with aging CPVC supply lines and original tile-over-drywall showers, no waterproofing membrane. Salt air means stainless and chrome corrode faster than inland. Condo associations vary: some require owner-licensed plumber on record even for cosmetic work.
Siesta Key detailsLongboat Key
34228Higher-end barrier island with a mix of 1970s mid-rise condos and newer Gulf-front homes. Aging CPVC supply lines in many older buildings run through common walls, we assess that before demo. The Town of Longboat Key Building Department (separate jurisdiction from Sarasota County) handles permits here. HOA rules in Longboat Key communities tend to be more detailed than average.
Longboat Key detailsLido Key
34236City of Sarasota jurisdiction (not unincorporated county) with a mix of 1950s–1970s single-family homes and condo buildings. Lido is close enough to the bay that salt-air corrosion is a genuine factor in fixture and fastener selection. Original homes here often have terrazzo floors and plaster walls, two things that change the demolition scope significantly.
Lido Key detailsSt. Armands Circle
34236Primarily single-family residential surrounding the retail circle, most homes built 1950s–1980s, CBS construction. Upscale finishes are the norm here: natural stone tile, custom vanities, high-end fixtures. Our job is matching that finish quality to underlying construction that's 40–60 years old. City of Sarasota permit jurisdiction.
St. Armands detailsBird Key
34236Private island community with waterfront homes, most built 1960s–1990s. The Bird Key Yacht Club and neighborhood association don't govern interior bathroom remodels, but waterfront homes face the same salt-air and wind-load considerations as barrier island properties. Many homes here have not been remodeled since original construction, original 1970s tile over no waterproofing membrane is common.
Bird Key detailsHistoric & Urban Core
Older Sarasota Neighborhoods
These are the neighborhoods built before air conditioning was standard, concrete block, plaster walls, terrazzo floors, original cast iron or galvanized supply lines. What looks like a cosmetic remodel often has a more complicated scope underneath. We assess that honestly before giving a number.
Laurel Park
34236One of Sarasota's most sought-after historic neighborhoods, "west of the trail." Bungalows and Craftsman homes built 1920s–1950s, many with original terrazzo floors, plaster walls, and cast iron drainlines. The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association is active but doesn't govern bathroom interiors. What does affect your project: many homes have small bathrooms by modern standards, layout redesigns are common.
Laurel Park detailsGillespie Park
34234Historic district north of downtown, mix of original 1920s–1950s homes and 1960s–1970s infill CBS construction. Galvanized supply lines are still common here, a bathroom remodel that touches the supply plumbing often surfaces a repipe conversation. The neighborhood has seen significant renovation activity in recent years, which also means existing work of mixed quality underneath.
Gillespie Park detailsRosemary District
34236Sarasota's arts and culture district is also one of its fastest-changing neighborhoods. Older wood-frame bungalows sit alongside new condo developments. The Rosemary District CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) governs streetscape, not bathroom interiors, but new condo buildings here have their own HOA rules. Wood-frame subfloor under tile is more common here than in CBS neighborhoods; subfloor rot from undetected leaks is a real discovery risk.
Rosemary District detailsArlington Park
34239East of the trail, south of downtown, a mix of original 1950s–1970s CBS ranch homes and more recent renovations. Arlington Park homes tend to have solid CBS construction with good bones. The challenge is usually original plumbing and no waterproofing behind shower tile. Grab bar blocking for aging-in-place work in CBS walls requires masonry anchoring, we do this regularly in this neighborhood.
Arlington Park detailsDowntown Sarasota
34236Primarily condo work in Downtown Sarasota, buildings like Vue Sarasota Bay, 1350 Main, and The Mark, plus older mid-rise buildings from the 1970s and 1980s. Condo bathroom remodels require both HOA/condo association approval (under Florida Statute 718.113) AND a Sarasota County permit when plumbing or electrical work is involved. We handle both sides of that process.
Downtown Sarasota detailsSuburban Sarasota County
Inland & Suburban Neighborhoods
From the master-planned communities east of I-75 to the mid-century suburban neighborhoods between downtown and the highway, different construction era, different challenges, same standard of work.
Lakewood Ranch
Newer construction (2000s–present), CBS and stucco, HOA architectural standards. Bathroom remodels here are typically the first remodel the home has seen, cleaner scope, but HOA approval often required for visible changes.
Details →Palmer Ranch
Large master-planned community built 1980s–2000s, mix of deed-restricted neighborhoods with their own HOA rules. Good CBS construction throughout; aging fixtures and original tile are the typical trigger for a remodel.
Details →University Town Center
Fast-growing area near UTC mall, mix of newer developments and existing neighborhoods. Proximity to I-75 and Sarasota-Bradenton Airport means a broad range of home ages and styles in one zip code.
Details →Waterside Place
Newest major development in Lakewood Ranch, primarily built post-2018. Contemporary construction, modern fixtures, but HOA standards in Waterside are detailed, we know what requires review and what doesn't before the estimate conversation.
Details →Gulf Gate Estates
Classic 1960s–1970s Sarasota suburban, CBS ranches, terrazzo or original vinyl floors, bathrooms that haven't been touched since the Carter administration. One of our most active neighborhoods for full gut renovations.
Details →Southside Village
Eclectic neighborhood near Southgate Mall, mix of 1950s bungalows and newer infill. No formal HOA in most of the neighborhood, which simplifies the approval process. Original subfloor and plumbing conditions vary widely by block.
Details →The Meadows
Country club community built primarily 1970s–1980s, mix of condos, villas, and single-family homes. The Meadows Association has rules about contractor access hours and material staging. Good CBS construction throughout.
Details →Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
Bayfront neighborhood north of downtown, one of Sarasota's original waterfront communities. Mix of mid-century homes, historic estates, and newer construction. Proximity to the bay creates salt-air exposure similar to barrier island properties.
Details →Osprey 34229
South Sarasota County, just north of Nokomis. Mix of single-family homes and the Legacy Trail corridor. Osprey is within Sarasota County jurisdiction, same permit process as mainland Sarasota. Older homes here are a mix of CBS and wood-frame construction.
Why It Matters
Every Sarasota Neighborhood Has Its Own Construction Reality
A bathroom remodel on Longboat Key and a bathroom remodel in Gulf Gate are not the same job. Both are permitted outside the City of Sarasota, Longboat Key through the Town of Longboat Key and Gulf Gate through Sarasota County, and that part is routine. Everything else is different.
Longboat Key condos built in the 1970s often have CPVC supply lines running through common walls, original copper drain lines, and condo associations that require notifying neighbors before any plumbing work that might affect shared stacks. Gulf Gate ranches from the same decade have CBS block walls with no wall cavity to speak of, terrazzo floors that need grinding or covering rather than removal, and subfloors that were poured concrete from day one, which actually makes waterproofing simpler.
We've worked in enough Sarasota homes to stop being surprised. The assessment walk-through is where we find out what's actually behind the tile before giving you a number, not after demo starts.
CBS Construction (Concrete Block & Stucco)
Most Sarasota homes built 1955–1990. No wall cavity for conventional wood blocking, grab bars and shower niches need masonry anchors. Walls are structural. Cutting an opening requires a permit and sometimes a structural assessment.
Terrazzo Floors
Original terrazzo is a poured concrete base with marble chips, beautiful when restored, complicated when you're running new drain lines. Cutting terrazzo for a drain relocation requires a wet saw and dust control. Many homeowners choose to tile over rather than remove, which is a legitimate choice if the terrazzo is in good condition.
Gulf Coast Humidity
Sarasota averages 73% relative humidity year-round. Bathrooms without a properly rated exhaust fan (minimum 50 CFM for most bathrooms, 100 CFM for larger) accumulate moisture behind tile within years of a remodel. Mold behind shower tile in a 15-year-old Sarasota bathroom is common, not a sign of poor construction, a sign of inadequate ventilation from the original build.
Salt Air (Coastal Properties)
Within about 3 miles of the Gulf, salt air accelerates corrosion on chrome, nickel, and standard stainless fixtures. For coastal bathroom remodels, we specify marine-grade or PVD-coated fixtures, stainless screws over zinc-plated, and silicone caulk rated for coastal exposure.
Permits & Process
Every Project. Every Permit. No Exceptions.
Bathroom remodels in Sarasota County require a building permit when the scope includes plumbing (moving or adding drain lines, changing supply connections), electrical (adding or moving GFCI outlets, installing exhaust fans), or structural work. A cosmetic refresh, replacing fixtures at the same location, new tile over existing substrate, may not require a permit, but we'll tell you honestly where the line is.
Permit fees through Sarasota County or the City of Sarasota run $200–$600 for a typical bathroom remodel scope. The permit process adds time, usually 1–3 weeks for permit issuance, but it's not optional if the scope requires it. Unpermitted plumbing and electrical work creates problems when you sell the home, can void your homeowner's insurance, and leaves you personally liable if something fails.
We handle the permit application, coordinate the inspection schedule with the right building department (County, City, or Town of Longboat Key), and get the final inspection signed off before we close out the project. That documentation is part of your project file.
Common Questions
Questions About Our Service Areas
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Ready to Talk About Your Project?
We serve all 19 neighborhoods listed here. Tell us your address and what you're thinking, we'll tell you what the scope actually looks like and give you a written estimate after the walk-through.
535 Lafayette Ct, Sarasota, FL 34236 · Licensed & Insured · Every Permit Pulled