Bathroom Remodeling in Boca Raton
Bathroom Renovations in Boca: Condo and Single-Family Are Different Projects
Bathroom renovations in Boca Raton split into two very different kinds of projects. In the condominium and co-op stock, a bathroom renovation is constrained by the building’s plumbing stack, the association’s architectural-review process, and the scheduling rules around shutting off shared risers. In the single-family neighborhoods, the constraints come from the City of Boca Raton Building Department and the structural realities of the specific home. Both are work we have done many times. They are not the same project, and they do not run on the same schedule.
Palmhouse Design & Build has been doing this work for 20+ years. We are based at 801 Maplewood Dr, Suite 25, Jupiter, FL 33458. Our Florida General Contractor license is CGC1537109. Consultations are by appointment. Call 561-831-4170 to schedule.
Condo Bathroom Rules: Quick Reference
Every condominium association has its own architectural-review guidelines. A few patterns hold across most buildings.
- Typically allowed in a condo bathroom renovation: Vanity, mirror, lighting, and finish replacement - Fixture upgrades (faucets, valves, drains within existing locations) - Tile and flooring replacement - Toilet replacement in the same location - Shower glass replacement - Cabinetry replacement
- Typically constrained or requires HOA plus building coordination: Moving the toilet or shower drain (requires building plumbing-stack coordination) - Moving the vanity if it requires re-routing supply lines - Anything that changes the building’s water shutoff or affects shared risers - Demolition during HOA-restricted hours - Removal or relocation of HVAC connections shared with other units
Every association is different. We confirm the specific rules with the building before design begins, not after the homeowner has fallen in love with a layout that the building will not allow.
The plumbing-stack location is the single biggest constraint in most condo bathroom work. The stack is what carries the drain lines through the building’s vertical structure. Moving a toilet, a shower drain, or a tub drain by more than a foot or two often means re-routing supply lines into the slab, which the building may or may not permit. The first thing we ask the association for is the building’s plumbing diagram. The first thing we tell the homeowner is what the diagram allows. Design follows from that information, not from a Pinterest board.
Single-Family Bathroom Renovations in the City
Single-family bathroom work in the city is closer in scope to other Palm Beach County renovations. City of Boca Raton Building Department permitting handles the standard review. Structural review applies when walls come down or load paths change. Full-systems coordination matters more in older homes than newer ones. The 1970s and 1980s stock often hides original cast-iron plumbing, original electrical that no longer matches current code, and original wall assemblies that need to be opened and re-built rather than patched. The newer construction in the city is closer to standard residential work, with fewer surprises behind the wall.
A primary-bath renovation in a single-family home often grows in scope once demolition exposes the existing conditions. Original tile assemblies with no waterproofing membrane underneath. Cast-iron drain stacks at the end of their useful life. Galvanized supply lines that should have been replaced two decades ago. We document everything we find before we cut, and we communicate the cost implications before the homeowner is committed to a path. Surprises behind the wall are the most common reason renovations go over budget; surfacing them early is how we keep the budget honest.
Impact-rated glazing per Florida Building Code Wind-Borne Debris Region (WBDR) requirements applies to any new or replaced exterior opening. Single-family bathroom work that includes a window replacement gets that spec built into the scope from the start. A primary bath that connects to the walk-in closet or dressing area often gets renovated as a single suite.
Coordinating HOA Architectural Review
How we work with condo and country-club HOAs is a process, not a one-off.
It starts with a pre-design call with the association manager. We confirm the specific scope rules for the building, the construction-hour windows, the elevator and lobby use rules, the dumpster placement rules, the parking arrangements. Then the submittal package goes in: drawings, scope description, insurance certificate, contractor license documentation. The association reviewer turns the package around on the association’s timeline, not ours. We respond to revisions and resubmit. Once approved, the construction-hour and elevator-use rules drive the daily schedule on site. Final inspection and association sign-off close the loop. We have done this many times. The homeowner does not need to learn the association’s process from scratch.
Our Team and Process
Palmhouse Design & Build holds Florida General Contractor license CGC1537109. 20+ years of South Florida construction experience. Jonathan Barrig and Gabriel Barrig hold Certified General Contractor credentials. A primary-bath project often fits inside a larger renovation; the scope can be coordinated alongside our whole-home renovation work in Boca Raton when that fits the project. Read our full design and build process, browse our bathroom design portfolio, meet the Palmhouse team, and learn about Palmhouse Design & Build.
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Bathroom remodeling in Boca Raton, condo and single-family scope. By appointment. Florida General Contractor license CGC1537109. Call 561-831-4170 to schedule a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you handle HOA architectural review submittals for condo bathroom renovations?
Yes. We prepare and submit the full architectural-review package required by local condo and co-op associations, including drawings, scope description, insurance certificates, and contractor license documentation. We coordinate with the association manager from pre-design through final sign-off.
Do you renovate bathrooms in high-rise condos?
Yes. We renovate bathrooms in the local high-rise condo stock. We coordinate riser shutoffs with building management, follow association construction-hour rules, and submit the required architectural-review documentation.
Can you move the toilet or shower in a condo bathroom?
Sometimes. It depends on the building’s plumbing-stack location. Some condo layouts allow drain repositioning within a limited radius. Others do not. We confirm what is possible with the building’s plumbing diagram before finalizing the design.
Do you also renovate bathrooms in Boca Raton single-family homes?
Yes. We handle bathroom renovations in single-family homes throughout the city, including gated and country-club communities. Single-family work goes through City of Boca Raton permitting rather than HOA architectural review, though some country-club communities also have HOA processes we coordinate with.
Do you work with seasonal homeowners on bathroom renovations during the off-season?
Yes. Many of our clients are seasonal. We schedule bathroom renovations during the summer months when clients are typically north, coordinate selections by video, and keep a single point of contact throughout. Call 561-831-4170.