Bathroom Remodeling in Orlando, FL
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Half of the roughly 149,000 homes in Orlando, FL were built before 1992, according to Census estimates for this city of about 320,000 people. That housing is newer than in about 78% of the 774 U.S. cities of 50,000+ people in our data. The city sits in climate zone 2A, a hot, humid climate. Below: what that means for a bathroom remodel, who handles permits, how to check a company, and questions to ask.
This page covers Orlando and its 59 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
Bathroom Remodeling in Orlando: what the local homes and climate mean
The median home in Orlando was built in 1992, and about 33% were built before 1980. Many homes of this age still have their first kitchen or bathroom. Decide early whether you want to move fixtures, since that changes the permit and the scope. Federal EPA rules require firms that disturb painted surfaces in homes built before 1978 to follow lead-safe work practices. Ask whether the company is EPA lead-safe certified.
Orange County is in IECC climate zone 2A, a hot, humid climate, on the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. In a damp climate, a bathroom exhaust fan that vents outside (not into the attic) helps prevent mold.
About 50% of homes in Orlando are in buildings with five or more units. Condo buildings often need approval before a remodel and may limit work hours. Only about 40% of occupied homes in Orlando are lived in by their owners, so many residents rent. Renters should check with the property owner or manager before hiring anyone for a bathroom remodel.
Permits and licenses in Orlando
Moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits or changing walls usually needs a permit; swapping fixtures in place usually does not. In Orlando, permits come from the city's building department, or from Orange County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.
The Construction Industry Licensing Board within Florida DBPR licenses contractors. Look the company up with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board before you sign.
Questions to ask a bathroom remodeling company in Orlando
- Who pulls the permits and schedules inspections?
- How do you handle problems found behind the walls?
- What is the written schedule, and who is on site each day?
Bathroom Remodeling companies serving Orlando
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Bathroom Remodeling in Orlando: questions
I rent in Orlando. Can I hire a bathroom remodeling company myself?
About 40% of occupied homes in Orlando are owner-occupied, so many residents rent. Check your lease first: the property owner or manager usually decides on a bathroom remodel and who does it.
How old are homes in Orlando?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1992, and about 33% of homes were built before 1980. Many homes of this age still have their first kitchen or bathroom.
What climate zone is Orlando in?
Orange County is in IECC climate zone 2A (hot, humid), per the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. In a damp climate, a bathroom exhaust fan that vents outside (not into the attic) helps prevent mold.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Orlando?
Moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits or changing walls usually needs a permit; swapping fixtures in place usually does not. In Orlando, permits come from the city's building department, or from Orange County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
How do I check a bathroom remodeling company in Orlando?
The Construction Industry Licensing Board within Florida DBPR licenses contractors. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board. Also ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
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