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Belgard Bathroom Remodeling: The West Palm Beach Owner’s Guide

Belgard bathroom remodeling in West Palm Beach typically runs $9,000-$28,000 for a full replacement, with partial updates like shower conversions starting at $3,500. We stock Belgard-compatible fixtures, membranes, and drainage components, and most projects begin within two weeks of written quote acceptance. Most owners realize something’s wrong when grout cracks spread across the shower pan, or when the floor tile feels spongy near the toilet - signs that the waterproofing layer beneath has failed.

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Which Belgard Models This Applies To

Belgard’s bathroom line breaks into three series that handle West Palm Beach’s humidity differently. The Belgard Classic series uses a bonded membrane system common in homes built 2010-2018; the label is stamped on the drain flange, usually 2-inch ABS. The Belgard Pro series switched to a topical membrane with a presloped foam base after 2018, identifiable by the orange weep-hole ring around the drain body. The Belgard Select series, their curbless shower line, requires a linear drain with a specific 32-inch rough opening - we’ve seen three West Palm Beach homeowners bring us 36-inch drains that won’t fit the preformed pan.

OEM Belgard drains and membranes ship from their Tampa distribution center in 3-5 business days. We also source compatible aftermarket membranes from Schluter and Laticrete that meet the same ANSI A118.10 standard, often at lower cost and with faster availability. The catch: Belgard’s warranty on their foam shower pans is void if you don’t use their branded membrane, a detail we flag in writing before you decide.

Signs Your Belgard Bathroom Remodeling Is Failing

• Grout cracking in straight lines across the shower floor. This usually means the presloped mud bed or foam base has settled or delaminated from the subfloor, transferring flex stress into the tile layer above. In West Palm Beach, we see this accelerated by the seasonal humidity swing between March and November.
• Soft or discolored drywall at the base of adjacent walls. Water has breached the membrane at a seam or penetration, wicking horizontally behind the tile. The damage often extends 18-24 inches before it becomes visible, by which point the substrate is compromised.
• A musty smell that returns after cleaning. This indicates trapped moisture in the wall cavity or under the pan, typically from a slow drain leak or failed weep-hole seal. Florida’s mold spore count makes this a 48-hour problem, not a cosmetic one.
• Tile popping loose near the shower curb or threshold. The curb framing has absorbed moisture and swollen, breaking the thinset bond. On Belgard curbless installs, this can signal improper slope-to-drain geometry that pools water at the entry.
• The drain gurgles or drains slowly despite clear trap and line. The Belgard drain body’s integrated clamping ring may have separated from the membrane, allowing debris to accumulate between layers. We’ve pulled hair and construction debris from this gap in three West Palm Beach condos built during the 2019-2021 rush.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

The range depends on three factors: whether we find subfloor damage once the old materials come out, whether you stay with Belgard OEM or choose compatible alternatives we vet, and whether the job requires a plumbing rough-in relocation. Every quote from Rowan Construction Group West Palm Beach is a flat written price with line-item breakdown - labor, materials, permits, disposal - before anyone picks up a tool. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, that number doesn’t move unless you sign a change order. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the workmanship; manufacturer warranties cover the Belgard products themselves.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a safe middle ground here. A homeowner can verify the model series from the drain label, check for visible membrane gaps with a flashlight, and confirm whether the slow drain is a trap clog or something deeper. What we don’t recommend: cutting into a bonded membrane, removing a toilet to inspect the flange without knowing how to reseal it, or attempting a shower pan replacement. The waterproofing layer is the system; one missed seam or insufficient flood test, and you’re rebuilding the bathroom twice.

We’re independent of Belgard - no dealer obligation, no markup on their parts we can’t explain. If you’ve got a model number and photos of the problem, call (561) 475-3903 and we’ll tell you straight whether this is a half-day repair or a full gut. Free estimate, written price, no pressure.

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