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CWS Bathroom Remodeling: The Boca Raton Owner’s Guide

CWS bathroom remodeling systems in Boca Raton typically run $9,000-$28,000 installed, depending on whether you’re refreshing a guest bath or reconfiguring a master with relocated plumbing. We stock CWS-compatible vanities, shower enclosures, and hardware in our local warehouse, and most replacements can be templated within 48 hours. Most Boca Raton owners realize their CWS installation needs attention when grout lines crack near the shower curb, vanity doors sag on European hinges, or the acrylic shower base develops stress whitening from thermal expansion against Florida’s slab-on-grade construction.

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Which CWS Models This Applies To

CWS produces three residential bathroom lines that circulate in South Florida: the Classic Series (discontinued 2019, but still common in Boca Raton homes built 2012-2018), the Designer Series (current, frameless glass hardware with soft-close drawer systems), and the Builder Grade line (big-box retail, clipped-corner acrylic tubs). The Classic Series used a proprietary 34.5-inch vanity height before industry standard shifted to 36 inches; if you’re matching a damaged Classic vanity, the rough opening matters more than the door style. Check the silver spec label inside the sink cabinet or on the shower unit’s aluminum extrusion for a six-digit SKU beginning with CWS-CL, CWS-DS, or CWS-BG.

We source OEM CWS hardware through their regional distributor in Pompano Beach, but for discontinued Classic Series components we often specify quality aftermarket equivalents from KraftMaid or Wellborn that match the hinge boring pattern and finish codes. The Designer Series soft-close slides are a CWS-specific 22-inch undermount; standard 21-inch slides will bind. We’ve learned this the hard way on a Mizner Park renovation where the homeowner supplied their own “compatible” slides that failed in six months.

Signs Your CWS Bathroom Remodeling Is Failing

• Cracked or missing grout at the shower curb or niche. CWS shower enclosures rely on a PVC pan liner beneath the tile; if the weep holes at the drain flange clog with Boca Raton’s hard water scale, water backs up into the mud bed and grout fails from behind. The tile looks sound until it doesn’t.
• Vanity doors that won’t stay closed or hang uneven. CWS European hinges are zinc alloy and corrode in high-humidity bathrooms without exhaust fans. The hinge cup loosens in the MDF door, and no amount of adjustment screw turning fixes stripped particle board.
• Acrylic shower base stress cracks or whitening. Florida’s slab-on-grade construction transmits ground temperature swings directly to the pan. CWS bases without a proper mortar bed underneath flex microscopically with each hot-cold cycle; stress whitening precedes cracking by 12-18 months.
• Water pooling at the vanity toe kick. The CWS Classic Series used a non-integrated sink deck; the silicone joint between cultured marble top and cabinet back rail fails. In Boca Raton’s humidity, particle board swells before homeowners notice the drip.
• Frameless glass door sagging or latch misalignment. CWS Designer Series wall brackets are 304 stainless, but the wall anchors are often set in greenboard rather than cement board. Anchor creep in steamy bathrooms throws the door geometry off by eighths, then quarters, then half inches.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

What drives the range: moving plumbing (toilet, tub, or vanity location changes) adds $1,200-$3,500 in Boca Raton because we pull permits through the City of Boca Raton Building Department and rough-ins require inspection before close-in. Tile versus acrylic surround is typically a $2,000-$4,500 swing. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, you get the written price before anyone picks up a tool, and no change proceeds without a signed change order. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation; manufacturer warranties on CWS or equivalent materials pass through directly.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s honest work a homeowner can do: verify your CWS model from the spec label, photograph the failure, and check the circuit breaker if you’re removing a lighted vanity. What goes wrong fast: CWS shower pans require a mortar bed sloped to the drain at 1/4 inch per foot; without it, the pan flexes and cracks. The drain flange must be solvent-welded to the PVC waste line, and Boca Raton’s inspector will fail a hand-tightened connection. Vanity tops are 80-120 pounds of cultured marble or quartz; one corner drop and you’re buying a second top. If your project involves water supply shutoffs, drain modifications, or electrical relocation, we recommend a licensed plumber and electrician - our crews include both, and the permit is included in our written price. Call (754) 254-8065 to schedule your free estimate.

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