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Bidet Installation in South Florida
Bidet seats, integrated bidet toilets, and handheld sprayers. Plumbing and electrical done in-house by one licensed company.
Bidet installation is a Total specialty. Plumbing and electrical, one visit.
Bidet seats are one of the fastest-growing home upgrades in South Florida. They’re better for hygiene, easier on people with limited mobility, and cheaper over time than a lifetime of paper. Most bidet installs need two trades though: a plumbing branch off the toilet supply, and a GFCI-protected outlet within reach of the seat’s power cord. Because Total holds both Florida plumbing (CFC1432410) and electrical (EC0001244) licenses in-house, both trades happen on the same visit with one company, one invoice, and one accountable service record. Written, flat-rate quote before any work starts.
Why Homeowners Add a Bidet
Bidets have moved from a European curiosity to a common upgrade in South Florida homes over the past five years. Below is why people put them in, what types Total installs, what a proper bidet install actually involves, and how to know if your existing toilet is compatible.

Health & Comfort Reasons to Add a Bidet
Bidets solve a range of health and comfort problems homeowners tell us about on service calls. Not every reason applies to every household. However, any one of these is often enough to make an install worth it.
Water cleans more thoroughly than paper alone. In fact, this is the most common reason we hear once a homeowner has tried one.
Bidet seats reduce or eliminate the need to reach, twist, or grip. As a result, they’re popular among older homeowners and anyone with a shoulder, back, or hand issue.
Many OB/GYNs and surgical teams recommend a bidet during recovery. Gentler than paper, and warm-water models are especially welcome.
Paper is abrasive. By contrast, water (especially warm water with adjustable pressure) is generally the recommended alternative for sensitive skin conditions.
Lifestyle & Long-Term Reasons for a Bidet Install
Beyond the health case, bidets also solve household economics, listing appeal, and long-term upgrade planning across a South Florida home.
The average household reduces toilet paper use by 60 to 90 percent after installing a bidet. Consequently, costs and waste go down accordingly.
Bidet seats have become an expected amenity in higher-end short-term rentals across South Florida. In practice, they’re an easy differentiator on listings.
Once a household has a bidet on one toilet, most add them to the others within a year. Fortunately, we can plan a phased install across a home.
Bidet Types We Install
Total handles every mainstream bidet format. Which one fits depends on the toilet you have now, the budget, and the features that matter to you.
Bidet Seat (Attaches to Your Existing Toilet)
Replaces your existing toilet seat with a powered version. Includes warm water wash, warm air dry, heated seat, and remote or side controls. Fits most modern elongated toilets. Common brands: TOTO Washlet, Kohler PureWarmth, Brondell Swash, Bio Bidet.
Bidet Toilet (Integrated All-in-One)
One single fixture where the bidet is built into the toilet itself, often with automatic lid, self-cleaning wand, and voice or app control. Common models: TOTO Neorest, Kohler Numi. Higher upfront cost, sleeker footprint, no visible seat unit.
Non-Electric Bidet Attachment
Non-powered attachment that installs between the bowl and the existing seat. Cold water only, manual controls. Cheapest install path and does not require an electrical outlet.
Handheld Bidet Sprayer
Hose-mounted sprayer attached to the toilet supply line. Used mostly as a diaper sprayer or for cleaning applications; less common as a primary bidet solution.
What a Proper Bidet Install Involves
A quick add-on job in principle, but a real install has more moving parts than most homeowners realize. Here’s what Total does on every bidet install.
Elongated vs round, one-piece vs two-piece, standard height vs comfort height. Also seat-mount bolt spacing. We check before we open any boxes.
Mount the bidet seat (or install the integrated bidet toilet), set correct alignment, and check torque on the mounting bolts.
A T-adapter installed between the toilet’s shut-off valve and the tank supply. The bidet gets its own dedicated cold water line, so nothing else on the toilet is affected.
Powered bidet seats need a GFCI-protected outlet within reach of the seat’s power cord, per code. Because Total holds a Florida electrical license, we install the outlet in-house on the same visit.
Wash, dry, seat heat, water temperature, pressure, oscillation. We run through every setting so you know it works before we leave.
Every model’s remote or side panel is slightly different. We show you how to use it so you’re not reading the manual after we leave.
Is Your Toilet Bidet-Compatible?
Most modern toilets from the last 20 years are bidet-compatible with a seat-style install. A few situations may need a toilet change first.
- Elongated bowls: nearly all bidet seats fit. Most seat models are made for elongated bowls first.
- Round bowls: some bidet seats fit round bowls, but the model selection is smaller. Confirm before ordering.
- One-piece toilets: compatible in most cases; the tank shape sometimes limits which seat models fit flush against it.
- Two-piece toilets: broadest compatibility. Nearly every bidet seat fits.
- Very old (pre-1990s) toilets: often best to replace the toilet at the same time as the bidet install. Older bowl shapes and lower tank heights can create fit issues, and the toilet is usually near end-of-life anyway. See toilet replacement for combined-project pricing.
- No nearby outlet: not a dealbreaker. Total’s in-house electrician installs the required GFCI outlet as part of the bidet job.
How We Install Bidets
Four common bidet install paths. Each finishes in one visit with plumbing and electrical done by the same Total crew.
Bidet Seat Install
Powered seat with warm water, dry, and heat. New water branch and GFCI outlet included.
Bidet Toilet Install
Integrated bidet toilet swap. Includes old toilet removal and new fixture install.
Non-Electric Bidet Attachment
Manual attachment, cold water only. No outlet needed. Fastest install path.
Handheld Bidet Sprayer
Hose-mounted sprayer off the toilet supply. Great for diaper duty or cleaning use.
Bidet repairs are covered under the Total Plus warranty plan
Florida’s only local, in-house home service plan. Bidet repairs are covered on the Total Plus tier, alongside full plumbing, electrical, and appliance coverage. No trip charges, no co-pays, unlimited service calls, and the same in-house Total plumbers you’d see on every other call.
- Bidet repairs covered on Total Plus
- Unlimited service calls
- In-house Total plumbers only
- No trip charges, no co-pays
Starting at
$750/yr
for the Total Plus plan, the tier that covers bidets
See plan pricing
Other plans start at $375/yr · monthly available
Family-owned South Florida since 1970. Bidet repair is covered on the Total Plus plan. Lower tiers cover standard plumbing but not bidets. Covered items and any limits are defined in your agreement, so ask us for the current coverage list before you enroll.
Bidet Installation FAQ
How much does bidet installation cost?
Every bidet install is different, so pricing is quoted on site rather than published up front. For example, a non-electric bidet attachment on an existing outlet-nearby toilet is at the low end. However, a powered bidet seat with a new GFCI outlet install is mid-range. Meanwhile, a full integrated bidet toilet swap (TOTO Neorest, Kohler Numi) is a larger project. Call (954) 900-6767 for an honest range for your situation, or schedule a visit for a written, flat-rate quote.
Do I need a special outlet for a bidet?
Powered bidet seats need a GFCI-protected outlet within reach of the seat’s power cord. In fact, most modern bathrooms have a GFCI outlet near the vanity, but not always within cord range of the toilet. Fortunately, if the outlet isn’t there, Total installs one as part of the bidet job (because we hold both plumbing and electrical licenses in-house). By contrast, non-electric bidet attachments and handheld sprayers don’t need an outlet.
Can I install a bidet on any toilet?
In most cases, yes. Modern toilets from the last 20 years, especially two-piece and elongated bowls, are broadly compatible with bidet seats. However, older toilets and some one-piece designs occasionally need a bowl-shape check. In particular, very old (pre-1990s) toilets are usually best replaced at the same time as the bidet install. Overall, Total confirms compatibility on-site before opening the box.
What’s the difference between a bidet seat and a bidet toilet?
A bidet seat replaces your existing toilet seat and adds warm-water wash, warm-air dry, and a heated seat. Your toilet stays in place. By contrast, a bidet toilet (TOTO Neorest, Kohler Numi) is a single integrated fixture where the bidet is built in. It has a sleeker footprint, more features, and a higher upfront cost. Overall, bidet seats are the more common install; bidet toilets are the premium upgrade.
How long does bidet installation take?
Overall, most powered bidet seat installs take 90 minutes to 2 hours on-site, including the new water branch, GFCI outlet install, and testing. However, a non-electric attachment can be under an hour. Meanwhile, a full integrated bidet toilet swap runs 2 to 3 hours because it includes removing the old toilet and installing a new one.
What bidet brands do you install?
In particular, Total installs every mainstream bidet brand. Most common installs are TOTO Washlet, Kohler PureWarmth, Brondell Swash, and Bio Bidet on the seat side, plus TOTO Neorest and Kohler Numi on the integrated toilet side. Additionally, if you have a specific model picked out, call ahead so we can confirm compatibility with your toilet before we arrive.
Do bidets use hot or cold water?
Powered bidet seats have their own internal heater and use only cold water from the toilet supply line. In practice, the seat heats water on demand. By contrast, non-electric bidet attachments generally use cold water only, unless the model is plumbed into both hot and cold. Ultimately, which one is right for you depends on comfort preferences and cost.
Are bidets sanitary?
Yes, and generally more sanitary than paper alone. In fact, the wash wands on quality bidet seats retract into a housing when not in use and self-clean before and after every use with fresh water. As a result, water cleans more thoroughly than paper. This is well-established in Japan, South Korea, and much of Europe, where bidets have been standard for decades.
Do you install bidets in condos, HOAs, and multi-family properties?
Absolutely. Bidet installs are a popular unit-level upgrade in South Florida condos and multi-family properties. In practice, Total coordinates with property management as needed and completes the work with plumbing and electrical both under Total’s licenses.
Is bidet install covered under Total’s Home Service Warranty?
The install itself is a one-time project and isn’t covered by the plan (equipment purchase). However, once installed, ongoing bidet troubleshooting, water-line adjustments, and any repairs to the plumbing that supports the bidet are covered under Total’s Home Service Warranty. Plan members also get priority scheduling on new installs. See the Home Service Warranty pricing page for full details.
Areas We Service
Bidet installation across Miami-Dade, Broward, and South Palm Beach County. Click any city page to learn more about our services within the area.
Miami-Dade County
- Aventura
- Bal Harbour
- Coral Gables
- Cutler Bay
- Doral
- Hialeah
- Homestead
- Kendall
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miami Lakes
- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- Pinecrest
- Sunny Isles Beach
- Surfside
Broward County
- Coconut Creek
- Cooper City
- Coral Springs
- Davie
- Deerfield Beach
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hallandale Beach
- Hollywood
- Margate
- Miramar
- Pembroke Pines
- Plantation
- Pompano Beach
- Sunrise
- Tamarac
- Weston