Kitchens, Bathrooms & Custom Spaces
Bathroom Renovations
Bathroom renovations, from primary baths to guest baths, with careful waterproofing, layout planning and coordinated trades.
Overview
A bathroom is a small room with demanding requirements: water management, ventilation, plumbing, electrical safety and finishes that must last under daily moisture. A good bath remodel looks calm and simple when finished, but that result depends on careful layout, waterproofing and sequencing behind the tile.
We plan the room around how it will be used – a shared primary bath, a guest bath, a bathroom for children or one designed for easier access over time. That plan covers the shower, tub, vanity, storage, lighting and ventilation together, and becomes the drawing set and selections list the trades build from.
During construction we coordinate licensed plumbing and electrical partners with tile setters, glass fabricators and finish trades, and check the critical steps – including waterproofing before tile – that are hard to inspect once covered.
Who it’s for
- Owners renovating a primary bath into a more comfortable, better-organized room
- Households updating guest or secondary baths with durable, easy-to-clean finishes
- Owners replacing a tub with a larger walk-in or curbless shower
- Homes with signs of leaks, failed grout or soft floors around the shower or toilet
- Owners planning ahead for easier access as their needs change
What’s included
Typically included
- Measurement and review of existing plumbing, venting, electrical and structure
- Layout planning for shower, tub, toilet, vanity and storage, including clearances and door swings
- Shower design: size, entry type, niches, benches, valve and showerhead placement, and glass
- Demolition with protection of adjoining rooms and finishes
- Plumbing rough-in and fixture installation, and electrical work, by licensed trade partners
- Shower waterproofing systems installed and checked before tile, including flood testing where appropriate
- Exhaust ventilation sized and ducted to the exterior
- Tile, vanity and countertop installation, mirrors, accessories and lighting
- Glass shower enclosure measurement after tile, then installation
- Final punch list and cleanup
Common exclusions
- Repair of concealed water damage, rot or subfloor problems found after demolition
- Relocating plumbing through a slab beyond what is defined in the scope
- Structural changes such as enlarging the room into adjoining space
- Owner-purchased fixtures, unless agreed in advance
- Work in adjoining rooms beyond tying in finishes
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Bathroom renovations are priced per project. The estimate is based on the layout, the plumbing and electrical scope, the shower and waterproofing design, and a selections list for tile, fixtures, vanity, counters, glass and lighting.
Because conditions behind old tile are not visible until demolition, the estimate states clearly how concealed damage will be handled if it is found.
What changes the cost
- Whether fixtures stay in place or move, especially on a slab
- Shower size, entry type and the amount of tile and glass
- Tile material, format and pattern complexity
- Vanity and countertop construction and size
- Fixture and valve selections
- Ventilation and electrical upgrades
- Condition of the subfloor, framing and piping once exposed
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Consultation and measurement
We review how the room is used, measure it and document existing systems.
Design and selections
We develop the layout and shower design and help you choose tile, fixtures and finishes.
Estimate and permits
We price the defined scope, order long-lead items and apply for permits where required.
Demolition and rough-ins
The room is cleared, plumbing and electrical are roughed in and inspected, and framing is prepared.
Waterproofing and tile
The waterproofing system is installed and checked before tile goes in.
Fixtures, glass and finishes
Vanity, counters, fixtures, lighting and accessories are installed; glass is measured and set.
Walkthrough and handover
We review the finished room with you, complete punch items and clean up.
What affects the schedule
- Lead times for vanities, custom glass and specialty tile
- Glass can only be measured after tile is complete
- Permit and inspection scheduling
- Hidden damage found during demolition
- Whether the home has another working bathroom during construction
Questions & answers
What makes a shower last?
Proper slope to the drain, a continuous waterproofing system behind the tile, correctly installed niches and benches, and adequate ventilation. These are covered steps, so we check them before tile is installed.
Can a tub be replaced with a walk-in shower?
Usually, yes. The drain may need to move, the valve is relocated to a comfortable height and the walls are rebuilt with a waterproofing system. The existing tub space often sets the shower size unless the room is reconfigured.
Is a curbless shower possible in my home?
Often, but it depends on the floor construction. On a slab, the area under the shower may need to be recessed; on a framed floor, joists may need modification. We assess this during design.
Start here
Planning bathroom renovations?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.