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Helped my neighbor remodel his bathroom last year. Everything was original from when the house was built, pink tile, low toilet, tiny shower. We gutted it completely and rebuilt with modern fixtures. Night and day difference.
Bathroom remodeling is one of the best home improvements. You use the bathroom every day, so upgrades really impact your daily life.
Start with what bothers you most. Too small? Outdated style? Poor layout? This guides what changes to make.
Think about who uses the bathroom. Kids need different things than adults. Guest bathrooms have different priorities than master baths.
Consider resale value. Some upgrades add more value than others. Going crazy expensive might not pay off when selling.
First step is demoing the old bathroom. This is messy, dusty, and loud.
We remove all fixtures, tile, and often drywall to access plumbing.
Usually discover problems hidden behind walls, such as old leaks, mold, and rot. Budget for surprises.
We haul everything away. Old tubs, toilets, and tile create a lot of debris.
With the walls open, we update all the plumbing. New supply lines, drain lines, and vent pipes.
This is when we relocate things if needed. Way easier with walls open.
Install shower valves, tub drains, toilet flanges, everything that goes behind finished surfaces.
Pressure test everything to make sure there’s no leaks before closing up walls.
Critical step that gets skipped in cheap remodels. Proper waterproofing prevents future water damage.
We use waterproof membranes on shower walls and floors. Special corner treatments and proper overlap.
This is what prevents mold and rot behind your beautiful new tile.
Once walls are closed up and tiled, if applicable, we install fixtures.
Toilet, vanity, shower or tub, faucets, everything gets installed and tested.
Caulk and seal properly to prevent water intrusion.
A small powder room remodel might take a week. A full bathroom remodel typically takes two to three weeks.
Master bath remodels with custom work can take a month or longer.
Your bathroom’s out of commission during this time. If it’s your only bathroom, plan to use friends’ places or gym showers.
Bathroom remodels range widely. A basic refresh with new fixtures might be $5000 to $8000. Complete gut and rebuild can hit $15,000 to $25,000 or more.
High-end finishes, custom tile work, and fancy fixtures add up fast.
Get detailed quotes and understand what’s included. Some quotes include materials, others labor only.
Plan for a 10 to 20 percent contingency. Almost every remodel finds hidden problems that cost money to fix.
Bathrooms need proper exhaust fans. Moisture causes mold and damages materials.
We size fans correctly based on bathroom size. Cheap, undersized fans don’t move enough air.
Vent to the outside, not into attics. A lot of older homes vent wrong.
Most bathroom remodels require permits, especially when moving plumbing or walls.
We handle pulling permits and coordinating inspections.
Work done without permits can cause issues when selling your house.
Balance looks with practicality. That white grout might look nice but shows dirt easily.
Large-format tiles have fewer grout lines to clean.
Porcelain is more durable than ceramic for floors.
Matte finishes hide water spots better than glossy ones.
If budgets are tight, prioritize function over fancy finishes. Better to have quality plumbing and basic tile than fancy tile over poor plumbing.
Consider phasing the project. Maybe do the plumbing and basic fixtures now, upgrade finishes later.
Planning a bathroom remodel? From rough-in plumbing and fixture connections to careful finishing work, My Local Plumber handles the plumbing side of renovations and can also help with professional bathtub installation if you want to add a new tub or upgrade your existing space.
