ServicesBathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling in Southlake
We tear out tired bathrooms and rebuild them with sound waterproofing, safe wiring and plumbing that passes inspection. You get a clear plan before work starts, the permit pulled in our name, and a room that holds up to daily steam and water.
A bathroom is a wet room first
Most of what makes a bathroom last is hidden. The membrane behind the tile. The slope of the shower floor. The fan duct that carries steam outside instead of into the attic. When those parts are wrong, the new tile looks great for a year and then the grout cracks and the subfloor goes soft.
So we build from the studs out. We handle bathroom remodeling from a simple tub-to-shower swap to a full gut and new layout. Any job that moves plumbing or adds wiring gets a permit, and we schedule the inspections at the right points so the inspector sees the work before it gets covered.
If your bathroom project is part of a bigger plan, our whole home remodeling page covers how we sequence several rooms at once.
What the work includes
- 01
Demolition and haul-off
We remove old tile, fixtures and drywall down to what needs replacing. Debris leaves the same day it comes out, and we cover floors and the path to the door.
- 02
Shower and tub work
Walk-in showers, tub replacements and tub-to-shower conversions. Shower pans get a proper slope to the drain and a flood test before any tile goes down.
- 03
Waterproofing behind the tile
Cement board alone is not waterproof. We add a membrane on shower walls and floors so water stays where it belongs.
- 04
Plumbing rough-in
New supply lines, drains and shutoffs, plus a pressure-balancing shower valve that keeps water from going suddenly scalding when someone flushes.
- 05
Electrical and ventilation
GFCI protection on bathroom outlets and an exhaust fan sized for the room and ducted to the outside, the way code asks.
- 06
Tile and flooring
Floor and wall tile set on a flat, solid base. We fix or replace soft subfloor before tile goes on top of it.
Questions about Bathroom Remodeling?
Call(817) 662-2096Signs your bathroom is ready for a remodel
Soft spots near the toilet or tub
A floor that flexes usually means water got under it. That needs to be opened up, not covered with new tile.
Cracked tile and grout that keeps failing
Clay soil across North Texas moves with wet and dry seasons, and a weak tile base shows it first. Regrouting will not fix a base that flexes.
Mildew that comes right back
A fan that is too small, or one vented into the attic, leaves moisture in the room. You end up cleaning the same corners every week.
An old tub nobody uses
Many families would rather have a roomy walk-in shower. A conversion changes the drain and valve, so the city will want to inspect it.
Outlets without GFCI protection
Older bathrooms often have plain outlets near the sink. That is a shock risk next to water.
How a bathroom job runs
- 1
Walkthrough and quote
We look at the room, ask how you use it and check for signs of hidden damage. You get a written, line-item quote so you can see where the money goes.
- 2
Paperwork and materials
We file with the city and order materials before demolition, so the room is not sitting torn apart while we wait on parts.
- 3
Demo and rough-in
Old finishes come out. We fix rotted framing or subfloor, then run new plumbing and wiring. The inspector checks this rough-in work while the walls are still open.
- 4
Waterproofing and tile
Membrane goes on, the shower pan is flood tested, and then tile is set. Fixtures and the fan go in after the tile cures.
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Final inspection and cleanup
Once the final inspection passes, we clean up, walk the room with you and show you how to care for the new grout and fixtures.
What moves the price
Every bathroom is priced on its own. The biggest swings come from what we find behind the walls and how much you want to move. We will tell you up front what is likely and how we handle surprises if we open a wall and find rot.
- Keeping or moving the layout
- Leaving the toilet and drains where they are costs less. Moving them means cutting into the floor and rerouting pipes.
- Condition under the old tile
- Rotted subfloor or framing from a slow leak adds labor and material. We show you photos of what we find before we fix it.
- Tile choice and pattern
- Large tiles, small mosaics and detailed patterns all take more time to set than a plain layout.
- Shower type
- A curbless walk-in shower needs the floor recessed and extra waterproofing. A standard curbed shower is simpler.
- Permits and inspections
- City fees and inspection trips are part of the job. We list them in your quote so they never show up as a surprise.
Bathroom remodeling questions
Do I really need a permit to redo my bathroom?
If the job only swaps tile or a fixture in the same spot, often not. Once you move plumbing, add a circuit or change the shower valve, the city requires one. We tell you which side your project falls on and handle the filing when it is needed.
How long will I be without the bathroom?
A tub-to-shower conversion often runs a couple of weeks. A full gut with layout changes takes longer, mostly because of inspection timing and tile curing. We give you a schedule before we start and keep you posted if anything shifts.
Can you turn my tub into a walk-in shower?
Yes, it is one of the most common jobs we do. We replace the drain, install a new valve, build a sloped pan and waterproof the walls. The inspector checks the plumbing before tile goes on.
What happens if you find water damage?
We stop, take photos and show you. Then we explain the repair and the cost in writing before doing it. Damaged framing or subfloor has to be fixed, or the new bathroom will fail the same way the old one did.
Do you work outside Southlake?
Yes. We also take bathroom jobs in Keller, Grapevine, Colleyville and nearby towns. Check our Service Areas page for the full list.
Let's look at your bathroom
Tell us what is bothering you about the room and we will come take a look. You get a straight answer on the work, the inspections and what it will take.