ServicesBathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling in Haslet
We rebuild bathrooms from the framing out: new shower or tub, tile, plumbing and ventilation. In an older house we check what past owners left behind the walls, like galvanized pipe or a patched subfloor, so the new room starts on solid ground.
What a Bathroom Remodel Covers
A bathroom is the wettest room in your home, and it hides its problems well. A slow drip at a shower valve or a failed wax ring under a toilet can soak the subfloor for years before a tile cracks or the floor feels soft. Our bathroom remodeling work removes the old finishes, fixes what water has damaged, and builds new surfaces over a proper waterproof layer.
Older houses add their own twists. We often find tile set over plain drywall, drains with no proper vent, or a prior repair done with whatever was on the truck. We show you what we find, explain why it matters, and tell you plainly whether it needs fixing now or can wait.
If the bathroom is part of a larger project, our whole home remodeling page explains how we sequence several rooms at once.
The Scope of a Bathroom Remodel
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Tear-out to solid material
Old tile, the tub or shower and the wallboard come out until we reach sound wood. Quitting at the surface layer is how hidden rot ends up sealed under a new floor.
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Subfloor and framing repair
Spongy plywood around a toilet flange or tub drain is cut away and replaced. Joists softened by water are sistered or swapped out, so the floor stays stiff and the grout does not crack.
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Supply and drain updates
Rusted galvanized supply pipe is replaced with PEX or copper, and brittle drain runs are changed to PVC where they need it. The new shower valve is set at the correct depth for the finished wall surface.
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Waterproof shower build
Grout and tile let water through on their own. Before tiling, we hang cement backer board and cover it with a sheet or liquid membrane, or build a sloped pan over a liner.
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Tile and fixtures
Floor and wall tile, a new tub or tiled shower, plus the toilet and faucets, all set level and sealed at the joints.
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Ventilation and outlets
An exhaust fan ducted to the outside rather than dumping into the attic, and GFCI protection on outlets near water.
Questions about Bathroom Remodeling?
Call(817) 506-9235Signs Your Bathroom Needs More Than a Refresh
Soft or bouncing floor near the toilet
This usually means the wax ring leaked and the subfloor has started to rot. Replacing the toilet alone will not fix it.
Cracked tile or grout that keeps coming back
Movement underneath is the cause, whether from weak framing or from slab shifting in our clay soil. Regrouting treats the symptom.
Low water pressure or rusty water
Galvanized steel pipe rusts from the inside and narrows over time. Once the walls are open, replacing it costs far less than doing it later.
Peeling paint and mildew on the ceiling
The fan is undersized, vents into the attic, or there is no fan at all. Moisture that stays in the room ends up in the drywall and framing.
Stains below the bathroom
A ceiling stain in the room underneath, or a damp spot in the next room, points to a leaking drain or a failed shower pan.
How Your Bathroom Project Runs
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Walkthrough and free quote
We look at the floor, check for soft spots, note the pipe type, and ask how you use the room. You get a written estimate with each part of the job on its own line.
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Permit and materials
We pull the permit when plumbing or electrical changes call for one, and confirm your tile and fixtures are on hand before we start, so the room is not torn apart while we wait on a shipment.
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Demo and inspection of what's hidden
We protect floors and the path from the door, then open the room. We photograph anything unexpected and talk it through with you before doing extra work.
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Rough-in, waterproofing, finish
Plumbing and framing come first, then the inspection, then backer board and membrane. Tile, fixtures and trim go in last, followed by a full cleanup and a walkthrough with you.
Where the Money Goes in a Bathroom Remodel
The price of a bathroom has less to do with square footage than with what sits behind the tile and how far you want to change the layout. We quote only after seeing the room in person. The written estimate sets aside an allowance for concealed repairs, so a rotted joist does not show up as a shock halfway through.
- Moving plumbing
- Leaving the toilet and drains in their current spots saves more than any other choice. Shifting a drain on a slab foundation means saw-cutting concrete and trenching for new pipe.
- Condition of the subfloor and framing
- Rot left by old leaks adds both labor and lumber. Its full extent stays hidden until the floor comes up, so we photograph it and review it with you before any repair starts.
- Shower type
- A tile walk-in shower on a site-built pan takes far more hours than setting a preformed tub or shower base. Small tile and detailed patterns also lengthen installation.
- Old pipe and wiring
- Galvanized supply lines, unvented drains or ungrounded circuits uncovered during demo have to be brought up to date before the work can pass inspection.
Bathroom Remodeling Questions
How long will my bathroom be out of use?
A remodel that keeps the existing layout usually runs a few weeks. The amount of tile and the inspection dates set the pace. Rot repairs or relocated plumbing add time. You get a schedule before we tear anything out, and we update it with you if opening the walls changes the plan.
Can you turn my tub into a walk-in shower?
In most bathrooms, yes. We remove the tub, move and resize the drain, build a sloped and waterproofed pan, and raise the valve to a height that suits a standing shower. If the framing or drain line makes the change harder, we tell you before you commit.
What happens if you find damage once the walls and floor are open?
We stop on that spot and take pictures of it. Then we walk you through what broke down and what caused it, like a leaking wax ring or a failed shower pan. The fix and its cost go on paper for you to read over, and nothing outside the original scope gets built until you give the go-ahead.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel?
Replacing tile or fixtures in the same spots usually does not require one. Moving plumbing, adding a circuit or rerouting a vent generally does. When your project needs a permit, we pull it and schedule the inspections.
Do you work outside Haslet?
Yes. We take bathroom projects in Keller, Saginaw, Roanoke, Trophy Club, Northlake and other nearby towns. Our service areas page lists them.
Find Out What Your Bathroom Really Needs
We will look at the floor, the pipes and the shower, then walk you through a clear written estimate. If your kitchen is next on the list, we handle kitchen remodeling too.