ServicesBathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling in Westlake
We tear out worn bathrooms and build them back right, from the subfloor and shower pan up. Before any demo starts, we cover your floors and seal off the room. We clean up before we leave each day, so the rest of your home stays livable.
A new bathroom, and the rest of your house left alone
A bathroom is a small room with a lot packed into it. There's water supply, drains, venting, tile and waterproofing, all in a few square feet. When one of those fails, the damage usually hides behind the tile until it shows up as a soft floor or a stain on the ceiling below.
We handle bathroom remodeling from start to finish. That covers demo, plumbing changes, the shower or tub, waterproofing, tile and final fixtures. A bathroom remodel also makes a lot of dust and debris in a tight space. So we put up plastic walls at the door, lay protection on the path we walk through your home, and haul debris out the same day it comes down.
If you're planning a bigger project, our whole home remodeling page covers how we run several rooms at once. Kitchen remodeling has its own page too.
What the work covers
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Demo and haul-off
We remove old tile, tubs, shower surrounds and flooring down to what's sound. Debris goes out in bags and bins, not across your carpet.
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Tub-to-shower conversions
A lot of people never use the tub. We take it out, move the drain where needed, and build a walk-in shower with a proper slope to the drain.
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Waterproofing done before tile
Tile and grout are not waterproof. We install a waterproof membrane on shower walls and the pan before any tile goes up. This is the step that keeps water out of your framing years from now.
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Plumbing updates
New valves, supply lines and drains when the layout changes or the old ones are worn. In North Texas, hard water is rough on older valves and fittings, so we check them while the walls are open.
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Tile and flooring
Floor and shower tile set on a flat, solid base. If the subfloor is soft or uneven, we fix it first so the tile doesn't crack later.
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Ventilation
We check that the exhaust fan actually vents outside and not into the attic. A fan that moves air out keeps mold off the ceiling and grout.
Questions about Bathroom Remodeling?
Call(817) 873-3827Signs it's time to remodel the bathroom
The floor flexes by the toilet or tub
If the floor bends a little when you step next to the toilet or tub, water has likely soaked into the subfloor. It won't dry out and firm up by itself.
Cracked or loose tile
Tile that cracks or sounds hollow often points to movement or moisture underneath. Regrouting won't fix that.
Mold that keeps coming back
If you scrub the grout or ceiling and the black spots return in a few weeks, the room is holding moisture. Poor venting or failed waterproofing is the usual cause.
Water marks downstairs
If the bathroom sits upstairs and a brown ring shows up on the room beneath it, something is leaking. The usual suspects are the drain, the valve or the shower pan.
A tub nobody uses
If the tub has turned into storage, a walk-in shower is easier to get in and out of and easier to clean.
How a bathroom job runs
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Phone call and free quote
You call, tell us what's wrong and what you want, and we set a time to look at the room. We measure, check the floor and plumbing, and give you a written quote.
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Protect the house first
On day one we lay floor protection from the door to the bathroom. We hang plastic at the bathroom doorway and cover vents nearby so dust stays in the work area.
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Demo, rough-in and inspections
We tear out what's coming out, fix any rot we find, and do the plumbing work. Hidden damage doesn't get fixed on our say-so alone. You get pictures of it and a straight explanation, and you decide before any added work starts. If your job needs a permit, we file for it ourselves and book the city inspector for each stage.
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Waterproofing, tile and fixtures
Membrane goes on, then tile, grout and fixtures. We vacuum and wipe down the work area at the end of each day.
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Walkthrough and final cleanup
We walk the room with you, test everything and fix anything on the list. Then the protection comes up and the plastic comes down, and we clean so the room is ready to use.
What moves the price
Every bathroom is different, so we price after we see the room. The biggest swings come from what's behind the walls and how much the layout changes. Your quote lists the work line by line so you can see where the money goes.
- Layout changes
- Keeping the shower and toilet where they are costs less. Moving a drain means opening the floor, and on a slab foundation that can mean cutting concrete.
- Condition under the tile
- Rotted subfloor or wet framing has to be fixed before new work goes in. We can't always see it until demo, which is why we photograph and explain anything we find.
- Tile choice and pattern
- Large tile, small mosaics and detailed patterns take more labor than a simple layout. The material price is only part of it.
- Size of the shower
- A bigger shower means more waterproofing, more tile and more glass. Built-in niches and benches add time too.
Bathroom remodeling questions
How many days will we be without that bathroom?
That comes down to the scope. Swapping tile and fixtures goes quicker than a full gut with new plumbing. You get a realistic schedule along with your quote, and if something we uncover changes it, we let you know that same day.
Will dust get all over the house?
We work hard to keep it in the bathroom. We use plastic at the door, cover the floors and nearby vents, and clean at the end of each day. Tile cutting happens outside when we can.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel?
Moving plumbing or adding electrical work usually needs a permit in Westlake and nearby cities. Swapping tile on its own often doesn't. If your job calls for one, the paperwork is on us, and so is setting up each inspection with the city.
Will you convert my tub into a walk-in shower?
Yes, it's one of the most common jobs we do. We take out the tub, rework the drain, build a sloped and waterproofed shower floor, and tile it in. We'll talk through whether you want to keep a tub somewhere else in the house first, since some buyers look for one.
What if you find water damage once the walls are open?
We stop and show you. You'll see photos, hear what we think needs fixing, and know the added cost before we go ahead. Nothing extra gets done without your okay.
Ready to fix that bathroom?
Tell us what's going on with the room, and we'll set a time to come look. We serve Westlake, Southlake, Keller, Trophy Club and the towns around them.