ServicesBathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling in Hurst, TX
We tear out worn showers, tubs and floors and rebuild them on a waterproofed base, with new valves, drains and venting. Before work starts, we explain each option in plain terms and what it does for how the room holds up.
What a Bathroom Remodel Actually Involves
Most of a bathroom's lifespan depends on parts you never see: the waterproofing behind the tile, the slope of the shower floor, and whether the exhaust fan really vents outside. A new surface over a failing base just hides the problem for a while. We remodel from the studs and slab up, so the finish sits on something built to stay dry.
You will hear terms like shower pan, membrane, pressure-balancing valve and flange. We explain each one, what the choices are, and why one fits your bathroom better than another. Then you decide with the facts in front of you.
Many homes around Hurst sit on concrete slabs, which matters if you want to move a drain or toilet. We tell you up front what that involves so the layout you pick is one you can actually afford.
What the Work Includes
Tub and shower replacement
We remove old tubs, fiberglass surrounds and tiled showers down to the framing. Replacements range from a new soaking or alcove tub to a walk-in tiled shower, including tub-to-shower conversions.
Waterproofing done in layers
Behind tile we install cement backer board with a sheet or liquid-applied membrane, not plain drywall. The shower floor gets a pre-slope toward the drain at about a quarter inch per foot, so water never sits under the tile.
Valves, drains and supply lines
We replace old two-handle valves with pressure-balancing or thermostatic valves that hold your water temperature steady when someone flushes. Drains, traps and shutoffs get updated while the walls are open.
Tile floors and subfloor repair
Soft spots around a toilet usually mean water reached the subfloor. We cut out damaged wood, reset the toilet flange at the right height, and lay tile on a flat, stiff base so grout lines do not crack.
Ventilation and outlets
A fan that dumps air into the attic feeds mold. We duct exhaust fans to the outside and bring outlets near water up to GFCI protection.
Signs Your Bathroom Needs More Than a Patch
A floor that flexes near the toilet
Give or rocking around the base points to a leaking wax ring and a softened subfloor. It gets worse with every flush.
Grout that keeps cracking
Cracked grout and loose tiles in a shower mean water is getting behind the wall. Regrouting will not stop it if the backer underneath is wet.
Mildew that comes right back
If black spots return a week after cleaning, the room is not drying out. Usually the fan is undersized or not vented outside.
Water temperature swings
A sudden burst of hot or cold water when another fixture runs means an older valve with no pressure balancing.
Cracked or stained fiberglass
Hairline cracks in a tub or one-piece surround let water into the framing below, even when the crack looks cosmetic.
How a Bathroom Remodel Runs
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Phone call and home visit
You call for a free quote, and we come measure, check the floor, open the access panel if there is one, and look at the valve and fan. We explain what we found and what the options are.
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Written, line-item estimate
You get each part of the job listed separately, from demolition to tile to fixtures, so you can see where the money goes and adjust choices.
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Demolition and rough-in
We protect the floors on the path to the bathroom, remove the old finishes, and photograph anything we find behind the walls. Plumbing and electrical rough-in follow, and we schedule the permit inspection where one is required.
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Waterproofing and flood test
After the membrane goes in, we plug the shower drain and fill the pan to check for leaks before any tile is set. A leak found at this stage costs almost nothing to fix.
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Tile, fixtures and walkthrough
We set tile, install fixtures, clean up and walk you through the finished room, including how to care for the grout and fan.
What Sets the Price of Your Bathroom Project
Square footage tells you less about price than you might expect. Most of the difference comes from whether fixtures change places and from what we find once the old tile and drywall are off. Every line on your estimate comes with a plain explanation, so the final bill holds no surprises.
- Moving plumbing
- Leaving the toilet and drain in their current spots keeps the cost well down. On a slab, a new drain location means saw-cutting the concrete, rerouting the line and patching the floor.
- Shower versus tub
- Setting a new tub is fairly direct work. A tiled walk-in shower needs a built pan, a membrane and often glass, and each of those adds labor.
- Tile size and pattern
- Large-format tile only lies flat on a wall that is truly flat, so prep takes longer. Herringbone and mosaic layouts need far more cuts than a straight lay.
- Hidden damage
- Soft subfloor, wet framing or corroded supply lines mean extra repair before new work goes in. We send you photos of what we found before we go ahead.
- Permits and inspections
- Changes to plumbing or wiring usually require a permit. When your job needs one, it shows up on the estimate.
Bathroom Remodeling Questions
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How long will my bathroom be out of service?
A straightforward tub or shower replacement usually takes a couple of weeks, and a full gut with layout changes takes longer. Inspection scheduling and tile curing time set much of the pace. We give you a working timeline with your estimate.
Can you turn my tub into a walk-in shower?
Yes, and it is one of the most common jobs we do. The existing drain usually needs to be moved or resized, and the new floor needs a proper slope and membrane. We explain whether a curbed or low-curb shower suits your floor.
Is moving the toilet worth it?
Sometimes. On a slab foundation it means breaking concrete to reroute the drain line, which adds cost and time. We will tell you plainly whether the layout gain justifies it.
Do you guarantee the work?
Our bathroom remodels come with a 1-year warranty on the work. If something we installed fails in that time, call us and we will come look at it.
Do you also handle other rooms?
Yes. If you are planning updates beyond the bathroom, our kitchen remodeling and whole home remodeling services can run on the same schedule.
Find Out What Your Bathroom Needs
Tell us what is bothering you about the room, and we will come look at it, explain your options and put a free quote in writing.