What is included
- Tub to shower conversions and walk-in showers
- Waterproofed tile showers with niches, benches and glass
- Vanities, counters, mirrors and lighting
- Freestanding tubs and new fixture layouts
- Grab bars, curbless showers and wider doorways for aging in place
- Exhaust fans vented outside, as current code requires
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Austin?
A bathroom remodel in the Austin area typically costs $12,000–$25,000 for a tub to shower conversion or hall bath refresh, $25,000–$45,000 for a full remodel that keeps the layout, and $45,000–$95,000+ for a primary bathroom with layout changes, installed and before sales tax.
| Project | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Tub to shower conversion or hall bath refresh | $12,000–$25,000 |
| Full remodel, same layout | $25,000–$45,000 |
| Primary bathroom with layout changes | $45,000–$95,000+ |
Ranges for full service work by Tier One Builds in the Austin metro: design help, permits, licensed trades and cleanup, installed, before sales tax. They are not quotes; your quote is free and based on your home.
What raises the price in the Austin area
- Rock excavation on Hill Country limestone for pools, footings and plumbing
- Engineered foundations on expansive clay east of I-35
- Moving plumbing in a slab, or upgrading an undersized electrical panel in an older home
- Impervious cover limits, protected trees and historic review that change the design
- Permit, utility and impact fees, which are largest for new units and new homes
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A hall bath with the same layout typically takes two to four weeks of work. A primary bathroom that moves the shower, tub or toilet takes longer, mostly because of plumbing changes, inspections and the time tile and glass need. We give you a schedule with the quote and tell you before work starts which days the bathroom will be out of use.
What matters most in a shower that lasts
Leaks behind tile are the most common reason bathrooms get torn out early. The waterproofing layer under the tile, the slope of the floor to the drain and the details around the niche and bench matter more than the tile itself. We build showers with a continuous waterproofing system and test it before tile goes on.
Austin homes and bathrooms
Slab foundations are the norm in the Austin area, so moving a toilet or shower drain means cutting the slab and trenching to the existing line, which is part of the plumbing permit. Many 1970s and 1980s homes in neighborhoods across north and northwest Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park still have original fiberglass tub surrounds and builder grade vanities, which makes a tub to shower conversion one of the most common projects we quote.
How your project runs
- Free consultationWe meet at your property, listen to what you want to change and look at the conditions that affect it: structure, soil, utilities, trees and the rules for your lot.
- Free quoteYou get a quote based on the scope we agreed, with the decisions that drive cost explained so you can adjust before anything is signed.
- Design and permitsDrawings, engineering and selections are finalized, and we submit the permits your city or county requires.
- BuildWe schedule every trade, order materials early, pass inspections and keep you updated at each phase.
- Final walkthroughWe walk the finished work with you, fix anything on the punch list and hand over the paperwork for your project.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Austin?
A bathroom remodel in the Austin area typically costs $12,000–$25,000 for a tub to shower conversion or hall bath refresh, $25,000–$45,000 for a full remodel that keeps the layout, and $45,000–$95,000+ for a primary bathroom with layout changes, installed and before sales tax. Your quote is free.
Should I keep a bathtub?
If it is the only tub in the house and you have young children or plan to sell soon, keeping one somewhere is usually wise. In a primary bathroom, many owners trade the tub for a larger walk-in shower.
Can you make a bathroom accessible?
Yes. Curbless showers, blocking in the walls for grab bars, comfort height toilets, wider doors and better lighting can be built into any remodel.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel?
Moving drains or supply lines, adding circuits or changing walls usually needs one. Swapping a vanity or fixtures in place often does not. We confirm with your city before we start.
From our projects
A full gut renovation of a single story ranch home in north central Austin: an opened kitchen, a new primary bathroom built as an addition, a covered patio turned into a bedroom, and a new exterior. The finished home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Shown here as a design rendering. See the full project.
From our projects
A leak soaked the walls and floor of a primary bathroom. We removed the wet drywall and flooring down to the studs, dried the structure with air movers and a dehumidifier, and rebuilt the bathroom. Photos from the job. See the full project.
Permits
We pull the permits your project needs and schedule the inspections. To see what the city requires, read our bathroom remodel permit guide, with Austin review times, fees and the surrounding cities' portals.
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Where we build
We offer bathroom remodeling across the greater Austin metro, including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Lakeway and Kyle. See all service areas.