Bathroom projects we plan and build
- Primary bathrooms: larger walk-in showers, freestanding or drop-in tubs, double vanities and better lighting. For high-end finishes see luxury bathroom remodeling.
- Guest and hall bathrooms: durable surfaces, tub-shower combinations for kids or guests, and storage that keeps counters clear.
- Powder rooms: a small room where a bold tile, vanity or light fixture can carry the design.
- Accessibility updates: low or no-threshold showers, grab-bar blocking, comfort-height toilets and wider doorways.
- Vanity-only updates: see bathroom vanity remodeling if the rest of the room is in good shape.
What makes a bathroom remodel last
Waterproofing behind the tile
Tile and grout are not waterproof on their own. A proper shower uses a waterproofing membrane or system behind the tile and under the floor of the shower, with correct slope to the drain. This is the part you never see, and it is the part that decides whether the shower lasts.
Ventilation
An exhaust fan vented to the outside, sized for the room and quiet enough that people actually use it, protects paint, cabinets and grout. Even in a dry climate, a daily hot shower puts a lot of moisture into a closed room.
Hard water
Much of the Phoenix area has hard water, which leaves mineral spots on glass and fixtures. Fewer grout lines, larger-format tile, simpler glass designs and fixtures with easy-clean finishes all make weekly cleaning faster.
Lighting at the mirror
Overhead light alone casts shadows on faces. Sconces or lit mirrors at face height on both sides of the mirror give even light for daily routines.
Layout choices
Keeping the toilet, shower and sink in their current locations keeps plumbing changes small. Moving them can still make sense, for example to turn a rarely used tub into a larger shower or to separate the toilet into its own compartment. We show you options and explain what each changes in scope. Our bathroom design guide goes deeper on choices that improve daily use.
Permits
In Scottsdale, repairing or replacing plumbing fixtures in the same location is listed as a minimum plumbing permit with no plan review. Moving walls or adding plumbing features requires a permit with plans. Remodeled sleeping areas and some electrical changes bring their own requirements, which we identify during planning. See the City of Scottsdale home improvement page and our permit guide.
How the process works
- Consultation and measurements, including a look at existing plumbing access.
- Layout options and a written scope with fixture and finish allowances.
- Selections: tile, vanity, top, fixtures, glass, lighting and fan.
- Demolition, rough-in, inspections where required, waterproofing, tile and finishes.
- Final walkthrough and care notes for your surfaces.
Budgeting? Start with our bathroom remodel cost guide.
