Bathroom remodeling in Vancouver, WA covers a wide range of work, and the word means different things to different contractors. On this page it means a full renovation: the old bathroom comes out down to the studs and subfloor, and everything goes back new.
If you only want the shower replaced, that's a smaller job — see shower remodel. If you want the tub gone entirely, see walk-in showers.
What a full bathroom renovation includes
- Demolition and haul-away — tub or shower, tile, vanity, flooring, sometimes drywall
- Plumbing — new supply and drain where fixtures move, new valves, new shut-offs
- Electrical — GFCI outlets, new lighting, exhaust fan sized to the room
- Waterproofing — the part nobody sees and the part that decides whether the work lasts ten years or three
- Tile — floor, shower walls, wainscot, niches and benches
- Fixtures — tub or shower base, glass, toilet, vanity, top, sink, faucets, hardware
- Finish — paint, trim, mirror, lighting, accessories
The waterproofing point is not filler. Most bathroom remodels that fail early fail at the shower pan and the wall-to-pan transition. Cement board alone is not waterproof. Ask any contractor you're talking to what membrane they use and how they handle the curb and the niche. If the answer is vague, keep looking.
How long a bathroom renovation takes
A full remodel in a typical Vancouver home runs two to four weeks of work on site. The spread comes from three things: whether plumbing moves, whether we find anything behind the walls, and how fast the materials arrive. Custom glass and special-order tile are the two most common reasons a job waits.
The bathroom being remodeled is out of service that whole time. If it's your only bathroom, say so on the first call — the sequence changes, and we plan the plumbing work so you're without it for as few days as possible.
What moves the price
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Moving plumbing (toilet, sink or shower to a new wall) | Large |
| Tile vs a one-piece surround | Large |
| Rot or failed subfloor found during demo | Large |
| Vanity and countertop tier | Medium |
| Frameless glass vs a sliding door | Medium |
| Room size | Medium |
| Paint, mirror, hardware | Small |
Full numbers by scope are on the bathroom remodel cost page.
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Where we work
Vancouver and the rest of Clark County — Camas, Washougal, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Hazel Dell, Salmon Creek, Brush Prairie and La Center. Full list on areas we serve.
What happens after you send the form
We call you back, ask a few questions about the room, and set a time to come look at it. At the visit we measure, check the plumbing and the layout, and talk through options. You get a written price within 24 hours of that visit. No fee, no deposit to get the number, and no obligation to book. The full sequence is on how it works.
Common questions
What's the difference between a bathroom remodel and a renovation?
In practice, nothing — contractors use the words interchangeably. What matters is the scope: whether fixtures stay where they are, whether plumbing moves, and whether the room goes back to the studs. We'll write the scope out so there's no ambiguity about what you're paying for.
Do you pull the permits?
Yes. Work that moves plumbing or electrical needs a permit in Clark County, and we handle the application and the inspections. A contractor who suggests skipping the permit is telling you something about how the rest of the job will go.
What happens if you find rot behind the wall?
We stop, show you what we found, and price the repair before touching it. That becomes a written change order you approve — not a surprise on the final invoice. Water damage behind a shower is the single most common thing found during demo in older Vancouver homes.
Can I supply my own tile and fixtures?
Yes. Plenty of people pick their own tile, vanity and faucets. We'll tell you up front if something you've chosen creates a problem — some tile needs a different substrate, and some faucets don't fit standard valve bodies.
Do you use your own crew or subcontractors?
Ask this of every contractor you talk to and get the answer in writing. Licensed plumbing and electrical work is often subbed out even by companies with their own carpenters, which is normal — what matters is that you know who is in your house and who is responsible when something goes wrong.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Vancouver, WA?
It depends on size, whether plumbing moves, and the level of tile and fixtures. Ranges by scope are on our cost page. We measure before quoting rather than throwing a number out over the phone.
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