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Bathroom remodeling

Bathroom Remodeling
in Kansas City.

Bathroom remodel Kansas City — from hall-bath refreshes to primary-suite reconfigurations. We run KC bath renovations with the waterproofing discipline these projects actually need. Detailed quote within 24 hours, real timeline, no shortcut tile work.

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What we handle on a bathroom remodel

Bathrooms look smaller than they are. They sit at the intersection of plumbing, electrical, framing, waterproofing, tile, and finish carpentry — in a tight footprint where the consequences of getting waterproofing wrong show up two years later as drywall stains on the ceiling below. Most bathroom failures are waterproofing failures. Our scope reflects that.

Our scope on a typical bath project includes:

  • Demolition & disposal — floor protection, dust containment, debris hauled and recycled where possible. Lead-paint and asbestos screening on pre-1978 homes when we encounter materials of concern.
  • Plumbing — supply and drain relocations, shower valve and rough installations, toilet flange resets, vanity tie-ins, recirculating hot-water lines, freestanding-tub plumbing. Licensed plumbers only.
  • Electrical — GFCI compliance for every receptacle within reach of water, dedicated circuits for heated floors and vent fans, fan upgrades sized to bathroom volume, vanity sconce and overhead lighting, switching, smart-controls where requested. Licensed electricians only.
  • Framing changes — reconfigured walls, new shower niches, knee walls, expanded shower footprints, opening up tight bathrooms into walk-in-closet space.
  • Waterproofing — full sheet or liquid membrane systems (Kerdi, Wedi, RedGard) for shower walls and pans, pre-sloped substrates, proper drain integration, flood-tested pans before tile. Cement board alone is not waterproof; we do not treat it as such.
  • Tile work — large-format porcelain, mosaic, natural stone, marble, glass. Substrate preparation, lippage control on large-format tiles, properly sloped pans, accent niches, mitered edges, schluter or natural stone trim.
  • Vanities & countertops — semi-custom and custom vanity install, refurbished and refaced cabinetry, quartz / granite / marble countertops, integrated sinks or vessel-style installations.
  • Shower enclosures — framed, semi-frameless, and fully frameless glass. Custom-cut to the as-built rough-in. We coordinate the glass measurement after tile is set.
  • Flooring — tile, lvp (in low-moisture cases), hardwood install or refinish in adjacent rooms. Subfloor leveling and prep done correctly so the finish flooring lasts.
  • Heated floors — electric mat or hydronic systems, properly thermostat-controlled, integrated with the tile substrate.
  • Drywall, paint & trim — moisture-resistant board where appropriate, smooth-finish ceiling repair, base, casing, and crown details to match the rest of the house.
  • Permits & inspections — pulled where required by your municipality, scheduled, and walked through.

What to expect — timeline and draws

Most bathroom remodels in Kansas City run 3 to 8 weeks. The wide range reflects scope. A vanity-and-paint refresh wraps in under two weeks. A full primary suite with structural changes, custom tile, and a frameless shower enclosure runs the higher end. The single biggest schedule variable is shower glass — it gets measured after tile is set, then fabricated, then installed. That sequencing alone adds 2 to 3 weeks if you want frameless.

Before any demo happens, you receive a written week-by-week plan with the major milestones. Draws against the contract are tied to those milestones rather than the calendar — you only pay as the work progresses. A standard structure looks like:

  • 30% at signing — secures the schedule slot, orders tile, fixtures, and long-lead items (vanity, glass, custom shower base).
  • 30% at rough-in milestone — plumbing and electrical rough complete, inspected, framing closed, waterproofing applied and tested.
  • 30% at substantial completion — tile set and grouted, vanity and toilet installed, fixtures live, glass measured (or installed if same-week).
  • 10% retained until the punch list is fully signed off.

Pricing factors

Kansas City bathroom remodels generally fall into three bands:

  • Refresh — same footprint, paint, vanity swap, light fixtures, hardware, sometimes a new toilet or floor. Roughly $5,000 to $12,000.
  • Mid-range full remodel — new tile floor, new tub-or-shower surround, new vanity, new fixtures, possibly a tub-to-shower conversion. Roughly $18,000 to $35,000.
  • High-end / structural — layout changes, primary-suite reconfiguration, frameless glass, custom tile, freestanding tub, double vanity, heated floor, premium fixtures. $40,000 to $80,000+.

Where your project lands inside those bands depends on:

  • Tile selection & complexity — large-format porcelain installs faster than 2x2 mosaic. Natural stone needs sealing and more careful cutting. Pattern work (herringbone, picture-framed niches) adds labor hours.
  • Plumbing relocations — moving a shower drain, vanity, or toilet adds engineering, permit, and trade time. Often the right call when you are reconfiguring. Always has a price.
  • Glass enclosure choice — framed glass: $400–$800. Semi-frameless: $1,000–$2,000. Custom frameless with hardware upgrades: $2,500–$5,000+.
  • Vanity choice — stock vs. semi-custom vs. fully custom is a $1,500 to $8,000+ swing on the vanity alone.
  • Heated floors / fixtures upgrade — you control these. We install whatever you choose.
  • Existing conditions — older homes can hide rotted subfloor under tubs, undersized vent stacks, galvanized supply lines, and electrical panels that need upgrades. We scope and budget contingencies for these honestly.

We will give you a real, line-item written quote within 24 hours of the on-site walkthrough. If we cannot price something accurately without opening a wall to verify (for example, what is behind the existing tile surround), we say so — and we tell you what the variance could look like, not just a single number.

Why customers pick Tessera for bathrooms

  • You hear back fast. Quote within 24 hours, not three weeks.
  • The estimate is line-itemed enough to actually decide on. Not a single page that says "bath $24,000."
  • Waterproofing is treated as a system, not as a coat of paint on cement board.
  • The trades are coordinated. Glass gets measured after tile, not before.
  • The schedule is written down. If we slip, you hear about it the same day.
  • You retain 10% until the punch list is fully signed off — we earn the last payment.

Past work

A few projects we have led.

  • Wet-room with freestanding soaker tub and rain shower behind frameless glass enclosure
    Photo: primary bathroom build led by our team — completed for Hearthside Homes
  • Primary bath with frameless glass shower, marble-look tile floor, and shaker double vanity
    Photo: primary bathroom build led by our team — completed for Hearthside Homes
  • His-and-hers double vanity with center tower cabinet and marble tile floor
    Photo: primary bathroom build led by our team — completed for Hearthside Homes
  • Tiled walk-in shower with linear drain, niche, and rain head
    Photo: walk-in shower build led by our team — completed for Hearthside Homes

Bathroom remodel FAQ

What homeowners ask us most.

How long does a bathroom remodel take in Kansas City?

A standard hall-bath or guest-bath remodel runs 3 to 5 weeks from demo to substantial completion. A primary suite with reframed walls, a new shower, and double vanity typically runs 5 to 8 weeks. Custom tile patterns, glass shower enclosures, and stone countertops can extend that — we give you a written week-by-week schedule before signing.

Do I need permits for a bathroom remodel?

Almost always, yes — especially if you are moving plumbing supply or drains, relocating fixtures, adding circuits, or modifying load-bearing walls. KCMO and most KC-metro municipalities require permits for any work that touches the structure or trades. We pull permits when required and never skip them. Replacing a vanity in the same footprint with no plumbing changes is one of the few exceptions.

What does a bathroom remodel cost in KC?

A guest-bath cosmetic refresh (paint, vanity swap, light fixture) runs $5,000 to $12,000. A mid-range hall-bath full remodel (new tile, new shower, new vanity, new flooring) typically lands at $18,000 to $35,000. A primary suite with structural changes, custom tile, frameless glass, double vanity, and high-end fixtures runs $40,000 to $80,000+. Where your project lands depends on tile complexity, shower-pan style, fixture quality, and whether plumbing relocates.

Tub-to-shower conversion — can you handle that?

Yes. Tub-to-shower conversions are one of the most common bath remodels we run. We rework the floor framing, set a new pan (tile-set or solid-surface), tie the new drain to existing plumbing, and finish with tile or paneling per your selection. Often paired with a frameless glass enclosure. We talk through the resale tradeoff with you up front — some homes lose value when the only tub disappears.

Can you do a wet-room or curbless shower?

Yes. Wet rooms (no shower curb, fully waterproofed wet area, sometimes with a freestanding tub inside the wet zone) take more careful waterproofing and slope work but produce a much more accessible bathroom — useful for aging-in-place and modern primary suites. We schedule extra time for the membrane, slope, and flood-test before tile.

What about waterproofing? I have heard horror stories.

Bathroom failures are usually waterproofing failures. We use a dedicated waterproofing membrane (Kerdi, Wedi, or similar) under tile in every wet area — not just paint-on water-resistant drywall. Floors get a proper pre-slope and pan liner. We flood-test pans before tile goes down. Cement board alone is not waterproof. We do not cut this corner.

How are payments structured?

A standard schedule on a bathroom remodel is 30% at signing, 30% at the rough-in milestone (plumbing/electrical inspected, framing closed), 30% at substantial completion, and 10% retained until the punch list is fully signed off. Smaller jobs (sub-$15k) may carry a higher deposit and a shorter draw schedule.

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