Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Denton
A full bathroom remodel in Denton typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with smaller jobs like a tub-to-shower conversion landing between $3,500 and $10,000. Most projects in the 76201 through 76210 corridor take four to eight weeks once permits clear, though south Denton’s inspection queue can add time. If you call us at (877) 610-1318, you’ll get Tom Barrett’s team on the line, not a call center, and we’ll schedule a free walkthrough at your home.
We know the difference between a 1940s bungalow near the Square and a post-2000 tract home off I-35. The soils here don’t sit still, and the old framing doesn’t forgive shortcuts. That’s exactly why we put every scope and every allowance in writing before a single tile comes up.
Key Takeaways
- Full bathroom remodels in Denton run $9,000-$28,000; tub-to-shower conversions run $3,500-$10,000.
- Denton’s permit queue, especially in 76210, means you front-load the application early or you wait.
- Blackland Prairie clay moves under your slab, and older homes near UNT hide framing and electrical surprises.
- Every allowance and change order is written down before work starts. No surprise invoices.
- Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and a straight answer.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Denton’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Barrett & Sons Construction has been owner-operated since 1998. Tom Barrett’s name is on the trucks, and his sons run the crews. When a Denton homeowner calls, they’re not getting a dispatcher or a rotating sub list. They get the same family that will show up at the walkthrough, the same faces through the demo, and the same phone number if something needs attention months later. That’s the whole reason the Bathroom Remodeling team works the way it does: scope in writing, permitting handled up front, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise on every contract.
Denton customers have seen us pull permits on jobs where a previous contractor said they were optional. They’ve watched us sister bowed studs to code instead of burying them behind drywall. Ask anyone in the 76201 or 76203 neighborhoods, or look up Tom Barrett’s license number yourself. It’s published, along with his address. That’s not something most out-of-town GCs will do.
Crews serving Denton come from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, but don’t let that fool you. We work inside Denton Municipal Code every day. We know the inspectors, we know which neighborhoods carry knob-and-tube wiring, and we know that a 1950s bathroom wall in 76203 rarely opens up to clean framing. We plan for that before the first swing of the sledgehammer.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Denton
Full Bathroom Remodeling
We rip out everything that doesn’t work and rebuild it to current Denton code. For homes near the Square, that often means replacing cast-iron drain lines, rerouting outdated electrical, and furring out walls that have moved with the clay. For houses in 76208 or 76210, it usually means upgrading builder-grade finishes and addressing slab-related cracks before they spread.
Every full remodel starts with an inspection of what’s behind the walls. We look at framing, waterproofing, venting, and subfloor condition. Then we write the scope, including allowances for framing repairs and electrical updates, so the quote you sign matches the work we actually do.
Walk-In Shower Installation
Walk-in showers are the most common request we get from Denton homeowners who plan to age in place. No curb to step over, a bench built into the layout, and grab blocking installed before the tile goes up. In older homes near UNT, we often replace a tub with a Schluter waterproofing system and a low-threshold pan, which handles the movement of Blackland Prairie clay better than a traditional mortar bed.
Expect to pay $4,500 to $12,000 depending on the glass, tile, and whether we’re correcting framing or plumbing along the way.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
This is the practical fix for a 1920s-1950s bathroom that still has the original tub but no one wants the climb. A tub-to-shower conversion in Denton runs $3,500 to $10,000. We handle the drain relocation, waterproofing, and any framing corrections the old tub was hiding. In many older 76201 and 76203 bungalows, the floor joists under the tub have been wet for years, and that gets addressed before we set the new pan.
Written change orders cover anything unexpected. If a joist is rotted, you’ll approve the repair on paper before we do the work.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Not every bathroom needs a full gut. We replace vanities, retile showers and floors, swap fixtures, and install frameless glass enclosures. Vanity installation in Denton runs $800 to $3,000. Tile work depends on square footage and whether we’re working over a slab or a wood subfloor that needs an uncoupling membrane.
We carry Grohe fixtures and Schluter waterproofing products because both hold up to the humidity swings and hard-water conditions common across Denton County. You’ll know the brand before we install it, not after.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Denton
We don’t put mystery materials in your bathroom. We install Schluter waterproofing systems, Grohe faucets and valves, and Sterling tubs and shower bases. You can look up every one of them. For Denton’s older homes, the Schluter membrane matters because it decouples tile from a shifting wood subfloor, which means fewer cracked grout lines when the clay swells after a wet spring. Our crews keep these products on hand specifically for Denton work, so we’re not chasing parts across DFW mid-project.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Denton Homes
- Knob-and-tube wiring in pre-1960 homes near the Square. Opening a bathroom wall in 76201 or 76203 often reveals wiring that no longer meets code. It gets replaced, permitted, and inspected before drywall goes back.
- Slab heave cracking floors and racking door frames in 76208 and 76210. Blackland Prairie clay expands and contracts hard with drought-to-flood cycles. We assess the slab before tiling so your new floor isn’t cracked within a season.
- Rotted subfloor under tubs in 1950s and earlier homes. Cast-iron tubs and decades of slow leaks leave joists spongy. We write the framing repair into a change order once we see it, not after the job is done.
- Undersized original framing bowed by clay movement near UNT. Old 2×4 studs weren’t built for this soil. We sister reinforcing framing to modern code before the tile and shower glass go on.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Denton, TX
Here’s what we quote across Denton, from the older blocks near TWU to the new subdivisions off 35E. These are the numbers you should use to compare bids.
| Service | Denton Price Range |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 - $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 - $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 - $10,000 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 - $3,000 |
What moves the number in Denton isn’t the tile you pick. It’s what’s behind the walls: framing that needs to be sistered, electrical that’s sixty years old, a permit queue that front-loading never fixes but bad planning makes worse. We write allowances for framing and electrical into the contract from the start, so you’re not funding a surprise after demo. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll walk the space with you before quoting anything.
We Also Serve Cities Near Denton
In addition to every Denton ZIP, our crews run regular jobs in Corinth, Lantana, Flower Mound, and Lake Dallas. Same written change orders, same permit handling, same 90-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re in one of those towns and planning a bathroom remodel, call the same number: (877) 610-1318.
Serving Denton, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Denton area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Bathroom Remodeling in Denton
Expect knob-and-tube wiring, cast-iron plumbing, and framing that has shifted or bowed from decades of Blackland Prairie clay movement. We opened a wall in a 1940s craftsman bungalow off Oak Street near UNT and found original 2×4 studs bowed enough to crack the lath. Our crew rerouted the rough-in and sistered the load-bearing framing to code, and the electrical update went through a written change order before any drywall went up. The city signed off on the first inspection. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you what we’re likely to find before we even open the wall.
The clay under Denton expands when it’s wet and shrinks hard in drought, which pushes against slabs and racks door frames. In bathrooms, that means tile installed directly on a shifting slab will crack, and glass shower enclosures can fall out of square. We assess subfloor and slab condition before any finish work, and we spec uncoupling membranes like Schluter where the floor needs to move independently of the tile above it. That’s standard practice on our Denton jobs, not an upgrade.
Yes, you need a permit for a structural, plumbing, or electrical change in a Denton bathroom, and yes, it can slow the job if you don’t plan for it. Denton’s building department runs one of the highest per-capita permitting volumes in Texas, and inspection scheduling in south Denton (76210) regularly runs weeks out. We front-load permit applications before demo starts so the inspection sign-off doesn’t strand your project with open walls and no plumbing. Out-of-town GCs learn this the hard way. We’ve known it for years.
We stop, show you exactly what we found, and write a change order with a fixed price for the repair before any further work happens. Rotted subfloor under a tub is common in 1950s and earlier homes in 76201 and 76203, and termite damage shows up in the rental-heavy blocks near campus. You approve the scope in writing, then we fix it. No surprise invoice at the end. That’s how we’ve handled every job since 1998.
Six to eight weeks from demo to final inspection in most cases, assuming we front-load your permit application. The build itself takes about three to four weeks. The rest is the city’s queue. We schedule rough-in inspections as early as the city allows and keep the job moving with written change orders if the inspector’s availability shifts. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a realistic date range for your specific street, not a generic promise.
Denton’s permit queue, shifting clay soils, and century-old framing are why bathroom remodel quotes balloon after the walls come down. Barrett & Sons Construction handles all three up front: inspection first, allowances in writing, and any surprise priced and approved before we touch it. One call brings Tom Barrett’s team to your house for a free estimate. Call (877) 610-1318.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Denton since 1998.