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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Hornsby Bend
Bathroom remodeling in Hornsby Bend typically runs $9,000 to $28,000 for a full gut-and-replace, while smaller refreshes and shower conversions usually land between $3,500 and $12,000. The biggest variable here isn’t tile choice; it’s what sits under your slab. Hornsby Bend sits in the Colorado River floodplain, and the same silty clay soil that shifts foundations every wet-dry cycle also complicates shower pan slopes and drain line runs. We’ve remodeled bathrooms throughout the 78725 area, and we plan for the ground before we plan the tile. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and we’ll walk you through what your specific home needs.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Hornsby Bend’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and he still puts his name, address, and license number on every contract. That’s not a marketing line. It’s how he’s always operated, and it’s why homeowners in Hornsby Bend who’ve been burned by out-of-town outfits tend to call us when the second project comes around. You won’t get a phone quote from a scheduler in another state and then a different number from the crew that shows up. Our price is in writing, allowances are in writing, and any change is in writing before work moves forward.
Reviews from Hornsby Bend customers consistently mention the same thing: the crew showed up when they said they would, and the permit inspector signed off without drama. That last part matters more than most people realize until they’re standing in a house with an open wall and a stop-work order. We pull permits and schedule inspections on every eligible job because the county inspector works for you, not for us. If something’s not right, we want to know about it before he does. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on the contract itself: if something’s off, one call brings Tom back. No fine print, no phone tree.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Hornsby Bend
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in Hornsby Bend means pulling everything to the studs and rebuilding with correct waterproofing, level floors, and fixtures chosen for your home’s actual conditions. Older site-built homes along roads like FM 969 often have floor framing that’s settled unevenly, which means we’ll check joist condition before we set a single tile. You’ll choose every finish, but we’ll handle the part that keeps the bathroom dry for decades.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Hornsby Bend runs $4,500 to $12,000 depending on size, glass, and what we find under the existing pan. Homes in the 78725 floodplain have a bad habit of hiding slow pan leaks until the subfloor is mush. We use Schluter waterproofing systems as standard so when Colorado River humidity spikes and doors swell and caulk cracks, the water stays where it belongs. Frameless glass enclosures are a popular upgrade in this area, and we measure for them after the tile is set, never before.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Converting a tub to a shower is one of the most common requests we get from Hornsby Bend homeowners in their 60s and 70s who want a low threshold and no climbing over a tub wall. You’ll typically spend $3,500 to $10,000, and the work usually takes four to seven working days once we start. Because we’re pulling a tub and reworking the drain location, we pay extra attention to venting and slope, two things that get sloppy fast on homes with older plumbing. If the job requires moving a wall or relocating the drain, that’s a written change order before we proceed, never a surprise line item at the end.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Not every Hornsby Bend bathroom needs a full gut. Vanity installation runs $800 to $3,000, and we stock Sterling and Grohe fixtures so you’re not waiting three weeks on a special order. Tile work is priced by the square foot after we know your substrate condition. If you only need tile and fixtures refreshed, we’ll tell you that plainly instead of selling you a demolition you don’t need. For the bigger picture on what fits your home, our Bathroom Remodeling team can walk you through options over the phone or at your kitchen table.
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 Hornsby Bend
We install brands you can look up, not mystery products off a van. For bathroom work in Hornsby Bend, that means Schluter waterproofing systems, Sterling fixtures, and Grohe faucets are all in regular rotation. If you already have one of these brands and want it serviced or matched, we can source parts quickly without making you live with a dripping shower valve for a month. We’re twenty minutes from most Hornsby Bend addresses, and when a fixture fails under the 90-Day Done Right Promise, we come back. The same crew, the same truck, the same name.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Hornsby Bend Homes
- Foundation movement cracking tile and grout. The silty clay soil in the Colorado River bottom expands and contracts through every wet-dry cycle, and we regularly see hairline cracks in shower walls and floor tile popping loose from the mud bed. We assess the slab before we set anything.
- Shower pan leaks hidden by previous patch jobs. Many homes in the 78725 area had showers built before modern waterproofing standards, and caulk hides it for a while. When we demo, we often find saturated subfloor that needs repair before new tile goes down.
- Improper venting from past DIY plumbing. Older manufactured and site-built homes around Hornsby Bend frequently have drain lines that gurgle or slow-drain because vents were tied in wrong. A remodel is the right time to correct it, and we always bring it to your attention in writing if we find it.
- Mold and mildew from humidity swings. Floodplain air holds moisture, and bathrooms without proper exhaust ventilation develop mildew inside exhaust fans, behind vanities, and under tub aprons. We’ll check your vent routing and upgrade it if it’s dumping into the attic, which happens more than anyone wants to admit.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Hornsby Bend, TX
A full bathroom remodel in Hornsby Bend runs $9,000 to $28,000. The spread comes down to size, fixture grade, whether we’re moving plumbing, and what we uncover during demolition. Here are the line-item ranges we give Hornsby Bend homeowners up front:
- Small bathroom remodel: $5,000-$12,000
- Walk-in shower installation: $4,500-$12,000
- Tub-to-shower conversion: $3,500-$10,000
- Shower replacement: $3,000-$8,500
- Bathroom vanity installation: $800-$3,000
If your home is in the FEMA Flood Zone AE portion of Hornsby Bend, the county may require an Elevation Certificate and floodplain review even for interior remodels that creep past the 50% substantial improvement threshold. That’s a real cost and a real timeline item, and we flag it in the estimate so there are no surprises. Every estimate is free, and you’ll get it in writing. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hornsby Bend
Our crews work throughout Hornsby Bend and the surrounding communities, including Austin, Manor, Pflugerville, and Wells Branch. If you’re in one of those towns and need help planning a remodel, you’ll get the same written pricing and the same named crew. We also handle Roofing in Hornsby Bend and Windows & Doors in Hornsby Bend for homeowners who’ve got other projects on the list beyond the bathroom.
Serving Hornsby Bend, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hornsby Bend area and know this community well, from Fence Installation in Hornsby Bend to full remodels. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Bathroom Remodeling in Hornsby Bend
A typical full bathroom remodel in Hornsby Bend takes three to five weeks from demo to final inspection, while a tub-to-shower conversion runs four to seven working days. The timeline stretches when we’re correcting foundation issues or waiting on the county for floodplain reviews, which is more common here than in Austin proper. We’ll give you a schedule in writing before we start, and we’ll tell you if it changes. Call (877) 610-1318 for a project-specific timeline at no charge.
Yes. We work throughout the entire 78725 area, from the homes near FM 969 to the streets along the Colorado River bend, and we also handle Hornsby Bend Driveway & Pavers projects. If you’re in Hornsby Bend and you’re not sure whether you’re in our coverage area, call (877) 610-1318 and ask. A live person answers, and they’ll tell you straight.
If your Hornsby Bend home is in Flood Zone AE and the remodel exceeds 50% of the structure’s assessed value, Travis County may require floodplain compliance documentation before final inspection. That can add an Elevation Certificate and some paperwork time. We include this in the written estimate when it applies to your property, so you’ll know before you sign. If you’re not sure where your home falls, we can check it for you. Call (877) 610-1318.
Bathroom remodels in Hornsby Bend are typically priced similarly to Austin’s east side, but the floodplain and soil work here can push structural and waterproofing line items higher than what an upland contractor might quote. The difference is that we include those line items from the first estimate. Some contractors discover them mid-job and hand you a change order. We’d rather put it on paper before the first nail moves.
The 90-Day Done Right Promise covers workmanship on every bathroom remodel we complete in Hornsby Bend. If something’s not right within 90 days of completion, one call brings Tom Barrett and his crew back to make it right. It’s written on your contract, not buried in a warranty booklet. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and we’ll put everything in writing.
Call Barrett & Sons Construction for Your Hornsby Bend Bathroom Remodel
You’ll talk to a live person, not a voicemail box. You’ll get a written estimate with scope, allowances, and every line item up front. Permits get pulled, inspections get signed, and the price doesn’t change unless you approve it in writing first. If you’re ready to plan a bathroom remodel in Hornsby Bend, call (877) 610-1318 today to schedule your free estimate. Tom’s name is on the truck and the contract. He stands behind both.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Hornsby Bend with written pricing, pulled permits, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise.