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A full bathroom remodel in McKinney typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with smaller guest baths landing between $5,000 and $12,000. The job usually takes three to six weeks depending on scope, and the biggest cost drivers are tile work, shower glass, and whether you’re moving plumbing. If you live anywhere from the historic district near downtown McKinney out to Craig Ranch or Tucker Hill, call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 and we’ll come give you a straight, itemized quote.
We’ve been working in McKinney long enough to know the difference between a 1905 Craftsman bungalow on Chestnut Square and a 2011 production build in Erwin Farms. That matters more than you’d think. Those homes have very different bones, and a bathroom remodel that works on one will fight you on the other. Our crew approaches every McKinney job by first understanding the slab, the subfloor, and what the original builder actually put behind the tile.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is McKinney’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and he still puts his name, address, and license number on every contract. That’s rare in this business, and McKinney homeowners who’ve been burned by national outfits tend to notice. Most of our McKinney work comes from referrals. Neighbors tell neighbors. Somebody sees a shower we rebuilt in their friend’s primary bath, then they call us.
We answer our own phone, 24 hours a day. Not a call center, not an out-of-state answering service. A live person. When you’re in the middle of a demo and a question comes up about a drain line, you want the person who answers to actually know something about construction. That’s how we run it.
Our crews carry the Barrett & Sons name on their shirts and their work. Tom’s sons run most of the crews in McKinney. Every scope change comes to you as a written change order before a single nail moves. Every eligible job gets permits pulled and inspections signed. And every completed remodel is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back. He lives in the metro, not a different time zone.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate. If another contractor quoted you a bathroom remodel and the numbers don’t sit right, bring it to us. We’ll walk through it line by line and tell you what’s reasonable, what’s inflated, and what’s missing. For homeowners in McKinney’s newer subdivisions, that missing line item is often the foundation assessment we’ll talk about below.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in McKinney
Full Bathroom Remodeling
Full bathroom remodels in McKinney run $9,000 to $28,000 and cover everything from gut to finish: demo, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, and trim. In the 75070 and 75071 zip codes, we almost always include a foundation and drainage assessment before we touch a single wall. That’s not an upsell. That’s experience. We’ve opened enough walls in post-2005 tract homes to know what’s hiding behind builder-grade tile.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in McKinney runs $4,500 to $12,000, though a full shower remodel inside a larger bathroom budget lands toward the higher end when you add frameless glass. We do a lot of these in the master suites of homes hitting their 15-year mark. The original shower pan is usually the first thing to fail, and once that goes, the subfloor under it is often compromised. We rebuild from the subfloor up with proper waterproofing membrane, not green board and hope.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Tub-to-shower conversions are the single most common request we get in McKinney’s 2003-2015 homes, and they run $3,500 to $10,000. The original builder-grade 48-inch alcove tub is fine if you actually use it. Most people don’t. Converting to a walk-in shower with a low-threshold entry makes the bathroom feel twice as large and adds real resale value in this market. We handle the drain relocation, the valve rough-in, the waterproofing, and the glass, all under permit.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity installation in McKinney runs $800 to $3,000 for the labor, plus your cabinet and countertop selections. If you’re swapping a builder-grade 36-inch vanity for a wider double-sink unit, you’ll need plumbing rough-in adjustments and possibly drywall repair at the old footprint. For tile work, McKinney homes with expansive clay soil need crack-isolation membrane under floor tile more often than not. Otherwise, minor slab movement turns your new porcelain into a spiderweb inside two seasons.
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 McKinney
We install and source materials we can stand behind by name. For windows and glass enclosures around McKinney bathrooms, we routinely work with Simonton and Ply Gem products, and for impact-rated or high-end glass, PGT and CGI are options we specify where the job calls for it. You can look these brands up. They’re not mystery stock off a van. If a frameless shower enclosure is going into a McKinney home with shifting clay soil, the glass tolerance matters. Cheap glass in a moving house cracks. We’d rather install something that holds.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in McKinney Homes
Here’s what we run into again and again in McKinney, and why you’ll want a crew that’s seen it before:
- Hidden foundation movement behind builder tile. Step-cracking in brick veneer and sheetrock separation at corners show up in a huge number of 75070 and 75071 homes built during the 2005-2013 boom. Once you demo a bathroom wall, you see what the tile was hiding. We check before we build.
- Voided structural warranties from unpermitted work. Cutting into a load-bearing wall without an engineer’s letter, especially in a home that’s only 10 or 15 years old, can void the remaining structural warranty. We pull permits and get the letters. The inspector works for you, not for me.
- HOA stop-work orders in newer developments. Craig Ranch, Tucker Hill, and Erwin Farms all have architectural review committees. Moving a drain or altering plumbing without advance written approval can trigger a stop-work order. We handle the paperwork before demo starts.
- Subfloor rot from failed shower pans. Builder-grade shower pans from the early 2000s weren’t built for 20 years of daily use. Once the pan fails, water sits on the subfloor, and rot follows. By the time you see cracked grout, the damage is usually underneath.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in McKinney, TX
| Service | Typical Range in McKinney |
|---|---|
| Full 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 |
What moves the number? Tile choice is first: large-format porcelain and natural stone cost more in labor, and they require more prep on McKinney’s expansive clay. Frameless glass adds significantly depending on panel size and hardware. Moving plumbing, especially a drain line across a slab, is the most expensive single line item. We write every allowance down on paper before work starts. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date.
We also honor a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount and no trip charge inside Collin County. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free, itemized estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near McKinney
If you’re just outside McKinney in Fairview, Melissa, Allen, or Princeton, our crews are already working those neighborhoods. We schedule there the same way we schedule in 75069, 75070, and 75071, with the same permit process and the same written change orders. See more about our Bathroom Remodeling in McKinney coverage, or learn how the same team approaches Bathroom Remodeling across the metro.
Serving McKinney, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the McKinney 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 McKinney
Do I need HOA approval to remodel my bathroom in McKinney’s master-planned neighborhoods like Craig Ranch?
Yes, in most Craig Ranch and Tucker Hill communities you need advance written approval from the architectural review committee before altering plumbing, moving drains, or changing any exterior wall or vent penetration. Interior cosmetic work like paint and trim usually doesn’t need approval. Drains, exhaust fans, and window changes usually do. We submit the paperwork as part of our permit package, and we don’t start demo until the approval is in hand. Call (877) 610-1318 if you’re unsure whether your scope needs a filing.
How do I keep my builder’s structural warranty from being voided by a bathroom remodel?
The two biggest mistakes are cutting into load-bearing walls without an engineer’s letter and moving plumbing without a permit and inspection. In McKinney homes that are 10 to 15 years old, portions of the original structural warranty may still be active. We never touch a load-bearing member without a stamped letter from a Texas-licensed engineer, and every eligible job gets permits pulled and inspections signed. That’s how you protect what’s left of your warranty.
Why do bathroom remodels in 75070 and 75071 almost always need a foundation check first?
Because those zip codes sit directly on Blackland Prairie clay. It shrinks hard in North Texas summer droughts and swells after rain, and it moves more than almost any soil type in the metro. Homes built during the 2003-2015 boom in 75070 and 75071 frequently show brick veneer step-cracking and interior sheetrock separation by the time they hit their first remodel. Before we lay a single tile, we check the slab, the subfloor, and the drainage grade. If movement is active, you need to know before you spend $12,000 on a bathroom that’s going to crack.
Which bathroom upgrades actually add resale value in McKinney’s post-2000 tract homes?
Walk-in showers and tub-to-shower conversions return the most in McKinney’s 75070 and 75071 resale market. Buyers in master-planned communities consistently prefer a low-threshold walk-in over a garden tub when they’re comparing homes. Frameless glass enclosures, double vanities, and neutral large-format tile also help. Skip the ultra-trendy fixtures. McKinney buyers in this price band want clean, bright, and functional.
What is a punch list, and when does it happen on a McKinney bathroom remodel?
A punch list is the final walkthrough item list after the major work is done. Small dings, grout touch-ups, a misaligned cabinet door, paint nicks. In our process, you walk the room with the crew lead, we write down everything you see, and we don’t call the job complete until every line is resolved. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise extends beyond that. If something’s not right after you’ve lived with it for a few weeks, call and Tom comes back.
Ready to Talk About Your McKinney Bathroom?
You’ll get a live person when you call (877) 610-1318. We’ll schedule a free estimate, walk your bathroom with you, and put every number on paper in writing. No surprises at the door, no national-company bait and switch. In McKinney, Barrett & Sons Construction is the name on the truck and the name on the contract. Tom started this company in 1998, and he still answers for the work.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving McKinney and Collin County since 1998.