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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Reno
Remodeling a bathroom in Reno means planning for more than tile and trim. Our crews work in homes from Old Southwest to the North Valleys, and we’ve seen how hard freezes, dry summers, and older plumbing stacks shape what a renovation actually takes. A full bathroom remodel here typically lands between $9,000 and $28,000, with the final number set by the room’s size, the condition of the subfloor, and whether you’re moving plumbing. If you’re weighing a renovation, call us at (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through the numbers before anyone swings a hammer.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Reno’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
The company was founded in 1998 by Tom Barrett, and it hasn’t become a franchise since. Tom’s sons run the crews that work in Reno, and the name on the truck matches the name on the contract. We carry premium brands like Schluter and Grohe, pull permits on every eligible job, and put every scope change in writing before work moves forward. That matters in a market where some outfits quote over the phone and hand you a different number at the door.
Our Bathroom Remodeling work in Reno consistently draws referrals from Midtown homeowners and folks near the University. They’re not chasing the lowest bid, they’re checking the license and asking neighbors who showed up when they said they would. Every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if it’s not right, Tom comes back and makes it right on one call. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s why we like having him on the job.
When you call (877) 610-1318, a live person answers, and the estimate is free. We don’t route you through an out-of-state call center. The crew that walks your Reno bathroom will be the same crew on day ten.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Reno
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A complete gut-and-rebuild in Reno runs $9,000 to $28,000 for most homes we see. That covers demolition, new waterproofing, plumbing updates, tile, a new tub or shower, vanity, fixtures, and paint. In older Ranch-style houses around 89503 and 89509, we often find cast-iron drain lines and unvented plumbing that haven’t been touched since the Eisenhower years. Those get addressed before tile goes up, and every change is documented in writing.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
A walk-in shower installation in Reno typically runs $4,500 to $12,000 depending on the glass, tile format, and whether we’re enlarging the footprint. We install Schluter waterproofing systems on these jobs, which matters in a climate that swings from 100-degree summers to nights in the teens. Reno’s hard freeze cycles punish shortcuts in waterproofing more than almost any market in the Southwest, and we don’t cut that corner.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
For homeowners who want to lose the tub and gain a low-threshold shower, a tub-to-shower conversion in Reno runs $3,500 to $10,000. This is one of the most requested projects in the North Valleys, where 2000s-era homes came with builder-grade fiberglass tub surrounds that are now cracking at the seams. Removing the tub also opens up space in smaller secondary baths, a real concern in older Sparks and Lemmon Valley floor plans.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
A vanity swap in Reno runs $800 to $3,000 installed, and the number climbs with a Cambria or quartz top and new plumbing placement. Tile work is priced by square foot and format; large-format porcelain and full-height wall work cost more than a standard tub surround. We install Grohe fixtures when clients want them, and the distributor network here keeps most orders to a week or less, which is faster than it was five years ago.
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 Reno
Barrett & Sons stocks and installs brands you can look up, not mystery materials off a van. In Reno bathrooms we routinely work with Schluter waterproofing systems, Grohe fixtures, and Sterling tubs and shower bases. Frameless glass enclosures are ordered through local fabricators who measure every opening in person. If a part fails, we can source a replacement from the same distributor that supplied the original, so Reno customers aren’t waiting three weeks for a glass panel or a thermostatic cartridge.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Reno Homes
- Freeze-thaw damage at the shower pan and curb. Reno sees 20 to 30 hard-freeze nights a winter and long stretches of sun. Tar-based pans and thin-set shortcuts crack here. We use Schluter’s bonded waterproofing specifically because it handles that movement better.
- Rotted subfloor under old tubs. In post-WWII homes in Midtown and Old Southwest, a tub that’s been leaking at the drain for a decade has usually rotted the plywood under it before anyone notices. We find this weekly.
- Undersized exhaust ventilation. Every Reno bathroom needs a real vent fan, not a reused recirculating unit. The snow-load and UV beatdown on rooftops shortens the life of cheap roof caps, and we replace those when we inspect the duct.
- Polybutylene supply lines. Some Reno homes built in the 1980s and early 1990s still have polybutylene piping. It’s brittle and prone to pinholes. We flag it before tiling, because nobody wants a leak behind a brand-new walk-in shower.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Reno, NV
For planning purposes, a full bathroom remodel in Reno runs $9,000 to $28,000. A smaller hall bath or powder room lands between $5,000 and $12,000. A walk-in shower alone runs $4,500 to $12,000, and a tub-to-shower conversion is $3,500 to $10,000. The biggest cost drivers are whether you’re moving plumbing, the tile format you pick, and how much waterproofing the existing floor needs once we open it up.
Every estimate we write in Reno is itemized, and every change after that arrives as a written change order before work continues. No surprise invoices. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a free estimate with real numbers, not a range copied off the internet.
We Also Serve Cities Near Reno
Our crews work across the Reno metro every week, including Bathroom Remodeling in Reno proper plus Sun Valley, Sparks, Lemmon Valley, and Spanish Springs. If your home sits in 89513, 89515, 89519, or 89520, we’re already working nearby and can schedule an estimate without a trip charge inside the county.
Serving Reno, NV - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Reno 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 Reno
A full bathroom remodel in Reno typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with smaller bathrooms landing between $5,000 and $12,000. The spread depends on whether you move plumbing, the tile you choose, and what’s hiding under the old floor. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote; estimates are free and itemized.
Scheduling depends on the time of year and the permit queue in Washoe County, but most Reno jobs start within three to six weeks of signing. On small jobs like a vanity swap or shower replacement, we can often start sooner. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a real date.
Yes, on every eligible job. If you’re moving plumbing or altering the wet-wall framing, the City of Reno requires a permit, and the inspector’s sign-off protects you as much as it protects us. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s a good thing.
Not without a written change order you sign first. If we open a Reno bathroom wall and find rotted framing or polybutylene piping that has to go, you’ll see the cost in writing before we proceed. No surprise invoices at the end.
We work across the Reno metro, including Midtown, Old Southwest, the University area, Northwest Reno, and the North Valleys. Our service area covers 89513, 89515, 89519, 89520, and beyond. If you’re wondering whether we cover your street, call (877) 610-1318.
If you’re ready to talk through your Reno bathroom project, call us at (877) 610-1318. We’ll schedule a free estimate, walk the room with you, and put real numbers in writing before you commit to anything. Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and he still answers the phone.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction.