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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Windcrest
A full bathroom remodel in Windcrest typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with small bathroom remodels falling between $5,000 and $12,000 and tub-to-shower conversions landing at $3,500 to $10,000. Those numbers reflect the reality of Windcrest’s housing stock: mid-century ranch homes on slab foundations, many with original cast-iron plumbing and the kind of surprises that only show up once a wall comes down. We’ve been remodeling bathrooms in Windcrest long enough to know exactly what’s behind those 1960s tile walls, and we price that knowledge into your written scope before demolition starts. Call Tom Barrett at (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate that accounts for your home’s age, your permit jurisdiction, and the bathroom you actually want.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Windcrest’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Windcrest isn’t just another San Antonio suburb on our route sheet. It’s a self-governing city with its own building department, its own inspectors, and its own code amendments. We’ve pulled permits from both Windcrest and San Antonio on houses sitting across the street from each other, and we know which municipal forms go where. That’s the kind of local knowledge you only get from doing the work, not from a franchise playbook.
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998 and put his name on the truck from day one. His sons run the crews, and a live person answers the phone 24 hours a day. When a Windcrest homeowner calls about a bathroom remodel, they’re talking to someone who knows what a 1963 ranch on a slab foundation looks like behind the drywall. That matters in a city where one cul-de-sac can fall under two different permit jurisdictions.
Our Bathroom Remodeling team works on Windcrest jobs every month. We know the inspectors, the code quirks, and the mid-century plumbing issues that routinely catch outside contractors off guard. Windcrest customers get our full written scope of work before any demo begins, our 90-Day Done Right Promise on the contract, and Tom Barrett’s cell number if anything needs attention after we leave.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Windcrest
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in Windcrest means gutting a mid-century bath down to the studs and rebuilding it to current code. For homes built between the 1950s and 1970s, that usually triggers electrical panel upgrades, cast-iron drain replacement, and new waterproofing that meets today’s standards. We scope all of it in writing before demo starts, and every change after that arrives as a written change order.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Windcrest runs $4,500 to $12,000 depending on the size, the glass, and what’s hiding behind the old tub surround. Many of these homes have original three-wall tubs with failing grout and rotted green board. We tear all of that out, inspect the framing and slab, and build the shower pan and curb to Windcrest’s inspection standards before tile goes up.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Tub-to-shower conversions are some of the most popular bathroom remodels we do in Windcrest. Homeowners want to age in place, and a low-threshold shower beats stepping over a 14-inch tub wall. At $3,500 to $10,000, it’s also one of the more affordable ways to completely change a bathroom without moving walls. The catch in Windcrest is what’s under the tub: cast-iron drains from the 1960s often need replacement once we expose them.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Vanity installation runs $800 to $3,000 in Windcrest, and we install name-brand vanities you can look up before you buy. Tile work gets priced by the square foot and the pattern, not by vague allowances. Fixtures come from brands with real warranties, and we install them to manufacturer spec so the warranty actually stands.
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 Windcrest
We install materials you can verify. For bathroom remodels, that means tile, vanities, and shower systems from brands with published specs and real warranties, not mystery products off a van. Windcrest customers also get the same premium-brand approach we bring to our paver work: Cambridge Pavers and Techo-Bloc on hardscapes, Quikrete for slab and mortar work around shower pans and curbs. If you’re combining a bathroom remodel with an exterior project, we can source and schedule both with one written contract and one point of contact.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Windcrest Homes
- Original cast-iron drain lines. Most Windcrest homes built in the 1950s through 1970s still have cast-iron waste lines under the slab. After 50 to 70 years, these pipes are often pitted, scaled, or cracked, and any bathroom remodel that opens the floor should expect to replace some portion of the drain system.
- Slab movement and cracked tile. The Bexar County clay under Windcrest shrinks and heaves with drought and rain cycles. That movement shows up as cracked bathroom tile, shifted subfloors, and door frames out of square. We check for slab stress before we commit to a tile pattern.
- Wrong permit jurisdiction. Windcrest has its own building department. A contractor who pulls from San Antonio on a Windcrest house delays the job and triggers a re-inspection. We verify the jurisdiction before we file anything.
- Failed waterproofing and rotted framing. Mid-century bathrooms often have green board behind tile, not cement board, and the waterproofing methods of the 1960s don’t hold up. Once we open the wall, we usually find moisture damage that has to be addressed before new tile can go up.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Windcrest, TX
Here’s what Windcrest homeowners can expect to pay for common bathroom remodel scopes:
| Project Type | Typical Windcrest Price Range |
|---|---|
| Full Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 - $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 - $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 - $10,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 - $3,000 |
Those ranges reflect the reality of Windcrest’s aging housing stock. A 1962 bathroom with original cast iron and failing waterproofing will land on the higher end. A cosmetic refresh with new vanity, tile, and fixtures will land lower. The single biggest cost driver in Windcrest is what we find when we open the wall. That’s why we write allowances into your contract up front, and why every change arrives as a written change order before we touch it. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate with line-item pricing, not a round number pulled from thin air.
We Also Serve Cities Near Windcrest
While this page is written for Bathroom Remodeling in Windcrest, our crews also serve Converse, Live Oak, Kirby, and Universal City. If you’re in one of those nearby communities, call us and we’ll verify your permit jurisdiction the same way we do for Windcrest homeowners: before any wall comes down.
Serving Windcrest, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Windcrest 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 Windcrest
Your permit jurisdiction depends on which side of the street you’re on, because Windcrest is a self-governing enclave city completely surrounded by San Antonio. Houses on one side of a Windcrest cul-de-sac may fall under Windcrest’s own building department, while houses across the street may fall under San Antonio’s. We verify your address against both municipal boundaries before we file anything, and we confirm which inspector will sign off on the rough-in and waterproofing. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll check your address while you’re on the phone.
The three most common discoveries are corroded cast-iron drain lines, water-damaged framing from failed waterproofing, and slab cracks from Bexar County clay movement. Each one changes the scope. That’s why we write allowances into your contract before demolition and issue a written change order with a specific price before we do the additional work. You approve the number before the work happens, so the final bill never arrives as a surprise.
Yes. On any Windcrest bathroom remodel that involves plumbing, electrical, or structural work, the inspector for your jurisdiction will need to see the rough-in before we hang drywall or tile. We schedule the inspection, we meet the inspector on site, and we don’t close a wall until the inspection passes. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s exactly why we like having him look at the work. Call (877) 610-1318 if you want to know what inspections your specific remodel will trigger.
In a slab-on-grade Windcrest home, the waterproofing for a tub-to-shower conversion starts with the pan. We build the shower pan on the slab with proper slope and a waterproof membrane that extends up the walls and over the curb. The inspector signs off on the waterproofing before we set a single tile. After tile goes up, we seal all penetrations and run a flood test on the pan to confirm there are no leaks before the glass goes in.
Yes. Your contract includes written allowances for identifiable unknowns like cast-iron replacement, framing repair, and waterproofing remediation. If we find something outside those allowances, we document it, we price it in writing, and you approve the change order before any additional work proceeds. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. We don’t do surprises. Call (877) 610-1318 for a bathroom remodel quote that includes a written scope of work and real allowances from the start.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Windcrest and surrounding communities since 1998.