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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Glenn Heights
A full bathroom remodel in Glenn Heights, TX typically runs $9,000 to $28,000, with walk-in shower installations landing between $4,500 and $12,000 and tub-to-shower conversions starting around $3,500. That’s the honest range we quote homeowners here, and it covers everything from a dated 1990s tract-home bathroom to a custom master bath with frameless glass. Most projects take two to four weeks once demo starts, and permits get pulled before we touch a single tile. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk your bathroom with you, measure twice, and put every number on paper.
We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we’ve been remodeling bathrooms in Glenn Heights long enough to know exactly what these homes hide behind the drywall. The brick-veneer tract houses built here in the 1990s and early 2000s all hit the 20 to 30 year mark around the same time, which means worn-out fiberglass tubs, cracked tile, builder-grade vanities, and shower pans that have seen better decades. That’s our specialty. No first-time crew cutting their teeth on your master bath. Tom Barrett’s sons run the crews, and Tom’s name is on the truck.
Key takeaways:
- Bathroom remodels in Glenn Heights: $9,000-$28,000 for full projects
- Walk-in showers: $4,500-$12,000 installed with permits and inspections
- Tub-to-shower conversions: $3,500-$10,000, usually done in under two weeks
- You get a written scope of work, written allowances, and a written change order before any change touches the job
- We verify which county actually has jurisdiction over your parcel before pulling a single permit
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Glenn Heights’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Glenn Heights is one of those rare places where a single street can split two counties. Most of the city sits in Ellis County, but a meaningful portion falls on the Dallas County side of the line, and the city’s own building department handles some permits directly. A contractor who files with the wrong authority gets a stop-work order, and your remodel sits untouched for weeks. We keep a parcel map and verify jurisdiction by address before scheduling any preconstruction meeting. It’s a small thing that saves real time.
We’ve been at this since 1998, and we publish Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number. Look it up before you sign anything. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s exactly why we like having them on the job. Our Bathroom Remodeling crews are background-checked and uniformed on every visit, and the person who answers the phone at (877) 610-1318 is a live human being, not a voicemail box. When you’re spending five figures on a bathroom, you should be able to reach the person responsible for it.
Every contract carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back. We’re also glad to offer a Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate and $40 Off Any Repair Over $200. Seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount. Those aren’t gimmicks. They’re the same offers we’ve honored for years.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Glenn Heights
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full gut-and-rebuild in Glenn Heights means pulling the old tub or shower, replacing the subfloor where the black gumbo clay has shifted it, moving or updating plumbing rough-ins, then rebuilding with new tile, fixtures, vanity, lighting, and ventilation. We handle every trade in house, which means the plumber and the tile setter actually talk to each other instead of blaming each other. Prices in Glenn Heights run $9,000-$28,000 depending on square footage and material selections.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Most Glenn Heights homeowners we meet are done with stepping over a tub wall. Walk-in showers with curbless entries, built-in niches, and grab-bar blocking are the most common request we hear. Walk-in shower installation runs $4,500-$12,000 in this market, with frameless glass enclosures adding to the upper end. We frame the blocking during rough-in so the grab bars hold, not just look good.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
The fastest way to transform a Glenn Heights bathroom is to pull the fiberglass tub and build a tiled walk-in shower in the same footprint. Most conversions land between $3,500 and $10,000 depending on tile choices, valve upgrades, and enclosure style. This works especially well in the 5-by-8 hall baths that dominate 1990s builder homes here. No floor-plan changes, no moving drains, just a smarter use of the space you already have.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Sometimes the bathroom doesn’t need a full gut. A new vanity, countertop, tile surround, and updated fixtures can refresh the room without moving a wall. Vanity installation in Glenn Heights runs $800-$3,000, and we carry KraftMaid cabinetry plus a range of porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone tile options. We’ll quote the labor and materials on the same line so there’s no confusion about what you’re paying for.
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 Glenn Heights
We stock and install brands you can look up, not mystery products off a van. We use KraftMaid for vanities, Kohler and Moen for valves and fixtures, and Schluter waterproofing systems under every tile shower we build. For curbless entries and wet-area tile work, proper waterproofing is the difference between a shower that lasts thirty years and one that leaks into the slab. We hold parts in our Dallas-Fort Worth office and schedule deliveries around your project calendar, which keeps Glenn Heights jobs moving without week-long waits for materials.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Glenn Heights Homes
- Wrong county permit. The Dallas/Ellis county line runs straight through Glenn Heights, and a contractor who files with the wrong building department gets a stop-work order on your half-finished bathroom. We confirm jurisdiction by parcel number before pulling anything.
- Cracked subfloor under the shower pan. The black gumbo soil under Glenn Heights shrinks in summer and heaves after rain, and after 20 to 30 years that movement cracks slabs and shifts subfloors. You won’t know until demo opens the floor. We inspect and repair before the new pan goes in.
- Builder-grade fiberglass tubs at end of life. Homes built here in the 1990s came with one-piece fiberglass units that yellow, crack, and flex. Replacing them with a tiled walk-in shower is the most common remodel we do in the 75123 zip code.
- Unwritten change orders. A client changes the niche layout or picks a different tile mid-project, and a contractor without a written change order eats the cost or fights you at the end. Our rule is simple: the allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. Every change gets a written price before work proceeds.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Glenn Heights, TX
Here are the numbers we quote in Glenn Heights, in writing, before the first day of demo:
| Service | Typical 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 |
| Shower Replacement | $3,000-$8,500 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800-$3,000 |
What moves the price? Tile selection is the biggest driver, followed by whether we’re moving plumbing, repairing a cracked subfloor, or adding frameless glass. A standard tub-to-shower conversion with porcelain tile and a new valve lands around $5,500 in a 1990s Glenn Heights tract home. A custom master bath with curbless entry, heated floors, and a stone tile package pushes toward the $28,000 mark. You’ll know the number before we start, and the number won’t change unless you change the scope. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Glenn Heights
Our crews work throughout southern Dallas County and northern Ellis County. If you’re in DeSoto, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, or Red Oak, we handle bathroom remodels there the same way we do here: permits pulled, written change orders, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise on every job. No trip charge inside the county.
Serving Glenn Heights, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Glenn Heights 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 Glenn Heights
It depends on which county your parcel falls in. The city of Glenn Heights handles some permits through its own building department, while other addresses fall under Dallas County or Ellis County inspection jurisdiction. We verify by parcel number before we pull anything. Call (877) 610-1318 with your address and we’ll tell you exactly which authority applies to your property.
Blackland Prairie clay expands when wet and shrinks when dry, which over 20 to 30 years can crack slabs and shift subfloors under your shower pan or around your toilet flange. We inspect the slab and subfloor during demo and repair any movement-related damage before we rebuild. That’s a step a lot of contractors skip, and it’s the reason some Glenn Heights showers crack within a few years of installation.
Most projects include demolition, subfloor inspection and repair, plumbing rough-in updates, shower or tub installation, tile work, vanity and countertop installation, fixture install, and final trim. We provide a written scope of work before the contract is signed, so you can see exactly what’s in and what’s out. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk through it with you room by room.
Change orders happen because the homeowner changes their mind mid-project: a different tile, a wider niche, a second shower head, a heated floor. They’re only a problem when the contractor doesn’t put the new price in writing before doing the work. We require an allowance on tile and fixtures, and any deviation from the original scope is priced in writing and signed before a nail moves. You won’t get a surprise invoice at the end.
In most cases, the plumbing rough-in is covered under the same building permit that applies to your remodel, but the issuing authority still depends on your parcel’s county jurisdiction. On a recent tub-to-shower conversion near the county split, we confirmed an Ellis County inspection before rough-in, and the final sign-off matched. We handle the permit paperwork and coordinate inspections for you.
Ready to get your Glenn Heights bathroom remodel scoped and priced? Call (877) 610-1318 for a free, written, no-obligation estimate. We’ll verify your permit jurisdiction, inspect the slab, and hand you a number you can take to the bank. If you have another written estimate, bring it and we’ll give you a free second opinion.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Glenn Heights since 1998.