Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Portland
Bathroom remodeling in Portland typically costs between $9,000 and $28,000 for a full renovation, with smaller updates like vanities and fixtures landing in the $5,000 to $12,000 range. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, owned and operated by Tom Barrett since 1998, and we’ve spent nearly three decades working on the same coastal homes you drive past every day on Wildcat Drive and along Ridge Road. If you’re wondering whether your bathroom can handle a real remodel without turning into a six-month headache, the short answer is yes, and the long answer is we’ll scope it in writing before the first tile comes up. Call (877) 610-1318 and Tom or one of his sons will walk you through what’s realistic for your house and your budget.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Portland’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
Portland homeowners don’t want a rotating cast of subcontractors who show up once and disappear. They want the same face at the hardware store on Saturday and on the job site Monday. That’s Tom. His sons run the crews, and every crew member carries the Barrett & Sons name on a uniform and a background check on file. We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers from three counties away.
What that means for your bathroom: every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, and that’s exactly why we like him. When a TWIA windstorm inspection hold-point comes up on a project that ties into exterior walls, we already have the checklist on the trailer. Out-of-town crews blow past those stages and leave you with an insurable mess. We don’t.
Our Bathroom Remodeling team has worked in 78374 long enough to know which 1970s-era subdivisions in Portland have original cast-iron drain lines that will crumble the moment you open the wall. That’s the kind of local knowledge you can’t get from a phone quote. Ask anyone on your street, or look up Tom’s license number yourself.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Portland
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in Portland means gutting to the studs and rebuilding with materials that can handle salt air off Corpus Christi Bay. We use galvanized or stainless fasteners throughout because the regular zinc stuff corrodes fast. Expect new waterproofing, new plumbing rough-in if needed, new tile, new fixtures, new lighting, and a finish that passes inspection the first time.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in showers are the most requested upgrade in Portland, especially for homeowners thinking about aging in place. A curbless entry with Schluter waterproofing and a Grohe fixture set runs $4,500 to $12,000 depending on size and tile selection. We build the pan to drain properly on homes where the slab has shifted, which is common on the Beaumont clay under San Patricio County.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Converting a tub to a shower in Portland usually runs $3,500 to $10,000. The big variable is what’s behind the tub. Homes built before the 1990s often have drywall rather than cement board behind the surround, and you won’t know until we open it. If we find it, you’ll get a written change order with a line-item price before we proceed. No surprises at the end.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
If the bones of your bathroom are solid but it looks tired, we’ll replace the vanity, re-tile the floor or surround, and install new fixtures. Vanity installation alone runs $800 to $3,000. We’ll help you pick tile that doesn’t look like a 2005 spec home and fixtures that won’t pit from the salt air. Sterling and Grohe are two brands we install often because they hold up here.
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 Portland
We install and service fixtures and materials from Schluter, Sterling, and Grohe, among others. These aren’t mystery brands off a van. You can look them up, read the specs, and know exactly what you’re getting. For Portland customers, that matters because salt air finds weak chrome and cheap waterproofing fast. We keep common parts stocked locally so a warranty callback doesn’t turn into a three-week waiting game.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Portland Homes
- Corroded shut-off valves and supply lines. Salt air off Corpus Christi Bay eats brass and copper within a decade or two. We regularly replace valves in Portland bathrooms that are fused open, meaning you can’t shut water off to the fixture without killing the whole house.
- Cracked tile from slab movement. The expansive Beaumont clay under Portland shifts through wet-dry cycles, and that movement telegraphs straight into bathroom floors. If your tile cracked in a stair-step pattern, it’s not bad installation; it’s the soil under the slab.
- Wind-driven moisture intrusion around exhaust fans. Harvey exposed how many Portland bathrooms had fans venting into the attic rather than through the roof. Moisture plus Texas heat equals mold. A remodel is the right time to fix the vent path properly.
- Outdated waterproofing behind tub surrounds. Pre-1990s Portland homes often have green board or plain drywall behind the tile. Once water gets through the grout, the wall rots from the inside. We see it every month.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Portland, TX
Here’s what you can expect in the Portland market right now. A full bathroom remodel runs $9,000 to $28,000. A small bathroom remodel, think powder room or compact hall bath, runs $5,000 to $12,000. Walk-in shower installation runs $4,500 to $12,000. Tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500 to $10,000. Vanity installation alone runs $800 to $3,000. These ranges reflect what we’re actually quoting in 78374, not a national average that doesn’t account for windstorm inspection requirements or salt-air material upgrades.
What drives the price up here versus a home 40 miles inland: TWIA-compliant fasteners, galvanized or stainless hardware, and occasionally the need to bring framing up to current wind-load code when we open a wall. Those aren’t add-ons we invent; they’re code. We’ll show you the line items on paper before work starts. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate specific to your bathroom.
We Also Serve Cities Near Portland
If you’re in Ingleside, Aransas Pass, Corpus Christi, or Sinton, the same crew that handles Bathroom Remodeling in Portland can help you too. We coordinate scheduling from the Barrett & Sons office and Tom’s sons run the crews locally. While you’re comparing contractors, ask about our Roofing in Portland and Windows & Doors in Portland services. Many of our bathroom clients end up bundling those projects because the same windstorm inspection points apply across trades.
Serving Portland, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Portland 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 Portland
A full bathroom remodel in Portland typically costs $9,000 to $28,000, while smaller projects like a tub-to-shower conversion run $3,500 to $10,000. Your price depends on the size of the space, what’s behind the walls, and whether windstorm code upgrades apply. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a written line-item estimate, not a ballpark.
Yes, we pull permits on every eligible job and the inspector signs off before we call it done. In Portland, any remodel that touches exterior walls, plumbing, or electrical requires permits, and TWIA windstorm rules add an extra inspection layer on covered projects. A contractor who says permits are optional is leaving you with legal and insurance exposure.
We schedule Portland projects based on crew availability, not a promise to start tomorrow. Remodeling isn’t an emergency service, and a rushed start usually means a sloppy finish. Once we scope your project and order materials, Tom will give you a start date in writing. Call (877) 610-1318 to get on the schedule.
The price on your contract is the price you pay unless we discover something hidden, like rotted framing or corroded supply lines, in which case you get a written change order with a specific dollar amount before we proceed. No allowance on paper means a surprise waiting for a date. We don’t do surprises.
Every Barrett & Sons job is backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back to make it right. We also install materials and fasteners rated for coastal conditions so you’re not fighting rust and corrosion a year after the project ends. Call (877) 610-1318 with any questions.
Get Your Portland Bathroom Remodel Started Today
If you’ve been burned by a company that quoted one price on the phone and handed you a different bill at the door, you’ll find Barrett & Sons Construction operates differently. Tom Barrett publishes his name, his license number, and his address. His sons run the crews. Every scope is in writing, every allowance is in writing, and every change order is in writing. We’ve been doing it that way since 1998, and we’re not about to stop now. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate for bathroom remodeling in Portland. Tom answers his own phone.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, proudly serving Portland and the Coastal Bend since 1998.