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 Richardson
The price for a standard bathroom remodel in Richardson runs $9,000 to $28,000, with most jobs landing between $12,000 and $18,000 once fixtures, tile, and scope are fixed in writing. Smaller baths in older 75080 and 75081 ranches start near $5,000. You should know that number before you sign anything, because Richardson is not Plano, and your 1968 slab doesn’t behave like a 2005 slab.
We are Barrett & Sons Construction, an owner-operated firm founded in 1998. When you call, Tom Barrett’s family answers. Work in Richardson is coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, with crews who know 75085, 75080, 75081, and 75082 from years on the ground here. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate on your remodel, no trip charge inside the county.
Why Richardson Homeowners Choose Us for Bathroom Remodeling
A lot of the crews running bathroom work across Richardson are not from Richardson. They come up from Dallas, bid the job, and park a dumpster wherever it fits. That’s how you get code complaints and a torn-up lawn. We have spent the last 29 years building in tight, older neighborhoods like the ones off Belt Line Road and Waterview Parkway, and our local reputation is built on homeowners who still call Tom when the tile needs a touch-up two years later. Every major bath remodel in Richardson comes with permits pulled, written change orders, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it is not done right, Tom comes back himself.
You can look up Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number before you sign anything. We publish them. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day. Not a call center, not a voicemail box that’s full. Whether you live in a 1960s brick-veneer ranch near Custer Road or a 1990s two-story off Renner Road, the same rules apply. Bathroom Remodeling is what we do, and we do it for homeowners who want the scope in writing before framing begins.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Richardson
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full gut remodel on a Richardson ranch means pulling everything to the studs, reworking the rough plumbing to current code, and often adding a second GFCI circuit that the original panel cannot carry. Older homes in 75080 and 75081 frequently need a panel upsize to pass final inspection. We coordinate plumbing, electrical, tile, and glass in one sequence so the permit inspector only walks the site twice, and we present written allowances for slab work before any demolition begins.
Walk-In Shower Installation
Walk-in showers are the single most requested upgrade in Richardson’s aging ranch stock. The reason is practical: a 1972 fiberglass tub-step is a fall hazard for homeowners in their 60s and 70s. We install low-threshold and curbless showers, and for slabs that move with the Blackland Prairie clay, we specify a flexible grout and a pre-slope inspection before tile goes down. A walk-in shower in Richardson runs $4,500 to $12,000 depending on glass, tile, and whether we are doing a full tub-to-shower reconfiguration.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Converting a tub to a walk-in shower is the most budget-conscious way to make a Richardson bathroom safer. On 1960s slab homes, however, the original tub drain is centered, and a shower drain wants to be offset, which means coring the slab and re-routing a few feet of PVC. We file the plumbing permit and scope the drain move as a written change order before we start, so the quote you sign is the price you pay. Conversions in Richardson typically run $3,500 to $10,000.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
If the bones of the bathroom are fine, we replace vanities, tile, and fixtures without touching the slab or the panel. That’s the sweet spot for half-baths and hall baths across Richardson’s Zip 75082 neighborhoods, where the framing is often fine but the finishes are 1995-grade. We install Cambria countertops, KraftMaid vanities, and named-brand fixtures you can look up yourself, and we stock common parts for fast turnaround.
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 Richardson
We carry premium brands you will recognize, and you can look up the materials yourself before you commit. For bathroom work, that means KraftMaid vanities and Cambria countertops, with Andersen and Marvin windows if the bathroom has an exterior wall and you are replacing a window while we are in there. We also work with Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers where an exterior entrance or a curbless shower threshold ties into the patio. We keep materials on schedule so a two-week tile lead time does not stall your bathroom for a month.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Richardson Homes
- Moving slabs. Blackland Prairie clay shrinks in summer drought and heaves in wet seasons, and a 1960s ranch slab can move enough to crack tile or misalign a newly installed shower door. We walk the foundation and check for slab deflection before we tile, not after the first winter.
- Undersized electrical panels. Many mid-century Richardson homes still run a 100-amp panel, which will not carry a heated-floor mat plus two GFCI bathroom circuits. We often upsize the panel as part of the permit scope, written as a line item.
- Original cast-iron drains. In the older 75080 and 75081 stock, the original cast-iron DWV plumbing is often cracked at the collar from decades of soil movement. If it is within the bathroom footprint, we re-route it in PVC and file the plumbing permit before rough-in.
- Tight lots and no alley access. Richardson’s post-war subdivisions were platted at 60-foot widths with front-facing lots. Dumpster placement and material staging can break a neighbor relationship fast. We scope site access as a line item, not an afterthought, and we never block a shared driveway.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Richardson, TX
Here are the actual ranges we quote for bathroom work across Richardson. These numbers reflect local labor, Richardson permit fees, and the conditions we find in mid-century slab homes and 1990s two-story construction alike. They are not the price a call-center estimator gives you over the phone before anyone sees your house. They are the range you should see on a written scope from a contractor who has walked your subfloor.
| Bathroom Remodeling Service | Typical Richardson Price Range |
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| 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 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 - $3,000 |
What moves the number? If the remodel sits over a 1968 slab, budget for a pre-demo elevation survey and possibly a shower drain re-route. If the panel is original, a 200-amp upsize adds to the scope. If the lot has no alley, dumpster placement and staging cost money. Estmates are free, so call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, and remember we issue change orders for every scope change before work proceeds.
We Also Serve Cities Near Richardson
Our crews serve Richardson and the surrounding communities, so if you are in University Park, Highland Park, Garland, or Dallas, the same local team can quote your bathroom remodel with the same written-scope discipline. We know the difference between a University Park lot and a Garland slab home, and we price accordingly. Call (877) 610-1318 to find out which crew covers your street.
Serving Richardson, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Richardson 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 Richardson
Yes, you need a plumbing permit, and if the remodel moves or adds any electrical, you need an electrical permit too. Richardson’s building officials inspect for slab work, DWV re-routes, and GFCI circuits. We pull permits on every eligible job, and the inspector works for you, not for us, which is exactly why we like him there. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will walk you through what your specific house needs.
If the bathroom shares a wall with the neighboring unit, local ordinance requires advance written notice before any work that touches the party wall, and plumbing chases on a shared wall have to be coordinated so the other side is not spraying water. We handle the noticing and schedule noisy work to hour limits. Call (877) 610-1318 if you own a duplex near Campbell Road and want a written assessment.
Most Barrett & Sons bathroom remodels run on a three-part draw: an initial deposit to pull permits and order materials, a mid-project draw after rough-in inspection passes, and a final draw after final inspection and the walk-through. We write the draw schedule on the contract, and every change order is signed before work continues. Call (877) 610-1318 for a sample schedule based on your job.
Re-glazing works if the tub is structurally sound, but on many 1960s-era 75081 ranches we find the cast-iron drain collar and waste overflow are the real problem, not the glaze. If the drain is cracked, re-glazing is a band-aid, and you will be opening the wall again in two years. We will tell you straight after looking at the drain connection. Call (877) 610-1318 for a second opinion, which is free.
We stage materials in the driveway or on the street with a written site-access plan, and we schedule deliveries the same morning we need them, not three days early. No dumpster across a neighbor’s driveway, no pallets blocking the sidewalk. The lot width changes how we sequence the whole job, and it is priced into the written scope. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will walk the staging plan with you before we quote.
If you own a bathroom that needs real work, on a slab or a tight lot, in Richardson, call (877) 610-1318 and ask for Tom. The estimate is free, the scope comes in writing, and you will not get a surprise invoice at the end. That is the way we have done it since 1998.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Richardson since 1998.