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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Shady Hollow
Bathroom remodeling in Shady Hollow typically runs $9,000-$28,000 for a full gut-and-replace job, with smaller refreshes like a walk-in shower conversion landing closer to $3,500-$10,000. We keep dispatch and scheduling coordinated from our Austin office, and our crews serve 78739 locally, so you’re never waiting on a crew from across the state. The biggest headache we hear from Shady Hollow homeowners is the same one: a contractor quoted one number on the phone, then handed them a change order that doubled it. That doesn’t happen here. Tom Barrett writes every scope, every allowance, and every change on paper before a single nail moves. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through your bathroom, and we’ll give you a straight answer on cost and timing.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Shady Hollow’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’ve been at this since 1998, owner-operated the whole time. Tom Barrett’s name, his address, and his license number are published and verifiable, which matters when you’ve already been burned by a company that wouldn’t even give you a last name. The crew that shows up in Shady Hollow answers to Tom, and more often than not, the people running the work are his sons and their teams. You’ll see the same faces start to finish, and if you don’t like how something looks, you talk to the person standing in your bathroom, not a call center.
Shady Hollow homes built between 1983 and 1998 are hitting their 30-40 year renovation cycle all at once. We’ve walked through enough original baths in this neighborhood to know the patterns: cast iron tubs rusted through at the drain, vanities swollen from years of humidity with no exhaust fan, tile grout failing against drywall that was never properly waterproofed. That local familiarity means our bids account for what we’ll actually find when we open the walls, not a best-case scenario that turns into a surprise invoice later.
Every eligible bathroom job in Shady Hollow gets permits pulled and inspections signed. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, which is exactly why we want him on the job. It keeps everyone honest.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Shady Hollow
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full gut in Shady Hollow means pulling everything: walls, floor, tub, vanity, lighting, and often the exhaust fan that was never vented to the outside in the first place. We rebuild with proper waterproofing behind the tile, correct venting, and materials you can look up. A complete master bath in 78739 typically runs $12,000-$28,000 depending on footprint and finish level, while a hall bath falls closer to $9,000-$18,000. Every shower pan gets a flood test before tile goes down, and every valve gets pressure-tested before drywall closes it up.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Walk-in shower installation in Shady Hollow runs $4,500-$12,000, and it’s the single most requested upgrade we see from homeowners planning to stay in these houses through retirement. A curbless entry, a bench, and a handheld spray make a real difference as knees and hips get less forgiving. We lay out the shower so the tile lines actually make sense with the drain placement, which sounds obvious but ruins a lot of amateur jobs. The slab-on-grade construction common in Shady Hollow means we check the concrete for cracks before setting the pan, so you’re not chasing a leak into the foundation two years from now.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Converting a tub to a walk-in shower is a $3,500-$10,000 project in Shady Hollow, and it usually takes our crew about a week from tear-out to grout. We handle the plumbing changes, the waterproofing, the shower pan or tile base, and the glass. If the tub is a cast iron original, we cut it out in pieces rather than hauling 300 pounds through your hallway. You’d be surprised how many original Shady Hollow baths still have those cast iron tubs, most of them with the porcelain worn thin right where the kids used to drop the shampoo bottle.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Whether it’s a full tile package or just a vanity swap, we’ll help you pick fixtures that won’t fail a year in. Bathroom vanity installation in Shady Hollow typically lands between $800 and $3,000, depending on whether we’re setting a stock cabinet or a custom piece. We prefer solid construction over particleboard, and we’ll tell you if the vanity you found online won’t survive a humid Texas bathroom. As for tile, we set it on proper cement board with waterproofing behind it, which is the part nobody sees but everybody lives with.
For a deeper look at the full process and what’s involved in a remodel, see our Bathroom Remodeling team’s approach to planning, design, and build-out.
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 Shady Hollow
We carry premium-name materials because you deserve to look up the spec sheet and see exactly what you’re paying for. In bathrooms, that means brands like KraftMaid and Cambria on vanities and counters, with fixtures from names you’ll recognize at the plumbing supply counter. When materials arrive, we store them on site in Shady Hollow, not in some warehouse an hour away, so lead times stay short and you’re not waiting on a backordered part to restart your project. If something comes in wrong, we know the local supply house well enough to get it swapped fast.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Shady Hollow Homes
- Shrink-swell clay under slab foundations. The 78739 area sits on the Balcones Escarpment transition zone, where Blackland Prairie clay abuts fractured limestone. Seasonal drought followed by heavy rain makes the ground heave, and that movement shows up as cracked shower pans, separated corners at the tub deck, and doors that suddenly won’t latch. We check for slab movement before we set tile, and we install flexible transitions at joints so the new finish doesn’t fail the next time the ground shifts.
- Undersized and unvented exhaust fans. Most original Shady Hollow baths built through the 80s and 90s got either a tiny 50-CFM fan or no fan at all. That trapped humidity is why vanity boxes swell, paint peels, and grout grows mildew. We size the replacement fan to the room and run the vent all the way to the exterior, which is a code requirement now and a comfort upgrade in the summer.
- Waterproofing that was never actually waterproof. We regularly tear out original tub surrounds in Shady Hollow and find drywall behind tile with no waterproofing membrane. It looks fine until it doesn’t, and by then the studs are soft and the repair bill triples. We rebuild the wet areas with cement board and a proper membrane, and we take photos before the tile closes it up so you can see what you paid for.
- Homes built to 1980s code, not today’s. Many original Shady Hollow builds used construction practices and insulation standards well below what Austin now requires. That matters in a bathroom because outdated plumbing, single-pane windows, and undersized supply lines all get exposed during a remodel. We bring the rough-in up to current Austin residential code while the walls are open, so you don’t pay twice later.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Shady Hollow, TX
Here’s what we actually see for Shady Hollow bathroom work, based on jobs we’ve bid in the neighborhood over the last several years.
- Full 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 number is the size of the room, whether plumbing fixtures stay put or need to relocate, and what finish level you want on tile and hardware. A standard 5×8 hall bath with a tub-to-shower conversion and mid-grade tile will land at the lower end. A master bath with a curbless shower, custom glass, and Cambria tops will run toward the top. Whatever the job, you’ll get a written line-item quote before we start, and any change to the scope comes as a written change order with the price on it before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate at your house in Shady Hollow.
Homeowners in 78739 sometimes ask whether the mature live oak and cedar elm canopy that defines Shady Hollow affects a bathroom remodel. It does not, usually. Interior bathroom work rarely triggers anything under Austin’s Heritage Tree ordinance, since we’re not touching foundations or flatwork. That said, if your remodel adds square footage or we’re moving the bathroom to a different part of a home with slab issues, a quick check against the critical root zone rules is part of how we plan. We’d rather flag it before you sign than hand you a permit stop two weeks in. And if your project scope also includes a new enclosure or access to the yard, we can walk you through whether the watershed impervious cover caps apply. Need a roof or windows done while we’re already on the property? We also handle Roofing in Shady Hollow and Windows & Doors in Shady Hollow, so one crew, one schedule, one point of contact.
We Also Serve Cities Near Shady Hollow
Beyond Shady Hollow proper, our crews regularly work in Buda, Austin, Kyle, and Bee Cave. If you’re just south in Buda or Kyle, the drive is short and the same crew that remodels bathrooms in 78739 will handle your job too. You get the same written change orders, permits, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise no matter which side of Slaughter Lane you’re on.
Serving Shady Hollow, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Shady Hollow 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 Shady Hollow
We can typically get to a Shady Hollow home for a site visit within a few days of your call, and we’ll confirm the exact day and time before we come out. Our Austin dispatch is close enough that scheduling a walkthrough in 78739 doesn’t involve long lead times. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll put you on the calendar.
Yes. We work throughout the 78739 ZIP code, from the streets off Escarpment Boulevard to the homes near the Williamson Creek watershed. If you’re inside Shady Hollow proper, you’re inside our service area, and we’re not going to add a trip charge for it.
A full bathroom remodel in Shady Hollow runs $9,000-$28,000, which is often a bit higher than similar work in Buda or Kyle. The difference isn’t labor markup; it’s mostly the age and condition of the homes. Shady Hollow’s housing stock was built primarily between 1983 and 1998, so we’re more likely to find plumbing rough-ins that need updating, tile set on drywall that needs full replacement, and slab movement that requires extra prep before waterproofing. A home in Kyle built ten years ago usually doesn’t carry those hidden conditions, so the starting number looks cheaper. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a quote based on your actual bathroom, not a regional average.
Every completed bathroom remodeling job carries our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. That’s not a verbal assurance; it’s written on the contract before you sign. On top of that, the premium materials we install, like Cambria and KraftMaid, come with their own manufacturer warranties that we’ll walk you through during selection.
Yes. On every eligible bathroom remodel in Shady Hollow, we pull the required permits and schedule the inspections. The inspector works for you, not for us, which is exactly why we want him on site. Skipping permits on plumbing or electrical work might save a week and a few hundred dollars today, but it can bite you when you sell the house. We don’t cut that corner.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett &s; Sons Construction, serving Shady Hollow since 1998.