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AfterFast, Reliable Bathroom Remodeling Across Terrell Hills
Bathroom remodeling in Terrell Hills typically runs $9,000 to $28,000 for a full renovation, with smaller updates like a tub-to-shower conversion landing closer to $3,500 to $10,000. Those numbers hold pretty steady across the 78209 zip code because the housing stock here demands a certain level of care, and that care is what we provide. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, an owner-operated company founded in 1998, and Tom Barrett and his sons run the crews that work on Terrell Hills homes every week. If you are standing in a 1940s Tudor bathroom right now wondering where to start, call us at (877) 610-1318. We’ll give you a straight answer up front, and a written estimate before anyone picks up a hammer.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Terrell Hills’s Preferred Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’re not a franchise sending strangers to your door. Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons are on-site for most Terrell Hills jobs. That means the person you shake hands with at the estimate is the person who answers when you call during the project, and the person who comes back if anything needs attention under our 90-Day Done Right Promise. You will not get bounced between a call center and a project manager who has never seen your house.
Terrell Hills has its own building department, entirely separate from San Antonio. We have pulled permits through Terrell Hills City Hall enough times to know how the process works there, and we don’t make the mistake of filing with the wrong city like contractors who mostly work outside 78209 sometimes do. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s a good thing. It keeps everyone honest.
And we’re not hard to find after the job is done. Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything. Ask anyone on Terrell Road or Garraty Road about us, or check with a neighbor on Elizabeth Road. We live here, we work here, and if something is not done right, we want to know about it.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Services in Terrell Hills
Full Bathroom Remodeling
A full bathroom remodel in Terrell Hills usually means working with original 1920s-to-1950s construction. That is not a tear-it-out-and-throw-up-drywall situation. Many of these homes have load-bearing masonry walls, original plaster that predates modern framing, and plumbing that has been patched together over eight decades. We plan for that before we open a single wall. Our full remodel work covers layout changes, moving plumbing where it makes sense, tile, vanities, lighting, ventilation, and the finish details that matter in a home this age. Expect $9,000 to $28,000 depending on scope, and expect every allowance and every change order in writing before work proceeds.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Homeowners in Terrell Hills often want to replace a cramped 1950s tub with a walk-in shower that fits the way they actually live now. We install walk-in showers at $4,500 to $12,000, and we handle the details that make the difference: proper waterproofing, correct slope on the pan, and glass that fits an opening that is probably not square because the house has settled on Blackland Prairie clay. Frameless glass enclosures are a common request here, and we install them to hold up to that settling without popping seals.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
A tub-to-shower conversion in Terrell Hills runs $3,500 to $10,000. This is popular in the smaller secondary baths found in many of the Spanish Colonial and traditional masonry homes throughout the city. We remove the old tub, reframe as needed, install a properly waterproofed shower pan, and finish with tile and fixtures that match the character of the house. No fiberglass insert slapped over rotted framing. We do it the way the house deserves.
Vanities, Tile & Fixtures
Sometimes the bones of a Terrell Hills bathroom are fine, and what the room needs is a new vanity, fresh tile, better fixtures, and a layout that actually works. Vanity installation runs $800 to $3,000. Tile work is quoted by the job, not by the hour, so you know your number before we start. We carry premium brands you can look up, not whatever was left on the shelf at a big-box store. If you are updating one bathroom and planning a larger remodel later, a smaller job is a good way to see how we work before committing to the whole house.
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 Terrell Hills
We install brands you can verify, and we do not hide behind mystery materials off a van. For bathroom work, that means Cambria and other named quartz and natural stone manufacturers, along with fixture lines that have real warranties and local parts availability. If a valve cartridge fails in three years, you should be able to find the part, not replace the whole fixture. We also keep this same standard across every trade we touch, which is why you will see Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers on our hardscape jobs, and names like GAF and CertainTeed on roofs. If you ever need Roofing in Terrell Hills down the line, the same crew accountability applies. The same goes for Windows & Doors in Terrell Hills if that is on the list after the bathroom is done.
Common Bathroom Remodeling Problems We See in Terrell Hills Homes
- Original plaster over settling framing. Homes built in the 1920s through the 1950s in Terrell Hills sit on Blackland Prairie clay that swells and shrinks with rain and drought. Bathroom walls that have been patched repeatedly often hide framing that has moved enough to crack tile and pop grout. We check for that before we install anything.
- Cast iron drain lines at the end of their life. Terrell Hills homes from this era frequently have original cast iron waste lines under the slab. By now, many are corroded or cracked. A bathroom remodel is the right time to address that, because opening the floor twice is a waste of your money.
- Deed restrictions adding a layer of approval. Terrell Hills enforces its own deed restrictions alongside city code. Interior bathroom remodels rarely trigger deed review, but if your project involves moving a wall that affects the exterior footprint, or adding a window, you may need both a city permit and deed compliance. We verify that before we start, so you are not stuck with a finished project that violates a restriction.
- Ventilation that never worked well. Older bathrooms in Terrell Hills often have no exhaust fan or an underpowered one. That leads to peeling paint, mold on grout, and rust on fixtures. We address ventilation as part of every remodel, not as an afterthought.
Pricing for Bathroom Remodeling in Terrell Hills, TX
Here are the numbers we quote for Terrell Hills, and they are consistent with what you will see from any honest contractor working in this market:
- 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 scope: moving plumbing, relocating walls, custom tile work, and whether we find hidden damage once walls are open. That last part is why we write every allowance and every change order on paper before work proceeds. An allowance that is not on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. You will know your price, in writing, before a single nail moves. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we will give you a number you can actually plan around. We also offer a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount, and a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you have from another contractor.
We Also Serve Cities Near Terrell Hills
Our crews work throughout the Terrell Hills area every week, so if you are in Alamo Heights, Windcrest, or Kirby, you get the same owner-operated service. We also handle Bathroom Remodeling across the broader San Antonio region from our San Antonio office. The same written change orders, the same 90-Day Done Right Promise, the same Tom Barrett on the other end of the phone. You can learn more about our work across the area on our Terrell Hills page.
Serving Terrell Hills, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Terrell Hills 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 Terrell Hills
We can usually put a Terrell Hills bathroom remodel on the schedule within two to four weeks of a signed contract, depending on current workload and how long permits take through Terrell Hills City Hall. The estimate is free, and it comes with a written scope so you know exactly what is included. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will give you a timeline in plain English.
Yes, we pull permits for every eligible job in Terrell Hills through the city’s own building department, not the City of San Antonio. Terrell Hills operates its own permit office, and contractors who file with San Antonio end up restarting the process and delaying the job. We know the difference because we work here regularly. The inspection is signed before we call the job done.
A full bathroom remodel in Terrell Hills runs $9,000 to $28,000, which is in line with Alamo Heights and slightly above some San Antonio neighborhoods because of the age and construction style of the homes. Older masonry houses take more care, and more care takes more time. We would rather quote you honestly up front than surprise you later. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact number.
Yes, every bathroom remodel we complete in Terrell Hills includes our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract in plain language. If something is not done right, one call brings Tom Barrett back to make it right. That is not a warranty buried in fine print. It is the same promise we have made since 1998.
We handle both. A small bathroom remodel in Terrell Hills runs $5,000 to $12,000, and a tub-to-shower conversion can be done for $3,500 to $10,000. We do not have a minimum job size that locks out smaller projects. If it is worth fixing, it is worth a written estimate. Call (877) 610-1318 and tell us what you are dealing with.
Ready to Talk About Your Terrell Hills Bathroom?
A dated bathroom in one of these older Terrell Hills homes is a solvable problem, and you do not have to gamble on a contractor who files permits with the wrong city or surprises you with a different price at the end. We are Barrett & Sons Construction, owned by Tom Barrett, and we have served local communities since 1998. You get a written scope, written change orders, permits pulled, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise on every job. Call (877) 610-1318 today to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers, 24/7.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Terrell Hills and surrounding communities since 1998.