A bathroom packs plumbing, electrical, ventilation and waterproofing into a small room that gets used every day. Most of what makes a bathroom last is hidden: the membrane behind the tile, the slope of the shower floor, the blocking for grab bars, the fan that actually clears the steam. We get those right first, then make the finishes look the way you pictured them.
Bathrooms and kitchens are the core of our work at Crystal Remodeling. We remodel everything from powder rooms to full primary suites, and the approach below is the same whatever the size.
Bathroom remodeling services
Most projects combine several of these. Each page covers what's involved, what it costs and what to decide.
- Primary Bathroom Remodel: Primary suites rebuilt around how you get ready: double vanities, bigger showers, storage and lighting.
- Guest & Hall Bathrooms: Hall and guest baths that work harder in a small footprint, with durable finishes that are easy to clean.
- Shower Remodeling: Walk-in, curbless and tiled showers, waterproofed behind the tile before anything goes on the wall.
- Bathtub Replacement: Soaking and freestanding tubs, or a new tub in the same spot with new valves and surround.
- Accessible & Aging-in-Place: Curbless entries, benches, grab bars and wider doorways so the bathroom works for years to come.
- Vanities & Fixtures: Floating, furniture-style and double vanities with counters, sinks, faucets and mirrors.
- Bathroom Tile: Floor and wall tile, large-format panels and niches, set flat with clean grout lines.
- Powder Rooms: Small rooms with big impact: vanity, lighting, mirror and finishes, often done in about a week.
What a bathroom remodel with us includes
Every bathroom proposal covers the full scope, so nothing turns up later as an extra:
- Design: a measured layout and a selections list covering tile, vanity, fixtures, glass, lighting and hardware.
- Permits and inspections when plumbing, electrical or walls change.
- Demolition and protection: dust barriers, floor protection on the path in and out, and daily cleanup.
- Plumbing and electrical: new valves and drains, GFCI outlets, lighting circuits and a properly vented exhaust fan.
- Waterproofing: a continuous membrane behind every wet wall and under the shower floor, tested before tile goes on.
- Finishes: tile, vanity and counters, shower glass, mirrors, accessories, paint and trim.
- A final walkthrough before you sign off.
How a bathroom remodel works
- Consultation. We measure the room, check the plumbing and ventilation, and talk through how the bathroom is used and what you want to spend.
- Design and selections. We lay out the room and help you choose tile, vanity and fixtures. You can see samples at our design center.
- Fixed-price proposal. One written price with the full scope and schedule. Long-lead items like vanities and glass are ordered once you sign.
- Construction. Demolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspections, waterproofing, then tile and finishes. Your project lead sends a weekly update.
- Walkthrough. We check every fixture, drain and seam with you and finish the punch list before the final invoice.
More detail is on how we work.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in HQ City?
Three things drive bathroom cost more than anything else: the size of the room, whether the shower, tub or toilet moves, and the tile. Here's how our projects typically break down:
| Project level | What's included | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Powder room or refresh | Same layout. New vanity, toilet, lighting, mirror, flooring and paint. | $XX,000–$XX,000 |
| Full hall or guest bath | Down to the studs. New tub or walk-in shower, tile, vanity, fixtures and fan. | $XX,000–$XX,000 |
| Primary bath suite | Layout changes, large tiled or curbless shower, double vanity, custom storage and lighting. | $XX,000+ |
For a detailed breakdown, see the bathroom remodel cost guide or try the cost calculator. Financing is available; see financing options.
How long does it take?
Plan on two phases. Design, selections and ordering usually take 3 to 6 weeks, set mostly by vanity, glass and tile lead times. Construction for a full bathroom runs 3 to 6 weeks; a primary suite with layout changes can take longer. We don't start demolition until the key materials are confirmed, so the room is never torn out while we wait.
Decisions that matter most
Shower or tub
Many homeowners trade a rarely used tub for a larger walk-in shower. If there's another tub in the house, that usually works well. A curbless shower takes more planning at the floor but is easier to clean and easier to use for years to come.
Tile
Large-format porcelain panels mean fewer grout lines and less cleaning. Smaller tiles grip better underfoot on shower floors. Tile is usually the biggest variable in bathroom cost; see bathroom tile.
Storage and lighting
A vanity with drawers, a tall linen cabinet and a recessed medicine cabinet keep counters clear. Layered lighting (overhead, at the mirror and on a dimmer) makes the room work at 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. See vanities and fixtures.
The parts you don't see
Bathrooms fail from the inside out. A shower can look perfect for two years while water works its way past grout into the wall behind it. These are the details we never shortcut:
Waterproofing
Grout and tile are not waterproof. Behind every wet wall and under every shower floor we install a continuous waterproof membrane, sealed at the seams, corners, niches and valve openings. Before any tile goes on, we flood-test the shower pan to confirm it holds water.
Slope and drainage
A shower floor needs a steady slope toward the drain so water never sits in corners. Curbless showers and linear drains take extra care at the subfloor, and that work happens early, before the room looks like anything.
Ventilation
Many older bathrooms have a fan that's undersized or vents into the attic instead of outside. We size the fan to the room, run the duct to the exterior, and can add a humidity sensor so it runs when it's needed. It's the simplest way to protect paint, grout and cabinets from moisture.
Blocking for the future
While the walls are open, we add solid wood blocking where grab bars, a heavier mirror or a floating vanity may go later. It costs little now and saves opening finished tile years from now.
Common questions we hear at the first visit
Should we keep the tub? If it's the only tub in the house and you have young children or plan to sell in a few years, it's often worth keeping. Otherwise, a larger shower usually gets more use.Do we need a double vanity? Two sinks help most when two people get ready at the same time. In a smaller room, one sink with more counter and drawer space is often the better trade.Is heated flooring worth it? On cold Oregon mornings it's hard to beat, and when new tile is already going in, adding it is a modest step.
A recent bathroom project
In West Linn, we designed a his-and-hers primary suite: two bathrooms with their own layouts and finishes, tied together by shared cabinetry and tile. Read the West Linn primary bath suite case study, or browse all projects.
Bathroom remodels across the area
We remodel bathrooms throughout HQ City, including bathroom remodeling in HQ City and bathroom remodeling in Suburb A. See every community we serve on our service areas page.
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