The layout doesn't work
One sink for two people, a tub nobody uses, a toilet that's the first thing you see from the bedroom. Fixing these means moving plumbing.
Complete bathroom renovation
Full Bathroom Remodeling in Dallas
When the whole room needs to change, it gets planned as one project: layout, plumbing, waterproofing, surfaces, light and air, in the right order.
Open daily 7 AM to 10 PM. Talk to us about your bathroom.
- Written scope before price
- Flood-tested waterproofing
- Residential only
What a full remodel covers
A full bathroom remodel replaces everything from the framing inward. Old tile, drywall, fixtures and often the subfloor or shower pan come out. What goes back in is designed as a system, because the shower drain position affects the floor slope, which affects tile size, which affects the glass.
That's the practical case for doing the whole room at once. Piecemeal updates tend to leave the parts you can't see, like a 30-year-old shower pan or an exhaust fan vented into the attic, untouched.
- Demolition
- Down to studs and subfloor in the areas being rebuilt
- Rough-in
- Drain, supply, valve, wiring and venting changes
- Wet areas
- Backer board, membrane, pan and flood test
- Surfaces
- Tile, flooring, drywall, paint and trim
- Fixtures
- Vanity, top, sinks, toilet, shower trim, tub, glass
- Light and air
- Layered lighting and a properly ducted exhaust fan
Signs it's time for the whole room, not just a refresh
Something is leaking or rotting
Soft floor near the toilet or tub, loose tile, stained ceilings below an upstairs bath or grout that stays dark. Finishes won't fix it.
Everything is original
If the tile, tub, vanity and fan all date from the build, replacing one at a time costs more overall and leaves mismatched pieces.
You're planning to stay
If this is the house you'll age in, it's the moment to add blocking for grab bars and a lower shower threshold. More on that under accessible bathroom remodeling.
Our full remodel process
The order matters. Most delays and change orders trace back to a decision that was made late.
Visit and measure
Room dimensions, ceiling height, window and door positions, slab or pier-and-beam, drain and vent locations, electrical panel capacity.
Scope and design
We agree what stays, what moves and what's added, then write it up as a scope you can compare against other quotes.
Selections
Tile, plumbing fixtures, vanity, top, lighting and glass. Long-lead items are ordered before demolition.
Permits and scheduling
Where your city requires a permit, it's in place before rough-in. You get a sequence of trades and what to expect each week.
Demolition and rough-in
Protection goes down, the room is opened up, and plumbing, electrical and framing changes are made and inspected.
Waterproofing and tile
Wet areas are membraned and flood tested, then tile is set, grouted and sealed where needed.
Fixtures and finish
Vanity, top, toilet, trim, lighting and paint, then glass is templated from finished tile and installed.
Planning a bathroom project? Call and tell us what you have in mind. We'll talk through scope and arrange a visit. Open daily 7 AM to 10 PM.
Choices that shape the finished room
Shower or tub, or both
Many owners drop a rarely used tub for a bigger shower. If it's the only tub in the house, think about resale before you do. Our comparison of a walk-in shower vs a bathtub lays out the trade-offs.
Tile
Porcelain handles wet floors and North Texas slab movement better than most options when it's installed over a crack-isolation membrane. We cover sizes, patterns and grout on the bathroom tile page.
Vanity and storage
Drawers beat doors for most people. Tall cabinets and recessed medicine cabinets add storage without taking floor space.
Lighting
Side lighting at the mirror, a general ceiling layer and a wet-rated fixture in the shower cover most needs. A dimmer or night light makes the room usable at 2 a.m.
Ventilation
In a humid climate this isn't optional. The fan should be sized to the room, quiet enough that people actually run it, and ducted outdoors.
What drives the cost of a full remodel
We quote from a measured scope. These are the factors that separate one full remodel from another.
| Factor | Lower-cost direction | Higher-cost direction |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Fixtures stay where they are | Drains and toilet move, slab is cut |
| Shower | Standard curb, center drain | Curbless, linear drain, bench, multiple heads |
| Tile | Standard sizes, straight lay | Large-format or natural stone, complex patterns |
| Vanity | Stock cabinet, prefabricated top | Custom cabinetry, fabricated stone top |
| Glass | Framed or single fixed panel | Frameless door and panels, coatings |
| Hidden conditions | Sound framing and subfloor | Rot, mold, old drain lines needing replacement |
For a fuller explanation, read about what goes into our remodel estimates or our guide to how a Dallas bathroom budget breaks down.
Full remodels across the Dallas area
We take on complete bathroom renovations in Dallas and nearby cities, including larger primary suites in Plano, mid-century baths in Richardson and older homes in Highland Park. The areas we serve page lists every city we cover.
Questions homeowners ask
What's the difference between a full remodel and a refresh?
A refresh keeps the layout and swaps visible finishes: vanity, fixtures, maybe the floor. A full remodel takes the room back to the studs and subfloor, which lets you move fixtures, replace old supply and drain lines, fix hidden water damage and waterproof the wet areas properly.
Can I keep my layout to save money?
Yes, and it is often the single biggest cost lever. Keeping the toilet, shower drain and vanity plumbing where they are avoids cutting the slab or rerouting lines. You can still change almost everything you see.
What happens if you find damage behind the walls?
It's common in older showers to find rot, mold or failed pans once the tile comes off. We stop, show you what we found, explain the fix and agree on any change in writing before continuing.
Who handles plumbing and electrical work?
Texas requires plumbing and electrical work to be done by licensed trades, and most cities require permits and inspections when those systems are altered. Ask any contractor you are considering, including us, exactly who will do that work on your project and how it will be permitted.
Talk to a remodeler
Call to talk about your bathroom
One call is enough to tell us what you'd like to change. We'll ask a few questions, then arrange a visit to measure and give you a written scope and estimate.
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- Residential bathrooms in Dallas and nearby cities
Royal Bathroom Remodeling Dallas
2323 Bryan St, Dallas, TX 75201
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