Master bathroom remodels we specialize in
Master bathroom remodels are flagship projects — typically the highest-spend bathroom in a home. In The Woodlands, master bathroom remodels run $25,000–$60,000+ depending on scope. We've delivered master baths across this entire range.
What's typically included in a master bath remodel
- Full demo: tub, shower, vanity, toilet, flooring
- Plumbing rough-in for new fixture locations (if changes)
- Electrical updates (vanity lighting, exhaust fan, GFCI compliance)
- Drywall and waterproofing prep
- Tile install: floor, shower walls, optional accent walls
- Walk-in shower with frameless glass
- Optional: freestanding soaking tub
- Double vanity (custom or semi-custom)
- Premium countertops (quartz, quartzite, natural stone)
- New toilet (often comfort-height with bidet seat option)
- Exhaust fan venting to roof
- Fixtures, mirrors, lighting
- Paint and finishing
Timeline
4–6 weeks for most master bathroom remodels. Adds 1-2 weeks if structural changes (moving walls, expanding footprint) are involved.
What counts as a master bathroom remodel — and what it costs
"Master bathroom" means different things depending on home size. Three common project scopes in The Woodlands:
- Refresh ($15,000–$25,000) — keep existing layout, replace vanity + countertop, new tile floor, new walk-in shower with updated fixtures, fresh paint, new lighting. Most efficient option for homes 5–10 years old that need a style update without structural change. 2–3 weeks.
- Mid-range remodel ($25,000–$45,000) — full demo of bathroom, new tile floor and shower walls, frameless glass shower enclosure, freestanding soaking tub or premium drop-in tub, dual vanities, premium fixtures (Brizo, Hansgrohe, Kohler Riverby), upgraded lighting, possibly heated floors. 3–5 weeks.
- Luxury custom ($45,000–$90,000+) — layout changes (wall removal, closet annexation), curbless walk-in shower with multiple heads, freestanding tub with floor-mount filler, marble or quartzite slab walls, custom millwork vanities, smart-mirror integrations, heated tile floors throughout. 6–8 weeks.
Common Woodlands master bath layouts and what works
Master bathrooms in The Woodlands homes built between 1995 and 2015 share several common layouts that we've remodeled hundreds of times:
- The "garden tub + separate shower" layout — Most common in homes built 1995–2010. Features an oversized drop-in tub in a tile surround plus a smaller (often dated) shower. Most clients today either remove the garden tub for a freestanding soaker or convert the entire wet area to a single large walk-in shower.
- The "pass-through to closet" layout — Bathroom and walk-in closet share a wall, often with a doorway between. Removing this wall to combine the spaces is a popular upgrade in homes 10+ years old; gives you a much larger feeling bathroom and a true dressing area.
- His-and-hers vanity walls — Two separate vanity zones on opposite walls. Common in homes 2000+. We often update both vanities to floating millwork with quartz tops while keeping the layout.
Premium features clients ask about most
- Heated tile floors — Adds $1,200–$2,500 depending on square footage. Particularly popular in primary baths because of comfort on cool mornings. Schluter DITRA-HEAT system is what we use most.
- Freestanding tub with floor filler — $2,500–$6,000 for tub + filler hardware + plumbing. Visual centerpiece of many luxury master baths but requires open floor space (minimum 6'×3' clear).
- Frameless glass with notched corner — Custom-templated glass with a notched corner cut to fit around a wall — looks dramatic. Adds 30–50% over standard frameless ($3,500–$5,500 vs $1,800–$3,500).
- Smart mirrors with built-in lighting — LED-illuminated mirrors with anti-fog and dimming controls. $400–$1,800 each. Replace traditional mirror + sconces.
- Steam shower — Adds $4,000–$8,000 (steam generator + sealed enclosure + bench). Requires fully enclosed shower with proper waterproofing of ceiling.
How long the bathroom is unusable
For a typical mid-range master bath remodel (3–5 weeks total), the bathroom is fully unusable for the entire duration. We coordinate with you up front so you have a plan: most clients use the guest bathroom, set up a temporary toilet on a different floor, or stay elsewhere for the demo + plumbing rough-in days (typically the messiest 3–5 days). We protect the path between work zone and any bathrooms you'll continue using.
