Bathroom Remodeler Golden, CO
A bathroom gets used more than almost any room in the house, and a good bathroom remodeler builds it to handle that. We take on walk-in showers, tub conversions, heated floors, master baths and accessible bathrooms.
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Bathroom Remodeler
Most homes have no smaller room than the bathroom, yet a bathroom remodeler still has to fit six or seven trades inside it. Plumbing, electrical, framing, waterproofing, tile, glass and paint all share the same few square feet.
That is why the order of work matters so much. Demo comes first, then the rough plumbing and electrical. Those get inspected before the walls close. Then the waterproofing goes on, and only after that does the tile go up. When a step gets skipped or rushed, the problem usually shows up years later as a stain on the ceiling below.
Water is the thing we watch most closely. Grout and tile are not waterproof on their own. We put a full waterproof layer behind the tile in every shower and tub area, seal every corner and screw hole, and test the drain before any tile goes on.
Air matters too. A bathroom fan that is too small, or one that dumps moist air into the attic, can lead to mold and peeling paint. We size the fan for the room and vent it to the outside.
Permits are part of the plan. In Golden, replacing a toilet, faucet or vanity in the same spot does not need a permit, but a remodel, a plumbing change or new electrical work does. We sort that out at the walkthrough so your schedule leaves room for it.
Bathrooms are just one part of what we do as a full remodeler, so the same crew can take on a basement, a kitchen or an addition down the hall.
Below are the five bathroom services homeowners ask us about most. Each one can be its own project or part of a full bathroom remodel.
Walk-In Shower
Most people who ask about a walk-in shower want two things: more room and no tub wall to climb over.
A walk-in shower can have a low curb at the entry or no curb at all. A curb is simpler to build and keeps water in. A curbless shower lets you roll or walk straight in, but the floor has to be recessed or built up so it still slopes to the drain.
Either way, the floor slopes toward the drain, about a quarter inch for every foot. You can use a center drain or a long linear drain along one wall. A linear drain lets you use large tiles on the floor, since the floor only slopes one way.
Tile choice matters for safety. Small tiles on the shower floor give you more grout lines and better grip, and a matte finish is less slippery than a glossy one.
Glass comes next. A single fixed panel keeps the space open and easy to clean, while a hinged door holds in more heat and steam. We also add niches for bottles, a bench if you want one, and wood blocking in the walls so grab bars can be added later.
Tub to Shower Conversion
A typical tub to shower conversion uses the same 5 foot alcove the old tub sat in, so the rest of the bathroom stays the same.
We pull out the old tub and check the floor under it. Leaks around old tubs are common, so this is when we find and fix soft subfloor. Then we move the drain if needed, set a new shower valve at the right height and build a sloped shower pan.
Many conversions also get a niche for bottles, a bench and a glass panel, so the new shower looks built in instead of patched in.
From there it is waterproofing, tile and glass, the same as any walk-in shower. The result is a bigger shower with no wall to step over, which gets more useful as the years go by.
One thing to think about first: if this is the only tub in the house, a future buyer with small kids may want one. If you have a second bathroom with a tub, that question goes away.
Heated Bathroom Floor
Adding a heated bathroom floor is a small upgrade that makes a big difference on cold Colorado mornings.
For most bathrooms we use electric radiant mats. They lay flat under the tile, add almost no height to the floor and run off a wall thermostat you can set on a schedule. Larger spaces sometimes use hot water tubing, like the kind shown here, which runs off a boiler.
Timing matters. A heated floor goes in when the old floor is already up, so it fits best into a bathroom remodel or a tile replacement. We test the heating wire before tile, during tile and after tile, so we know it works before the floor is finished.
Most electric mats need their own circuit and a GFCI breaker or thermostat. That is new electrical work, so it usually needs a permit, and we handle that too.
Master Bathroom Remodeling
A master bathroom remodeling project is where most homeowners want to spend a little more, because it is the room you start and end every day in.
Common upgrades include a double vanity so two people can get ready at once, a large walk-in shower, a freestanding tub and a separate toilet room. Good storage matters as much as any finish, so we plan drawers, linen space and outlets where you need them.
Lighting makes a big difference here. We pair overhead light with sconces or lighted mirrors at face height, so there are no shadows when you shave or do makeup.
Moving the toilet, shower or tub is possible, but it means moving drain lines under the floor. That adds cost and needs a permit, so we price the layout you have and the layout you want side by side.
Accessible Bathroom Remodeling
An accessible bathroom remodeling project makes the room safer and easier to use, whether you are planning ahead or working with a need that is already here.
The biggest change is usually the shower. A curbless shower with a handheld head and a built-in or fold-down bench lets you sit, stand or roll in without a step.
Next comes support. We add solid wood blocking in the walls so grab bars can go anywhere they are needed, now or later. We also swap knobs for lever handles and pick tile with good grip when it is wet.
Doorways and toilets matter too. A wheelchair needs at least 32 inches of clear space to pass through, which usually means a 36 inch door. A comfort height toilet, with a seat about 17 to 19 inches off the floor, is easier to use for almost everyone.
The Order of a Bathroom Remodel
Every bathroom we build follows the same order, because skipping a step is how leaks start.
We tear out the old finishes and look for soft subfloor, old leaks and wiring that needs to change.
Drains, supply lines, the shower valve and new wiring go in, and the city inspects them.
A full waterproof layer goes on in every wet area, and we test the drain before tile.
Tile, vanity, toilet, lighting and glass go in, and we walk the finished room with you.
What Homeowners Say
"Had a great experience, needed a bath tub to walk in shower renovation for ailing mother and safety concerns getting her in and out. Job was completed before she got out of hospital roughly 4 days and she was thrilled to come home and see the new accommodations for her."Michelle, Google Review
"I had to redo a basement remodel that was horribly designed. We were able to look at the old layout and come out with a better design for it all. Gutted the existing Bathroom and rebuilt a tiled bathroom with a new theme that was 1000 times better... Being an extended project that had many parts that had to be tackled individually it was easy to work with Jeff and his team. Excellent communication throughout the process and no surprises with costs. If I had to do it again I would choose Jeff and his team every time."Zeris, Google Review
Bathroom Remodeling Questions
These are the questions we hear most before someone hires a bathroom remodeler.
How do I choose a bathroom remodeler?
Pick a bathroom remodeler who gives you a written, line by line estimate and pulls the permits. Ask what they use to waterproof behind the tile, since that is what keeps a shower from leaking. Look at photos of bathrooms they finished and read reviews that mention bathroom work.
Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Golden?
Often, yes. The City of Golden requires a permit for remodeling, plumbing changes, electrical changes and moving or adding walls. You do not need one to replace a toilet, sink or faucet in the same spot, or to swap switches, outlets and light fixtures. We pull the permits your project needs.
What is the most expensive part of a bathroom remodel?
Labor is usually the biggest cost, often about 40 to 50 percent of the budget. Among materials, the shower and the tile tend to cost the most. Moving the toilet, shower or tub to a new spot adds cost too, because the drain lines under the floor have to move.
What are the four types of remodeling?
Remodeling is often split into four types. Cosmetic work covers paint, hardware and mirrors. Pull and replace swaps old fixtures for new ones in the same spots. Structural work moves walls, framing or plumbing. Whole home remodeling ties several rooms or systems together. Many bathroom projects mix two or more of these.
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