A full bathroom renovation means starting fresh. Everything comes out — tile, tub or shower, vanity, toilet, flooring — and the room is rebuilt with correct waterproofing, new plumbing where needed, and finishes that match how you actually want the space to function.
What a Full Bathroom Renovation Includes
Every project is scoped to the bathroom and the house it's in, but a complete renovation typically covers:
- Full demolition — tile, drywall or backer, tub or shower unit, vanity, toilet, flooring
- Plumbing rough-in updates — repositioning fixtures, adding a shower where only a tub existed, updating supply and drain lines
- Electrical updates — GFCI outlets, exhaust fan replacement or addition, updated lighting circuit
- Waterproofing membrane installation in wet areas
- Cement backer board or tile-ready panels as substrate
- Floor and wall tile installation
- Shower or tub installation — walk-in shower, freestanding tub, or tub/shower combination
- New vanity, faucet, mirror, and lighting
- Toilet installation
- Finish carpentry, trim, paint
Why Roanoke's Older Homes Require More Care
Bathrooms in Roanoke's railroad-era and postwar housing stock present specific challenges that don't show up in newer construction:
- Tile over lath and plaster. Pre-1960 homes commonly have tile set directly over plaster walls, without a proper waterproofing layer. Demo reveals this quickly. The correct fix is removal down to the studs, proper moisture barrier installation, and new cement board before any new tile goes in.
- Original cast iron plumbing. Cast iron drain lines in older homes often need to be assessed before a renovation closes the walls. A renovation is the right time to address aging supply or drain lines — not after the new tile is up.
- Small footprints. A 1920s bungalow bathroom in Grandin Village may be 45 square feet. Working within that footprint without reconfiguring the layout requires careful planning of fixture placement and tile layout to make the space feel larger rather than just different.
- No exhaust fan, or an undersized one. Many older Roanoke homes have no mechanical exhaust in the bathroom, relying on a window. A full renovation is the right time to add proper ventilation.
One Contractor, One Project
We handle the full scope — demo, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, paint. No coordinating between a tile setter and a plumber and an electrician on your own. One crew, one point of contact, one finished bathroom.
Service Area
Full bathroom renovations throughout Roanoke city and Roanoke County, and into Salem, Vinton, Hollins, Cave Spring, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Bedford, and Daleville.