Bathroom Remodeling · Katy, TX
Bathroom Remodeling in Katy, TX
A bathroom remodel in Katy costs about $5,000–$15,000 for a hall bath refresh, $12,000–$25,000 for a full guest bath and $25,000–$45,000 for a primary bath with a new walk-in shower in 2026. High-end primary baths run $45,000–$75,000+. Guest baths take 3–4 weeks and primary baths with custom tile and glass take 5–7 weeks.
Most Katy homes still have the original builder-grade primary bath: beige ceramic tile, a fiberglass shower pan, a one-piece vanity and a garden tub that almost never gets used. Replacing the garden tub with a large walk-in shower is the Katy bathroom project we do most often.
A Katy bath remodel usually brings a larger walk-in shower with frameless glass, a double vanity with quartz or granite tops, updated lighting, and either a compact freestanding soaker tub or the reclaimed space for a bigger shower. Much of the Katy area has hard water, so we steer clients toward coated shower glass and fixtures that resist mineral spotting.
Every tiled shower gets cement backer board and a waterproofing system (Schluter or RedGard), because Houston humidity finds every shortcut. We've remodeled baths across Cinco Ranch, Seven Meadows, Firethorne, Grand Lakes, Cross Creek Ranch and neighboring Katy ISD communities, including a 2025 Cinco Ranch primary bath that came in at about $58,000 and took 6 weeks. NARI member, family-owned since 1991.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Katy?
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It depends on scope. A hall or guest bath refresh (vanity, fixtures, paint, no tile tear-out) can start around $5,000–$15,000. A full guest bath with new tile runs $12,000–$25,000. A primary bath with a new walk-in shower typically runs $25,000–$45,000, and high-end primary baths with custom tile, a freestanding tub, or layout changes run $45,000–$75,000+.
- How long does a Katy bathroom remodel take?
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Standard guest baths: 3-4 weeks. Primary baths with custom tile and glass: 5-7 weeks. We handle all demo, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, and final finishes with our own long-time crew.
- Should I keep the garden tub in my Katy primary bath?
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Usually no. Most Katy homeowners don't use the garden tub more than a few times a year, and the footprint is better spent on a larger walk-in shower or a modern freestanding tub. If resale is a concern, a compact freestanding tub preserves the 'has a tub' checkbox without wasting the space.
- How much does a tub to shower conversion cost in Katy?
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Most Katy garden tub to walk-in shower conversions are done as part of a primary bath remodel that runs $25,000–$45,000 in 2026. Removing the tub for a shower adds roughly $3,000–$6,000 compared with swapping in a new tub, because the drain, framing and waterproofing all change.
- What shower glass and fixtures hold up to Katy's hard water?
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Much of the Katy area has hard water, so we steer clients toward coated shower glass and fixtures that resist mineral spotting. Standard rectangular glass panels also cost about half as much as custom shapes.
- How do you keep a new shower from leaking in Houston humidity?
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We use cement backer board (never green drywall) and a waterproofing system like Schluter or RedGard on every tiled shower, plus an exhaust fan sized to the room. Cutting corners on waterproofing is the most common reason bathroom remodels fail early in Houston.