A full bathroom remodel in Bellingham means taking the room down to the studs when it needs it, then rebuilding it to handle real Pacific Northwest moisture. We replace the shower or tub, vanity, toilet, tile, and flooring, and we vent the fan outside so damp air actually leaves the house. In older Whatcom County homes we often find soft framing or past leaks once the walls are open, so we plan for repairs instead of papering over them.
Every job starts with a free consultation where we measure the space, talk through the layout, and write a fixed scope before demo. We pull permits and schedule inspections, and we build the wet area on a full waterproofing system so water has nowhere to hide. Most bathrooms take 3 to 5 weeks, with a primary bath that includes a custom tiled shower or a moved drain landing at the longer end.
What it actually costs.
Full bathroom remodel $18,000 to $45,000
Shower vs. tubA custom tiled shower costs more than a stock tub
Tile scopeFloor only, or floor and full wall tile
Moving plumbingRelocating the drain or supply lines adds labor
Fixtures & vanityStock vanity and toilet, or higher-end pieces
Hidden damageSoft framing or past leaks found behind old walls
Our four-step process.
Free consultation & written scope
We measure the bathroom, talk through layout and fixtures, and price the full job. You get a fixed line-item scope, including the waterproofing plan, before any demo starts.
Demo & rough-in
We take the room down to studs where needed, repair any soft framing, and rough in plumbing and the new fan vent. Permits get pulled and the rough-in is inspected before we close walls.
Waterproofing, tile & install
We build the wet area on a full waterproofing system, set the tile, then install the shower or tub, vanity, toilet, flooring, and lighting so the room is finished and sealed.
Final walkthrough
We walk the finished bathroom with you, run the water, check the fan and drains, and confirm the final inspection passes. Anything that is not right gets fixed before we leave.
Why hire one crew for your bathroom.
Full waterproofing system in the wet area, built for Bellingham moisture
Fan vented outside so damp air leaves the house instead of the wall cavity
A fixed written scope before demo, with hidden-damage repairs planned for
Permits pulled and inspections scheduled, with the work done to code
New shower or tub, vanity, toilet, tile, and flooring under one team
Frequently asked questions.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Bellingham?
Most full bathroom remodels in Bellingham run $18,000 to $45,000. A straightforward guest bath sits at the lower end, while a primary bath with a custom tiled shower and moved plumbing reaches the higher end. The biggest cost drivers are whether you choose a tiled shower or a tub, how much wall tile you want, and whether the drain moves.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A typical bathroom remodel takes 3 to 5 weeks. Demo, rough-in, and the inspection come first, then waterproofing and tile, which need time to be done correctly. A primary bath with a large tiled shower or relocated plumbing takes longer than a simple guest bath, and any hidden damage we find can add a few days.
Do you waterproof behind the tile?
Yes, always. We build every wet area on a full waterproofing system behind the tile, not just grout and hope. In Bellingham's damp climate, that membrane is what keeps water out of the framing and stops the slow rot that ruins bathrooms built without it. It is the single most important step, and we never skip it.
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