Des Moines, IA · Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodel in Des Moines, IA
From a free in-home consultation to a permitted, finished room, this is how Des Moines Bathroom Remodel plans a bathroom remodel in Des Moines: we scope the work in writing, sequence the trades in the right order, and finish the room with you standing in it. We work across the city and the metro, including West Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny, Johnston, and Clive.
- Plumbing and electrical by Iowa-licensed plumbers and electricians
- Permits through the City of Des Moines Permit & Development Center
- Written scope, price, and schedule
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Services
Bathroom Work We Do
Full Bathroom Remodel
Layout, plumbing, tile, vanity, lighting, and fixtures in one plan.
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Shower Remodel
New base, waterproofing, tile, valve, and glass.
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Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Trade a tub nobody uses for an easy-entry shower.
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Bathtub Replacement
Replace a chipped, stained, or leaking tub with a sound one.
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Walk-In Shower Installation
Low-curb and curbless showers built to stay dry.
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Why Us
Trades in the Right Order, Licensed Where It Counts
A bathroom remodel is really several trades sharing one small room. In Iowa, the plumbing and mechanical work is licensed by the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board under Iowa Code chapter 105, and electrical work falls under the state electrical licensing program run by the Electrical Examining Board. General remodeling itself requires Iowa contractor registration (Iowa Code chapter 91C). We are an Iowa-registered contractor, and the plumbing and electrical on every job is done by Iowa-licensed plumbers and electricians.
That matters because the work you cannot see after the tile goes up, such as drain slope, vent connections, and the GFCI circuit by the sink, is the work that decides whether the room lasts. We schedule it, have it inspected when the permit calls for it, and only then close the walls.
Licensed Trades
Plumbing and electrical by Iowa-licensed tradespeople.
Permits Filed
Permits and inspections through the city.
Clear Schedule
A written timeline, updated as the job moves.
Des Moines Homes and Their Bathrooms
Bathrooms in Beaverdale, Highland Park, and the streets around Drake are often original or close to it: small footprints, a tub against the outside wall, and plumbing that has been patched more than once. Condos and lofts in the East Village and homes South of Grand bring their own constraints, from shared walls to older stacks. We do not assume what sits behind the tile until we open it, and our estimates say in writing how surprises will be handled.
Climate is part of the plan here too. Des Moines sees cold, dry Iowa winters with lows that often drop below 0 F and about 36.5 inches of snow in a typical Des Moines season. A bathroom on an exterior wall can run cold, so we check insulation while the wall is open, size the exhaust fan to move humid air outside, and avoid running new supply lines where they can freeze. Those choices cost little during a remodel and are expensive to fix afterward.
How It Works
From Consultation to Finished Room
Free Consultation
We visit, measure, and talk through what is not working and what you want.
Written Scope
Fixtures, tile, trades, permit needs, price, and schedule on paper.
Permit and Build
Permits through the City of Des Moines Permit & Development Center; demolition, rough-in, inspection, waterproofing, tile, fixtures.
Walkthrough
We test every fixture with you before we call it done.
How We Sequence a Remodel
Order is everything in a small room. First comes demolition and a close look at the framing, subfloor, and drain lines. Then the rough-in: the plumber sets drains, vents, and supply lines, and the electrician runs circuits for lighting, the fan, and outlets. If the work is permitted, the City of Des Moines Permit & Development Center inspects the rough-in before anything is covered. After that we hang cement board, apply a continuous waterproofing membrane in the wet areas, and flood-test the shower base.
Only then does tile go on, followed by the vanity, toilet, glass, trim, and paint. Each trade knows its day in advance, so the job does not sit idle waiting on someone. You get the sequence in writing with the estimate, along with the points where we need a decision from you, such as final tile or a vanity top.
Service Area
Where We Work
Elsewhere in the Greater Des Moines metro? Call and ask.
What Your Estimate Covers
Every estimate spells out the scope room by room, the fixtures and finishes, which licensed trade handles which work, whether a permit is needed and who files it, the payment schedule, and a timeline from demolition to walkthrough. If something is uncertain, like the condition of the subfloor under an old tub, we say so and explain how it will be priced if it turns up. Nothing important is left to a conversation on the job site.
We also tell you plainly where money is not well spent. Moving a toilet or shower to a new wall adds plumbing cost; keeping fixtures on the existing wet wall usually leaves more budget for tile, storage, and lighting you will notice every day. Want to see the whole-room approach? Read about full bathroom remodeling, or start with a shower remodel if the shower is the problem.
Designed Around Your Household
Before anything is drawn, we ask how the room gets used. Who gets ready at the same time each morning? Does anyone need a seat in the shower or a grab bar now or later? Is there enough drawer and counter space? Is the light at the mirror good enough? A busy hall bath shared by kids might need two sinks and tough surfaces; a primary bath might be all about a larger shower and better storage. If the house has only one full bathroom, we plan the order of work so you are without water for as few days as the trades and inspections allow, and we tell you that number before demolition, not after.
Accessibility can be built in quietly. Blocking for grab bars costs very little while the walls are open, a curbless or low-curb shower removes a step, and a comfort-height toilet and lever handles help everyone. None of it has to look clinical.
Common Questions
Bathroom Remodeling Questions
How much does remodeling a bathroom cost?
Scope drives the price. Keeping fixtures on the existing wet wall keeps plumbing costs predictable, while moving a toilet or shower adds cost. Permits through the City of Des Moines Permit & Development Center are included in our estimate when the work needs them, and you get the full number in writing first.
How long does remodeling a bathroom take?
A tub or shower swap can take days; a full remodel usually takes a few weeks once materials arrive. When a permit applies, the City of Des Moines Permit & Development Center inspects rough-in before walls close, and we build that time into the written schedule we give you at the estimate.
Does remodeling a bathroom require a permit?
Often, yes, when plumbing, electrical, or framing changes. In Iowa, plumbing is licensed by the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board and electrical by the Electrical Examining Board. We confirm permit needs with the City of Des Moines Permit & Development Center and file them for you so inspections are not left to chance.
How do I choose a bathroom remodeling contractor?
Confirm Iowa contractor registration (Iowa Code chapter 91C), ask who will do the plumbing and electrical and whether they hold Iowa licenses, and get a written scope, schedule, and payment plan. Ask how the shower will be waterproofed and who files the permit with the City of Des Moines Permit & Development Center.
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Ready to plan your bathroom? Book a free in-home estimate and we will walk through the room, the options, and a realistic schedule.