Round Rock, Texas

Bathroom remodeling in Round Rock

Thinking about a new tub, a walk-in shower, or a bathroom gutted to the studs? Text me what you want changed and what the room looks like now. I’ll help you find a local remodeler and get bids you can compare.

Text Terry about your bathroom

OnHand Home is not a remodeler. I help you find one, and you get their business name before you agree to anything. There is no charge for my help. You pay the remodeler for the work.

What the work involves

A bathroom remodel falls into three levels. A refresh swaps paint, mirror, lights and hardware and leaves the tile and plumbing alone. A fixtures-and-finishes remodel replaces the vanity, toilet, tub or shower surround, flooring and tile in the same layout. A full gut strips the room to the framing and rebuilds it.

The level you pick decides who you hire. A refresh can be handyman work. A full gut needs a remodeler who coordinates plumbing, electrical, tile, and often drywall and paint. One company usually manages those trades and holds the contract with you.

Plan for a bathroom that is out of use. A shower-only home has no shower for the whole job, and a full gut can take weeks. Ask the remodeler for a start date, a finish estimate, and what happens if materials arrive late.

Why Round Rock homeowners remodel a bathroom

Soft or stained tile, loose grout, or a shower floor that feels spongy
A tub nobody uses that could become a walk-in shower
A shower that is hard to step into as someone ages
Water stains on the wall beside the tub, or a musty smell
A dated vanity, a single sink in a shared bathroom, or too little storage
A fan that is loud, weak, or vents into the attic
Selling soon and wanting the room to show well

How big should the job be?

Most of the price lives in these choices. Settle them before you ask for bids, so every bid covers the same work.

Keep the layout or move things? Keeping the toilet, tub and sink where they are is the biggest way to hold the job down. Moving drains means opening the floor.
Tub, shower, or both? A tub-to-shower conversion changes the plumbing, the floor and the walls around it. Ask what happens to the old drain.
Tile it or use a panel system? Tile gives the most choice but takes more steps and more days. Panels go in faster. Ask each bidder what they recommend and why.
Patch or replace the floor? If the subfloor is damaged, it gets replaced. Nobody can tell you until the old finish comes out.

What changes the price

Bathroom bids differ because the scope differs. Get every bid in writing, with the same list of work, so you compare the same job.

The level of work: refresh, fixtures and finishes, or full gut
Moving the toilet, tub or drain, or enlarging the room
The size and type of tile, and how much of the wall it covers
Shower glass, niches, benches and other built-ins
Repairs found after demolition, such as rot or a damaged subfloor
Whether the remodeler or you buys the fixtures, and any allowance in the contract
Permit and inspection work
How the payments are split across the job

Questions to ask the remodeler

Use these to compare quotes side by side.

Can I see a written scope that lists every item, and what is not included?Most disputes start with work one side thought was included.
What allowance is in the bid for tile, fixtures and the vanity?An allowance is a placeholder amount. Choosing above it adds to your bill.
How do you handle a change order?Ask for each change in writing, with its added cost and days, before the work happens.
How do you waterproof behind the tile, and who inspects it before tile goes up?Water that gets behind a shower wall is the most expensive failure in a bathroom.
Where will the new fan vent, and is the vent in the bid?A fan that vents into the attic is a common problem. Ask for a vent to the outside.
What is the payment schedule?Ask for payments tied to finished stages, not dates. Do not pay the full amount before the work starts.
Is a City permit part of this job, and who applies?Round Rock has a remodel permit path. Ask whether your job needs one and who will handle it.
Is my house older than 1978, and are you lead-safe certified?Federal rules cover paint disturbance in older homes. Ask for the certification.
Who is on site each day, and who is your plumber and tile setter?You want to know who will be in your home.

Older homes: lead paint and asbestos

EPA says paid work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 needs a firm certified in lead-safe work practices. If your house is that old, ask any remodeler for proof of certification.

The City of Round Rock also says an asbestos survey is strongly recommended before removing walls in homes built before 1980. If your plan takes out a wall, ask about that survey early.

Round Rock permit notes

The City of Round Rock has a remodel permit path through its Permit Portal. It asks for one set of plans that shows any structural, mechanical, electrical or plumbing changes. Ask your remodeler whether your job needs a permit.
The City says review typically takes 30 business days after it accepts the application, and it does not offer expedited review. Ask your remodeler how that fits your start date.
The City’s separate standalone permits page covers plumbing, electrical and HVAC work that is not part of a larger project such as a remodel. A remodel is a different path, so do not assume a plumber’s standalone permit covers it.
The City requires an inspection for permits it issues, and wall removal needs an engineered design.

What happens after you text

You text meSay what is going on, add a photo if you can, and include your ZIP code. The message is already started for you, and you can change it.
I ask a question or twoI check the details a remodeler will need and confirm you are in our area. We are starting in Round Rock.
I look for a remodelerI check who can take the job. You get the business name before you agree to anything. If I cannot find someone, I tell you.
They quote and do the workThe remodeler confirms the time and the price with you. You pay them for the work. I follow up afterward.

Tell me what is going on.

Text me a short description and your ZIP code. A photo helps.