Bathroom Remodel Cost And Financing In Kirby TX
A full bathroom remodel starts with careful demolition—removing old tile, tub or shower, fixtures, and wall material down to the studs.


SA Bathroom Remodel Pros provides bathroom remodel services in Kirby, TX including walk-in shower installation, jacuzzi tub upgrades, vanity replacement, tile flooring, tub-to-shower conversions, fixture upgrades, accessible bathroom remodels, full bathroom remodels, and bathroom design consultation. We work on the 1970s and 1980s slab-on-grade stock that dominates neighborhoods near Salado Creek and Rosillo Creek, where narrow 5x8 bathroom footprints and Texas humidity create specific challenges requiring careful material selection and proper ventilation.




A full bathroom remodel starts with careful demolition—removing old tile, tub or shower, fixtures, and wall material down to the studs. We run rough plumbing, set blocking for grab bars and toilet flanges, and install a waterproofing membrane before tile work begins. Shower pans slope toward the drain at roughly 1/4 inch per foot; this slope prevents water from pooling against subfloor framing and causing rot. We set tile on that membrane using modified thin-set mortar, grout it to manufacturer spec, and run final fixture installation once the setting mortar has cured.
Walk-in showers and tub-to-shower conversions are common requests on older Kirby homes. The conversion involves cutting the tub out, framing a curb at the shower opening, waterproofing the pan area, and setting porcelain or natural-stone tile. A jacuzzi tub installation requires reinforced floor framing, proper electrical rough-in for the pump and jets, and careful plumbing tie-in to both supply and drain lines.
Custom vanities and sink installation depend on layout. Most bathrooms work with vanity depths of 18 to 21 inches in tight spaces. Wall-mounted vanities save floor space in sub-40-square-foot bathrooms, and we run supply and drain lines behind the drywall before cabinet installation so everything fits cleanly. Tile flooring and wall tile in wet areas use slip-resistant surfaces and proper grout sealing to handle Kirby's humidity year-round.

Grab bars need blocking installed at 33 to 36 inches above finished floor—bolted into solid wood backing behind tile or paint, not screwed into drywall alone. ADA-compliant showers require a clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches at the entrance, grab bar layout for stable wheelchair transfer, and a threshold no higher than 1/2 inch. Door width must clear 36 inches minimum. We handle this during the design and framing phase so fixture layout and blocking are built in from the start.

Homes in Kirby and nearby areas were built prioritizing speed over moisture control. Humidity from Salado Creek and Rosillo Creek sits in the air through much of the year, and standard drywall absorbs that moisture. We use moisture-resistant backer board behind all tile instead of drywall, and we install exhaust fans rated for at least 50 CFM per bathroom to move humid air out of the space. A fan that only sounds loud but moves 30 CFM leaves moisture behind.

A consultation covers measuring plumbing stack locations to identify where new drains and vents can tie in without building code conflicts. We walk the existing layout, discuss fixture placement and whether a tub-to-shower conversion or full remodel makes sense for your space, and sketch the new design. Cost depends on tile square footage, fixture count, and whether plumbing relocates. A refresh-level remodel—new fixtures, updated tile, fresh vanity—costs less than a full gut because you're keeping existing plumbing locations and floor structure intact.
A full bathroom remodel starts with careful demolition—removing old tile, tub or shower, fixtures, and wall material down to the studs.
A full bathroom remodel starts with careful demolition—removing old tile, tub or shower, fixtures, and wall material down to the studs.
Grab bars need blocking installed at 33 to 36 inches above finished floor—bolted into solid wood backing behind tile or paint, not screwed into drywall alone.
Homes in Kirby and nearby areas were built prioritizing speed over moisture control. Humidity from Salado Creek and Rosillo Creek sits in the air through much of the year, and standard…
A consultation covers measuring plumbing stack locations to identify where new drains and vents can tie in without building code conflicts.
Why homeowners call us
Every bathroom remodel job is scoped and priced in writing, so the number you approve is the number you pay. If something behind the wall changes the work, we stop and price it first.
You speak to the people doing the work, not a call centre, and cover certificates go to your building manager or general contractor on request.
Containment, floor protection and same-day debris removal on every interior job — the space stays usable while the work is going on.
Crews work Kirby and the surrounding cities every week, so a walkthrough is usually available within the same week you call.
FAQ
A full remodel typically takes two to three weeks from demolition through fixture installation and curing time for grout and caulk. One-day conversions that keep existing plumbing move faster because they skip subfloor work.
Yes. Demolition is the first phase of any remodel. We remove old tile, tub or shower, vanities, and fixtures down to the studs, then prepare the space for new rough-in work and waterproofing.
Yes. Grab bars are bolted into solid wood blocking at 33 to 36 inches above finished floor. We design accessible layouts with 30 by 48-inch clear floor space at fixtures, slip-resistant flooring, and doors that clear 36 inches minimum.
Call 575-640-4335 and we will come out and price the work in writing.