Service · New Orleans
Bathroom Remodel
in New Orleans
A bathroom remodel in New Orleans, done right, is almost invisible — you notice the light, the tile, the quiet of a solid door, not the work behind the wall. That work matters more here than almost anywhere: in a Gulf Coast city where a slow leak goes undetected and mold follows within weeks, every decision about waterproofing and substrate is a decision about how long the room holds. We do that part carefully, then we make it beautiful.
Scope
What's included
- +Full demo and substrate preparation, including cement board and waterproof membrane systems
- +Custom tile installation: shower walls, floors, niches, and decorative borders
- +Vanity, countertop, and fixture installation
- +Freestanding tub and walk-in shower conversions
- +Exhaust ventilation upgrades
- +Lighting, mirrors, and hardware
- +Refreshes on the plumbing and wiring you have — new fixtures and finishes, or a retiled surround
New Orleans
What we consider
Working in Greater New Orleans means designing for a specific climate, housing stock, and building tradition. These are the conditions we plan around.
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Waterproofing is not optional in this climate. We use a liquid-applied membrane system — not just cement board — behind all shower walls, and we slope pan liners and shower floors to 1/4 inch per foot as a minimum.
02
Cast iron tubs in older New Orleans homes are worth saving. A refinished cast iron tub outperforms a new acrylic unit by a wide margin; we assess condition and advise honestly rather than defaulting to replacement.
03
Exhaust ventilation in bathrooms is frequently undersized or ducted into the attic in older homes, creating conditions for mold. We resize and properly terminate ventilation as a standard part of bathroom scope.
04
In raised-foundation homes common throughout Uptown and older neighborhoods, subfloor access matters. We inspect the floor structure under the bathroom before closing the floor to identify and correct any rot or settling.
Questions
Common questions
The short answer is proper waterproofing, proper ventilation, and good substrate work. We use a liquid membrane over cement board in all shower enclosures, slope every floor toward the drain, and ensure exhaust fans are moving the cubic footage the room requires. The tile is the finish — the work behind it is what keeps mold out.
Generally, yes. The local market rewards move-in-ready homes, and a dated or failing master bath is one of the first things buyers discount. More practically: a bathroom that works — with good ventilation, a real shower, and finishes that aren't disintegrating — is worth something to you every morning for years before you ever sell.
A full bathroom remodel — the whole room taken to the studs, with the plumbing, wiring, and ventilation renewed and new waterproofing, tile, and fixtures — typically runs $27,000–$38,000 for a standard-size bath. A premium bath that reshapes the room with a wet room or curbless entry, relocated fixtures, custom glass, and bespoke millwork runs $42,000–$62,000 at that size, and a large primary suite can pass $100,000. When only the shower or tub area needs rebuilding behind the wall, with new tile, vanity, and fixtures through the rest of the room, expect about $20,000–$30,000. Refreshes that leave the plumbing and wiring as they are start around $5,000 for new fixtures and finishes, run $12,000–$19,000 for a retiled shower and floor, and $16,000–$28,000 when the retile comes with a new vanity and fixtures. Size moves every one of these figures, so once we've walked the space with you, we firm it into a single all-in price you can plan around.