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Full Bathroom Remodel in Roanoke, VA

Complete bathroom renovation from demo through final punch list, typical 3 to 5 week timeline.

A full bathroom remodel takes the room down to the studs and rebuilds it. New layout options, new plumbing rough-in, new electrical, new tile, new fixtures, new vanity, new lighting. The scope is bigger than a facelift, but so is the result. Most Roanoke full remodels land between $18,000 and $42,000 depending on size, fixture selections, and whether structural or plumbing changes move the walls. Timeline runs 3 to 5 weeks on a standard-sized primary bath, longer if the project involves relocating plumbing or a custom shower build.

What is included

  • Full demolition down to studs, hauled and disposed properly
  • Plumbing rough-in updates, including PEX repipe where needed on older Roanoke homes
  • Electrical brought to current NEC code, GFCI outlets, dedicated circuits, updated lighting
  • Waterproofing and tile installation per TCNA guidelines
  • Vanity, countertop, and fixture installation
  • Full-height tile showers or standard 60-inch tubs
  • City of Roanoke permit pulled and inspections coordinated on your behalf
  • Fixed-price contract with a written scope, no cost-plus surprises

Common questions about full remodel

How long does a full bathroom remodel take in Roanoke?

A standard primary bath in a Roanoke Valley home runs 3 to 5 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Powder rooms and small hall baths run 2 to 3 weeks. Larger primary suites with custom tile, structural changes, or relocated plumbing can stretch to 6 to 8 weeks. The gating items are usually tile-setting time, custom vanity lead time, and plumbing inspection scheduling with the City of Roanoke.

What does a full bathroom remodel cost in Roanoke?

Most full bathroom remodels in Roanoke and the surrounding valley land between $18,000 and $42,000. A modest hall-bath refresh with mid-grade fixtures runs $18,000 to $24,000. A primary bath with a tiled walk-in shower, double vanity, and mid-grade selections runs $28,000 to $38,000. Larger primary suites, custom tile work, or spa-style layouts with a soaking tub and separate shower run $38,000 to $60,000 or higher. The scope of demo, whether plumbing walls move, and your finish selections drive most of the variance.

Do I need a permit for a full bathroom remodel in the City of Roanoke?

Yes. The City of Roanoke requires a combination building permit any time trade work happens across two or more disciplines, which is essentially every full remodel, plumbing plus electrical plus building. The contractor handles the permit, coordinates the rough-in and final inspections, and stays on-site with the inspectors. You do not need to schedule anything or interact with the Building Inspections Division.

Can you keep the existing plumbing locations to save money?

Yes, this is one of the biggest cost decisions on any remodel. Keeping the toilet, tub, and vanity in their current positions typically saves $3,000 to $6,000 versus moving them. A good walkthrough marks what would need to move versus what can stay. If the current layout works, keep it. If it fights the way you use the space, moving plumbing 3 to 6 feet is usually worth the money.

What kind of warranty should I expect?

Workmanship warranties in this market typically run one to two years on installed materials and finishes, in writing. Manufacturer warranties on fixtures, cabinetry, and countertops pass through directly to you at delivery. If something fails inside the warranty window, the contractor comes back at no charge to make it right.

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Bathrooms sometimes benefit from combined scope. If you are already remodeling one bathroom, adding a second under the same permit and crew usually saves 15 to 25 percent versus separate projects.

Walk-In Shower Conversion

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Tub-to-Shower Conversion

Replace an unused tub with a walk-in shower, most common single-day-quote job in Roanoke

Small Bathroom & Powder Room Remodel

Half-bath, powder room, and small hall-bath remodels, tight footprint, big impact

Primary Bathroom Remodel

Primary suite bathroom builds, separate walk-in shower, double vanity, spa-scale scope

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