Full Bathroom Remodel in Phoenix, AZ
We redo the whole room at once: the shower or tub, the vanity, the floor, the lighting and the fan, with one crew. Usually $19K–$60K and 10–15 days on site.
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What a full bathroom remodel really involves.
A full bathroom remodel strips the room to studs and subfloor, then rebuilds every surface and fixture: shower or tub, floor, vanity, toilet, lighting and fan. It suits a bathroom where several things are worn or failing at once, so piecemeal repairs no longer make sense.
You are in the right place if
- The whole room feels dated, not just the shower
- You want the shower, vanity, floor, lighting and fan done at once, by one crew
- You want one written price for all of it
What decides your price
Two full bathroom remodels rarely cost the same.
- Whether the layout changes or stays
- How much floor and wall gets tiled, and with what
- The vanity size and the counter material
- Lighting, outlets and the exhaust fan
- Moving plumbing, a wall or a window
At the free visit we measure, go through each of these with you, and the written price says what you chose.
Request your free consultation
Four quick details. We text you to set a time that suits you.
Pick your package
Three ways to build it. One exact price.
Start from the package closest to what you want. The estimator turns it into your range in sixty seconds; the free visit turns it into one written number.
10 days on site · fixed price in writing
- Demo & haul-away
- Porcelain tile floor
- Acrylic or ceramic-tile shower or tub surround
- Stock vanity with quartz top
- New toilet, faucet, mirror
- LED lighting & quiet exhaust fan
- Paint & trim
12 days on site · fixed price in writing
- Everything in Good
- Large-format porcelain floor & shower walls
- Custom tiled shower with fixed glass panel
- Semi-custom vanity, quartz, undermount sinks
- Comfort-height toilet & new valve
- Decorative lighting, dimmers, heated towel bar
- Plumbing & electrical updates to code
15 days on site · fixed price in writing
- Everything in Better
- Layout change (move a wall or fixture)
- Frameless glass, niche & bench
- Heated tile floor
- Custom vanity & floating mirrors
- Freestanding tub or oversized shower
- Smart fan, lighting & controls
Prices are typical for a standard-size bathroom across the Phoenix metro. Size, glass and layout changes move the number; the estimator shows you how.
Warranty on all labor
The labor on every project is covered by our warranty.
Instant estimate
Your price range in sixty seconds.
Six taps, no phone call. You get a real range built from our packages, then Desert Skies texts it to you with two consult times.
- Which bathroom
- What you want
- Tile or acrylic
- Glass
- Size
- ZIP
A range, not a quote: the exact price still comes in writing after the free visit.
What is included
Everything. Written down.
Your fixed price covers each item here plus floor and dust protection, daily cleanup and the warranty on all labor.
- Demo & haul-away
- Plumbing & electrical updates
- Tile floors and walls
- Custom shower or tub
- Vanity, counters, mirrors
- Lighting & ventilation
- Paint & trim
Typical price
Exact number in 48 hours.
Typical time
A written schedule before work starts.
How it is built
A full remodel, step by step.
Demolition down to framing
The room is emptied in a set order: toilet and vanity first, then wall tile, tub or shower, and flooring last. Drywall around wet areas comes out so the studs, the drain lines and the supply pipes can be inspected. In a slab-on-grade house the concrete is scraped clean of old thinset. Hidden problems such as a rotted stud or a corroded valve show up at this stage.
Rough plumbing and electrical
While the framing is exposed, the shower valve is replaced, supply stops are renewed and drains are adjusted to the new fixture positions. Moving a drain in a concrete slab means cutting and trenching the floor, then patching it. Electricians add a dedicated circuit where needed, protected outlets near the sink, and a duct route for the exhaust fan that ends outdoors, not in the attic.
Backer board, pan and waterproofing
Wet walls get cement board or foam board, never ordinary drywall. The shower floor is pitched toward the drain before any membrane goes on, so water cannot sit under the tile. Seams, corners and the niche are sealed, then the pan is plugged and filled with water for a day. A steady water line means the assembly is tight and tile can begin.
Tile, grout and paint
Floor tile usually goes down first in the main room, then shower walls are set from a level ledger line upward. Layout is planned so cuts land in corners and the niche lines up with grout joints. Large tiles need a flat substrate and full mortar coverage. After grout cures, the ceiling and walls receive a moisture-tolerant paint, and movement joints are caulked, not grouted.
Setting fixtures and glass
The vanity is leveled and fastened to the wall, the top is set, and the faucet and drain are connected. The toilet goes on a new wax or rubber seal. Trim plates, shower head, mirror, lights and fan cover follow. Glass is measured only after tile is finished, because finished walls are never perfectly plumb, and it is installed once the panels are fabricated.
Decisions you will make
The choices that shape it.
Tub, shower or both
A hall bathroom used by children often keeps a tub with a tiled surround. An adult bathroom is commonly rebuilt with a shower only, which gains elbow room inside the same footprint. Keeping both in one room is possible where the floor plan allows, but each fixture needs its own drain and clearances, and the room can feel crowded if neither gets enough space.
Keep or move the layout
Leaving the toilet, shower and sink where they are keeps the budget on finishes. Relocating any of them means new drain runs, and in a slab house that means saw cutting. Newer Valley homes may sit on post-tensioned slabs, where cables must be located before cutting. A layout change is worth it when the existing plan has a real flaw, such as a door that hits the toilet.
Tile size and material
Porcelain is the workhorse: dense, low absorption, available in nearly any look. Large-format tiles mean fewer grout lines but demand flatter walls and more skilled setting. Small mosaics follow the contour of a shower floor and give grip underfoot. Natural stone needs sealing and shows hard water spotting sooner, which matters in the Phoenix area where mineral content in tap water is high.
Vanity and storage
A stock vanity comes in fixed widths and installs quickly. Semi-custom cabinets let the width, drawer layout and finish be chosen. A full custom piece fits odd walls exactly. Drawers hold more usable storage than doors with a single shelf. A floating vanity makes the floor easier to clean but needs solid blocking in the wall, which is simple to add during the framing stage.
What moves the price
Where a full remodel lands in the range
Full remodels run from $18,500 to $60,000. At $18,500, the Good package keeps the existing layout and uses porcelain tile, a stock vanity and an acrylic or ceramic surround. At $28,500, Better adds a custom tiled shower with a glass panel. Best, at $42,000, includes a layout change and a heated floor. Room size, the amount of tile, moved plumbing, glass style and cabinet grade are the main levers. Discoveries behind the walls can also add work.
Quotes for the same bathroom can differ because they cover different things. Check whether each one includes demolition and disposal, the permit, waterproofing of the full shower and not only the pan, a new shower valve, the exhaust fan and its ducting, drywall repair, paint, baseboard and the glass. Ask whether tile is priced as an allowance per square foot and what that allowance buys. Slab patching after moved drains is another line that sometimes goes unmentioned.
Mistakes to avoid
Ordering materials after demolition
Tearing the room out before tile, vanity and valve trim are on hand leaves a house without a working bathroom while orders arrive. Special-order items can take weeks. Selecting and receiving every finish first, then starting demolition, keeps the downtime close to the actual working days.
Treating the fan as optional
A new bathroom with an undersized or unducted fan will grow mildew on fresh grout and peel paint. The fan should be sized for the room, ducted to the exterior with a short, smooth run, and put on a timer or humidity control so it keeps running long enough once the shower is off.
Choosing tile by showroom look
A polished floor tile that looks good on a display board can be slick when wet. Floor tile should carry a wet slip rating suited to bathrooms. Very dark or glossy surfaces also show mineral spots from hard water, so a sample tested under the home's own tap tells more than a catalog photo.
How it goes
From the first visit to the finished room.
01 · The visitOne written proposal, line by line
We measure the room, listen to what you want, and go through the proposal with you: what is included, the schedule and one fixed price. The visit is free.
02 · Day oneThe house is protected first
Floors are covered and a dust wall goes up before anything comes out, and the crew cleans up every day. You have the schedule in writing before work starts.
03 · HandoverWe walk the finished room with you
Every fixture is run with you in the room, and you get the warranty on all labor in writing. The final price is the written price.
Illustrations of a typical project, not photos of our crew or our customers.
Full remodel design ideas
What yours could look like.
Design concepts. Photos of finished projects are added after each handoff.
Questions
Straight answers.
How much does a full bathroom remodel cost in Phoenix?
$19K–$60K for most homes across the Phoenix metro. You get an exact fixed price in writing within 48 hours of the free in-home consultation.
How long does a full remodel take?
Most full remodels finish in 10–15 working days. You get a written schedule before we start.
Do I need permits?
Yes, you need a permit whenever plumbing or electrical changes; we pull it and the fee is included in the price.
Do you do bath remodels across the whole Valley?
Yes: Phoenix, Scottsdale, the East Valley (Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Queen Creek) and the West Valley (Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Buckeye). Same crew, same fixed-price contract.
Is the room usable while a full remodel is underway?
No, the room is out of service from demolition until fixtures are set. The toilet is usually the last item removed and among the first reinstalled where scheduling allows, but the shower cannot be used until tile, grout and sealant have cured. Households with a single bathroom should plan for another place to shower during the work.
What happens if damage is found behind the walls?
It gets repaired before anything new covers it. Common finds are water-stained studs near the old valve, deteriorated drain fittings and missing insulation. The contractor should show the problem, explain the repair and put any added cost in writing before proceeding. Closing a wall over rot or a leaking joint only moves the failure a few years down the road.
Is a heated floor worth having in Phoenix?
It is a comfort choice more than a necessity here. Tile over a concrete slab feels cold on winter mornings even in the desert, and an electric mat under the tile takes that edge off. The mat runs on a thermostat with a timer, so it only draws power when scheduled. It must be planned before tile setting because it sits beneath the floor.
Should an old cast iron tub be kept?
Keep it only if the enamel is sound and the tub suits the way the room is used. Cast iron holds heat well and lasts for decades, and refinishing can renew a worn surface. Removing one is heavy work and is often done by breaking it into pieces. If the surrounding walls are being rebuilt anyway, replacing the drain and overflow during that work is sensible.
A full bathroom remodel from Desert Skies Contracting costs $18,500–$60,000 across the Phoenix metro and takes 10–15 days on site. Call (602) 557-6888.
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Quick facts
- Business
- Desert Skies Contracting — bathroom remodeling, serving Phoenix Metro, Arizona
- Phone
- (602) 557-6888
- Service area
- Phoenix Metro, Arizona, 28 cities
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7am–7pm
- License
- ROC #345756
- Price range
- Full Bathroom Remodel $18,500–$60,000, 10–15 days
- Consultation
- Free in-home design consultation; exact fixed price in writing within 48 hours. Contact
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