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How it works
Our Bathroom Remodeling Process
Ten stages from first walkthrough to final punch list, with honest timelines — including the days where waiting is the work.
A remodel is a sequence, not a pile of tasks
Almost every bathroom project that goes badly went badly because the sequence was violated: tile set before waterproofing cured, glass ordered before tile was finished, demolition started before selections were made. The order below is not a marketing graphic — it is the order the work has to happen in, and knowing it lets you hold any contractor accountable, including us.
- 01Day 1
In-home consultation
We walk the bathroom with you, measure, look at the plumbing and electrical situation, and ask what is not working about the room today. We flag anything visible that concerns us — a soft spot in the floor, a stained ceiling below, an undersized fan — before it becomes a surprise. You will get direct answers about what is realistic in your space and your budget.
- 02Week 1–2
Design direction and selections
We settle the layout first, because layout drives cost. Then tile, vanity, counter, fixtures, glass, lighting, and hardware. We steer you toward materials that perform in Jacksonville humidity and away from selections that will fight the room. Long-lead items are identified now so they are on site before they are needed.
- 03Before scheduling
Written scope and agreement
You receive a written scope: what is removed, what is installed, allowances by category, exclusions, and how discovered conditions are handled. Nothing is scheduled until you have read it and agreed to it. This document is what keeps a remodel from turning into a negotiation halfway through.
- 041–3 weeks
Permits and scheduling
Depending on the project scope, permits or inspections may be required. Applicable requirements are reviewed as part of project planning, and any inspection schedule is built into the timeline. You then receive a start date and a realistic finish window, including the fixed waiting periods that cannot be compressed.
- 05Days 1–3
Protection and demolition
Floors and walkways are covered, containment goes up, and the old bathroom comes out. This is when hidden conditions appear. If we find rot, corroded supply lines, or framing damage, we stop, photograph it, show you, and price the repair before continuing.
- 06Days 3–7
Rough-in: plumbing, electrical, framing
New supply and drain lines, the shower valve, dedicated circuits, GFCI protection, lighting boxes, exhaust ducting to the exterior, and blocking in the walls for grab bars, benches, or floating vanities. Rough inspection happens here where permits apply.
- 07Days 7–10
Waterproofing the wet zone
The step that decides whether the bathroom lasts. Substrate preparation, correct pan slope, a continuous bonded membrane across the pan and walls, properly treated corners, seams, and penetrations, and a drain assembly integrated into the membrane. Where applicable we flood test before a single tile is set.
- 08Days 10–18
Tile and stone
Floor and wall tile set to layout, with the pattern planned so cuts land where they should and niches, benches, and transitions line up. Mortar and grout need real cure time; rushing it is how installations crack. Grouting and sealing follow the cure, not the calendar.
- 09Days 18–24
Vanity, fixtures, and finishes
Cabinetry set level and secured, counters templated and installed, sinks and faucets plumbed, toilet set, mirrors and lighting hung, hardware and accessories mounted, paint completed. Shower glass is templated after tile and installed once fabricated.
- 10Last day
Final walkthrough and handover
We walk the room with you and build a punch list of anything that is not right. Those items get resolved before the project is called finished. You receive care guidance for your specific materials and documentation for manufacturer warranties. Any workmanship warranty for your project is set out in your written agreement.
Nothing hidden behind tile
Waterproofing and rough-in are documented. You see what went into the wall before it was covered.
Realistic dates
We would rather quote a longer window and hit it than promise two weeks and disappear in week three.
Process questions
How much of the process happens before demolition?
More than most homeowners expect, and that is deliberate. Layout decisions, selections, the written scope, any applicable permitting, and material delivery all happen before a wall is opened. A project that starts with unresolved selections is a project that stalls mid-tile waiting on a decision.
Will there be work happening every single day?
No, and any contractor who promises otherwise is not being straight with you. Mortar cures, membranes cure, inspections get scheduled, glass takes days to fabricate after templating. Those gaps are structural to the process, and they are explained in advance rather than left unexplained.
How do you handle dust and cleanup?
Containment at the doorway, protected pathways from the entry to the bathroom, and cleanup at the end of each working day. Demolition days are the messiest; we plan them so debris leaves the house rather than sitting in your garage.
What if I want to change something mid-project?
Changes are possible and common. We document the change, price it, and get your approval before proceeding. What we will not do is quietly absorb changes and hand you a surprise at the end.
Services we run this process for
Bathroom Remodeling
Full-room remodeling that reworks layout, storage, finishes, and fixtures from the substrate out.
Learn more →Shower Remodeling
Rebuilt shower enclosures with modern waterproofing, tile, niches, benches, and glass.
Learn more →Tub to Shower Conversion
Turn an underused tub alcove into a roomier, easier-to-enter shower without moving the whole bathroom.
Learn more →Walk-In Shower Installation
Low-threshold and curbless walk-in showers planned around drainage, slope, and long-term comfort.
Learn more →Bathtub Replacement
Replace a cracked, stained, or dated tub and refresh the surround, valve, and wall assembly with it.
Learn more →Bathroom Vanity Installation
Vanity, countertop, sink, and mirror upgrades that add storage and fix awkward heights and clearances.
Learn more →Know exactly what to expect
Book a consultation and we will map your project to this timeline.