Bathroom remodeling in Chattanooga, TN: tiled tub and shower surround

Remodeling · Hixson & Chattanooga, TN

Bathroom Remodeling Chattanooga, TN

Tile, tubs, showers and vanities, rebuilt from the studs out by a crew that also handles the framing and floors behind them.

Based in Hixson, TN●English & Spanish lines

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A bathroom remodel in Chattanooga is mostly about what you cannot see. The tile and fixtures are the finish; the real work is the waterproofing behind them, the framing under the tub, the subfloor around the toilet flange and the way the walls drain moisture. A pretty bathroom built over a bad substrate fails in a few years, usually from the inside.

That matters here. East Tennessee is humid for much of the year, and a bathroom with weak ventilation or a slow leak invites mold and soft framing faster than a drier climate would. When we open a bathroom up, we look at the subfloor and the studs before we promise anything about the finish.

Because we also do framing and concrete, we are comfortable with the structural side of a bathroom job: replacing a rotted floor section, moving a wall to add room for a shower, or reinforcing a floor for a heavy tub. If you want a bathroom rebuilt, not just refreshed, call the main line in Spanish or the English line.

Signs It Is Time to Remodel the Bathroom

Soft or spongy floor around the toilet or tub, which means water has reached the subfloor.
Cracked or loose tile and grout lines that keep staining or crumbling.
Mold or a musty smell that returns after cleaning.
A tub or shower that is chipped, stained or has lost its finish.
A layout that no longer works, like a tub you never use where a walk-in shower would fit.
Outdated plumbing fixtures that leak, drip or no longer seal.

How a Bathroom Remodel Goes

Walk the bathroom and talk layoutWe look at the room, discuss what you want to keep or move and check for signs of past water damage.
Demolition and inspectionOld tile, fixtures and surfaces come out, which lets us inspect the studs, subfloor and plumbing behind them.
Repair the structureAny rotted framing or subfloor is replaced and the walls and floor are made flat and solid before waterproofing.
Waterproof and set tileA moisture barrier goes in the shower and tub area first, then tile, grout and sealing.
Fixtures, finish and walk-throughVanity, toilet, shower valves and trim go in, and we walk through with you before we finish.

What Drives the Price of a Bathroom Remodel

Bathroom remodels range widely, and the biggest swings come from a few choices. We quote after seeing the room.

Scope: refresh or full gutReplacing a vanity and paint is a very different job from taking the room back to studs and rebuilding it.

Tile and surface materialsLarge-format porcelain, natural stone and patterned tile have different material and labor costs, especially for shower walls.

Layout changesMoving a toilet, a shower drain or a supply line means more plumbing and floor work than keeping fixtures where they are.

Hidden damageRot, mold or failed waterproofing behind old tile is common and can add repairs once the walls are open.

Fixture and cabinet choicesA stock vanity and a custom-built one can differ by a lot, as can basic and designer shower fixtures.

Why Remodel Your Bathroom With TrueCraft

We start from the structure, so a bathroom rebuilt by us does not rest on a rotted floor. When a project needs framing or concrete work, such as a basement bathroom, we do that ourselves instead of sending you to someone else.

You will talk to the people doing the work, on a line that is answered in Spanish or English.

Where We Do This Work

We take on bathroom remodels across Hixson, Chattanooga and nearby towns. Older Chattanooga neighborhoods tend to have original plumbing and tile over wood floors, while newer Hixson homes more often need updating of builder-grade finishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

It depends on the scope. A cosmetic update moves faster than a full gut with new plumbing and tile. We will give you a realistic sequence once we have seen the room.

Should I replace the tub with a walk-in shower?

It depends on the space and how you use the room. We can look at the layout, check the plumbing and tell you what is possible and what it involves.

Why is waterproofing so important in a shower?

Grout and tile are not waterproof. A barrier behind them stops water from reaching the framing, which is why shower failures are usually hidden until damage is advanced.

Will you handle the plumbing and electrical work?

Tell us what you need, and we will explain how those trades fit into the job and who will handle them.

Can you fix a bathroom floor that feels soft?

Yes. A soft floor usually means moisture has damaged the subfloor. We open it up, replace what is damaged and fix the source of the water.