Serving the Valley
Bathroom Remodeling in Tempe, AZ, Done Right the First Time
Bayside Home Builders handles the full scope, demo through finish, so Tempe homeowners get a bathroom that works, lasts, and adds real value without the runaround.
bathroom remodeling project · TempeTempe's Heat and Older Plumbing Are Hard on Bathrooms
Phoenix-area summers push indoor temperatures and humidity through cycles that are harder on grout, caulk, and aging fixtures than most homeowners realize. In Tempe's older housing stock, that wear compounds year after year.
What you are living with
Grout that cracks and collects mold because the original tile work was never properly waterproofed behind it. Shower pans that leak slowly into the subfloor for months before anyone notices. Galvanized supply lines that restrict water pressure and eventually corrode through. Bathroom exhaust fans that were undersized for the room, leaving moisture with nowhere to go in a climate where the monsoon season adds real humidity spikes. These are not cosmetic problems. Left alone, they become structural ones.
What you get instead
A properly scoped bathroom remodel addresses the substrate and the plumbing before the finish materials go in. That means a real waterproofing membrane behind the tile, updated supply lines if the existing ones are galvanized, a correctly sized exhaust fan, and fixtures installed to current code. The range for a standard Tempe bathroom remodel runs roughly $6,500 to $10,000 for a full renovation, with smaller cosmetic updates starting lower. We give you a written number tied to a specific scope, so you know what you are getting before we start.
Our Recent Work
Bathroom Remodeling That Delivers a Finished Room, Not Surprises
A bathroom remodel touches plumbing, tile, electrical, and waterproofing all at once. We manage every trade under one contract so you are not coordinating a half-dozen subcontractors or discovering water damage after someone else has already tiled over it.
Shower and Tub Replacement
Full demolition of existing shower or tub surround, proper waterproofing membrane installation behind the new tile or panel system, and a finished curb, niche, or bench built to your layout. We set the liner and the drain before a single tile goes up.
Flooring Removal and Installation
We pull the old floor to the subfloor, inspect for soft spots or rot, make any needed repairs, then install your chosen tile or luxury vinyl with proper thinset and grout for a surface that holds up to daily moisture.
Vanity and Plumbing Fixture Upgrades
Vanity swap, sink, faucet, and toilet replacement handled by our licensed plumbers. We pull the permit where required and set everything to code so it passes inspection without a callback.
Lighting and Exhaust Fan Replacement
Outdated fixtures and undersized fans are replaced with properly rated bathroom lighting and a correctly sized exhaust fan vented to the exterior, not just into the attic.
Drywall, Backer Board, and Paint
Moisture-resistant backer board in wet zones, standard drywall patched and skim-coated where needed, and a finish coat of paint so the room looks complete, not like a half-finished job site.
Accessibility and Safety Upgrades
Grab bar blocking framed into walls during demo, barrier-free shower entry, and comfort-height toilets installed with the same attention to finish detail as the rest of the room.
Why Homeowners Choose Bayside for Their Bathroom Remodel
There are a lot of contractors who will hand you a quote and disappear until demo day. Here is what actually makes us different.
One License, One Contract, One Point of Contact
We are a licensed, bonded, and insured design-build contractor, AZ ROC 353387. You sign one contract and talk to one person. We hire and schedule the plumber, the electrician, and the tile setter. You do not play phone tag between trades when something needs to be coordinated.
We Pull Permits When the Work Requires Them
A lot of remodelers skip permits to move faster and keep their quote lower. We pull permits for plumbing and electrical work that requires them. That protects your home's resale value and means the work has been inspected by someone other than the person who did it.
Waterproofing Is Treated as a Non-Negotiable Step
We install a proper waterproofing membrane behind every shower and tub surround before tile goes up. This is the step that separates a bathroom that holds up for 15 years from one that starts growing mold behind the walls in three.
Family-Owned, So Your Job Is Not Handed Off to a Sales Team
As a family-owned business, the people you talk to during the estimate are connected to the people doing the work. There is no hand-off to a project manager you have never met. When something comes up during demo, you hear about it directly and quickly.
What our clients say
Today we finished my kitchen and bath remodel. I worked with Paul who was nothing short of excellent. Not only did he design the kitchen and bath but he cared enough to order and oversee everything down to the tiniest detail. He suggested patterns…
We had an amazing experience with a whole house remodel with Bayside. Yarden was there for us throughout the entire process through design, picking materials and the construction. I have to admit I was a little nervous because of friends that have…
How a Bathroom Remodel Works With Us
Four steps from your first call to a finished bathroom. No vague timelines and no surprises on what is included.
Step 1: On-Site Consultation and Scope Review
We come to your home, look at the existing bathroom, and talk through what you want to change. We ask about layout, fixtures, tile preferences, and any problem areas like slow drains or soft flooring. You get straight answers about what is realistic for your space and your timeline before any numbers are discussed.
Step 2: Written Proposal With a Fixed Scope
We put together a written proposal that lists what is included, what materials are specified, and what the payment schedule looks like. Nothing is buried. If a decision has to be made by you before we can give a number, we tell you that upfront rather than padding the quote to cover it.
Step 3: Demo, Rough-In, and Inspections
We demo the existing surfaces, inspect the subfloor and wall structure, and complete any plumbing or electrical rough-in before any finish materials go in. Where permits are required, we schedule the inspection at this stage so the work is signed off before it is covered up.
Step 4: Finish Work and Final Walkthrough
Tile, fixtures, vanity, paint, and trim are all completed in the correct sequence. When we are done, we walk through the finished room with you item by item. Any punch list items get handled before we consider the job closed.
What Bathroom Remodeling Costs
Most Tempe homeowners are surprised by what a full bathroom remodel actually costs once permits, plumbing moves, and finish selections are factored in together.
Guest or small bath
A clean, functional refresh of a secondary bathroom.
Master bath
A full remodel of the primary bathroom with quality finishes.
Luxury master
Custom tile, premium fixtures, and a fully reworked layout.
Tempe pulls permits through the City of Tempe Development Services office, and review timelines for bathroom work typically run one to two weeks for straightforward scopes, longer if structural or electrical changes are involved. The Valley's hard water accelerates wear on fixtures and grout, so material choices here carry real long-term consequences worth discussing before you finalize a budget. We provide a fixed, itemized estimate before any demo begins so you know exactly what you are committing to.
Bathroom Remodeling in Tempe, AZ
We serve Tempe homeowners across the city, from the older ranch homes near the university to the newer builds closer to Chandler and Scottsdale. Tempe bathrooms vary a lot by decade of construction, and that affects your budget, your timeline, and what surprises we find behind the walls.
Permits & review
Most full bathroom remodels in Tempe require a permit through the City of Tempe Development Services department when the scope includes moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits, or relocating walls. A cosmetic swap of fixtures and tile generally does not trigger a permit, but any work touching drain lines or adding a GFCI circuit does. We pull the permits, schedule inspections, and keep the job on record so there are no surprises when you sell.
Housing stock
A large portion of Tempe's single-family homes were built in the 1960s through the 1980s. That era of construction often means galvanized steel supply lines that have corroded over time, original cast-iron drain lines, and bathrooms that were sized for the standards of that decade, typically small and with limited storage. When we open walls in homes this age, we frequently find plumbing that needs updating before new tile or fixtures go in. We quote for that possibility upfront rather than dropping a change order on you mid-project.
Areas we serve
We take on bathroom remodels throughout Tempe and into the surrounding East Valley. Whether you are close to ASU, out near Tempe Marketplace, or in a neighborhood bordering Mesa, Chandler, or Scottsdale, we can schedule an in-home estimate and give you a written scope before any work starts.
Common questions
What is the average cost to remodel a bathroom in Arizona?
For most Tempe homes, a mid-range full bathroom remodel runs $8,000 to $18,000. That covers new tile, a tub or shower replacement, vanity, toilet, fixtures, and updated lighting. A basic refresh, new fixtures, vanity, and paint, can come in around $3,500 to $6,000. A full primary bathroom gut with custom tile work, a frameless glass enclosure, and double vanity typically lands between $18,000 and $30,000. The number that matters most is yours, so we walk through scope and materials with you before any work starts.
What is a realistic budget for a bathroom remodel?
Realistic depends on what you actually need done. If your subfloor has water damage, your plumbing needs moving, or your existing tile is covering a mold problem, those costs come first regardless of what you budgeted for finishes. In Tempe, we see homeowners surprised most often by subfloor repairs and outdated galvanized or polybutylene plumbing discovered during demo. Set aside 10 to 15 percent of your total budget for surprises found behind the walls. Beyond that, $8,000 to $15,000 is realistic for a solid, complete remodel in most Valley homes.
What does a $10,000 bathroom remodel look like?
At $10,000 in Tempe, you can realistically expect a full tub-to-shower conversion with tile surround, a new vanity and countertop, updated toilet, new fixtures, basic lighting upgrade, and fresh flooring. You are choosing mid-grade materials, not builder-grade and not imported stone. If the layout stays the same and there are no surprises behind the walls, $10,000 is a solid, workmanlike remodel that will hold up and look good. It is not a spa bathroom, but it is a bathroom you will be happy to use every day.
Is $5,000 enough to remodel a bathroom in Tempe?
It depends on how much room you have and what you want done. For a small guest bath or half bath with a basic vanity swap, toilet replacement, new faucet, and paint, $5,000 can work. For a full primary bathroom remodel with tile, a new shower or tub, and flooring, $5,000 will not cover the full scope without cutting corners on labor or materials you will regret later. We would rather tell you that now than start a job that leaves you halfway there.
How long does a bathroom remodel take in Tempe?
A cosmetic update, new vanity, toilet, and fixtures, can be done in two to four days. A full remodel with demo, tile work, and new fixtures typically runs two to three weeks from start to finish. Projects with a layout change, moved plumbing, or permit requirements from the City of Tempe take longer because inspections add time. We pull permits where required and schedule inspections ourselves. You do not need to manage that process.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Tempe?
If you are replacing like-for-like fixtures without moving any plumbing or walls, a permit is usually not required. If you are moving drain lines, relocating a toilet, adding an exhaust fan where there was none, or making structural changes, the City of Tempe requires a permit. We handle permit applications and inspections on jobs that need them. Skipping a required permit can cause problems when you sell your home, so it is not a step worth cutting.
Why hire a local Tempe contractor instead of a national bathroom chain?
National bath replacement companies are fast because they work from a limited catalog of prefabricated systems. That works for some homeowners. If you want custom tile, a layout change, or work that goes beyond swapping a tub liner, you need a full-service remodeler who can handle plumbing, tile, carpentry, and finish work under one contract. Bayside Home Builders works throughout the East Valley, knows Tempe home construction, and you deal with the same people from estimate through final walkthrough.
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