How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take?

Worried About Weeks Without Your Shower?

How long a bathroom remodel takes depends on what you change. A full tile remodel often runs several weeks. A tub or shower replacement that keeps everything in the same spot is much faster. Ours can be done in as little as one day for qualifying projects; some take 2-3 days.

The short answer

A traditional full bathroom remodel with new tile often takes about 3 to 6 weeks of work. Replacing just the tub or shower area is much faster, because the rest of the room stays put. With One & Done, tub and shower projects can be done in as little as one day for qualifying projects; some take 2-3 days.

Why a Traditional Remodel Takes Weeks

A traditional remodel is a chain of trades that wait on each other. Each step has to finish, and sometimes dry, before the next one starts.

Tear-out of the old tub, tile and drywall
Plumbing or electrical changes, if the layout moves
Waterproofing and backer board, which need time to cure
Tile setting, then grout, then sealing
Fixtures, glass and trim at the end

What Makes Our Tub and Shower Projects Faster

We focus on the tub and shower area, so most of your bathroom stays untouched. We replace fixtures in the same spot. We don't move plumbing, which takes a lot of time out of the job.

Our wall panels are cut on site to fit your bathroom. There's no tile to set, no grout to cure and no sealing to wait on. One crew, our own, does the whole install.

One-Day Remodel vs. Traditional Remodel

Here's how the two kinds of projects usually compare.

	Tub or shower replacement	Traditional tile remodel
Typical install time	As little as one day for qualifying projects; some take 2-3 days	Often about 3 to 6 weeks
What changes	The tub and shower area; optional upgrades	Often the whole room
Grout	None on our walls	Grout lines to seal and clean
Who does the work	Our own crew	Often several trades
Written price	At your free in-home visit	Varies by contractor

What Can Add Time to Your Project

Ordering a tub, shower pan or wall style for your space. Delivery times vary, and your designer will give you the timeline.
Water damage found behind the old walls. If we find it, we stop, show you and talk through the fix together.
Permits, when your project or town needs one.
Adding upgrades outside the shower, like a new vanity, toilet or flooring.

Your Timeline With One & Done

Free in-home visit: your designer measures, shows you options and gives you a written price.
Ordering: we order what your bathroom needs and set your install date.
Install: our crew removes the old tub or shower and installs the new one, in as little as one day for qualifying projects; some take 2-3 days.
Walkthrough: we show you your new bathroom and how to care for it.

QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK

Common Questions.

A tub or shower replacement can be done in as little as one day for qualifying projects; some take 2-3 days. A full remodel that moves plumbing or adds new tile usually takes weeks.

Not during install, but our projects are short. Most homeowners only go without that shower for the install day or two. If you have a second bathroom, plan to use it.

Avoid hiring a company that hands your job to subcontractors you've never met, and avoid starting without a written price. Also avoid moving plumbing if you don't need to. It adds time and cost.

Labor and layout changes usually cost the most, especially moving plumbing and setting tile by hand. Keeping fixtures in the same spot helps keep your project simpler.

Some projects need extra work, like a conversion, a custom size, repairs behind the wall or add-ons. Your designer will tell you what to expect before you sign.

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