Master Bathroom Remodeling in Springfield, MO

Walk-in showers, double vanities and tile for primary suites.

Master Bathroom Remodeling for Springfield Homes

Primary bathroom remodels in Springfield often travel with kitchen projects, because the two rooms share plumbing, ventilation and sometimes a wall. In older homes, the primary bath may be a small room added in the mid-century, with a tub-shower, a single vanity and little storage. In ranches, it is often at the end of a short hall with a closet that could be borrowed. In newer homes, it may already be large but dated, with a corner tub, builder-grade tile and a vanity that does not fit how two people use the room.

The most common goals are a walk-in shower with better lighting and a more comfortable footprint, a double vanity with real storage, and tile that is easier to clean. Moving a shower or toilet raises the same questions as moving a kitchen sink: where the drain runs, what is under the floor, and whether the framing can handle changes. Curbless showers need floor recessing or a sloped substrate, which is simpler in slab-on-grade homes and more involved with joists.

Waterproofing is the most important unseen decision in any bath. Shower walls and floors need a continuous, tested waterproof system, with proper slope, drains, niches and corners, and ventilation that actually removes moisture. In a humid climate like Springfield's, a bath fan vented to the exterior and sized to the room protects the finishes, the framing and the air quality in the house.

Springfield-Specific Considerations

• Pre-1978 bathrooms may involve lead-based paint, and older tile and flooring adhesives can contain asbestos, so test before demolition and follow lead-safe practices.
• Older homes often have galvanized supply lines or cast-iron drains that may need replacing when walls and floors open, and permits typically apply when plumbing is moved or replaced.
• Springfield's humid summers make ventilation important, and bath fans should vent outdoors rather than into an attic or crawlspace.
• Springfield's hard water can leave scale on glass, fixtures and tile, so choose finishes, shower glass coatings and cleaning habits with that in mind.
• Slab-on-grade ranches may require concrete cutting to move drains, while crawlspace homes offer more access, so floor type affects the cost of changing the layout.

Our Master Bathroom Remodeling Process

1. 1. Assess and test

   Inspect the room for moisture damage, test suspect finishes for lead or asbestos, and check supply and drain materials.

2. 2. Plan layout and plumbing

   Decide on shower type, vanity size, toilet location and storage, and confirm drain locations and floor structure.

3. 3. Demolish and rough in

   Remove finishes, repair framing, install new plumbing and electrical, and schedule inspections before closing walls.

4. 4. Waterproof and test

   Install a continuous waterproofing system with proper slope and flood test the shower pan before tile.

5. 5. Tile, fixtures and finish

   Set tile, grout and seal, install vanity, fixtures, glass and ventilation, and complete final inspection.

Investment Range

• Mid-range: $30,000 – $48,000
• Custom high-end: $48,000 – $75,000
• Luxury full gut: $80,000 – $120,000+

Neighborhoods We Serve

• Rountree
• Walnut Street
• Phelps Grove
• Galloway
• Brentwood
• Nixa