A Bathroom Remodel That Won't Leave You All Washed Up.

The cost of a bathroom remodel with Neil Kelly depends on the size of the bathroom, the changes being made, materials chosen, your home type and condition, and your city. Given those variables, bathroom remodels with Neil Kelly cost anywhere from $25,000 up to and beyond $245,000. The best way to learn specifics is to contact one of our designers.

Timeline depends on the size and scope of the space. A powder room or guest bath with focused updates might wrap up in 2-4 months, while a large primary bath with layout changes and custom work can run 6-9 months or more.

Many bathroom remodels require permits, particularly when updating plumbing, electrical, structural changes, or moving fixtures. Cosmetic updates like painting or replacing faucets do not need a permit. When you work with Neil Kelly, permits are handled by your dedicated project manager.

Refinishing or resurfacing can be a budget-friendly solution if the space is structurally sound but the tub is slightly stained, chipped, or the tile needs updating. Replacement should be considered if there are cracks, leaks, mold, or other signs of water damage.

The best layout depends on the size of your bathroom, your needs, and your budget. Popular options include: One-wall plumbing (sink, toilet, and tub/shower fixtures all along one side), Three-Quarter Bath (sink, toilet, and shower — no tub, great for guests), Primary Bath (double vanities, separate tub and shower, private toilet for larger spaces), and Jack and Jill (shared between two bedrooms with two sinks and shared toilet/shower).

Consider the size of the space, vanity dimensions, and existing electrical layout. A good rule of thumb: overhead or ambient lighting for general use, task lighting around mirrors and vanities for grooming, and optional accent lighting to create a serene atmosphere.

Neil Kelly focuses on safety, ease of movement, and overall comfort when designing accessible bathrooms. Key features include: grab bars, non-slip surfaces, minimizing the threshold into showers, ensuring proper lighting, and adding shower chairs or benches. Neil Kelly designers have extensive experience creating accessible bathroom spaces.

In the Pacific Northwest, a licensed plumber is required for any bathroom remodel that involves altering, relocating, or adding plumbing fixtures and water or drainage lines. A permit is almost always necessary for major changes. Neil Kelly works only with licensed and insured contractors.

The most cost-effective bathroom upgrades include: painting or refinishing cabinets, updating plumbing fixtures such as faucets and showerheads, refreshing caulk and grout to make tile and tubs look clean and new, and replacing old light fixtures to brighten the space.

Neil Kelly recommends: clearing out cabinets, countertops, and shower niches; ensuring you have an alternative bathroom solution prepared; and ensuring that children and pets will not be able to access the construction zone.

Bathroom remodels generally fall into one of three scope levels: Refresh (cosmetic updates within existing layout), Replace (all new materials and fixtures within exisitng layout), and Reimagine (regonfigure layout including plumbing and electrical, then installing all new materials and fixtures).

Usually, yes. Adding a new bathroom is possible but requires careful planning around plumbing, venting, electrical, and structural considerations. Neil Kelly handles all of this as part of the design-build process.

Primary baths are the most complex and costly (larger square footage, walk-in showers, soaking tubs, dual vanities). Powder rooms (half baths — no shower or tub) are the smallest scope and most budget-friendly. Guest/Hall baths will be somewhere in the middle.