Custom tile showers, tub-to-shower conversions, vanity upgrades, heated floors, and accessibility features, built with modern waterproofing systems and fixtures suited to both soft city water and hard well water in outlying areas.
As bathroom remodelers serving Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region, we handle everything from a single tub-to-shower conversion to a full bathroom remodel with a custom tile shower, new vanity, and heated floors. Every project starts with a free written estimate and flat-rate pricing, so the number you agree to is the number you pay.
Colorado Springs city water is soft to moderately hard, about 1.3 to 2.8 grains per gallon, but homes on a private well, common in Black Forest, Falcon, and Monument, can have genuinely hard water that accelerates mineral buildup on fixtures and inside supply lines. That’s a real factor in a bathroom renovation here, which is why fixture selection and correct waterproofing behind every tile surface matter as much as the design.
Custom Tile Showers & Floors: Walk-in showers, decorative niches, and floor tile, installed over a modern waterproofing membrane (a waterproof layer, such as Schluter Kerdi, that goes behind the tile and keeps water out of the wall) for long-term moisture protection.
Tub-to-Shower Conversions: Removal of a dated bathtub and installation of a low-profile walk-in shower, including drain relocation when the shower layout needs it and full waterproofing before any tile goes on.
Fixture & Vanity Upgrades: High-efficiency toilets, double vanities, rainfall showerheads, and designer faucets selected to hold up against hard water, especially for homes on a private well.
Safety & Comfort: Heated floor systems (radiant heat mats installed under the tile) and accessibility features built to ADA guidelines, including grab bars, bench seating, and curbless shower entries.
| Scope | Typical Cost | Permit? |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh (vanity, fixtures, paint) | $5,000–$12,000 | Usually no |
| Mid-range remodel (custom tile shower) | $12,000–$22,000 | Only if plumbing moves |
| Full remodel (updated layout, tub-to-shower, heated floors) | $22,000–$35,000 | Yes |
For the full breakdown of what pushes a project toward the top or bottom of each range, see our bathroom remodel cost guide for Colorado Springs.
A custom tile tub-to-shower conversion runs $4,000–$12,000 and is one of the most requested bathroom projects we do. A prefab acrylic or fiberglass unit installed in the existing tub footprint is a faster, lower-cost option at $1,500–$3,500.
The step that determines whether either option lasts is waterproofing. Tile and grout resist water, but they aren’t waterproof on their own, so a continuous membrane behind the tile is what actually keeps water out of the framing. We use sheet-applied membrane systems like Schluter Kerdi across the whole wet area, run a water test before any tile goes on, and don’t cut that step short to save a day.
Most Colorado Springs homes built after 1980 sit on a concrete slab, and shower drains typically need to be centered where tub drains sit at one end. Moving the drain means cutting the slab, rerouting the line, and patching the concrete back, which adds $500–$1,500 to the job. For the full process, cost drivers, and what to expect at each step, see our tub-to-shower conversion guide.
A cosmetic refresh takes 1 to 2 weeks of active work. A mid-range remodel with a new tile shower runs 2 to 4 weeks. A full renovation with a tub-to-shower conversion, heated floors, and layout changes takes 4 to 6 weeks of construction, plus 1 to 3 weeks for PPRBD permit processing before demo can start. Skipping steps out of order, like tiling before the waterproofing inspection, is what turns a 3-week remodel into a 5-week one. Our bathroom remodel sequence guide walks through every phase in the order it actually needs to happen.
Any plumbing modification, including moving drains, adding supply lines, or relocating fixtures, requires a PPRBD (Pikes Peak Regional Building Department) permit, which we handle from application through final inspection. Cosmetic updates like new vanities and fixtures in their existing location do not require a permit.
Every project gets a detailed written estimate with flat-rate pricing before work begins. Call (719) 243-9718 or submit the estimate form.