Bathrooms wear out faster than most rooms because they are used several times a day in a humid space. Grout darkens, seals fail, vanities soften at the base and a fixture that once looked modern starts to date the whole house.
Reliable Home Handyman approaches bathroom remodels and renovations as one defined-scope project: tile, vanity, shower enclosure, flooring, fixtures, ventilation and finishes planned together and quoted in writing. Drain, vent and pipe relocation, and any work requiring a licensed plumbing or electrical contractor, is contracted directly between you and that licensed trade.
Common Problems We Solve
- Shower surround tile with failing seals, cracked tile or stained grout
- A vanity base that has softened from moisture or doors that no longer close square
- A shower enclosure that leaks at the track, rollers or threshold
- Flooring that is lifting, discolored or has no proper transition at the doorway
- Lighting and ventilation that leave the room dim and slow to dry out
- A layout that works but looks tired because every surface is dated at once
What the Work Includes
- Vanity and cabinet installation using existing fixture locations
- Shower waterproofing and tile installation for surrounds and niches
- Shower-enclosure replacement, including doors, seals and tracks
- Bathroom floor tile installation with proper slope and transitions
- Fixture-refresh work: faucets, showerheads, towel bars, mirrors and lighting on existing connections
- Grab-bar and accessibility upgrades secured to solid backing
- Caulking, sealing and trim finishing
- Drywall patching and paint where the scope requires it
How the Process Works
Step 1
Photos of the room and the problem areas
Wide shots plus close-ups of the shower, vanity base, floor edges and ventilation show what is cosmetic and what is failing behind the surface.
Step 2
Written scope and price
The scope names the tile, vanity, enclosure, flooring and fixture work included, and states clearly what a licensed trade must handle.
Step 3
Waterproofing and tile first
Wet areas are prepared and waterproofed before tile goes in, because a beautiful finish over a bad substrate is the most expensive mistake in this room.
Step 4
Fixtures, seals and cleanup
Vanity, enclosure, hardware and lighting are installed, all wet edges are sealed, and the room is cleaned before the final walkthrough.
Recent Related Work
Typical Pricing
Cary-area planning prices for the most requested bathroom updates and cosmetic improvements line items. The “Typical around” amount is a planning average, not a guaranteed quote.
Vanity or cabinet installation using existing locations
labor, per vanity
$600–$1,500
Typical around $1,050
Standard bathroom floor tile project
per bathroom
$1,200–$3,000
Typical around $2,100
Shower waterproofing and tile installation
per shower
$4,500–$9,000
Typical around $6,750
Selected services are combined into one estimated project total. Pricing and service disclosures.
Bathroom Remodels & Renovations FAQs
Can you move the toilet, tub or shower drain?
Drain, vent and water-supply relocation is plumbing work that must be contracted with a North Carolina licensed plumbing contractor. We install fixtures at existing locations and coordinate the finished work around that trade.
Do you handle a tub-to-shower conversion?
The demolition, waterproofing, tile, enclosure and finishing can be included in the scope when the drain and supply work is handled by a licensed plumbing contractor. We tell you how the split works before quoting.
Will you find mold when you open the wall?
If we uncover hidden moisture damage or suspected mold, work stops and we tell you what we found. Remediation and structural repair are handled by the appropriate specialist before finishing work continues.
How many bathrooms can you do at once?
Multiple bathrooms are scheduled one room at a time so each is completed and usable before the next starts, unless you ask for them to run together.
Is there a project-size limit?
Yes. Projects valued at $40,000 or more require a North Carolina licensed general contractor and are not offered.