Full Bathroom Renovation in New York
Full bathroom remodeling NYC — gut renovation with waterproofing, fixtures, and finishes for apartments, co-ops, and condos.
$18,000 (est.)
Full bathroom renovation for bathroom remodeling NYC
A complete gut — demolition, waterproofing, fixtures, flooring, and cabinetry — handled start to finish for New York City apartments, co-ops, and condos. If you searched bathroom remodeling nyc or bathroom remodel looking for a whole-room rebuild, this is the primary scope: stack-aware layout, membrane-first wet areas, and board timing when the building requires it.
NYC Bathroom Remodeling runs full gut bathrooms across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the wider city with methods tuned to compact footprints — not swapped-city templates.
Stack access and layout honesty
Full renovations still live on shared wet stacks. Keeping the toilet and shower on existing roughs usually saves cost and time; moving them can open floors, ceilings, and approval paths. We field-measure:
- Stack walls, vents, and shutoff access
- Joist direction for pan depth and curb details
- Whether electrical upgrades (GFCI, fan, lighting) need panel capacity checks
- Elevator booking and debris paths before dumpsters are promised
Hidden conditions after demo — moisture, out-of-square walls, obsolete wiring — get allowances, not fake certainty on the first call.
Waterproofing and inspections
Failed waterproofing is what kills old NYC baths first. Pretty tile over a bad pan is a short-lived upgrade. Our gut sequence:
- Demo finishes to substrate as scoped, with dust control
- Rough plumbing/electrical as designed
- Waterproofing membranes at showers and wet floors
- Inspection hold points when condo/co-op rules require membrane review
- Tile and fixtures only after wet areas pass testing
- Punch list and owner orientation
Co-op / condo timing
When alteration agreements apply, approval time is on the critical path. We coordinate insurance, work hours, and documentation the building asks for — without inventing permit numbers or guaranteed board dates. See also co-op / condo bathroom renovation.
Scope
- Full demo of finishes to substrate as scoped
- Waterproofing membranes at showers and wet floors
- Plumbing relocation or in-place repipe as designed
- Electrical upgrades for lighting, GFCI, and fans
- Tile, vanity, fixtures, and accessories
- Commissioning of valves and drains
- Site protection and work-hour compliance
How we run the job
- Field measure and confirm stack constraints
- Board/permit packages when the building requires them
- Demo with protection runs; rough MEP and waterproofing
- Set tile and fixtures in sequence
- Punch list, inspections/walkthroughs, owner care sheet
Cost drivers (not a quote)
Directional menu framing starts around $18,000 (est.). Drivers include layout changes vs in-place fixture swap, tile format and waterproofing system, fixture tier, access and work-hour limits, and hidden damage after demo. Final price depends on site conditions and selections.
Related remodel scopes
Start with custom bathroom design when layout options need drawings first. Split scopes may use shower & bathtub installation or ADA-accessible bathroom features inside a full gut. Brooklyn and Manhattan building rules are covered on our Brooklyn and Manhattan area pages.
FAQ
How long is a full bath remodel?
Many NYC full baths run several weeks on site after materials arrive; boards, asbestos testing, or custom tile extend calendars. Vanity and specialty tile lead times often dominate.
Do I need to move out?
Not always. If it is the only bathroom, temporary arrangements help. Dust control and daily resets make occupied remodels possible on many jobs.
What fails first in old NYC baths?
Failed waterproofing, corroded valves, and cracked substrates.
Can you reuse the existing layout?
Yes — keeping stacks in place usually saves cost and time.
Do you invent reviews, ratings, or permits?
No. Process, scope, and building realities only.
Full Bathroom Renovation across New York City
We provide full bathroom renovation in every neighborhood we serve:
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we move the toilet or shower drain in a NYC condo?
Sometimes — only if the stack and slab/joist conditions allow, and the building approves opening floors/ceilings. Many remodels keep drains and change finishes/layout above the rough.
Is a waterproofing inspection required?
Many condo buildings require membrane inspection before tile. Co-ops vary. We schedule the hold point into the calendar so tile is not installed prematurely.
How long is a typical full gut bathroom?
Often 2–4 weeks for a single hall bath after fixtures arrive; glass and specialty tile can extend.
Tub-to-shower: what usually blocks it?
Existing drain location, curb height vs joists, and whether a bench/niche needs wall reframing.
Do you handle mold remediation if found?
Minor surface issues may be in scope; extensive remediation is a specialist — we stop and document if discovered.
What warranty covers labor vs materials?
Labor warranty period stated on proposal; fixtures/tile follow manufacturer warranties. Exact terms not invented here — owner to confirm before publish.
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