Sometimes the layout is fine. The shower is where it should be, the vanity is the right length, the toilet is out of the way. What's wrong is the beige tile, the oak vanity with the cultured-marble top, the brass-plated faucet, and the bar of bulbs over the mirror.
A refresh replaces the surfaces and the fixtures and leaves the plumbing where it is. New floor and wall tile, a new vanity and top, a new faucet, shower trim, toilet, mirror, sconces, fan, and paint. The drains stay put, so the slab stays closed, and the job stays on the low end of what a bathroom costs.
We treat a refresh like any other job. Our designer walks the selections with you, our drafting team confirms the vanity fits the wall, and our crew does the work.
What's Included
What a Bathroom Refresh Includes
Tile, floor and walls — New porcelain on the floor and a tile surround or shower wall run to the ceiling, over the same footprint.
Vanity, top, and sink — A new vanity sized to the existing wall, with a stone or quartz top and drawers that close, set on the drains that are already there.
Fixtures and trim — Faucet, shower trim, toilet, towel bars, and paper holder in one finish, so the room stops mixing chrome with brass.
Lighting and mirror — Sconces at face height or a lit mirror, on a dimmer, replacing the builder bulb bar.
Shower glass — A frameless panel or door replacing the framed slider, when the shower is staying where it is.
Ventilation and paint — A fan that clears the mirror, ducted outside, and every wall and the ceiling painted before we hand it back.
Cost Range in Fort Worth
$20,000–$55,000
Hall or guest bath, typically 35 to 60 square feet. 4 to 8 weeks of construction.
A new vanity and fresh tile is one project. Moving the shower, relocating plumbing, and bumping out a wall is another. A refresh that keeps everything where it is tends toward the low end of the range. For a hall or guest bath, that range is $20,000–$55,000. The tile, vanity, and fixtures you choose are what move a refresh inside it.
Timeline
4 to 8 weeks of construction
A bathroom whose layout works and whose surfaces don't, in a home where the plumbing has been updated or has never given trouble.
- Meet Up — the free consultation at your house
- Team Up — the Game Plan, the drawings, and the number
- Glasses Up — the build and the walkthrough
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Why 6th Avenue Homes
One team for design, permits, and construction.
Every vanity, mirror, and light we order is measured against your wall first. That step goes missing when the designer, the supplier, and the installer are three different companies. Here they work under one roof, so what you picked fits, and a refresh stays a small job.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't see your question? Ask us at your free consultation.
Schedule a Free ConsultationWhat counts as a refresh, and what turns it into a remodel?
A refresh keeps the shower, toilet, and vanity where they are and replaces what you see and touch. The moment a drain moves, a wall comes out, or the tub becomes a shower, it's a remodel, and we price it as one.
How much does a bathroom refresh cost in Fort Worth?
A refresh sits at the low end of the range for the room: $20,000–$55,000 for a hall or guest bath, $63,000–$120,000 for a primary bath. The tile, the fixtures, and the hardware are where a bath quietly doubles.
Can I keep my tub and just re-tile around it?
If the tub is sound, yes. We check the drain, the overflow, and the subfloor around it before we commit, because a cast-iron tub with a slow drain in a pre-1965 house is often a drain-line problem hiding behind the tile.
How long does a refresh take?
The short end of 4 to 8 weeks of construction. Nothing behind the walls moves, so the schedule is demo, tile, set, grout, fixtures, and paint.
Do you do the design and selections for a job this size?
Yes. A refresh gets the same designer and drafting team as a full remodel. You pick the tile, vanity, fixtures, and lighting with our designer, and we check the vanity length and mirror height against your wall before anything is ordered. You don't get sent to a tile warehouse with a photo and no help.
Does a refresh need a permit?
Often not for surfaces alone, but replacing a shower valve, moving an outlet, or adding a fan circuit can trigger one. We check with the city before we start and pull whatever the scope needs.
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