A bathroom remodel lives or dies on what you can’t see once the tile goes in — waterproofing, drainage slope, and whether the plumbing behind the wall is actually where the new layout needs it. 188 CONSTRUCTION plans and builds bathroom remodels in Houston, from a vanity and fixture refresh to a full gut renovation with a reworked layout.
188 CONSTRUCTION is licensed and insured. Our project team is supported by an engineering professional with a master’s-level background, and appropriately licensed trade professionals handle the plumbing and electrical work a bathroom remodel requires.
What a Bathroom Remodel With Us Can Include
- Layout changes — converting a tub to a shower, reconfiguring the footprint
- Vanity, sink and fixture replacement
- Shower and tub surrounds, tile work and waterproofing
- Plumbing relocation for sinks, showers and toilets
- Electrical updates for lighting, ventilation fans and GFCI outlets
- Flooring specific to wet-area requirements
- Accessibility updates — walk-in showers, grab bars, curbless entries
- Final finishes and closeout walkthrough
Mr. Nguyen: 346-900-4000
Why Waterproofing Is the Part That Actually Matters
Tile and fixtures are what you see; waterproofing membrane, proper drainage slope, and correctly sealed penetrations are what determine whether the remodel holds up in five years or causes a leak into the room below. This is where corners get cut on rushed remodels, and it’s the single most common source of callback problems in bathroom work. We treat waterproofing and drainage as part of the scope itself, not an assumed step buried in labor.
Why Houston Homeowners Choose 188 CONSTRUCTION for a Bathroom Remodel
- One point of contact coordinating plumbing, electrical, tile and fixtures together
- Waterproofing and drainage slope treated as a named part of the scope, not assumed
- Licensed trades for the plumbing and electrical work a bathroom actually requires
- Realistic sequencing — most bathroom remodels take the room fully offline for part of the project, and we’ll tell you which part
- Straight answers about what drives cost: moving plumbing costs more than replacing fixtures in place, and we’ll say so upfront
Our Process
- Consultation — We talk through what isn’t working in the current bathroom, your budget range and your timeline.
- Site Visit — We assess existing plumbing, electrical and moisture conditions before pricing anything.
- Scope and Estimate — Layout, fixtures, tile, waterproofing, trade work and pricing go into a written scope.
- Design and Permits — Drawings and permits are coordinated where the scope requires them (moving plumbing or adding circuits generally does).
- Construction — Demo, rough-in trade work, waterproofing, tile and finishes are sequenced with regular check-ins.
- Final Walkthrough — We review the finished bathroom together and close out any remaining items.
Mr. Nguyen: 346-900-4000
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use another bathroom in the house while this one is remodeled? Yes, and for most homes this is exactly the plan — the bathroom being remodeled is typically offline for a stretch of the project once plumbing and tile work begin.
Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom? It depends on scope. Fixture swaps and cosmetic updates with no layout change usually don’t require one. Moving plumbing, converting a tub to a shower, or adding electrical circuits generally does — we’ll confirm what applies to your project.
Can you convert my tub to a walk-in shower? Yes — this is one of the most common bathroom remodel requests, and it usually involves reworking the drain location and waterproofing the new footprint, which we plan for from the start.
How long does a full bathroom remodel take? Timing depends on scope, tile and fixture lead times, and permitting. We’ll give you a realistic schedule once materials are selected and the scope is finalized.
Service Area
188 CONSTRUCTION serves Houston and surrounding communities, including Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands, Cypress, Spring and Missouri City, subject to project type, travel distance and scheduling.
Looking to remodel more than just the bathroom — layout changes elsewhere in the home, additional rooms, or a full-home renovation? See our home remodeling Houston services.
Request an Estimate
Ready to rework your bathroom’s layout or finishes? Let 188 CONSTRUCTION walk the space with you and put together a clear, written plan.
Discuss your project with Mr. Nguyen at 346-900-4000.
