If your Katy bathroom still has the builder-grade fiberglass tub, yellowed cultured marble vanity, and a whisper-quiet exhaust fan that moves no air, you are not alone. Thousands of homes across Cinco Ranch, Grand Lakes, Kelliwood, and Old Town Katy were built during the 1990s and 2000s construction boom, and their bathrooms are now 20 to 30 years old. Between Gulf Coast humidity, expansive clay soil, and daily family wear, these bathrooms don't just look dated — they start to fail.
Tell Projects TX provides complete bathroom remodeling for Katy homeowners and the greater west Houston metro: custom walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions, tile work, vanities, lighting, ventilation upgrades, and full gut renovations. We work directly with you from the first measurement to the final walkthrough, with written line-item estimates and no surprise change orders.
Katy is one of the fastest-growing submarkets in the Houston metro. Homes stretch along the I-10 Energy Corridor and out past the Grand Parkway (SH-99), from established neighborhoods near Katy Mills Mall and LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch to new construction in Cane Island and Firethorne. That growth means two things for bathroom remodeling: an enormous inventory of aging builder-grade bathrooms that need updating, and a steady stream of homeowners who want their primary bath to feel like the spa-style retreats they see in new model homes.
We are a Houston-based remodeling company — our office is at 5328 Prudence Dr, Houston, TX 77045 — and Katy is one of our core service areas. We understand the local building stock, the soil conditions, the municipal permit process, and the HOA requirements that come with remodeling in a master-planned community. When you call (832) 591-7991, you talk to a local team that has seen your exact floor plan before and knows precisely where the problems hide.
We handle every scope, from a weekend-scale powder room refresh to a full primary suite gut renovation. Every project includes proper waterproofing, code-compliant plumbing and electrical, and finish work we stand behind.
The single most requested project in Katy right now is removing the builder-grade garden tub and oversized deck-mounted tub surround and replacing it with a large, tiled walk-in shower. A typical conversion runs $7,000–$12,000 depending on drain relocation, the waterproofing system, tile selection, and glass. We build showers on properly sloped pans with continuous waterproofing membranes, recessed niches, bench seating, and frameless or semi-frameless glass — not a surface tile job over old drywall that will fail in three years.
From large-format porcelain plank flooring that handles Katy's humidity better than natural wood-look laminate, to quartz vanity tops that resist the mineral scale our local water leaves behind, we help you select materials that perform in a Gulf Coast bathroom. We install furniture-style vanities, quartz and granite counters, undermount sinks, updated lighting, and WaterSense-rated fixtures that trim your water bill without sacrificing pressure.
Many Katy residents are planning to stay in their homes long term. We build curbless zero-threshold showers, install blocking for future grab bars, widen clearances, and specify comfort-height toilets and slip-resistant flooring — changes that are far cheaper to do during a remodel than as a retrofit later.
After working throughout the west Houston metro, we see the same failure modes again and again in Katy bathrooms. Knowing them helps you understand what your remodel actually needs to fix — not just what it looks like on the surface.
Katy sits on expansive Gulf Coast clay soil that swells after spring and fall storms and shrinks during August droughts. That swell-shrink cycle flexes concrete slabs, and the rigid materials in a bathroom — grout lines, tile, caulk joints — crack first. We routinely find hairline grout cracks on shower walls, tile lippage on floors, and gaps where the tub meets the walls in homes from Cinco Ranch to Nottingham Country. During a remodel, we address the movement with crack-isolation and uncoupling membranes, flexible sealants at perimeter joints, and proper substrate preparation, so the new tile doesn't inherit the old tile's cracks.
Houston-area summers bring dew points in the 70s, and a hot shower in a sealed Katy bathroom pushes humidity far past what a 15-year-old builder fan can clear. We frequently find exhaust fans ducted into the attic instead of to the exterior — a recipe for mold on roof decking, peeling paint, and mildewed grout. Every remodel we do includes a properly sized, humidity-sensing exhaust fan ducted outside, mold-resistant backer board in wet areas, and high-performance grout that resists staining in our climate.
The one-piece fiberglass surrounds, cultured marble tops, and thin ceramic tile installed in the 1990s and 2000s boom were built to a price point, not a lifespan. Fiberglass develops stress cracks around the drain, cultured marble yellows and delaminates, and builder shower pans reach the end of their service life — often leaking silently into the slab or the ceiling below. In older homes near Old Town Katy and the Katy Heritage Park area, we also encounter aging galvanized and cast-iron drain lines that should be replaced while the walls are open. A remodel is the one chance to fix all of it correctly.
Every bathroom is different, but after estimating projects across the Katy area, these are the realistic ranges homeowners should expect:
| Project Type | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Powder room refresh (vanity, toilet, flooring, paint) | $6,000 – $10,000 |
| Hall or guest bathroom, full remodel | $12,000 – $20,000 |
| Primary bathroom, mid-range finishes | $20,000 – $35,000 |
| Primary bathroom, luxury/custom tile and wet room | $35,000 – $60,000+ |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $7,000 – $12,000 |
The biggest cost drivers are plumbing relocation (moving a shower drain across a slab requires concrete cutting), the waterproofing system, tile labor, and custom glass. Be wary of any estimate that doesn't itemize these — lowball bids in this market almost always cut the waterproofing, which is the one place you can't afford to save money.
We come to your home, measure the space, inspect the subfloor and slab, check the existing ventilation and plumbing, and listen to how you use the room. You receive a written, line-item estimate — not a vague allowance-laden number — usually within a few business days. Call (832) 591-7991 or email ellie@tellprojectstx.com to schedule.
We guide you through tile, vanity, fixture, and finish selections so the budget and the design match before demolition starts. If your project requires a permit — any plumbing relocation, electrical work, or layout change does — we handle filing with the City of Katy or the appropriate Harris or Fort Bend County jurisdiction. If your neighborhood has an HOA architectural review process, as many in Firethorne, Seven Meadows, and Grand Lakes do, we prepare the paperwork for that too.
Most hall baths take 2–3 weeks on site; full primary baths typically run 3–5 weeks. We protect your floors and HVAC returns, control dust, clean up daily, and keep you updated so you always know what's happening next. We finish with a joint walkthrough and a punch list that isn't closed until you're satisfied.
We remodel bathrooms throughout Katy and nearby communities, including Cinco Ranch, Grand Lakes, Kelliwood, Nottingham Country, Memorial Parkway, Seven Meadows, Firethorne, Cane Island, Falcon Ranch, and the historic homes around Old Town Katy. We also serve Fulshear, Richmond, Cypress, and the Energy Corridor. Whether you're five minutes from Mary Jo Peckham Park or out past the Grand Parkway, we're in your area every week — and we're happy to stop by for a free estimate.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Katy, TX?
Most Katy bathroom remodels fall between $12,000 and $35,000. Powder room refreshes run $6,000–$10,000, hall baths $12,000–$20,000, and mid-range primary baths $20,000–$35,000. Luxury primary baths with custom tile and wet-room layouts can exceed $60,000. We provide a written, line-item estimate before any work begins, so you know exactly where every dollar goes.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A hall or guest bath typically takes 2–3 weeks of on-site work. A full primary bathroom usually takes 3–5 weeks, depending on tile scope, custom glass lead times, and whether plumbing moves. Permit review can add 1–3 weeks to the front end, which we factor into your project schedule from day one.
Do I need a permit to remodel my bathroom in Katy?
Yes, if you're moving plumbing, altering electrical, or changing the layout. The permitting authority depends on whether your home is inside Katy city limits or in unincorporated Harris or Fort Bend County. Many master-planned communities also require HOA architectural approval before exterior-visible work or sometimes any construction. We handle both the permit filing and the HOA paperwork as part of your project.
Will a bathroom remodel increase my home's value?
Updated bathrooms are among the strongest resale drivers in the Katy market. Buyers shopping near LaCenterra, Katy Mills, and the Grand Parkway corridor expect modern, well-waterproofed primary baths, and a dated fiberglass-tub bathroom is one of the first things they notice. A mid-range remodel typically recovers a majority of its cost at resale — and helps the home sell faster in a competitive market.
Can you convert my garden tub into a walk-in shower?
Yes — it's our most requested Katy project. Most tub-to-shower conversions run $7,000–$12,000 depending on drain relocation, the waterproofing system, tile, and glass. We remove the deck tub and surround, reroute supply and drain lines as needed, and build a properly sloped, membrane-waterproofed shower with a niche, bench, and enclosure of your choice.
Can I stay in my home during the remodel?
Almost all of our clients do. We seal off the work zone with dust barriers, protect flooring along the path, and keep the site clean daily. If you're remodeling your only full bathroom, we'll build the schedule around a plan — often keeping the existing toilet and a temporary setup available as long as safely possible — so your family isn't displaced.
Your bathroom should work as hard as the rest of your home — and in Katy's climate, "just re-caulking it" only delays the real problem. Whether you're ready for a full primary suite renovation in Cinco Ranch or a tub-to-shower conversion in Old Town Katy, Tell Projects TX will give you an honest assessment, a clear price, and craftsmanship built for Gulf Coast conditions.
Call (832) 591-7991 now to schedule your free estimate
Or email ellie@tellprojectstx.com