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Bathroom Remodel in Independence, MO

Full Bathroom Remodels for Independence Homes, From the Subfloor Up

A bathroom remodel in Independence, MO usually starts with a room that’s older than it looks. The typical house in town was built in 1967, so the tile might be from the 90s while the pipes, the wiring, and the floor under the toilet are original. We’re a bathrooms-only crew. A full remodel with us covers the whole room: floor, walls, plumbing, wiring, ventilation, vanity, toilet, and the shower or tub. You get one written price before we start, and our own employees do the work from demo to walkthrough.

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What We Look for in Independence Bathrooms

Independence grew outward over more than a century, so the bathroom you have depends a lot on when your house was built.

The 1950s and 60s hall bath

These are the most common homes in the city. Expect a small hall bath with a recessed steel or cast iron tub, wall tile, and one light over the sink. Supply lines from this era are often galvanized steel, outlets may lack GFCI protection, and many of these rooms have no exhaust fan at all.

Pre-war homes near the Square

Older homes near the historic core can have plaster walls, built-in cast iron tubs, and floors that have settled over the decades. These rooms need a careful tear-out and a level floor before anything new goes in.

1970s to 90s builder baths

This is fiberglass tub-and-shower-unit country. The vanity, flooring, and lighting from the same era are usually just as tired, which makes these rooms good candidates for full bathroom renovations rather than a single swap.

We check all of this at the free consultation, so it shows up in your quote and not as a surprise halfway through the job.

Bathroom Remodeling Services for Independence Homes

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Full Bathroom Remodel

Pipes, wiring, fan, floor, walls, vanity, toilet, and the shower or tub, all in one project. Built for homes where the original plumbing is still hiding behind newer tile.

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Shower Remodel and Replacement

When the room is fine, and the shower isn’t, this is the faster, smaller project. Many showers are finished in a single day. If that’s all you need, start with our Independence shower remodel page.

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Tub to Shower Conversion

We take out the tub and build a low-threshold shower in the same space, with room for a bench and grab bars. A common choice for homeowners who plan to stay put as they get older.

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Bathtub Replacement

Swap a chipped steel or cast iron tub for one that holds heat and fits the alcove, without redoing the rest of the room.

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Shower and Tub Walls

Sealed wall systems in tile, acrylic, or onyx that replace cracked tile and tired surrounds, with fewer grout lines to scrub.

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Outdoor Showers

A rinse-off spot by the pool or back door, built to the same waterproofing standard as our indoor showers.

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What a Full Bathroom Remodel Includes

A full remodel takes the room down to what’s solid and rebuilds everything above it.

  • Demo and inspection. We remove fixtures, wet-area walls, and flooring, then check the subfloor and framing around the toilet and tub, where old leaks hide.
  • Plumbing. New valve, drains, and supply lines where they need it. If old galvanized pipe feeds the room, you’ll know before we start.
  • Electrical. GFCI-protected outlets, updated lighting, and circuits where the code calls for them.
  • Ventilation. A properly sized exhaust fan that vents outdoors, not into the attic.
  • Floors and walls. Waterproof flooring and wall systems in tile, acrylic, or onyx.
  • Shower or tub. A new tub, a walk-in shower, or a tub-to-shower conversion, built as part of the whole room.
  • Vanity, toilet, and finishes. Cabinets, tops, mirrors, hardware, and paint that match.

Bathroom Remodel Cost in Independence

Here are our current ranges, so you have real numbers before you call.

Project Typical range
Full bathroom remodel $14,000 to $35,000
Shower installation or tub-to-shower conversion $4,500 to $12,000
Bathtub replacement $4,500 to $12,000

What moves your number in an Independence home:

  • Size and layout. A 5 by 8 hall bath sits closer to the low end. A primary bath with a separate shower and tub sits higher.
  • Moving things. Relocating a toilet or drain costs more than keeping fixtures where they are.
  • What’s in the walls. Replacing old supply lines, adding a circuit, or running a fan duct outside adds cost, but it’s work you only want to do once.
  • Floor repairs. Rot under an old toilet flange or tub has to be fixed before new flooring goes down.
  • Materials. Acrylic, onyx, and tile are priced differently, and so are vanity and fixture packages.

With the median home in Independence valued well below the metro average, we’ll tell you honestly how far it makes sense to go. You get a guaranteed written quote, and 0% financing is available for qualified homeowners. See our pricing page for details.

Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas for a Classic Hall Bath

Most bathroom remodels in Independence happen in small rooms. A few changes make a 5 by 8 bath feel bigger and work better:

  • Large-format wall panels in place of small tile. Fewer grout lines to clean, and they cover walls that have drifted out of square.
  • A shallower or wall-mounted vanity to open up floor space.
  • A recessed niche in place of a shower caddy.
  • Better light and a real fan. Moisture problems and dim lighting are the two biggest complaints in older hall baths.
  • Blocking behind the walls for grab bars. It’s cheap to add during a remodel and saves opening the wall later.

Permits and Licensing for Bathroom Remodels in Independence

Don’t assume the rules from another city apply here. For homes inside Independence city limits:

  • The City of Independence issues the permits. It requires permits for plumbing, electrical, and heating and cooling work, and it lists bathroom remodels among projects that need one.
  • The city uses current codes: the 2024 International Residential Code and the 2023 National Electrical Code.
  • Contractors must hold a city business license and contractor license before a permit is issued. You can look up any contractor in the city’s online licensing portal before you sign.
  • Not every Independence mailing address is in the city. Homes in unincorporated Jackson County go through Jackson County Public Works instead. We confirm the right office by address before filing.
  • Homes built before 1978 fall under EPA lead-safe rules for demolition. Ask any contractor you’re considering about their lead-safe certification.

We handle the permit filing and inspections as part of your project.

Only One Bathroom? Planning Your Downtime

Plenty of Independence ranches were built with a single full bath, so downtime matters. Once work starts, a full bathroom remodel usually takes 1 to 2 weeks.

Because materials are custom-ordered, your start date is typically set 4 to 6 weeks after you order. That gives you time to line up family, a gym, or a neighbor for showers, and we’ll talk through scheduling around your household at the consultation. If you’d rather keep the bathroom usable, a shower-only project is often done in a day.

How Your Independence Bathroom Remodel Comes Together

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1. Free In-Home Consultation

Our specialist comes to your home to measure, take photos, and walk through what you want. For a full remodel, we also check the supply lines, the floor around the toilet and tub, where the fan vents, and what the electrical can handle. Then we help you choose materials from 10 to 12 manufacturers.

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2. Quote and Approval

You get a clear written quote with no hidden fees, based on what we actually found in your bathroom. Approve it, and we move straight into ordering. The price only changes if you change the scope.

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3. Ordering and Scheduling

Everything is ordered to your bathroom's measurements, and we file the permit with the City of Independence or Jackson County, depending on your address. Then we set your install date and assign your crew.

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4. Installation and Completion

Our installers work only on your bathroom, with no bouncing between jobs. A full remodel usually takes 1 to 2 weeks once we start, with inspections along the way and a walkthrough with you at the end. The price we quote is the price you pay.

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Why Homeowners Hire a Bathrooms-Only Contractor

A general contractor juggles decks, kitchens, and roofs. We don’t. As a bathroom remodeling contractor that only does bathrooms, we focus on the waterproofing, plumbing, and ventilation that make a bathroom last.

  • Our own employees. The people in your home work for us. No subcontractors.
  • One written number. No “tonight only” pricing and no surprises on install day.
  • Real material choices across tile, acrylic, and onyx from multiple manufacturers.
  • Track record. More than 25 years in bathrooms, a BBB A+ rating, and Top Pro awards in 2022, 2023, and 2025.

We don’t have an office in Independence. Our Kansas City office is in the Northland, and every consultation happens at your home.

What makes us different

Serving Independence and Eastern Jackson County

We work throughout Independence, from the older blocks around the Square to newer subdivisions across town. If you’re searching for a bathroom remodel near you outside the city, we also serve Raytown, Lee’s Summit, and Kansas City. Not sure we cover your address? Ask when you call.

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Bathroom Remodel in Independence, MO: Common Questions

Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Independence, MO?

Usually, yes. The city requires permits for plumbing and electrical work, and it lists bathroom remodels among projects that need one. We file with the city and schedule the inspections for you.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Independence?

Our full bathroom remodels typically run $14,000 to $35,000, depending on size, materials, and what we find behind the walls. You get a firm written price at the free consultation.

Can you replace my old fiberglass tub and shower unit?

Yes. In a full remodel, we remove the unit, check the floor and framing underneath, and replace it with acrylic, onyx, or tile along with the rest of the room.

Should I turn my only tub into a walk-in shower?

It depends on who uses the bathroom. Families with small kids and people planning to sell often keep a tub, while a low-threshold shower is easier and safer for aging in place. About one in five Independence residents is over 65, so it’s one of our most common conversations.

Does Independence water affect what you install?

The city softens its well water before it reaches you, but it’s still moderately hard at around 7 grains per gallon. That’s enough to spot glass and fixtures, so we’ll point you toward finishes and glass treatments that are easier to keep clean.

Is a bathroom remodel worth it in an older Independence home?

It often is, especially when it fixes hidden problems like leaks, poor ventilation, or outdated wiring. We size the project to your home so you aren’t spending more than the house needs.

Ready to Start Your Independence Bathroom Remodel?

If your hall bath still has original pipes, your fiberglass unit is cracking, or the room just doesn’t work for your family anymore, let’s look at it together. Call 816-905-1500 or book your free in-home consultation, and let a bathrooms-only crew handle your bathroom remodel in Independence, MO.

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