Full Bathroom Remodel in Gilbert, AZ
A full bathroom remodel in Gilbert means a complete gut and rebuild of the room — new shower or tub, vanity, tile, fixtures, lighting, and often a new layout — typically running $15,000 to $35,000 for a mid-range master bath and taking three to five weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. Ironwood Bath & Remodel designs the entire project, hands you a fixed written price before any demolition begins, and builds it with one in-house crew using materials chosen specifically for Gilbert’s hard water and desert climate. Below is exactly what’s included, what it costs, and how a full remodel works from your first call to the final walkthrough.
See our complete Bathroom Remodel Cost Guide for a full pricing breakdown by project type.
What a Full Bathroom Remodel Includes
A “full” or “complete” remodel is a genuine tear-out and rebuild, not a cosmetic refresh layered on top of what’s already there. On a typical Gilbert bathroom, that scope includes:
- Full demolition of the existing shower, tub, vanity, tile, and flooring
- New plumbing and electrical rough-in wherever the layout changes
- Waterproofing and backer board installed correctly in every wet area — the part of the job that protects everything built on top of it
- A new shower and/or freestanding tub, built to your design
- A new vanity, countertop, sink, and fixtures
- New tile, flooring, lighting, exhaust ventilation, and paint
- A final walkthrough, plus a written warranty on the completed work
Because Ironwood works design-build, the same team that plans the project also builds it — so what you approve in your 3D rendering is exactly what gets installed, without a gap between what a separate designer promised and what a separate crew can actually deliver. Full Bathroom Remodel are popular in these communities Power Ranch, Val Vista Lakes
Signs You Need a Full Remodel, Not Just a Renovation
Not every dated bathroom needs a complete gut. Here’s how to tell the difference before you call anyone:
You Need a Renovation If…
The layout works fine and you’re mainly unhappy with how things look — worn countertops, dated tile color, an old light fixture. A renovation updates finishes within the existing footprint without touching plumbing.
You Need a Full Remodel If…
You want to remove or relocate the tub, expand or reconfigure the shower, move a vanity or toilet, or if multiple systems are failing at once — old grout, aging waterproofing, and worn fixtures all going at the same time. At that point, remodeling everything together typically costs less than fixing each one separately, and you only disrupt your home once instead of several times over a few years. A full remodel almost always requires a Town of Gilbert building permit since it touches plumbing, electrical, or the structure of the room — something a simple renovation usually avoids.
Who a Full Bathroom Remodel Is Right For
1. Move-Up Families in Aging 2000s Homes
Much of Gilbert was built in one major wave, with the town’s median home constructed around 2003. If you’re in Power Ranch, Val Vista Lakes, or a community near 85298, your original bathroom is now 20-plus years old — dated finishes, a garden tub nobody uses, and fixtures worn down by two decades of hard water. A full remodel resets all of it at once.
2. Homeowners Changing the Layout
If you want to remove a tub for a larger walk-in shower, add a double vanity, or reconfigure the room entirely, that’s a full remodel by definition — it moves plumbing, which is exactly where a design-build process, planned and priced before construction starts, earns its value.
3. Anyone Tired of Patching One Thing at a Time
When the grout, the glass, the vanity, and the fixtures are all failing together, addressing them individually over several years typically costs more in total labor and disruption than remodeling the whole room once.
Our Full Bathroom Remodel Process
We use a design-build process for every full remodel, meaning the same company plans your bathroom and builds it — no handoff between a separate designer and a separate construction crew, and no gap between what was promised on paper and what’s actually possible to build.
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Phone Consultation
Call (480) 696-6664. We talk through what’s driving the remodel — a leaking shower, a dated look, a layout that no longer works for your family — and give you honest ballpark pricing before scheduling an in-home visit. No pressure, no hard sell.
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In-Home Evaluation & 3D Design
We measure your bathroom, inspect the actual plumbing and wall conditions, and design the new space. You’ll see a 3D rendering and choose real tile, vanity, fixtures, and glass selections — not vague placeholder “allowances” that get filled in later.
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Fixed, Written Proposal
You receive a detailed scope of work and a locked price — every line item, every material, spelled out. That’s the number you’ll pay, decided before you commit to construction, not an estimate that can drift upward mid-project.
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The Build
Our in-house crew handles demolition, rough-in, waterproofing, tile, and finish work, followed by a final walkthrough with you. We pull and manage any required Town of Gilbert permit as a standard part of the job.
Full Bathroom Remodel Options in Gilbert
A complete remodel isn’t one-size-fits-all. Depending on your space, budget, and goals, your project will fall into one of these categories:
Small Bathroom Remodel
A full refresh of a compact bathroom, typically 40 to 50 square feet, focused on maximizing every inch without changing the footprint. See our dedicated Small Bathroom Remodel Gilbert page for layout ideas and space-saving strategies.
Master Bathroom Remodel
The most common full remodel we build in Gilbert — a complete rebuild of the primary bathroom, often including a larger walk-in shower, a double vanity, and a full layout reconfiguration. Full detail on our Master Bathroom Remodel Gilbert page.
Luxury Bathroom Remodel
For homeowners who want premium tile, a freestanding soaking tub, a curbless shower, heated flooring, or custom cabinetry, a luxury remodel goes beyond function into a genuinely elevated space. See our Luxury Bathroom Remodel Gilbert page for what’s possible at this tier.
Guest Bathroom Remodel
A full remodel of a secondary or guest bathroom, balancing durability and design for a space that sees less daily use but still matters at resale. Details on our Guest Bathroom Remodel Gilbert page.
Bathroom Design & Planning
If you’re still deciding on layout, style direction, or whether a full remodel is even the right move, our design and planning process — including the same 3D rendering used on every project — is available as its own consultation step. Learn more on our Bathroom Design & Planning Gilbert page.
What a Full Bathroom Remodel Costs in Gilbert
| Full Remodel Tier | Typical Cost Range† | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Small bath / guest full remodel | $9,000 – $18,000 | ~40–50 sq ft, full refresh, same footprint |
| Mid-range master remodel | $15,000 – $35,000 | Full gut, new shower remodel, vanity, tile, fixtures |
| High-end / custom master bath | $35,000 – $60,000+ | Custom tile, dual vanity, curbless shower, premium finishes |
The three factors that move you within these ranges are square footage, whether plumbing gets relocated, and the grade of materials you select. For the complete cost breakdown, including labor, materials, and permit costs, see our full Bathroom Remodel Cost Guide Gilbert, AZ.
Built for Gilbert’s Conditions
Hard Water Changes What We Recommend
Gilbert’s tap water averages 8 to 10 grains per gallon, according to the Town of Gilbert’s own published data — hard enough to haze glass, spot fixtures, and stain grout over time. We build every full remodel with treated frameless glass, quartz, and porcelain chosen specifically to hold up to it. Full explanation on our Gilbert’s Hard Water and Your Bathroom Remodel page.
Permits and Gilbert’s Building Code
A full remodel touches plumbing and electrical, which means it requires a Town of Gilbert permit under the town’s adopted building code. We handle the entire permit process, including inspections, as a standard part of every project. If you’re in an HOA community like Power Ranch, Seville, or Val Vista Lakes, there’s a separate approval layer worth understanding before you start — see our full Permits & HOA Guide.
Older-Home Surprises Are Normal, Not a Red Flag
In bathrooms that are 20-plus years old, it’s common to find a failing shower pan or hidden water damage once demolition starts. A fixed-price, design-build process is built to surface and price that honestly, rather than spring it on you mid-project as a surprise change order.
Why Choose Ironwood for Your Full Bathroom Remodel
There are other capable remodelers in Gilbert. Here’s how we approach a full remodel differently:
- A fixed, written price before demolition. No open-ended “allowances” that turn into a bigger bill once you’re already committed.
- One in-house crew, start to finish. The same people who plan your project are the ones who build it — not a rotating cast of subcontractors.
- Materials chosen for Gilbert specifically, not generic finishes pulled from a catalog built for a different climate and different water.
- We handle the permit. Pulling and managing your Town of Gilbert permit is standard, not an upsell.
- A written warranty, with real terms, included in your contract.
See real completed projects on our Portfolio page, or read what past clients have said on our Testimonials page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Full Bathroom Remodels in Gilbert
Ready to Start Your Full Bathroom Remodel?
Call Ironwood Bath & Remodel at (480) 696-6664 or Contact us to schedule your in-home consultation. We’ll walk your space, talk through what’s realistic for your budget, and give you a fixed price before anything is torn out. · 2174 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295 ·Serving Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek & Tempe · Open Monday–Sunday, 9am-8pm ·