What a full bathroom remodel actually includes
Most homeowners come to us after getting three vague quotes that all say something like 'demo and remodel master bath — $25,000.' That's not a scope; that's a guess. Every Shadow1 bathroom remodel starts with a written line-item proposal that spells out demolition, disposal, plumbing rough-in, electrical, framing, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, vanity, lighting, paint, and finish carpentry — with brand names and SKUs where it matters. We do this because bathrooms hide more surprises per square foot than any other room in the house. Rotted subfloor under a 1990s tub. A vent stack tied into the wrong drain. Cast iron under the slab. When the scope is detailed up front, change orders are honest conversations — not invoices that show up at the end.
- Demolition and dumpster-haul disposal
- Plumbing rough-in: supply, drain, vent, shut-offs
- Electrical: GFCI circuits, vent fan, LED lighting, heated floor wiring
- Waterproofing: Schluter Kerdi or RedGard on every wet wall
- Tile: floors, walls, shower surround, niches, curbs
- Vanity, countertop, faucet, mirror, toilet, accessories
- Drywall, paint, baseboard, door casing, finish carpentry
Our 4-stage Charlotte bathroom remodel process
Stage 1 — In-home consultation. We measure, photograph, and listen. You tell us how the bathroom fails you today and what 'done right' looks like. We leave with everything we need to draft a real scope. Stage 2 — Written proposal & design. Within 5 business days you get a fixed-price proposal, a 3D layout if the footprint is changing, and a finish-selection guide so tile, paint, and fixtures are locked in before demo day. Stage 3 — Build. Our crew shows up at the time we promised, drops floor protection from the front door to the bathroom, and works clean. We send daily progress photos so you always know what happened, even on the days you're at work. Stage 4 — Walkthrough & warranty. Before we collect the final payment, we walk every inch of the bathroom together with a punch-list pen. Workmanship is backed in writing for two years — if anything we touched fails, we come back and fix it.
Real Charlotte-area bathroom remodel pricing (2026)
Pricing depends on size, scope, and finishes — but here are the honest tiers we quote weekly across Mint Hill, Matthews, Charlotte, Indian Trail, and Stallings:
- Refresh ($8K–$15K): new vanity, toilet, faucet, paint, light, mirror — keep tile and tub.
- Mid-range remodel ($18K–$35K): full demo, new tile floor + tub surround or walk-in shower, vanity, lighting, fixtures.
- Premium remodel ($40K–$80K+): footprint changes, frameless glass, custom vanity, heated floors, designer tile, niche lighting.
What makes Shadow1 different from the average Charlotte remodeler
We're family-owned, faith-driven, and small enough that the person who quotes your job is on site running it. No call-center scheduling. No salesman handing you off to a sub you've never met. Same crew, same standard, every day.
- Licensed, insured, and EPA Lead-Safe certified
- 4.5★ from 265+ verified Charlotte-area homeowners
- Written 2-year workmanship warranty on every remodel
- Daily progress photos and a clean job site every evening
- Fixed-price contracts — change orders only when scope actually changes
How long does a bathroom remodel take in Charlotte?
Most full bathroom remodels in the Charlotte metro complete in 3–5 weeks once materials are on site. Tile-heavy or footprint-changing projects can run 6–7 weeks.
Do you handle the plumbing and electrical permits?
Yes. We pull permits in Charlotte, Mint Hill, Matthews, and the surrounding Mecklenburg and Union County jurisdictions, and we coordinate licensed plumbers and electricians as part of every quote.
Can I keep my existing tub?
Often, yes — many of our 'refresh' tier projects re-use the tub and only replace the surround, vanity, and fixtures. We'll tell you honestly whether keeping it is worth it after we see it in person.
Do you offer financing?
We don't finance directly, but we can refer you to two local lenders most of our clients use. Approval is typically same-day.